IN BETHEL PARK
Bethel Park Municipal Parks
412.831.6800 , or bethelpark . net
Rejuvenate your spirit with a walk through one of the local parks ! Both Simmons Park , 1200 Clifton Road , and Millennium Park , 5900 Baptist Road , include walking trails and lots of green space to explore . Visit the website for more information .
Bethel Park Section of the Montour Trail
McMurray and Clifton Road intersection , Bethel Park ; montourtrail . org
This 2.7-mile branch of the Montour Trail is just what the doctor ordered ! Interested in spending more time outdoors , along with giving back to your community ? Participate in work and clean-up parties for the Bethel Park section of the trail . Check the website for contact information .
Trails at South Park and Nature Center
Buffalo Drive , South Park ; 412.835.4810 , or alleghenycounty . us / parks
For hiking , mountain or road biking , South Park has it all ! Try the 2.5-mile Corrigan Drive bike lane for a smooth ride , or for more of a challenge , mountain bike on the 6.4-mile Buffalo Ridge trail . If hiking is more your thing , take a 2-mile hike on the Sleepy Hollow trail . Visit the website for trail maps and more information .
Want to learn more about preserving park trails or great hiking and biking events at the park ? Visit the Trail Pittsburgh website at trailpittsburgh . org .
The South Park Nature Center also offers a wide variety of programs for all ages .
IN BRENTWOOD- BALDWIN-WHITEHALL
Baldwin Borough Section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail
412.488.0212 , or friendsoftheriverfront . org
Hike or bike on this portion of the 33- mile Three Rivers Heritage Trail , which includes scenic views of Pittsburgh and its three rivers . Significant places , historical sites and native wildlife are marked along the trail with signage . For more information , call or visit the website .
Brentwood Arboretum
3501 Brownsville Road , Brentwood ; 412.884.1500
Be inspired by the blooming Japanese Larch , Tulip , Ginkgo trees and more on a spring hike through this arboretum . Founded in 1997 by community members , it is located on the grounds of the Brentwood School District , the Brentwood Library and Brentwood Park .
IN CANON-MAC
Cecil Park Section of the Montour Trail
3599 Millers Run Road , Cecil ; 412.257.3011 , or montourtrail . org
Featuring the National Tunnel on the Cecil section , the Montour Trail is a multiuse , non-motorized recreational rail-trail that extends 54.9 miles and is perfect for a spring hike or bike ride . Visit the website for more information .
Hillman State Park
Haul Road , Burgettstown ; 724.899.2200 , or dcnr . state . pa . us
For some thrills on a mountain bike , or just a quiet hike in nature , this pristine 3,600-acre state park is just a short drive away . With over 30 miles of single-track trails that are maintained by volunteers each year , the park is a great choice for an afternoon of fun . Try the 5.3-mile Bavington trail . Call , or visit the website for trail availability during hunting season and for trail maps .
Want to help preserve park trails , or find out about great hiking and biking events at the park ? Visit the Trail Pittsburgh website at trailpittsburgh . org .
North Strabane Township Municipal Park
1929 Route 519 , Canonsburg ; 724.745.8880 , or northstrabanetwp . com
A 1-mile trail through this serene 70‐acre park , which was renovated in 2012 , is great for a cool hike or bike ride . Visit the website for a map of the park and for other information .
IN CHARTIERS VALLEY
Chartiers Park
1121 Chartiers Street , Bridgeville ; 412.221.6012 , or bridgevilleboro . com Enjoy hiking close to home ! Visit
Chartiers Creek and its cute critters , pass by blooming flowers and trees , or spot colorful birds along this park ’ s walking trail . Visit the website for more information .
Kane Woods Nature Area
Whiskey Point Trailhead , 1461 Scrubgrass Road ; Scrubgrass Run Trailhead , 1459 Scrubgrass Road , Scott Township ; scottconservancy . org
You don ’ t have to travel far to hike through new flora and fauna this spring ! The conservancy includes 2 miles of wooded trails on 42 acres of the 72-acre nature area . Take advantage of volunteer opportunities to keep the conservancy flourishing . Visit the website for more information .
Neville ’ s Woods Conservation Area
Hilltop Road , Collier Township ; 412.279.2525 , or colliertownship . net
Take a peaceful walk through this quiet 42.5-acre forest , which features Robinson Run , a major tributary of Chartiers Creek , majestic oak trees , and mixed hardwoods . Marvel at 120-ft . trees that are 2 ft . in diameter ! Visit the website for more details .
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden ’ s Woodlands
799 Pinkerton Run Road , Oakdale ; 412.444.4464 , or pittsburghbotanicgarden . org
The Woodlands contains 60 acres with 3 miles of trails designed to “ inspire people to grow through immersion in a world of natural outdoor wonder , nourishing mind , body and spirit .” Visit the website for more information .
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