IN Brentwood-Baldwin-
Whitehall
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.
Baldwin Borough Section of the
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Friends of the Riverfront, Inc.,
33 Terminal Way, Suite 333B, Pittsburgh;
412.488.0212, or friendsoftheriverfront.org
Hike or bike on a 24-mile 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.
Nature Center at South Park
2075 Buffalo Drive, South Park;
412.835.4810, or alleghenycounty.us
Learn about birds, animals, plants and
trees as you hike by a game preserve and
scenic streams. There are over 20 miles of
trails winding through acres of beautiful
woodlands. The South Park Nature Center
also offers a wide variety of programs. Visit
the website for more information.
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 of the trail, the Montour Trail
is a multi-use, 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
3000 S.R. 18, Hookstown; 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 PTAG
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 Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group
(PTAG) website at ptagtrails.com.
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.
Neville 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
1082 Pinkerton Run Road,
Oakdale; 412.444.4464, or
pittsburghbotanicgarden.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
websites for more information.
Kane Woods Nature Area
Whiskey Point Trailhead—
1461 Scrubgrass Road and Main Street,
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 two 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.
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