Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
31.7 miles (51.0 km) · 6,557 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Pittsburgh Stairs (PA) covers 31.7 miles across Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Runners face 6,557 feet of climbing with 6,431 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 4.1 miles and gains 23 feet. Vertical rate measures 210 feet of gain per mile. The course is 63% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 67.32th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Pennsylvania adventures.
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