A1 Trails
Hiking in Pennsylvania

Hiking the Rachel Carson

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Trails: 32-mile hiking trail runs west from North Park to Harrison Hills County Park in southwest PA. It is the site of the annual Rachel Carson Trail Challenge in June. The trail is maintained by American Youth Hostels, Pittsburgh.
Access fee:
Nearest towns: Allison Park, PA
Trail map: Rachel Carson Trail Guide Book is available from American Youth Hostels ($10)
Web site: Keystone Trail Alliance | Rachel Carson Trail | Allegheny County Parks
Points of interest: Nature Interpretive Center at North Park
Other activities:
Lodging: Pittsburgh has many choices of accommodations
Camping: Not available in the parks
Weather forecast: Pittsburgh
Tourism info: Pittsburgh Visitors Bureau
Getting to the trail: The trailheads are about 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh
Map of local region: Natrona Heights | Allison Park

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