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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 details. ■ WEST MIFFLIN ❘ SP R I NG 2020 31