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Churchill Valley Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 131 Google reviews · Running trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Churchill Valley Greenway's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Laid-back green space featuring paved walking trails and a wildflower meadow on a former golf course land.
What runners say about Churchill Valley Greenway
“Trails are well maintained, and being near the creek you can almost forget it's so close to the highway.”
“The scenic trails were a treat for my three-legged sidekick, and we couldn't help but smile as we explored the beautiful surroundings.”
“Some parts are open and sunny, reflecting its past as a golf course, but many areas are shady, especially near the creek.”
“Quiet and peaceful walk through lots of grasses, trees, and wildlife.”
Great place for a walk. The trails are very nice and clear. There are bridges around the area that are award winning bridges. The bridges were built in 1976. They are made of a steel known as cor-ten steel. The wood along the bridges were replaced in 2023 to make it safe for visitors to cross the bridges.
Just moved to Pittsburgh and had a pawsitively awesome first walk at Churchill Valley Greenway! The scenic trails were a treat for my three-legged sidekick, and we couldn't help but smile as we explored the beautiful surroundings.
Awesome. Quiet and peaceful walk through lots of grasses, trees, and wildlife. This is the old Churchill Country Club golf course. The old paved cart paths guide you all around the property. If you walk around at sunrise, you'll probably get to see some deer.
Pleasant hills and a lovely scenery even when barely blooming. The creek was an awesome sight, but they should fix that bridge at the end of the lower trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Bonus points for stumbling upon a surprise tree swing in the middle of the trail – my dog insisted on a spontaneous tree swing photo shoot!”
“The scenic trails were a treat for my three-legged sidekick, and we couldn't help but smile as we explored the beautiful surroundings.”
“There also is an area if you cross the nearest bridge to the parking area where there used to be a foundation of some sort along the stream.”
“Easy hiking trails for small children, partially paved but not really stroller friendly.”
“Some parts are open and sunny, reflecting its past as a golf course, but many areas are shady, especially near the creek.”
“Quiet and peaceful walk through lots of grasses, trees, and wildlife.”
Plan your run at Churchill Valley Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitealleghenylandtrust.org
- Phone(412) 741-2750
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
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