Building Trails to Strengthen Our Community

The Murrysville Trail Alliance is a group of volunteers that work to build opportunities and accommodations for hiking and cycling in Murrysville. The MTA publicizes hiking and cycling opportunities; plans trail walks and trail work days; and works to promote and develop new trail accommodations.

Throughout 2010 the MTA will meet at 7 pm on third Tuesdays in the conference room on the main level of the municipal building (go to the main entrance of the building and look for our sign). Please join us!

Coming Events

Murrysville Community Day Bicycle Ride - August 14, 2010
Ride with members and friends of the Murrysville Trail Alliance to see the great cycling opportunities that exist on the roads of Murrysville, PA.

There are 3 options to suit any age or cycling ability:
• 30 mile ride (we will be at the dog park at mile 20, so this ride could be                 shortened to 20 miles) - Departure time 10:45 AM
• 10 mile ride - Departure time 12:45 AM
• Kids ride - Departure time 1:45 PM

All rides depart from "Paws on the Run", the dog park at Murrysville Community Park (off Farm Road).

Contact the rider leader, Larry Nicolette at 412-260-7866 or Larry Nicolette with any questions or to sign up for any of the rides.

2010 Trail Work Schedule

Thursday evenings, 6:00 Pleasant Valley Park (starts April 1) Weekly trail work (Meet at parking lot)

Sat Aug 28 - Duff Park 9:00-12:00 (Meet at pavilion)
Sat Sep 25 - Pleasant Valley Park 9:00-12:00 National Public Lands Day (Meet at parking lot)

* Note - A group also meets for a Duff Park Hike at 6:00 pm every Wednesday evening through late September in Duff Park’s parking lot. This is a beginner’s hike, designed for someone who is comfortable hiking 3-1/2 miles and would like to get in better shape. Bring water and wear hiking boots if you have them. Participants will hike a 3 to 3-1/2 mile loop at a pace of about 2 miles per hour, finishing by 8:00 p.m.
Email jjhawkins1@comcast.net with questions or for more information about these Wednesday night hikes. This is different than the hikes listed above.

Spring Awakening                         

On April 24th Murrysville outdoor organizations came together at the Murrysville Community Center for a family-friendly celebration of Spring, and to share information about outdoor-oriented recreation and activities available in Murrysville. An informal gathering began at 6 pm; and at 7 pm groups made 5-minute presentations about their activities. The evening concluded with more time for mingling and conversation after Mayor Robert Brooks’ presentation of the awards for the 2009 Murrysville Parks and Reserves Digital Photo Contest. Murrysville’s Recreation Department, hosted the event, and arranged for free snacks and beverages, face painting and other activities for children.