Great Allegheny Passage - Boston Trailhead — Attraction in Elizabeth Township

I wanted to go for a short hike not too far from home and found Dead Man's Hollow Conservation area on Google maps and I am really happy I went. We parked at the Boston Ballfield Park and there was plenty of parking and a restroom. There are also a gift shops and restaurant/ice cream place. We started on the Great Allegheny Passage trail and then moved to Dead Man's loop where we encountered this super cool albeit creepy abandoned building. From there we walked the green trail and parts of the purple, red, and yellow. The table rock at the intersection between the purple and the red trails was pretty neat. The purple and the yellow trails can be very steep (they go up and down the hillside), we haven't walked the red because it goes further but we'll do it next time for sure. The hike is relatively easy, moderate in some sections, the trails are visible but not very well marked which makes me think that in fall it won't be that easy to find them. The trails go across the creek many times but I don't know how full it gets; it was pretty empty when we went and it was very easy to cross it. Bugs were crazy but it has nothing to do with the park itself, I suggest to wear sunglasses and a brimmed hat to make the hike bearable or you'll have a million flies in your eyes by the end of it. We encountered only other 2 people and it was the last Sunday if July around 2pm. There will be more people, especially bikers, on the Great Allegheny Passage though. Our hike was 4.11 miles and took us 2 hours with some stops to take photos and let my dog play in the creek a bit. Definitely a nice place for an easy and quiet walk in the woods....

The greater Allegheny passage trail is always a great time. You can take your bikes, your friends or your pooping puppies. Just make sure to clean up after them. Spanning from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland, theres plenty of trail to explore. It also connects to the C&O Trail Path, making it possible to take your party all the way to Washington DC. Since it was build on the remnants of an old train railway, your trip will rarely be on anything stealer than a 3% grade, which is barely imperceptible. Just smoothness.

The only major issue I have with it is that the trail could be better taken care of. There are minor potholes, and some rough bumps. To be fair, it is maintained by local volunteers and, we did just...

I've only been on the section between Little Boston and the Dravo cemetery...it's fantastic ❣️. The trail is well maintained and there are nice places to eat or get a snack at the beginning where visitors can park. There is a nice amount of shade and a cool breeze off of the river. The scenery is beautiful. At the cemetery there is plenty of space to have a snack or just sit and take a break. It has a camp ground and...