Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s
Woodlands
799 Pinkerton Run Road,
Oakdale; 412.444.4464, or
pittsburghbotanicgarden.org Montour Woods
Conservation Area
1901 Hassam Road, Moon
Township; 412.264.1188, or
hollowoak.org
Settlers Cabin Park
1225 Greer Road, Oakdale; 412.787.2750,
or alleghenycounty.us Moon Park
1350 Joe DeNardo Way (Ewing Road),
Moon Township; 412.262.1703, or
moonparks.org
The Woodlands contains 60 acres with
three 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.
Ready to dust off the mountain bike?
Don’t forget your helmet and try the
1.7-mile blue loop trail that starts behind
the tennis courts. 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
helping preserve the park trails, or find
out about great hiking and biking events?
Visit the Trail Pittsburgh website at
trailpittsburgh.org.
IN Moon
Beginning Access Point to the
Montour Trail
Montour Road, Moon Township;
montourtrail.org
See how far your hiking or biking
adventure will take you. Start at the
beginning of the Montour Trail! This multi-
use, non-motorized rail‑trail extends 47
miles from Moon to Clairton. Enjoy scenic
wooded natural areas, historic sites and
small towns along the trail. Visit the website
for directions and for more information.
Rejuvenate your spirit with a hike
or mountain bike ride over 10 miles of
lush, wooded trails! Visit the website
for more information on this 260-acre
conservation area and opportunities to
help keep the property maintained.
Take a spring hike close by! Enjoy this
300-acre park featuring a newly renovated
pond with over 3 miles of walking and
hiking trails. Visit the website for more
information.
Raccoon State Park
3000 State Route 18, Hookstown;
724.899.2200, or dcnr.state.pa.us
Adventure awaits you at this 7,572-
acre park featuring the beautiful 101-
acre Raccoon Lake. Just a short drive
away, the park not only has 17 miles of
mountain biking trails, but also 44 miles
of hiking trails. Visit the website for more
information.
Robin Hill Park
949 Thorn Run Road, Moon Township;
412.262.1703, or moonparks.org
A hike at Robin Hill is sure to inspire you
this spring! Enjoy 2.5 miles of walking trails
with views of a Georgian-style mansion,
carriage house, 1800s log home, herb
garden and natural landscape. Visit the
website for more details.
IN West Allegheny
Clinton Community Park
1355 Route 30, Clinton;
724.695.0500, or findlaytwp.org
Eagle trail, Owls’ Nest trail,
Mourning Dove trail, or the
Crows’ Nest trail are perfect
for birdwatching or a nature
hike at this picturesque, 57-acre
park. Visit the website for more
information.
Donaldson Community Park
North Branch Road, North Fayette
Township; 412.788.4888, or
north-fayette.com
After a long winter, step outside with
your dog for a spring hike at this spacious
park featuring a hiking trail through rolling
hills! For more information, visit the
website.
Hillman State Park
3000 S.R. 18, Hookstown; 724.899.2200,
or dcnr.state.pa.us
For some thrills on a mountain bike,
or just a quiet walk, this pristine 3,600-
acre state park is just a short drive away.
Featuring over 30 miles of single-track
trails, which 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 learn more about
preserving the park’s trails? Visit the Trail
Pittsburgh website at trailpittsburgh.org.
Panhandle Trail at
Gregg Station
Gregg Station Road, Oakdale;
panhandletrail.org
This 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
adventure at this 2.4-mile mark of the trail.
You’ll enjoy the sound of babbling brooks,
spring wildflowers and blossoming trees.
Visit the website for more details. ■
MOON TOWNSHIP
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