Hiking is Nature ’ s Therapy
Settlers Cabin Park
1225 Greer Road , Oakdale ; 412.787.2750 , or alleghenycounty . us / parks
Ready to dust off the mountain bike ? Don ’ t forget your helmet , and try the 1.7-mile blue loop trail . This 1,610-acre county park is located in Collier , North Fayette and Robinson townships . Visit the website for trail maps .
Want to learn more about preserving the park trails , or find out about events at the park ? Visit the Trail Pittsburgh website at trailpittsburgh . org .
IN KEYSTONE OAKS
Dormont Park
1655 Dormont Avenue , Dormont ; 412.561.8900
Take a break from the urban sprawl and enjoy 23.5 acres of green space ! Use the walking trail , or explore other parts of the park . Call for more information .
Green Tree Nature Center
Crestmont Drive , Green Tree ; 412.921.1110 , or greentreeboro . com Experience birds , trees , plants , wildlife and water on a hike through 18 acres of forested lands at Green Tree Nature Center .
Green Tree Park
895 Greentree Road , Green Tree ; 412.921.9005 , or greentreeboro . com Take an evening hike this spring ! This well-lit trail circling Aiken Fields ( one-third of a mile ) is located in Green Tree Park . Visit the website for more information .
IN MT . LEBANON
Bird Park
Beadling Road , Mt . Lebanon ; 412.343.3400 , or mtlebanon . org
Beautiful Bird Park , named after Thomas A . Bird , Jr ., the first Mt . Lebanon resident killed in action in the Vietnam War , offers a fantastic opportunity for viewing red-bellied woodpeckers , American robins and more in a 42‐acre park . Be sure to take your binoculars for an up-close look at our feathered friends . Visit the website for more information .
Robb Hollow Park
1250 Lindendale Drive , Mt . Lebanon ; 412.343.3400 , or mtlebanon . org
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 .
IN PETERS TOWNSHIP
Mingo Creek County Park Loop Trail
3111 Route 136 , Finleyville ; 724.228.6867 , or washingtoncopa . gov
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 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 / 549 / Parks
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 Creek State Park
3000 State Route 18 , Hookstown ; dcnr . state . pa . us
Just a short drive away , this state park is ready for your ultimate spring hiking or biking adventure . With more than 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 .
Sturgeon Section of Panhandle Trail
Cemetery Hill Road leading into Sturgeon ; 412.221.8700 , or southfayettepa . com / 549 / Parks
This multi-use , non-motorized rail-trail for biking and hiking extends 29 miles from Walkers Mill to near Weirton , WV . Start your springtime fun at this 5.75‐mile mark
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