Beat the Blues Wellness Adventure Community

EVENT:

This will be an urban hike through the historic North Side, North Shore, Point State Park, and parts of Downtown Pittsburgh. This hike is about 6 miles long, but there are tons of bail points for those who want to do a shorter hike. The pace of this hike will be moderate, but we will stop often to take photos. Hence, I expect to complete the hike in around 2.5 to 3 hours.

We will meet at the Hampton Battery Monument (Allegheney Commons Park) on Cedar Street @ 461 Cedar Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Please use the link below for the exact location...

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SDBqe6TujQeRYL9DA

After the hike, if there is sufficient interest, we can walk over to Allegheney City Brewing for drinks/food.

CONSIDERATIONS:

1. This is an urban hike with mostly concrete and cinder walking surfaces, and no hills. Please wear comfortable footwear. Hiking shoes are not necessary. Feel free to wear your Street clothes.
2. Given the urban nature of this hike, dogs are not allowed at this event.
3. As for parking, there is plenty of parking along Cedar Ave. and side streets.
4. Please understand that as an adult, your safety and health are your own responsibility. The hikes offered by this group are free and voluntary; therefore, the hike leader is not culpable for your safety and health.

"Where the plans end, the adventure begins."

Welcome to the Beat the Blues Wellness Adventure Group! Join me and Ron for a guided hike of the Mill Creek Park trails! Afterwards we will stop at Noble Creature Brewery for food and drink.
Good news! Noble Creature has added some house made wines & seltzers!

Before your first hike with us, please note the following:

Attendance: Do not reserve a spot if you aren't serious about attending! The event is limited to 40 in order to account for all hikers and respect the peace of the park. If you cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances, release your reservation a day in advance so waitlisted participants can plan to come. No shows and last-minute cancellations are highly discouraged.

Meeting location: Mill Creek Park - Ford Nature Center. Please be on time. We will be hiking in all conditions unless notified in advance.

Regarding safety: 90% of the hike will be dirt/gravel/rocky forest trails. The trails are hilly and can be muddy/icy. We may cross streams. Hiking poles are highly recommended so that you do not fall. While this group cares for your safety, all participants hike at their own risk.

Regarding endurance: hikes last about 2.5 hours and stretch for 6 miles. Please take this pace into consideration before attending. Bring extra water.

Dogs: are allowed at Mill Creek Park.

Message me with any other questions that you may have. See you soon!

Michael

We will be completing the Bear Run Black Loop. It is the longest and most difficult trail in Bear Run and is 12 miles. There are creek crossings, some with bridges. There are some steep grades up and down. We will see Kauffman Overlook on this hike. Bring plenty of water and some snacks. If your heading to Ohiopyle the parking area is directly before Falling Water on the left.