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    Dead Man's Hollow

    4.1 (9 reviews)

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    Spencer S.

    Great hike not too far from downtown Pittsburgh. There are lots of trails and spurs and three different trailheads to approach from. As such, we got lost at one point but were able to find our way back on the AllTrails app. The main trail is marked with blue arrows, but some have faded over time so be on the lookout and be prepared with water. The old pipe factory ruins are super cool to explore and there's so much interesting history in this area.

    Savannah R.

    Really cool hiking trails. There are a lot of things to see and if you look up the map online, it makes it easier to follow the trails. The only thing that is a downfall is that you can't walk the whole area without hitting a dead end. They are proposing new trails but right now a couple of the trails don't allow you to get back to where you started. Great trails for beginning hikers!

    One of the entrances to the trail
    Malary J.

    Get ready to walk up and down and all around some big hills! Was not difficult to find but the owner of this property allows everyone to walk through the paths to the old ruins. In the beginning it was very dense then it opened up. Make sure you have a walking stick and your hiking shoes on! We walked about over a mile to the ruins which were really interesting to look at. Did not know much about the ruins until after the fact. It was creepy and for more information about the ruins visit the website to get the whole story. 2 weird things occurred on our hike. 1st was there was this leaf on a tree branch that kept spinning in circles and there was no wind to make that occur. 2nd we heard children laughter- not sure if it came from the nearby Allegeheny Trail but these 2 occurrences are often seen and heard from previous hikers on the trail, CREEPY! Really neat experience I highly recommend it!

    Kathleen A.

    If you're looking for decent trails that can be lightly challenging but not for the advanced hiker, then this is a good option. It is very densely populated with trees and nature so you really feel like you're in a completely different place. I did about 5 miles through DMH and thought that it was enjoyable but not somewhere I'm itching to return too. The trails felt narrow at parts and not much variation in the view. I appreciated that the trails were, more or less, well marked.Personally, I liked Frick Park better- though it is much less challenging (more of walking trails).

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    I have intrest on comming here to explore n see for myself if its really haunted....how much does it cost to get in?

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    Great Allegheny Passage - Waterfront

