Take a
Townsend Park
130 Townsend Park Court, Murrysville;
724.327.4100, or murrysville.com
Take in stunning views of the Laurel
Mountains at an elevation of 1,340 ft. on
the .65-mile hike on Heart Attack Hill
Trail! This park has over four miles of
hiking paths for the novice to the expert.
For info, visit Murrysville Trail Alliance at
murrysvilletrails.org.
Keystone State Park
1150 Keystone Park Road,
Derry, 724.668.2939, or
dcnr.state.pa.us
A daytrip full of adventure is
waiting for you at this 1,200-
acre park! Bike on the two-mile
Lakeside Trail or try one of the
eight miles of trails geared for
every skill level.
IN Norwin IN Penn Hills
Braddock’s Trail Park
3699 Turner Valley Road,
North Huntingdon; 724.863.3806, or
township.north-huntingdon.pa.us Penn Hills
Community Garden
1162 Jefferson Road, Penn Hills;
pennhillscdc.org
Hike at this 147-acre park trail and relax
while passing by a magical waterfall, with
beautiful wildflowers, trees and birds.
Bushy Run Battlefield
1253 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette;
724.527.5584, or bushyrunbattlefield.com
Take a hike on historic grounds! Learn
about this 250-acre area which was the
site of a British victory over seven tribes of
Indians in 1763. There are five miles of trails
maintained by the Pennsylvania Historical
and Museum Commission and operated by
the Bushy Run Battlefield Heritage Society.
For more information, visit the website.
Get inspired by hiking around this
beautiful community garden that is
sponsored by Penn Hills Community
Development Corporation! The garden
contains more than 104 garden beds!
Along with a workout, you’ll receive
some great gardening inspiration. Visit
the website for the hours of operation, or
ways to get involved with this worthwhile
community project.
Penn Hills Community Park
120 Colorado Street, Verona;
412.795.3500, or pennhills.org
Enjoy a spring hike right in your
backyard! This park features a walking
trail and borders the Dark Hollow Woods
Trails. It contains plenty of green space for
a rejuvenating hike.
Oakmont Arboretum Trail
Allegheny River Boulevard, Oakmont;
412.828.3232, or oakmontborough.com
Take an atmospheric hike through
the charming town of Oakmont on this
beautifully landscaped 1.4-mile trail
that runs parallel to the railroad tracks,
displaying trees which are not found
anywhere else in the area.
IN Woodland Hills
Bullock Penns Park
3200 McCrady Road, Churchill;
412.241.7113, or churchillborough.com
Go hiking in a natural paradise this
spring! Marvel at water cascading over
natural shale steps in a deep gorge cut by
Cedar Creek. View the wildflowers or do
some birdwatching as you explore. IN Plum Combine learning and hiking! This park
features examples of biological, geological
and aquatic nature found in western
Pennsylvania. The trail begins at the upper
(Biber) shelter, crosses Chalfant Run with
two foot bridges, and winds through a
forest of oak and maple.
Coke and Coal Trail
Willow Park, 153 Center Ave.,
Mount Pleasant; westmoreland.pa.us Dark Hollow Woods Park
Pennsylvania Avenue
(just past 15th Street), Oakmont;
412.828.3232, or oakmontborough.com Take your dog for a walk in this outdoor
oasis! Hike on forested trails at various
elevations along Plum Creek. The trails
are maintained by the Garden Club of
Oakmont, Oakmont Trails and other
community volunteers. Visit the website
and Facebook page for ways to help. Forest Hills Park and Arboretum
Ardmore Boulevard and Braddock
Road, Forest Hills; 412.351.7330, or
foresthillspa.org
Cedar Creek Gorge Trail Loop
Cedar Creek Park, 108 Evergreen
Drive, Belle Vernon; 724.929.4352, or
co.westmoreland.pa.us
Mountain bike or hike along Jacobs
Creek, past old coke ovens, scenic wooded
areas and wildlife in Westmoreland
County. This trail was built on the former
Pennsylvania Railroad corridor, which
was used to transport coal and coke in the
early 1900s. It connects the communities
of Mount Pleasant and Scottdale in
Westmoreland County and is just a
20-minute drive away.
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Larry Mills Park
Fontana Drive, Holiday Park;
412.795.6800, or plumboro.com
Fresh air and exercise are close by at
this 32-acre park full of lush, green space
and bordered by deciduous trees. Visit the
website for more information.
icmags.com
This trail is centrally located right in
Forest Hills Borough! It traverses the park
with a nice mix of trees and greenspace,
perfect for a spring hike.
Frick Park
2005 Beechwood Boulevard,
Squirrel Hill; 412.255.2539, or
pittsburghparks.org/frick
With 600 acres of woodlands and
approximately 10 miles of trails, this park
is the largest of Pittsburgh’s park system
and is a great choice for hiking, road and
mountain biking. ■