Clean park, the trails overall could be in better condition, I had to jump over a fallen tree to continue, also the rocks on the trail are washed away read more

Duff Park is a wonderful park for hiking. Since we started incorporating hiking into our weekly workout regime, we have found that Duff Park offers a lot of challenging hiking trails and some flatter biking trails. I suggest if you are new to the park to grab a map located at the main parking area off School Road South in Murrysville. I am not sure if this park offers a playground or picnic area as I have never seen it, but I am fine with that since we come specifically for the hike. There are plenty of trails to navigate through and some are very steep and narrow. Specifically one section of Forbes is reminiscent of being in the jungle. The vegetation is up past your shoulders, overgrown and covers the trail. You somewhat just follow the stamped down path that is rather unnerving if you do not like not being able to see where you are stepping. There are also many benches to rest on as you walk the trails as well as informative plaques posted on the trails detailing different trees and vegetation. You can definitely get a good workout in if you navigate several different trails. Though not all the trails are good for kids I would say there are plenty that you can take grade school kids on without any major issues so it can be a nice family workout as well. read more

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So peaceful best place to get in some exercise and clear your head all in one. The trail by the creek is so tranquil!

Time to update my review to let you know that now is the time to visit this park. The Spring wildflowers are such a grand display in this specific park. The rest of my previous review, I'll just copy and paste for all the information I previously posted. This is a wonderful secluded get-away-from-it-all community park in Murrysville moments away from the hustle and bustle of daily traffic on US-22. Coming from Monroeville, take a right at the Sheetz gas station on School Rd (and from Murrysville, take a left). The entrance and parking lot are on your right. The acreage is slightly less than 150 acres and contains about 5 miles of hiking trails with one trail about 1.5 miles long which is wider and consists of gravel for bicycles and walkers. The trails include several hills for a good work-out over a short distance but it's not all steep hills. It's heavily wooded and known for its wildflowers. In the Spring, you'll be able to witness Jack in the Pulpit, trout lily, and red and white trillium to name only a few. Living in Monroeville, this is my "go-to" park for a quick weekly rendezvous after work with the Pittsburgh Hiking Meetup group every Wednesday. Check them out: https://www.meetup.com/pittsburghhikers/ They're a very welcoming group for hikers of varying ages and walking speeds. Other noteworthy mentions: Park closes at dusk Plenty of parking Park pavilion which you must reserve and rent. I have never done that. See the link here: http://murrysville.com/rental-reservations/?page=calendar&venueid=8 Dogs must be leashed or otherwise controlled (remaining in sight of the owner and must return promptly to the owner upon command). Note this rule applies to all Murrysville municipal parks. And if you come with a Pittsburgh Hiking Meetup group, all dogs must be leashed, per their rules. As other reviewers have stated this is not the kind of park with a playground or ballpark and such. It's mostly for cyclists/walkers/hikers. Link to a trail map: http://www.murrysvilletrails.org/images/duff_park_trail_map.pdf Link to wildflower pics and description: http://www.murrysvilletrails.org/documents/Spring%20Wildflowers%20of%20Duff%20Park%20_final%20draft_.pdf read more

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Duff Park seems to be the go-to park in Murrysville for the local community. It offers several miles of hiking and biking trails complete with benches for sitting and enjoying the surrounding woods. The park is easy to find just off 22. However this is also a con as I heard traffic almost the whole time I was here. The park has a lot of wide open space for hiking. However this also means trails can be difficult to follow. Some of the trails are blazed which makes navigating easy. But then some of them aren't and if you're not paying attention it's possible to get lost. I use the word "lost" loosely though as at any point it seems you'd eventually find either a road or another trail to follow. I noticed several tree markers and used them to guide me along as well. If you're unfamiliar with the park I'd recommend having a map handy so you don't accidentally end up on the other side of the park wondering where your car is. The park map can be found online (http://www.murrysvilletrails.org/park_trails_duff.htm) and at the entrance to the park. Despite a few drawbacks, Duff Park is a beautiful park. If you're looking for some elevation in your hikes but nothing too challenging this is a good place to explore. read more

