This is a terrific run combining the campuses of the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie-Mellon University, and Schenley Park. Located just east of downtown, these areas are adjacent.
Our mapped route takes you by the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, two of the larger architectural sites of the city, and does a good loop of Schenley Park. Hilly Schenley Park is a highlight, with 456 acres of trai
ls. Be sure to pass through the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Run up the hill to the Schenley Oval, which features a 1 km paved perimeter loop, a running track, and good views.
We chose Birmingham Bridge as a starting point but you can save a mile each way by starting at the University of Pittsburgh, starting at Schenley Plaza. A good add-on option is to head east of Schenley Park through the upscale Squirrel Hill neighborhood (~1.5 miles) into Frick Park, which has miles of woodland trails.
Add-On: If the hilly streets & parks aren’t enough, tackle the 136 steps off Joncaire St., just south of Schenley Ave. near the Frick Fine Arts Building. Can
This is a terrific run combining the campuses of the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie-Mellon University, and Schenley Park. Located just east of downtown, these areas are adjacent.
Our mapped route takes you by the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, two of the larger architectural sites of the city, and does a good loop of Schenley Park. Hilly Schenley Park is a highlight, with 456 acres of trails. Be sure to pass through the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Run up the hill to the Schenley Oval, which features a 1 km paved perimeter loop, a running track, and good views.
We chose Birmingham Bridge as a starting point but you can save a mile each way by starting at the University of Pittsburgh, starting at Schenley Plaza. A good add-on option is to head east of Schenley Park through the upscale Squirrel Hill neighborhood (~1.5 miles) into Frick Park, which has miles of woodland trails.
Add-On: If the hilly streets & parks aren’t enough, tackle the 136 steps off Joncaire St., just south of Schenley Ave. near the Frick Fine Arts Building. Can
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