THE GREAT
OUTDOORS
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.
Montour Woods Conservation Area
1901 Hassam Road, Moon Township; 412.264.1188, or
hollowoak.org
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.
Moon Park
Neville Woods Conservation Area
Hilltop Road, Collier Township; 412.279.2525, or
colliertownship.net
Take a peaceful hike through this quiet 42.5-acre forest that
features majestic oak trees and mixed hardwoods! View 120-
ft. trees that are 2 ft. in diameter as you make your way past
Robinson Run, a major tributary of Chartiers Creek. Visit the
website for more details.
Kane Woods Nature Area
Whiskey Point Trailhead—1461 Scrubgrass Road and Main
Street, Scrubgrass Run Trailhead—1459 Scrubgrass Road,
Scott Township; scottconservancy.org
Discover new flora and fauna on this hike just minutes away!
The conservancy includes two miles of wooded trails on 42 acres
of the 72-acre nature area. For volunteer opportunities, visit the
website for more information.
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s Woodlands
799 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 website for more information.
Settlers Cabin Park
1225 Greer Road, Oakdale; 412.787.2750, or
alleghenycounty.us
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 Pittsburgh
Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG) website at ptagtrails.com.
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icmags.com
1350 Joe DeNardo Way (Ewing Road), Moon Township;
412.262.1703, or moonparks.org
Take a 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 fall! 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. n