Rachel Carson Trail, Hiking trail in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
The Rachel Carson Trail extends 46.1 miles from Harrison Hills County Park to North Park through varied terrain including woods, agricultural lands, and steep bluffs.
The trail network began in the 1950s as part of the Baker Trail before a group of dedicated hikers reestablished it between 1972 and 1975.
The trail passes near the Rachel Carson Homestead in Springdale, connecting visitors to the birthplace of the noted environmental scientist and author.
Multiple parking locations along the trail segments allow hikers to plan their routes efficiently, with detailed maps available through the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy.
Several sections of the trail cross private properties, requiring hikers to follow specific guidelines while traversing through residential and agricultural areas.
Location: Allegheny County
Inception: February 1975
Website: https://rachelcarsontrails.org/trails/rachel-carson-trail
GPS coordinates: 40.66213,-79.69920
Latest update: March 31, 2025 01:20
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