The next time you’re itching to get out of the house, head out on an easy hike with your whole family. Thanks to our friends at AllTrails, we’ve rounded up a list of the best kid-friendly trails in Pittsburgh that are gentle enough for even the youngest of hikers. Read on to check them out.

1. North Shore Riverfront Trail

Sam G/AllTrails

North Shore Riverfront Trail is a 10.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, running, road biking, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 10.1 miles
Difficulty: Easy

2. Riverview Park Loop Trail

Matt Thompson/AllTrails

Riverview Park Loop Trail is a 2.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 2.7 miles
Difficulty: Easy

3. Nine Mile Run, Braddock, Kensington, Homewood and Tranquil Loop

Rocco Derenzo/AllTrails

Nine Mile Run, Braddock, Kensington, Homewood and Tranquil Loop is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips and is best used from April until November.

Distance: 3.6 miles
Difficulty: Easy

4. Meeks Run and Oil Well Trail Loop

Adrienne Schierer/AllTrails

Meeks Run and Oil Well Trail Loop is a 1.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

Distance: 1.8 miles
Difficulty: Easy

5. Highland Park Double Loop Trail

Suhail Baloch/AllTrails

Highland Park Double Loop Trail is a 2.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 2.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy

6. Fall Run Trail

Leigh Morgan/AllTrails

Fall Run Trail is a 1.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Glenshaw, Pennsylvania that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 1.4 miles
Difficulty: Easy

7. Hartwood Acres

Eileen Angulo/AllTrails

Hartwood Acres is a 5.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Allison Park, Pennsylvania that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 5.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy

8. Dark Hollow Woods Trails

Adrienne Schierer/AllTrails

Dark Hollow Woods Trails is a 1.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Oakmont, Pennsylvania that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

Distance: 1.2 miles
Difficulty: Easy

9. Monongahela Incline

Brendan Carroll/AllTrails

Monongahela Incline is a 1.7 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 1.7 miles
Difficulty: Easy

10. Snowflake Loop, Wissahickon and Bridle Trail

Matt Thompson/AllTrails

Snowflake Loop, Wissahickon and Bridle Trail is a 1.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Distance: 1.4 miles
Difficulty: Easy

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