I would like to take advantage of this glorious October and get some miles in the Allegheny Cemetery. Does anyone have experience or tips for running in this area?

Edit, I went early this morning and got four beautiful miles in. Parked on the street near the Lawrenceville side gates. I saw only two other humans, also running. Lots of deer and geese. Sadly I missed the mythical titty sphinx. There’s no real obvious loop so I meandered and the miles worked themselves out. I was never afraid for my safety and was never even anticipating that I would be? And the gates don’t open to cars until 10am, so traffic also wasn’t an issue.

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plantatreeretard t1_iubegdn wrote on October 30, 2022 at 1:01 AM

watch out for g-g-g-ghosts lol. no sorry i do not.

MustangMimi t1_iuc3p5l wrote on October 30, 2022 at 4:52 AM

It’s a beautiful area. Just honor it.

Russlethud t1_iubgy97 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 1:22 AM

Say hi to the geese at the ponds!

ilikedirt OP t1_iubhkbh wrote on October 30, 2022 at 1:27 AM

I will honk my salutations!

aborgeslibrarian t1_iubnq30 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:18 AM

I really like taking different paths when I run in the cemetery. It’s gorgeous this time of year! Do watch for cars, especially if you are on some of the wider roads, as people tend to speed.

tatortotpockets t1_iucfomk wrote on October 30, 2022 at 7:26 AM

Keep your head on a swivel for cars around some of those sharp bends. Fairly difficult with all the different hills as well. But a really nice place to run overall

IClight69 t1_iud1buf wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:17 PM

I would like the geo location of titti sphinx.

stauss151 t1_iubohyg wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:25 AM

Do the cemetery gates actually close up? In addition to running the paths inside could be great for cycling across the city. Particularly in the north to south direction.

lydriseabove t1_iud3ujh wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:43 PM

They are pushed closed, but not locked.

jralll234 t1_iucwmdp wrote on October 30, 2022 at 11:24 AM

No bikes allowed in the cemetery.

lydriseabove t1_iud3qdy wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:42 PM

This is just false. There are always cyclists. No dogs allowed, though.

jralll234 t1_iud59ea wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:56 PM

It’s been a while, but there used to be no bike signs inside the gates. It may have changed since I last lived near there.

lydriseabove t1_iud5e1k wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:58 PM

I googled it and they have been allowed since 2010, so you’re not wrong in that they weren’t at one point, but it’s definitely regularly used by them now.

jralll234 t1_iud74z0 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 1:14 PM

I appreciate the googling, let’s me know I’m not crazy!

felonlover t1_iudqcnk wrote on October 30, 2022 at 3:39 PM

Wildlife's up close and diverse. Would be a lovely time to catch some migrating birds, too.

djohnny_mclandola t1_iud3azd wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:38 PM

In my experience it’s really similar to running elsewhere. Unfortunately, there are no surprises for you inside of the cemetery.

lydriseabove t1_iud3k4k wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:40 PM

Just go and enjoy yourself. I’ve gotten freaked out a couple of times by vehicles with out of state plates following me incredibly slowly, but I usually go when there are a ton of people around, and stay vigilant with my music not too loud.

U84owe4 t1_iuda448 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 1:39 PM

Left foot first and run on your heels

Moogottrrgr t1_iuiufss wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:37 PM

If you go anywhere near the grass, make sure you check for ticks.