    Great Allegheny Passage

    5.0(5 reviews)
    3.4 km

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed the Great Allegheny Passage Rail Trail until now. It is such a…read morejewel and where I spend a lot of my free time riding my bicycle, especially during this crazy time we're in at the moment with COVID-19. (Note that it is not just for bicycles; walkers and runners also utilize the trail, just not motorized vehicles, so you don't have to compete with cars.) I won't go into all the details of the trail; that is interesting in itself regarding its history, how long it's taken to get the land for the different sections, its steepness grade or lack thereof, all the different towns it goes through, etc. For all of that, I'll give you the very useful link:https://gaptrail.org/ What I will do is give you some highlights and what makes it a jewel to me. It is 150 miles of mostly packed crushed limestone (with a bit of it paved between Pittsburgh and McKeesport) from the Pittsburgh Point Fountain (there's a marker on the ground near it) to Cumberland, MD. Most of it is on what used to be railroad beds and a bit of it is on streets (near downtown Pittsburgh and some in McKeesport). Because of the railroad bed usage, the path follows that grade (meaning gradual steepness with the sharpest elevation gain/loss being between the Eastern Continental Divide and Cumberland). What all the preceding paragraph means is that it is a quite doable trail and comfortable to ride. The packed gravel means it is pretty close to riding on a road surface because it is so packed. The only time that is not true is usually after a downpour when there might be parts of it that retain water. The grade following the grade of the railroads means the gradual incline (if you're going from Pittsburgh to Cumberland) is pretty gradual and a steady 10mph is doable. From the Continental Divide to Cumberland is downhill and is quite easy; coming back is a bit more strenuous -- see the afore-mentioned link to see mileage and grade of that section. I remember when I first heard about the trail; I had no concept of a rail trail to begin with so did not know what to expect in the least. If you're in the same boat, I will say that the trail is open from sun-up to sun-down, there are no street lights lighting the path on purpose though where it travels in spots may have lights for other purposes. It is mostly wide enough for say three bikes across, but don't do that! There is trail etiquette; learn it for everyone's safety and enjoyment -- stay to the right, single file and if you are riding 2 across for any reason, then pay close attention to passers; you'll need to be sure to listen to "on your left' or a bell or some audible signal that someone needs to pass you. On the converse side, if you're passing, pass on the left and issue an audible signal, etc. Just share the trail! Also, some parts of the trail are shaded by trees lining the trail; other parts are in the sun for extended periods so wear sunscreen. There are amenities all along the trail. That was important for me as a first-timer to know because I couldn't grasp at first if it was secluded, wilderness, or what. The GAP trail has so many towns, ballfields, restaurants, ice cream stands, portable restrooms every so many miles and parking trailheads plus a number of other cyclists on the trail that you won't feel that isolated and except for a couple spots (downtown Pittsburgh or Ohiopyle for example) you won't feel the trail is too crowded, either. Take water, snacks, an extra tube and you'll find you'll have what you need. Do you need certain size tires (mountain bike/hybrid/road bike)? Some people debate that. I have a hybrid bike and am happy enough. Favorite parts of the trail for me? I love the section between Myersdale, PA and Frostburg, MD. In that section is the Mason-Dixon line and the Eastern Continental Divide. I also love riding between Homestead and downtown Pittsburgh. Along that route is the Hays Eagle nest. And being downtown Pittsburgh on my bike is so much easier than navigating and parking a car. And when you want to go further on your adventure than Cumberland, MD? It hooks up directly with the C & O Tow Path for another 184.5 miles to get you all the way to Washington, D.C. for a total of 334.5 miles. Many of us have taken several days in one stretch to ride the entire length between Pittsburgh and D.C. and it is quite the trip, and well worthwhile, as are many of the many sections of the GAP trail. It has such unique personalities with wildlife (there are deer, owls, groundhogs, rabbits just to name a few) and so many wildflowers along the way. You're following rivers along the route, as well, plus get to take advantage of PA's lovely state park, Ohiopyle. There are several campsites, hotels, and bed and breakfasts along the way, too. I could go on and on but I recommend talking to others who have ridden the trail, look up Facebook webpages related to the GAP, get a trail book and google for more info.

    We are so fortunate to have this trail run right into downtown Pittsburgh. Today I rode from…read moredowntown to Homestead and back. 13 miles and, boy is my butt sore! Someday I hope to ride all the way to DC. They'll probably have to bring me home in a giant butt sling, but I don't care! Riding along the river is so beautiful on a warm fall day. Whether you go five miles or five hundred, don't miss an opportunity to bike, walk, or skate along this treasured trail.

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    Great Allegheny Passage - Crossing the Hot Metal Bridge to get from Downtown to the Great Allegheny Passage Trail.

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    Crossing the Hot Metal Bridge to get from Downtown to the Great Allegheny Passage Trail.

    McConnells Mill State Park - Cleland's Rock

    McConnells Mill State Park

    4.6(49 reviews)
    74.3 km

    Visited this state park for the first time earlier this month and had a blast!…read more I parked at what I think is the main lot, up above the mill itself. I didn't take a tour of the mill (which the park volunteers and staff do offer throughout the day) but I did walk through it and read the information in it about the history of the mill. Definitely enjoyed exploring and learning. That said, I was really there for the trails, so I spent most of my day hiking. I took a loop trail down from the mill and back (with a detour up a short trail to some falls) and it was great! I love being outside and I love a good challenge; these trails were not paved or even at all and I had a great workout navigating them. During hydration breaks I'd find a nice rock to sit on by the water, which was wonderful. It was noisy as heck by the mill because of the families, but the further out I got the more peaceful it got. Definitely met my goal of unplugging for a day during my trek on the trails. I want to come back in the future and begin to try to walk the Slippery Gorge Trail, as it sounds like the gorge is another beautiful part of the park. But that is definitely a long term goal, because that trail is not a short one! I loved visiting this park and I'd be back for sure. To everyone else, PLEASE remember water and wear the proper footwear - while I enjoyed my walk in the park, these trails are definitely not a walk in the park!

    Visited this state park and it was beautiful! I couldn't stop taking pictures. Very peaceful and…read morequiet

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