Pittsburgh ladies

[kellydelq]

We will be in Pittsburgh next week for my son's hockey tournament staying at Doubletree Greentree. Is that area safe for a run or anywhere you suggest we go for a nice 7-8 miles? We will have a car and the entire afternoon.
And what other fun things should we do? Our games are early morning so we have lots of free time. Thanks!

[londoncalling]

If you are OK driving for a trail I would suggest either the Montour Trail or the Great Allegheny Passage Trail (which will put you in town close to the river for a good part). They both have websites with trail details and maps. I personally prefer the Montour Trail for easier suburban parking, but we only walk the trail, I can't speak for it's run-ability.

There are a whole bunch of things to do in the city. How old are your kids? What kind of activities do you prefer?

[mongoose]

I agree with the Montour Trail. I've found it a little confusing to find trail heads in certain areas - but there is a map online. It looks like the closest for you would be in the Robinson Township area. It's a big shopping/retail area as well. There is a trail head at Montour Run Rd. & Cliff Mine Rd. - that is my favorite in the area. I prefer to head right from that trail head - you'll make a road crossing, then it gets more rural. I've only went a few miles that direction, but always nice & quiet.

Greentree is a generally nice location. The doubletree is in a mixed area - next to a busier residential area, and also next to a manufacturing area with a lot of businesses. If you're bringing a dog, there is a Camp Bow Wow like half a mile from there. It's great! That's all I know about the area, unfortunately.

Have fun!

[kellydelq]

It will only be my husband and I and possibly my twelve year old if not at the rink. Any must try places or things to eat?

[kris356]

(Lurker)

I would suggest Walkers Mill. It is about a 10-15 minute drive. I actually work 2 min. from the hotel and live right by the trail.

www.panhandletrail.org/maps.html