Burt G.
3/12/2025
This lovely conservation area is 450 acres of beautiful forest with lots to see and a very shadowy past. The ruins of an old pipe factory are very visible and there are informative signs that...
Dead Man's Hollow
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S Allegheny Dr
McKeesport, PA 15133
Dead Man's Hollow Conservation Area, located in McKeesport, PA, is a 450-acre privately protected green space with 8 miles of trails and 111 recorded bird species. Once a thriving industrial area, the Hollow now offers visitors a glimpse into its rich and mysterious history through dense woodlands, wildflower populations, and scenic vistas.
Managed by the Allegheny Land Trust, Dead Man's Hollow is a significant conservation area in Allegheny County, with a trail system that continues to expand under the guidance of volunteers and a hired trail crew. Visitors can explore the ruins of a 19th-century quarry and early 20th-century pipe factory, hike to unique geological formations, and immerse themselves in the natural beauty and legends that surround this historic site.
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4.09 reviewsDaniel H.
6/7/2025
We checked out the catfish pond today. It looked promising at first but soon discovered that there is very little accessibility to fish there. The spots that are open are at an incline sloped...
Dani J.
7/1/2023
We didn't go too terribly far but it was over brown with some poison ivy. It was beautiful and it had informative messages along the trail. We heard an unusual howl and didn't know what it was but...
Spencer S.
9/26/2020
Great hike not too far from downtown Pittsburgh. There are lots of trails and spurs and three different trailheads to approach from. As such, we got lost at one point but were able to find our way...
Kathleen A.
8/8/2018
If you're looking for decent trails that can be lightly challenging but not for the advanced hiker, then this is a good option. It is very densely populated with trees and nature so you really...
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