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
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
1900 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 , more than 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 to find out more information on how to do so .
IN WEST JEFFERSON HILLS
Gill Hall Park Entrance to the Great Allegheny Passage
1255 Gill Hall Road , Jefferson Hills ; gaptrail . org
Say goodbye to winter and dust off your bike for a ride on this multi‐use , nonmotorized rail-trail ! The trail spans 150 miles and runs from Cumberland , MD , to Pittsburgh .
Pleasant Hills Arboretum
199 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 ! It includes 200-yearold 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 park is a great choice for a spring hike . Visit the website for more details . ■
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