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    Fall Run Park

    4.6 (29 reviews)

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    Keirstin C.

    This park was super cute! I heard about the waterfall on social media so my friend and I decided to try. It was a pretty easy walk as someone that doesn't walk much. We walked from the bottom to the top and back which was a little over 1.5 miles and we stopped at the water fall to take some pictures. I went after work and the trail wasn't too busy and very clean. I want to walk it again on the fall months once the leaves start changing.

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    Troy B.

    I thought I had written a review here already, but apparently it went away. I really enjoy visiting this park. It's a nice hike through a valley filled with waterfalls of various sizes. The highlight is one very large waterfall and there are steps and an observation deck next to it. This is a nice escape into the woods not far from civilization ... Cheers!

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    Brenda W.

    This is a wonderful venue. Plenty of parking spaces. Short walk to waterfalls via wooden stairs. Nice short path through trees for walking. Saw woodpeckers and on this early March day I saw my first butterfly of the season, a Spring Azure. So worth a visit.

    Jayme B.

    I recently came back to Fall Run Park. This time I visited with my friend and her three kids (ages 9, 5, and 5). The kids were able to complete the hike with no problem. The waterfall continues to be the star of the show. It's so fun to have a waterfall within minutes of the city. The park is always clean and well maintained. Additionally, we played on the little playground they have on site. The kids enjoyed it. Definitely check this park out for a nice and easy walk!

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    Spencer S.

    Really nice park and walking trail in Shaler Township and only 15 minutes from the heart of Pittsburgh. The trail winds along a creek bed for just under a mile and comes to a nice waterfall. Plenty of shade in the summer from the trees overhead. Trail is relatively flat and we saw many little children and parents/caretakers with strollers on the trail. Truly an enjoyable spot for all ages.

    Kaylee L.

    Beautiful place year round. Crazy this nature is right off route 8. Love exploring with my kiddos in the water during the summer time. They love looking for bugs and walking along the bridges. The path is really nice for even a 2 year old to walk all the way to the waterfall. It's about a half mile there. There is a nice playground and picnic tables at the entrance as well so that always makes for a good lunch spot after exploring

    Nena U.

    My cousin just visited the park last week and highly recommended we go.. so off we went to Glenshaw. It was my boyfriends birthday and we were trying to find something to do. Since we are burger lovers we decided to hit Hardees (which are hard to find - not many in PA) in Millvalle before hand. That was a treat ... then off to Route 28 to Glenshaw towards the park. Real easy to find. So glad we went! We visited the park on a Friday around lunchtime. There wasn't too many people around.. we didn't have to wear a mask .. and seems like everyone else was enjoying the break too - but keeping their distance of course. This park has so many waterfalls and charming bridges.. you can't help but to take tons of pictures.. I know I did! It was an easy walk too for those that might not be too much in shape these days. We are definitely going back. This park will be amazing for fall foliage photos later on in the year. Also, FYI - I didn't see any public restrooms. Happy Trails!

    Burt G.

    I used to drive by this place and had no idea what it was all about until I decided to stop in and realized that it is a great little park. I have since enjoyed many walks along the trail and viewing the water falls that are in the park. You can't have a super long walk here, but it can make for a nice day out.

    Jonathan S.

    A hidden gem along the Route 8 corridor in Glenshaw. A lovely hike anytime of year with lovely scenery along Fall Run. The trail is just about 3/4 of a mile each way, so makes for a nice little hike out and back to your car.

    Tiffany Y.

    Fall Run park is a really beautiful, gem of a park in the Pittsburgh area! It is well-maintained, and there is only really one trail -- along the stream that is easy to follow. Definitely family-friendly and dog-friendly. They have really nicely constructed bridges that take you back and forth across the stream. In the middle of the park is a pretty waterfall with variable water depending on how much it has rained previously. It's an overall quiet, nicely-maintained, and beautiful trail!

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    Erin K.

    Fall Run Park is a beautiful nature trail! I came here to get out of the house, while trying to maintain social distance. The walk is very nice and quiet. It follows a creek that eventually leads to a very pretty waterfall. It's great for dogs, too! It is a short trail, so I would recommend this if you're looking for a brief "walk" rather than a long "hike". It can get crowded, and parking is limited, so make sure to get there early enough to get in and out. I am very much looking forward to visiting this park again!

    Diane B.

    Want to get out into nature for a bit, but don't have the time to stray too far from north of the city? This is a great option. This little park provides for a scenic, easy hike along a well-maintained trail. The waterfall was not the most robust - will probably be fuller in the spring. I will make it a point to return to check that theory out. Looking for directions? Use this address: 187 Fall Run Rd, Glenshaw, Pennsylvania 15116. We initially tried a hiking app for directions, which I think was trying to send us to the other end of the trail, but instead sent us on a wild goose chase.

    Stacie C.

    The new and improved Fall Run Park is worth checking out. I would highly recommend it for families with children as the trail is not too long and there are several places to stop and enjoy the scenery (or even a picnic lunch). The newly built bridges and steps along the trail itself make it easily accessible. It's not a far hike (about a mile in length one way), but the waterfall is a beautiful way to end your walk. Don't expect to work up much of a sweat, but if you're looking for a lovely community park where you can relax for a few hours this is a great spot. There are parking lots at either end of the park but I think the view walking from Fall Run Road (vs Ledgeview Drive) is better. I met a friend there on a weekday afternoon and it was already a popular attraction so expect some traffic within the park.

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    We got married in front of the big waterfall near the park entrance. It was absolutely breathtaking and a day we will cherish forever!!!!

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    This place is so beautiful. I didn't know it was there until a couple of years ago. Such a nice sort of hidden gem.

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    One of my favorite places to walk. Wear appropriate shoes can be muddy on walking path.

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    PARK IS OPEN!!! Grand Re-Opening Celebration is May 6, 2018 see www.shaler.org for more details.

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    Yes, there is a pool, playground and baseball field here. But there's so much more that I was…read moresurprised to discover. I was simply looking for a park where I could enjoy my lunch outside and I was near Bellevue Memorial Park. Google found it for me, I had no idea it was even there. After I enjoyed my lunch, I walked around the shelter where I had set up shop because I thought I saw a trail. I ended up finding a map posted in the park that actually listed several miles of trails that mostly lead through the woods. I returned a week later when I had the time to devote to some exploration. The trails themselves are not blazed but they are easily navigable and there are signs at all the trailheads. Most are not loops but meet up with other trails and you're never far from a road. I wandered the squirrel, falcon, fox, herron, nettle, deer, salamander and rabbit trails. The trails are well-maintained. Expect some elevation as I encountered lots of ups and downs. Be cautious, too, of water crossings. I also saw signs for a health and fitness trail that I will be back for once the weather is warmer. There is a small parking lot by the pool that is I think the easiest spot if you're there for the trails but there are also places to park along the sides of the road. I imagine in the warmer months (especially on the weekends) parking will be hard to come by with both the playground, ballfield and pool sharing this space. I had a good morning of hiking, though. I heard birds during my hike and even spotted a blue jay. Several deer crossed my path while, ironically, I was on the deer trail. Ramps were also set up throughout the trails for mountain bikers. While I like knowing that I'm not far from a main road it can also take away from my enjoyment of my hike when the songbirds are competing with the traffic. But deeper into some of the trails it is easier to get lost in the nature surrounding you.

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