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Pittsburgh Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

Pittsburgh rides its river hills — Frick Park's tight in-city singletrack, North Park's loops, and Hartwood Acres north of town. Western Pennsylvania clay and shale under mature hardwood means it holds water and the trail alliance closes trails when wet, but the terrain is steeper and more interesting than a city network has any right to be.

566 featured mountain bike trails elevation 732–1,375 ft

Is it muddy in Pittsburgh right now?

Right now about 1 of 540 featured Pittsburgh trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

Pittsburgh conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 15

Live conditions map

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Riding right now

1 of 540 trails riding well

Dry 1Soft — ride gently 2Muddy — stay off 537

Air quality

AQI 48 · Good

EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.

Next 10 days

Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain

Most trails are wet right now and stay marginal through the week. Look for a rocky or sandy trail that drains fast.

Temperature this week

Lower trails915–1,073 ft

34°typical 42°–63°F75°

High country1,076–1,237 ft

34°typical 42°–62°F75°

30°50°70°

5-day forecast

Today71°

Fri75°

Sat51°

Sun58°

Mon64°

Daytime high across Pittsburgh, rain marked. Real forecast, refreshed every morning (elevation detail above).

Trail soil & drainage

Mixed 38%Loam 60%Clay 3%

Mostly mixed, which varies from trail to trail.

See the live map & forecastEvery featured trail · best bets today · 10-day outlook→

Best Pittsburgh mountain bike trails to ride right now

Every featured singletrack trail, sorted by today's real conditions, best first. Refreshed every morning.

Pittsburgh mountain biking FAQ

What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Pittsburgh right now?

Today the trails riding best near Pittsburgh are Rachel Carson Trail. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →

When will the mountain bike trails in Pittsburgh dry out?

It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Pittsburgh trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →

Is it too muddy to ride in Pittsburgh after rain?

Right now 539 of 540 featured Pittsburgh trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Pittsburgh is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →

How many mountain bike trails are in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh has 566 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.

How high are the Pittsburgh trails?

Pittsburgh trails run from about 732–1,375 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.

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