JimGarasich’s Trip Reports
Explore 7 Trip Reports (trail reviews) by MyHikes contributor, JimGarasich
Deer Lakes Park Lake Loop
Deer Lakes Park
Tarentum, PA
Tarentum, PA
1.0
mile
/ 1.6 km
February 12, 2022
The upper lake seems often overlooked. Tricky trail close to waters edge. A bit challenging if snowy or muddy.
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Herrs Island Trail - TRHT
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
2.2
miles
/ 3.5 km
February 12, 2022
Have walked the entire trail numerous times as I recently worked on the island. Trail is mostly very nice any time of the year. Plenty of on island parking. Beautiful views and especially in the Fall and Spring. Fantastic views of the city all around. See my posted pics.
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Pine Hollow Trail
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel, PA
Fox Chapel, PA
1.0
mile
/ 1.6 km
February 11, 2022
Found this trail a bit steep in one area and deepish tree density most of the way. Very quiet. The waterfall was all but dry this afternoon. Very steep sidded downstream from the falls. Maybe best in the Spring or after a rainstorm. Easier access to the waterfall is from the dead-end road, Chapel Crest Terrace.
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Blue Loop Trail
Deer Lakes Park
Tarentum, PA
Tarentum, PA
2.0
miles
/ 3.2 km
November 09, 2020
Today we completed about 90% of this trail in one go. Perfect weather and trail conditions. Many beautiful sights for photos. Interesting valley to explore below Red Trail down to the road. Up the hill from where Blue Trail crosses Crayfish Drive is an awesome pine grove. We found a stream (mostly dry now) that should be beautiful in the Spring. Rather an easy hike for those in our 60's.
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Woodland Trail
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel, PA
Fox Chapel, PA
1.3
miles
/ 2.1 km
May 02, 2020
This trail is a bit challenging especially on a hot muggy summer day. Trail is more rugged narrow and steeper but nice photo ops of the fallen trees.
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Goldenrod Trail
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Fox Chapel, PA
Fox Chapel, PA
0.3
miles
/ 0.5 km
May 02, 2020
Been on this trail several times. I found it easy with wonderful views of the pond and surroundings. Great in the Fall.
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Orange Loop Trail
Deer Lakes Park
Tarentum, PA
Tarentum, PA
1.6
miles
/ 2.6 km
October 31, 2020
We've.traversed this trail twice now. Easy to moderate difficulty. Beautiful. Great photo opportunity. Easy access from several points including from Wagman Observatory. Look also for the old water tower.
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