BikePGH staff share their favorite fall walks

Fall foliage and nice, cool weather are just two of many reasons to prioritize taking as many walks as you can in the fall. These six walks are the favorites of the BikePGH staff.

Do you have a favorite walk in Pittsburgh that we haven’t mentioned? Tell us about your favorite trek in the comments.

 

6. Steps in Fineview

Matt Niemi | Flickr

“I think that more than anything else, the steps embody the persistence of Pittsburgh. They show that even though our hillsides are nearly vertical, people are still determined to call them home.” – Dan Yablonsky, Business Programs Assistant

 

5. 31st Street Bridge

View from the 31st Street Bridge

“One of my favorite places to walk in the fall is across the 31st St Bridge. Walking here provides great views of the Fall foliage along the hills of the Allegheny as well as the views of the city including the industrial sites, neighborhoods, and Downtown skyline. I appreciate that our bridges have sidewalks! The 31st St Bridge takes me to the North Shore Trail or the Strip District – both are also great places to walk around and explore.” – Jane Kaminski, Membership Assistant

 

4. Highland Park

Oonagh Taeger | Flickr

“As I kid I visited this park regularly, it was one of my family’s favorite walks. Plus, the crabapple trees are filled with fruit this time of year; ready and waiting.” – Ngani Ndimbie, Communications Manager

 

3. Schenley Park

George Nicholas | Flickr

“It evokes nostalgia from when I was an undergrad at CMU and would often take walks with friends to decompress or procrastinate.” – Scott Bricker, Executive Director

 

2. Braddock Trail in Frick Park

Jessica | Flickr

“Frick Park in the fall is an explosion of color this time of the year. With the sound of leaves crunching under your feet, I can’t think of a better place to escape the city for an hour.” – Mike Carroll, Events Coordinator

 

1. Allegheny Cemetery

Matt Niemi | Flikr

“The Allegheny Cemetery is one of my favorite places to walk in the city. It’s a great place or a peaceful escape where I can see the leaves changing and, if I’m lucky, get to see a deer or two.” – Becca Susman, Membership and Outreach Manager

“What’s cooler than a cemetery in the fall? Plus there are often piles of leaves to jump in.” –Eric Boerer, Advocacy Director

---

Not a member of BikePGH? Join today! We need you to add your voice! Bike Pittsburgh works to protect cyclist’s rights and promote the vision of making Pittsburgh a safer and more enjoyable place to live and to ride. For more info, check out: www.bikepgh.org/membership