and more in this 42-acre park. Be sure to
take your binoculars for an up-close look at
our feathered friends. Visit the website for
more information.
Robb Hollow Park
1250 Lindendale Drive, Mt. Lebanon;
412.343.3400, or mtlebanon.org
Dogs on a leash are welcome at Robb
Hollow Park! Enjoy a 1.8-mile round-trip
hike on this unique 28-acre gem which
includes a steep trail through lush wooded
surroundings. Visit the website for more
information.
birds build their nests nearby and fish
frolic in the stream. Want to help with
preserving Wingfield Pines? Visit the
website to find out more information on
how you can help.
IN Peters Township
Mingo Creek County Park
Loop Trail
3111 Route 136, Finleyville;
724.228.6867, or co.washington.pa.us
Twin Hills Trails
Twin Hills Drive, Mt. Lebanon;
412.343.3400, or mtlebanon.org Don’t forget your camera; you’ll want
to take photos of the charming, historic
Ebenezer Covered Bridge you’ll see on
your walk. You can also bike on this 5-mile
loop trail. Check the website for more
information.
IN Upper St. Clair Peters Lake Park
560 Center Church Road,
Peters Township; 724.941.4180, or
peterstownship.com
Enjoy the peaceful forest setting as you
walk along the .9-mile loop trail of this 25-
acre park. Visit the website for more details.
Boyce-Mayview Park
1543 Mayview Road, Upper St Clair;
412.221.1099, or twpusc.org
With 8 miles of trails surrounded by 475
acres of wetlands, woodlands and wildlife,
this park is a wonderful place to welcome
spring. Visit the website for more details.
Gilfillan Farm Park
950 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair;
412.221.1099, or twpusc.org
Love dendrology? Then a hike on the
1.25-mile mulched trail in this park is a great
choice! The trail “winds through native
trees such as white ash, American beech
and sassafras, some of which are estimated
to be over 400 years old.” In all, over 20
different species of trees are featured. Visit
the website for more information.
Wingfield Pines
Conservation Area
1550 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair;
alleghenylandtrust.org
Like spring, this 80-acre, conserved
property has experienced a rebirth due
to the efforts of the Allegheny Land
Trust. Hike several miles by the wetlands,
peppered with cattails and grasses, while
Take some time to appreciate the quiet
beauty of Peters Lake this year by hiking
the .75-mile walking trail that surrounds it.
Visit the website for more information on
this and other trails in the park.
Peters Township
Arrowhead Trail
610 East McMurray Road, McMurray;
724.941.4180, or peterstownship.com
Inflate your bike tires, and lace up those
hiking boots! It’s time for a spring workout
on the Arrowhead Trail, part of the
Montour Trail. Enjoy the 500 trees which
the township planted along the 3.5 miles of
paved surface trail that runs from Route 19
to Brush Run Road.
IN South Fayette
Fairview Park
Greenwood Drive, South Fayette;
412.221.8700, or
parks.south-fayette.pa.us
With miles and miles of walking trails,
it’s easy to get a great workout while
enjoying spring in this beautiful, tranquil
125-acre park. Visit the website for more
information.
Raccoon State Park
3000 State Route 18 in Hookstown;
dcnr.state.pa.us
Just a short drive away, this state park
is ready for your ultimate spring hiking
or biking adventure. With over 44 miles
of hiking trails and 17 miles of mountain
biking trails, this 7,572-acre park features
the 101‑acre Raccoon Lake. Visit the
website for more information.
Sturgeon Section of
Panhandle Trail
Cemetery Hill Road leading into
Sturgeon; 412.221.8700, or
parks.south-fayette.pa.us
This multi-use, 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 fun at this 5.75-mile mark
of the trail. Babbling brooks, wildflowers
and trees in full bloom will enhance your
outdoor experience. Visit the website for
more details.
IN West Jefferson Hills
Gill Hall Park Entrance to the
Great Allegheny Passage
1255 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills;
1.888.282.BIKE, or atatrail.org
Say goodbye to winter and dust off your
bike for a ride on this multi‑use, non-
motorized rail-trail! The trail spans 150
miles and runs from Cumberland, Md., to
Pittsburgh.
Pleasant Hills Arboretum
Oakcrest Lane and West Bruceton
Road, Pleasant Hills; 412.653.5395, or
pleasanthillsarboretum.org
What better way to welcome spring
than to hike through the 16-acre Pleasant
Hills Arboretum! The arboretum includes
200-year-old oak trees, wildflowers
and birds. Visit the website on ways to
help preserve the arboretum and other
information.
Round Hill Park
651 Round Hill Road, Elizabeth;
412.384.4701, or alleghenycounty.us/parks
Just a short drive away, this 1,100-
acre park has a farm exhibit along with
many scenic trails for a wonderful spring
afternoon of hiking. Visit the website for
more information.
IN West Mifflin
West Mifflin Community Park
525 Bettis Road, West Mifflin;
412.466.8170, or westmifflinborough.com
With shade trees, lots of greenspace and
lovely views, this park is a great choice for
a spring hike. Visit the website for more
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