Pennsylvania · Mountain biking

Pipsissewa Trail

0.2 mi
round trip
53 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Jul–Oct
best months

Pipsissewa Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Braddocks Trail Park in Pennsylvania, about 0.17 miles long with a total climb of 34 feet. It sits at the low end of the park's trail network, with the high point at about 1,101 feet and the low at about 1,060 feet. The steepest stretch comes early on, at about 4% grade, and the trail is rated easy. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in McKeesport show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, with July the warmest month at about 85°F. Several other trails start within a tenth of a mile, including Vista Path, Dead End Trail and Braddock Trail. The Mauch Chunk Trail is also about 0.1 mile away for hikers.

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  • Best time to go · Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Pipsissewa Trail

    Best months: July–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 21°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 22°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 28°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      64° / 38°

      14 wet

    5. May

      73° / 47°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 57°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 61°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 60°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 53°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 42°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 32°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 25°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mckeesport, PA, 5.3 mi away at 740 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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