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2,546 ft
Distance
-155 ft
Descent
00:07:57
Avg time
-155 ft
Altitude change
974 ft
Altitude min
1,129 ft
Altitude max
1,129 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-29.7%
Grade max
2.9%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
2,116 ft
Distance down
354 ft
Distance flat
00:07:57
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSouth Park
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump
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Land OwnerAllegheny County Parks
Start at the Fairgrounds and enter the woods behind the concession stand. Make a left turn up hill and follow the blazes toward the model airplane field. Be sure to make the sharp left turn on the steep straight trail and climb to top of the hill. Bikes generally go down this trail, not up it.
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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(40.305340, -80.005100)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairgrounds Descent Short
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Where is Fairgrounds Descent Short located?
Fairgrounds Descent Short is located in South Park, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the South Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.30534, -80.0051.
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How hard is Fairgrounds Descent Short?
Fairgrounds Descent Short is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Fairgrounds Descent Short?
The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 974 ft to 1,129 ft.
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Is Fairgrounds Descent Short a point to point trail?
Fairgrounds Descent Short is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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