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This place was phenomenal to getaway and walk the trails. I recommend it for anyone who needs to just get a workout in and enjoy some time away from the busy life. read more

Duff Park - Trail walk, Dog - Parks Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

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Access to Duff park is right off Rt. 22 at School Rd's Sheetz. This park offers beautiful forested hiking trails/ cross country skiing, and most important: a place to feel secluded from the day to day city life. Coming soon: connection to Pleasant Valley Park, which is already possible, but requires some bushwhacking. Yesterday we did a loop of each park and connected crossing Forbes Rd. Also the train right of way along Turtle Creek side of Duff Park is going to become a rails to trails It should connect Monroeville to Saltsburg in the near future! Neither Duff or Heritage Parks have playgrounds or swing sets, so kids should be interested in hiking activities. People tend to let dogs off leash. read more

Duff Park - A loop of Duff and Pleasant Valley Parks - Parks Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

So close when you need a quick escape from reality. Beautiful during all seasons. Only drawback, it's a tad noisy, as it borders Highway 22, but it's still perfect when you need a little bit of exercise. read more

Duff Park - The crunching of the dead leaves beneath my boots and the scent of autumn breathes life back into my tired, city-saturated soul. - Parks Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

Duff Park is a very nice park if you are into walking, running, or biking for exercise. There are many trails that have a variety of inclines that can suit any age. A lot of the trails intersect, so you can choose a longer route by following the trail map located at the entrance. The scenery is beautiful and there is a creek that runs through the park. I've never seen deer here, but I have seen birds, squirrels, rabbits, and a snake while walking. I agree with the other person who said it can be a bit noisy because of Rt. 22. If you're wanting to get away from distractions and get some peace and quiet, this is not the place to go. read more

This is a wonderful park that's close to "downtown" Murrysville. It, surprisingly, offers some pretty, decent hiking with a variety of trails that are well-marked and easy to follow. There's also a larger pavilion at the entrance, which makes a good place to enjoy lunch (if you bring it with you). That said, it's probably not a hiking trail for smaller children, as the trails are moderate and narrow at times...plus, this isn't a swing set and jungle gym park - if that's what you're looking for...but, all in all, this is more than sufficient if you're close by and looking for some decent hiking. I'll definitely return and would recommend this to others in the area. read more

No Duff Park is NOT named after the beverage of choice of Homer Simpson and Barney Gumble! It is however a great moderately-sized park in Murrysville that's got some surprisingly good hiking. It's got three summits in it and an extensive trail system in it. Not bad for a park that's only 150 acres. It's the perfect place to go hiking if you're short on time. And that's precisely why my girlfriends and I went hiking here on Saturday Morning. We only had a few hours to kill and of course we had to do lunch afterwards. Parking and the trailheads are located on School Road, about 1/4 mile south of William Penn Highway (US 22). We started by doing a loop on the Funk Trail & Bikeway that parallels Turtle Creek and crosses it twice. It's a good 1.5 mile hike and then goes up an incline until it reaches Round Top Road. At the west end of the park we did a kind of double back, heading east on the Forbes Trail, around Ashley's Kitchen until we reached the Sumac Trail. Heading back west on the Sumac Trail we reached our first summit at elevation 1206'. There we turned right and headed east again on the Black Cohosh Trail and briefly picked up the Skullcap trail before heading back east again on the Forbes Trail. We'd been walking downhill again and we reached the second summit at elevation 1158'. Here we kicked it in a notch, picking up the Round top Trail, which reached our third summit at elevation 1376'. So in less than a quarter of a mile we'd hiked up 200 feet. We finished our hike by looping back to the parking lot. So all-in-all in this little park we managed to get about 4 miles of hiking in. Not a bad morning! read more