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 learn more about preserving the park’s trails?
Visit the Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG) website at
ptagtrails.com.
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 sounds of babbling
brooks, and the sights of wildflowers and trees. Visit the website
for more details.
IN CARLYNTON-MONTOUR
IN WEST ALLEGHENY
Hilltop Park
Clinton Community Park
Cherry Hill Road, Presto; 412.279.2525, or
colliertownship.net
Recharge after work by taking a relaxing hike through 55 acres
of municipal meadowlands! The path “provides captivating
vistas with natural wildflowers and beautiful rolling hills
immersed in a serene environment.” Visit the website for more
details.
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
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North Branch Road, North Fayette Township;
412.788.4888, or north-fayette.com
Step outside with your dog for a 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
WANT MORE HIKING AND BIKING OPTIONS THIS FALL? TAKE A SHORT ROAD TRIP TO THESE
ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARKS WITH HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS
NORTH PARK
Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park; 724.935.1766,
or alleghenycounty.us/parks
3,075 acres located in Hampton, McCandless and Pine townships.
ROUND HILL PARK
651 Round Hill Road, Elizabeth; 412.384.4701,
or alleghenycounty.us/parks
1,101 acres located in Elizabeth Township.
SOUTH PARK
Buffalo Drive, South Park; 412.835.4810,
or alleghenycounty.us/parks
2,013 acres located in Bethel Park and South Park Township.
WHITE OAK PARK
3 Muse Lane, McKeesport; 412.678.3774,
or alleghenycounty.us/parks
810 acres located in White Oak Borough.
BOYCE PARK
675 Old Frankstown Road, Plum; 724.327.0338,
or alleghenycounty.us/parks
1,096 acres located in Monroeville and Plum.
DEER LAKES PARK
1090 Bailey Run Road, Tarentum; 724.265.3520,
or alleghenycounty.us/parks
1,180 acres located in Frazer and West Deer townships.
HARRISON HILLS PARK
5200 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights; 724.295.3570,
or alleghenycounty.us/parks
524 acres located in Harrison Township.
HARTWOOD ACRES PARK
200 Hartwood Acres, Allison Park; 412.767.9200,
or alleghenycounty.us/parks
629 acres located in Hampton and Indiana townships.
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