Robb Hollow Park
1250 Lindendale Drive, Mt. Lebanon;
412.343.3400, or mtlebanon.org
Sturgeon Section of
Panhandle Trail
Cemetery Hill Road leading
into Sturgeon; 412.221.8700, or
southfayettepa.com
Dogs on a leash are welcome at Robb
Hollow Park! Enjoy a 1.8-mile round-trip hike
on this unique 28-acre gem, which includes a
steep trail through lush wooded surroundings.
Visit the website for more information.
Twin Hills Trails
Twin Hills Drive, Mt. Lebanon; 412.343.3400,
or mtlebanon.org Enjoy the peaceful forest setting as you walk
along the .9-mile loop trail of this 25-acre park.
Visit the website for more details. This multi-use, non-motorized
rail-trail for biking and hiking extends
29 miles from Walkers Mill Station
in Walkers Mill, Pa., and ends near
Weirton, W.Va. Start your springtime
fun at this 5.75-mile mark of the trail.
Babbling brooks, wildflowers and
trees in full bloom will enhance your
outdoor experience. Visit the website
for more details.
IN Upper St. Clair IN West Jefferson Hills
Boyce-Mayview Park
1543 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair;
412.221.1099, or twpusc.org
With 8 miles of trails surrounded by 475
acres of wetlands, woodlands and wildlife, this
park is a wonderful place to welcome spring.
Visit the website for more details.
Gilfillan Farm Park
950 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair;
412.221.1099, or twpusc.org
Love dendrology? Then a hike on the 1.25-
mile mulched trail in this park is a great choice!
The trail “winds through native trees such
as white ash, American beech and sassafras,
some of which are estimated to be over 400
years old.” In all, over 20 different species of
trees are featured. Visit the website for more
information.
Wingfield Pines Conservation Area
1550 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair;
alleghenylandtrust.org
Like spring, this 80-acre, conserved property
has experienced a rebirth due to the efforts of
the Allegheny Land Trust. Hike several miles
by the wetlands, peppered with cattails and
grasses, while birds build their nests nearby
and fish frolic in the stream. Want to help with
preserving Wingfield Pines? Visit the website
for information on how you can help.
IN Peters Township
Mingo Creek County Park
Loop Trail
3111 Route 136, Finleyville; 724.228.6867, or
co.washington.pa.us
Don’t forget your camera; you’ll want to
take photos of the charming, historic Ebenezer
Covered Bridge you’ll see on your walk. You
can also bike on this 5-mile loop trail. Check
the website for more information.
Peters Lake Park
560 Center Church Road, Peters Township;
724.941.4180, or peterstownship.com
Take some time to appreciate the quiet
beauty of Peters Lake this year by hiking the
.75-mile walking trail that surrounds it. Visit
the website for more information on this and
other trails in the park.
Peters Township
Arrowhead Trail
610 East McMurray Road, McMurray;
724.941.4180, or peterstownship.com
Inflate your bike tires, and lace up those
hiking boots! It’s time for a spring workout
on the Arrowhead Trail, part of the
Montour Trail. Enjoy the 500 trees the
township planted along the 3.5 miles of paved
surface trail that runs from Route 19 to Brush
Run Road.
IN South Fayette
Fairview Park
Greenwood Drive, South Fayette;
412.221.8700, or southfayettepa.com
With miles and miles of walking trails, it’s
easy to get a great workout while enjoying
spring in this beautiful, tranquil 125-acre
park. Visit the website for more information.
Raccoon State Park
3000 State Route 18 in Hookstown;
dcnr.state.pa.us
Just a short drive away, this state park
is ready for your ultimate spring hiking
or biking adventure. With over 44 miles
of hiking trails and 17 miles of mountain
biking trails, this 7,572-acre park features the
101‑acre Raccoon Lake. Visit the website for
more information.
Gill Hall Park Entrance to the
Great Allegheny Passage
1255 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills;
1.888.282.BIKE, or atatrail.org
Say goodbye to winter and dust off your
bike for a ride on this multi‑use, non-
motorized rail-trail! The overall trail spans
150 miles and runs from Cumberland, Md.,
to Pittsburgh.
Pleasant Hills Arboretum
Oakcrest Lane and West Bruceton
Road, Pleasant Hills; 412.653.5395, or
pleasanthillsarboretum.org
What better way to welcome spring
than to hike through the 16-acre Pleasant
Hills Arboretum! The arboretum includes
200-year-old oak trees, wildflowers and birds.
Visit the website for ways to help preserve
the arboretum and other information.
Round Hill Park
651 Round Hill Road, Elizabeth;
412.384.4701, or alleghenycounty.us/parks
Just a short drive away, this 1,100-acre
park has a farm exhibit along with many
scenic trails for a wonderful spring afternoon
of hiking. Visit the website for more
information.
IN West Mifflin
West Mifflin Community Park
525 Bettis Road, West Mifflin;
412.466.8170, or westmifflinborough.com
With shade trees, lots of green space
and lovely views, this is a great choice
for a spring hike. Visit the website for
more details. ■
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