An amazing place to hike and observe wildlife. They have a "no pets" rule, which I support…read morecompletely. Parking is up at the top by the road, and it is limited to about 6 spaces, however I have always found a spot. There are a series of ponds which are used to remove iron from the water (from an old mine that existed on the property. In those ponds you are likely to see migrating water fowl. On my most recent visit, I observed 26 species of birds, including a rather rare Green-winged Teal. There is usually a very shy Great Blue Heron in the back pond, which you can see if you approach quietly. Charters Creek runs along the backside of the park, and there's a cute wooden bridge that connects you to Charters Park. In all, it's a beautiful escape from urban life. Check out OTB Hastings, which is a half mile down the road, for a perfect ending to your wildlife adventure.

Wingfield pines is a beautiful hidden gem! It's a massive passive mine drain area into the upper…read moresaint Clair creek. It's also connected to Boyce mayview Park next door so it's a big area to cover! There is A beautiful trail that runs long side the creek. There's a old pool that filled in for great picture options, there's is a porta poty on site. There's a good bit of markings telling you where the trail is as well as a few signs advising no dogs aloud in the area. There is also a leash free area for the dogs as well. On average you'll spend about a hour or two hiking around all the trails to cover the whole area. I definitely recommend this place.

Wonderful, large park with many paved, groomed or grassy trails plus large field…read more Just a word of caution. I took my small dog there and he was killed by a pack of loose dogs. It is an off leash park, and the owners were no where in sight as my dog was surrounded by the pack. May be safer for medium to large dogs.

Beautiful park!! It allows dogs to be off leash. People also ride their horses here. Several trails…read morein the woods that are well kept. My favorite part is the huge field near the Halloway Rd entrance to the park. The grass is always cut in the field so you can lay down a blanket for a picnic or play with your dog. This may be one of my favorite parks in Pittsburgh. Only thing that sucks is I didn't see any public restrooms? Unless I missed them.

Had a wonderful day here. We walked and explored all the memorials and history here. We spent…read moresometime at the water steps, it was nice for such a hot day.

Beautiful nature scenery. Beautiful view of the city skyline. It is located near the two stadiums…read more Plenty of fine restaurants along the North Shore to enjoy a meal while visiting the park. Clean grounds. Plenty of benches along the walking/biking paths. Nice park along the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers. Fishing is also allowed along the rivers. Highly recommended.

I discovered Thornburg Conservation Park earlier this year, when I was searching for a new place to…read morego for regular walks. I now really love coming here for a quick dose of nature during my week! Finding the parking lot ended up being my first adventure here, because Google maps kept taking me to a residential street on the other side of the railroad tracks that sit above the park. The actual entrance is behind the Thornburg Public Works Building; easy to get to once you know where you're going, but boy did the GPS make it hard initially. The park itself is apparently thirty-eight acres (so says the borough website), and it has interconnecting trails that are very easy to navigate. The terrain is fairly flat overall, although if you walk further up the creek it can get bumpy in spots. It's definitely worth stopping by throughout the year to see the changing colors and the seasonal blooms come and go. I even saw a hummingbird during one visit this summer - not sure anything will top that! Note that dogs are allowed in the park by permit only, although I tend to see a lot of folks walking with their four legged friends so I don't think it's hard to get a permit. All in all, this is a peaceful and beautiful place to visit, and is especially nice on days where a shorter and easy-paced nature walk is needed. Here's to my next stroll at Thornburg!

I just took a venture over this way for some very light hiking. I usually bring my hiking boots,…read morebut this time I just wore regular shoes and that was a bad choice. There is grass covering the main trails that is very wet and kind of like a bog. My shoes and socks got very wet romping through here. There was multiple species of butterfly including cabbage white, silvery checkerspot, pearl crescent, hackberry emperor and a hawk moth. I also saw some white tailed deer and squirrels. There were two sets of wooden steps that looked very dilapidated. The wood is rotten and uneven. If I was not more agile I would have fallen trying to walk on them. This didn't make me want to walk on the rest of this trail. Besides the fact that some of the park is in a sad state of disrepair and there is very thick grass covering a good portion of the trails, it is a nice place to explore and very picturesque scenery. The Chartiers Creek is a nice big body of water that is relaxing to enjoy. There is beautiful wildlife to experience and it is quiet and peaceful. The trails are of a very mild difficulty for hiking as it is mostly pretty flat. Not too bad.

