About this Event
About Hays: Hays Woods consists of 626 acres of undeveloped forest, meadows, creek glens, and bluffs overlooking the Monongahela. The low traffic trails are great for bird watching, hiking, and mountain biking. Several overlooks provide views as far as Oakland, Downtown, and Homewood.
About the hikes: Mileage will range from 1.5 to 3.0 miles long depending on hiking conditions. For the night hike we will stay mostly on wider access roads and easy/intermediate terrain.
Hike themes are:
August: Tree ID
September: Mushroooms
October: (15th) Nocturnal Animals (23rd) OWL PROWL
For this Friday evening hike we will leave just before sunset to admire the overlook views and then call and search for owls on the hike back to the parking lot. Red light flahshlights will be provided by rangers.
When: October 23rd from 6:00-8:00PM.
Where: Hikes start at the Agnew Trailhead Parking Lot. The closest residential address is: 1015 Agnew Road, Pittsburgh PA 15227 The lot is at the end of Agnew Road.
What to bring: Water and bugspray are a great start. Long pants and closed toed shoes are recommended since some trails are narrow and brushy. Flashlights will be provided.
Event venue & nearby stays
Hays Woods - Agnew Rd Trailhead, 1015 Agnew Rd, Pittsburgh, United States
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