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Oakland Short Loop

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Statistiche del percorso

Distanza
8,12 km
Dislivello positivo
111 m
Difficoltà tecnica
Facile
Dislivello negativo
111 m
Altitudine massima
338 m
TrailRank 
85 5
Altitudine minima
265 m
Tipo di percorso
Anello
Tempo in movimento
un'ora 26 minuti
Tempo
un'ora 51 minuti
Coordinate
1392
Caricato
8 gennaio 2021
Registrato
gennaio 2021
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vicino a Oakland, Pennsylvania (United States)

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Descrizione dell'itinerario

I started this easy walk on a chilly winter evening in early January from the Forbes Field Outfield Wall along Roberto Clemente Drive at 40.44145°N and -79.95286°W. Turn right at the traffic lights at Schenley Drive and Roberto Clemente Drive at 40.44181°N and -79.95264°W. Doing this allows you to continue along Schenley Drive. This crosses the Schenley Bridge at 40.44149°N and -79.94950°W. I made a stop at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens located along Schenley Drive at 40.43920°N and -79.94737°W. I crossed Schenley Drive and walked up to Flagstaff Hill at 40.43990°N and -79.94620°W. This is not very elevated but just enough to afford a good view of the city of Pittsburgh. From here I continued walking along Schenley Drive to West Circuit Road at 40.43965°N and -79.94351°W. The Westinghouse Memorial is located at 40.43947°N and -79.94275°W. Continue heading along Schenley Drive through the Bob O’Connor Golf Course. You may encounter lots of White Tail Deer though Schenley Park and through the occasional flying golf ball along the Bob O’Connor Golf Course. This golf course appeared pretty active even in the winter months on relatively “warm” days. My plan was to make a left at the intersection with Schenley Drive and Forbes Avenue at 40.43774°N and -79.93295°W but Temple Sinai is just up the street and a must see. This historic structure is located at the corner of Forbes Avenue and Murdoch Street at 40.43816°N and -79.93073°W. From here I walked back along Forbes Avenue. I stopped at the “Walking to the sky cultural landmark” located on the grounds of Carnegie Mellon University at 40.44423°N and -79.94292°W. I continued heading along Forbes Avenue past the Carnegie Museum of Natural History at 40.44389°N and -79.95069°W and then along South Bellefield Avenue. I made a stop at the Heinz Memorial Chapel at 40.44551°N and -79.95152°W. I stayed on the grounds of the University of Pittsburgh and visited the campus’ Gothic skyscraper known as the “Cathedral of Learning” located at 40.44455°N and -79.95284°W. I have seen this structure from as far out of town as West Mufflin. I suspect that it’s visible from even further away. Form here I walked along Bigelow Boulevard stopping at the William Pitt Union at 40.44377°N and -79.95436°W and then crossed Fifth Avenue to get to the Allegheny County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall at 40.44482°N and -79.95617°W. From this final stop I just walked along Fifth Avenue and then along South Bouquet Street and onto Roberto Clemente Drive to return to the starting point.
Happy Trails.

Waypoint

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 272 m
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Starting Point

This is just a locator point at the start of the trail.

IconaPonte Altitudine 270 m
Foto diSchenley Park Bridge Foto diSchenley Park Bridge Foto diSchenley Park Bridge

Schenley Park Bridge

This waypoint is located along the Schenley Park Bridge.

IconaMuseo Altitudine 279 m
Foto diPhipps Botanical Gardens Foto diPhipps Botanical Gardens Foto diPhipps Botanical Gardens

Phipps Botanical Gardens

This waypoint sits at the front of the Phipps Botanical Gardens.

IconaPanorama Altitudine 299 m
Foto diFlagstaff Hill Foto diFlagstaff Hill Foto diFlagstaff Hill

Flagstaff Hill

This waypoint sits at the top of Flagstaff Hill.

IconaMonumento Altitudine 287 m
Foto diWestinghouse Memorial Foto diWestinghouse Memorial Foto diWestinghouse Memorial

Westinghouse Memorial

This waypoint sits at the Westinghouse Memorial.

Foto diTemple Sinai Foto diTemple Sinai Foto diTemple Sinai

Temple Sinai

This waypoint sits at the Temple Sinai.

IconaWaypoint Altitudine 289 m
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Carnegie Mellon University

This waypoint sits at the “Walking to the sky cultural landmark” located on the grounds of Carnegie Mellon University.

IconaMuseo Altitudine 277 m
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Carnegie Museum

This waypoint sits outside the Carnegie Museum.

Foto diHeinz Chapel Foto diHeinz Chapel Foto diHeinz Chapel

Heinz Chapel

This waypoint sits outside the Heinz Chapel.

IconaMonumento Altitudine 278 m
Foto diCathedral of Learning Foto diCathedral of Learning Foto diCathedral of Learning

Cathedral of Learning

This waypoint sits at the front of the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh.

IconaFoto Altitudine 275 m
Foto diLog Cabin Foto diLog Cabin Foto diLog Cabin

Log Cabin

This waypoint sits at the log cabin on the grounds of the University of Pittsburgh.

IconaMonumento Altitudine 281 m
Foto diWM Pitt Union Foto diWM Pitt Union Foto diWM Pitt Union

WM Pitt Union

This waypoint sits at the William Pitt Union.

IconaMonumento Altitudine 286 m
Foto diAllegheny County Soldiers Memorial Foto diAllegheny County Soldiers Memorial Foto diAllegheny County Soldiers Memorial

Allegheny County Soldiers Memorial

This waypoint sits at the Allegheny County Soldiers Memorial.

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Bellefield Church

This waypoint sits at Bellefield Church.

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  • Foto di Trini Hiker
    Trini Hiker 9 gen 2021

     

    Ho seguito questo percorso  Mostra di più

    Great walking trail in the late Spring or early Summer months. Lots to see and do along the way.

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