Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s
Woodlands
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 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.
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.
Kane Woods Nature Area
Whiskey Point Trailhead—1461
Scrubgrass Road and Main Street,
Scott Township; Scrubgrass Run
Trailhead—1459 Scrubgrass Road,
Scott Township; scottconservancy.org
You don’t have to travel far to hike
through flora and fauna! 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.
Settlers Cabin Park
1225 Greer Road, Oakdale;
412.787.2750, or
alleghenycounty.us/parks
Ready to dust off the mountain bike?
Don’t forget your helmet, and try the
1.7-mile blue loop trail. 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 preserving the park trails, or
find out about events at the park? Visit
the Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group
(PTAG) website at ptagtrails.com.
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WANT MORE HIKING AND BIKING OPTIONS THIS FALL? TAKE A SHORT ROAD
TRIP TO THESE ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARKS WITH HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS
HARTWOOD ACRES PARK
200 Hartwood Acres, Allison Park; 412.767.9200,
or alleghenycounty.us/parks
629 acres located in Hampton and Indiana townships.
NORTH PARK
Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park;
724.935.1766, or
alleghenycounty.us/parks
3,075 acres located in
Hampton, McCandless and
Pine townships.
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.
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