Forbes Trail

Forbes Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Duff Park in Pennsylvania, about half a mile from the town of Murrysville. The trail is an out-and-back, roughly a mile long, with a total climb of about 200 feet. The route starts at about 1,190 feet and reaches a high point of about 1,207 feet before returning to the start. The steepest stretch comes about a third of the way in, with a grade of about 7 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Murrysville show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 77°F, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. Several other trails sit within a tenth of a mile, including the Coronary Trail, Wake Robin Trail and Diana Trail. Round Top Trail, a hike, is about 0.2 miles away.