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IN Fox Chapel Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel; 412.963.6100, or aswp.org/locations/ beechwood Nature lovers will marvel at all the hiking options offered at Beechwood Farms! There are 5 miles of trails winding through several varied habitats. Try the Spring Hollow Trail, which passes through a hardwood forest, a stream hollow, a meadow and past a treehouse for a bird’s eye view of the forest. Visit the website for more info on this venue with year-round events and how you can volunteer at the reserve. Fox Chapel Flower and Wildlife Reserve Loop Trail Squaw Run Road, Fox Chapel; 412.963.1100, or fox‑chapel.pa.us Take this scenic one-mile hike along a trail of trillium accented with Virginia Bluebells at Stony Camp Run. This reserve was dedicated to Richard Boyles, the first borough manager of Fox Chapel. Take a After being indoors all winter, a spring hike or bike ride is the perfect way to recharge. There are dozens of scenic trails to choose from in your area – all unique and worth visiting at least once. 30 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com Salamander Park Trail Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel; 412.963.1100, or fox‑chapel.pa.us See if you can catch a glimpse of a salamander on this 1.5-mile round‑trip trail. The cute critters can be seen on the dry pond bed along the trail. Want to help maintain the trail? Visit the Fox Chapel Land Trust website at fcalandtrust.org to learn more.