Folks, I've had so many incredible photos I've shot from here over the years and need to really…read morepull them up and get posted. Perhaps it's just an excuse to visit on my next trip home. The park is on the Mount (Mt. Washington) with over 250 acres and crazy-good views of the city. It has gardens and walking trails (10+ miles). The most interesting and best part of this park is that it was a dump site (illegal) restored into a beautiful area for everyone to enjoy.

Emerald View is a Pittsburgh treasure! The concept is stunning, a series of trails that encircle…read morethe neighborhoods of Mt Washington and Duquesne Heights. The reward is a natural paradise in the midst of an urban center and stunning views of the Downtown skyline. You can hike within the dense canopy of leaves, and then arrive at beautiful views of the West End, the West End Bridge, and of Downtown. The park showcases the city in such a unique way, and it is only minutes away from our downtown hotels. What a remarkable treat for Pittsburgh visitors, but also city residents. Created in 2005, it's the newest and smallest of our network of 5 main city parks, that include Frick, Schenley, Highland, and Riverview. The trails were professionally designed, then developed by community volunteers plus a workforce training program. It's 257 acres, and filled with opportunities for birding, nature hikes, and urban exercise.

Wow, this trail was a surprise for us.. we were staying in southside and noticed this trail . Got…read moreup early in the morning and went for a walk... never seen a trail in the heart of the city.. fantastically built with a pathway for walking and biking.. make sure you walk on one side cause there's gonna be a lot of bikes in the path.. I wish I had the time to do the whole trail, but I could only do 1/2 of it.. along the trail. You will see some spectacular views of Pittsburgh downtown... he can also hear birds chirping and possibly spot a few of rare varieties.. overall a fantastic trail without forest..

The entire trail is actually 33 miles long. I didn't walk all of it, not even close, but I got…read moreenough of a flavor on my last wintry morning in Pittsburgh when I walked the sections on the North Shore and around Point State Park. It's a fully paved, ten-foot wide promenade that follows both banks of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, which unite to form the Ohio River. Except for the occasional jogger, there was barely a soul out when I was walking because the weather was bitterly cold. At the same time, the scenic views were constant and unique to the area. It was the ideal way to end a trip to Pittsburgh. RELATED - Exploring Pittsburgh? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/9R906ozJBw

I grew up near here so I've seen the changes through the years. It's definitely a nice playground…read morenow and it's very beautiful. I recently took my kids hiking here and the trails do have some broken glass as you get close to Perry high school.

One of the few easy-going trails in Riverview without steep climbs. It roughly mirrors Woods Run…read moreand it connects Wissahickon/Snowflake to Violet Lane. You will occasionally see horses on the trail, it's a wonderful trail for riding. Generally well maintained, this trail is scenic and I often spot deer and lots of birds. During the winter I have heard owl calls here.

This was such a fun hike! Its very steep but worth it because it feels like a little secret trail…read morein Millvale. There was a little bit of litter but not too bad. Oh and the yellow trail is a loop.

Recently acquired by the Allegheny Land Trust, Girty's Woods is a 155 acre land tract which…read morefeatures trails for hiking and birding. With over 90 species of birds, Girty's Woods is an enjoyable way to experience Nature. There's a small parking lot at the trailhead. Some of the trails can be quite challenging, but if you enter from Irwin Lane, the trails are more manageable. One particular species of bird, the Kestrel, is thrilling and beautiful. Other birds to see include woodpeckers, hawks, thrushes, and songbirds.