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2,637 ft
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-156 ft
Descent
00:03:58
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
772 ft
Altitude min
840 ft
Altitude max
840 ft
Altitude start
772 ft
Altitude end
-2.577%
Grade
-32.654%
Grade max
36.437%
Grade min
745 ft
Distance climb
1,565 ft
Distance down
326 ft
Distance flat
00:03:58
Avg time

Dinky Bridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frick Park
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73789 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44273 in Trail Running
    • #86126 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

The trail begins at the access road to the lower Frick parking lot, right below entrance to Braddock trail fire road and terminates either on to the Braddock Trail or Nine Mile Run trail, depending on whether you go up or down at the end.

Be cautious going over the namesake bridge as it can be slippery when wet, and there is a sharp turn immediately afterwards. The trail is bermed on the the southern side of the bridge to make the transition into the turn a bit smoother. There are two additional bridges on the trail as well, but both are fairly level and do not require turning at the end of them.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 621 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Jun 3, 2026 @ 11:17am (America/New_York)
Jun 3, 2026
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May 13, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/New_York)
May 13, 2026
More fresh clay in the s-turns at the end of the trail.
May 7, 2026 @ 9:30am (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
 There is a lot of fresh clay near the Braddock Trail trailhead so tread lightly when it's been raining until it has a chance to set up.
Mar 21, 2026 @ 12:12pm (America/New_York)
Mar 21, 2026
 reporter Trails are drying up for Spring, but some muddy sections remain.
Jan 8, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/New_York)
Jan 8, 2026
 reporter Annual Freeze / Thaw cycle in full effect. Trails are too soft and muddy for use unless they are frozen.
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on Jun 3, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.73 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to dinky-bridge trailhead (40.431869, -79.899418)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dinky Bridge

        ▼ Where is Dinky Bridge located?
        Dinky Bridge is located in Frick Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Frick Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.43187, -79.89942.
        ▼ How hard is Dinky Bridge?
        Dinky Bridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.577%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dinky Bridge?
        Dinky Bridge has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 772 ft to 840 ft.
        ▼ Is Dinky Bridge a point to point trail?
        Dinky Bridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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