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Westmoreland Heritage Trail, Turtle Creek
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Trafford, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Westmoreland Heritage Trail, Turtle Creek'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.
What runners say about Westmoreland Heritage Trail, Turtle Creek
“The trail is kept clean and They have Top Septic Portable toilets on the trail if you need to use them.”
“The path also follows a mountain stream on one side and beautiful rock formations on the other.”
“, and the creek is peaceful to walk along for much of the trail in Monroeville and Murrysville.”
“There are walkers and runners of all ages.”
Now this is what I call a heritage trail! Walked the two mile between the Turtle creek entrance and the B-Y park entrance. For a December morning the trail was busy with runners, bikers and people walking their dogs. There was much parking at both ends and I saw public port-a potty at the Turtle creek side.
This trail is well kept and offers beautiful scenery! This day we saw a huge snapping turtle and a blue heron. Deer are a common site crossing the trail. Everyone has always been respectful on the trail. Cyclists tend to go fast. There are walkers and runners of all ages.
Love this trail! 95% waterside and view. Flat. Opens into the Duff Park in Murrysvile. The terminus has a tool station, water station, rest room and a booth with ample parking. The Saunders Station entrance also has the tool/pump and Porto Pottie. Bring your pole and fish Trafford has an Ice Cream business.
Trailhead parking in Monroeville is a little limited, which means that the sides of the road can quickly get filled up, especially on a nice weekend day. But if you come out in the early morning, you can get a nice walk in, and see the sun come up.
Trail conditions & character
“The path also follows a mountain stream on one side and beautiful rock formations on the other.”
“Trailhead parking in Monroeville is a little limited, which means that the sides of the road can quickly get filled up, especially on a nice weekend day.”
“Grade is pretty gentle, and the trail is typically in very good shape, making it great for walkers/bikers/runners of any skill level.”
“For a December morning the trail was busy with runners, bikers and people walking their dogs.”
“, and the creek is peaceful to walk along for much of the trail in Monroeville and Murrysville.”
“Accessible, easy to ride and beautiful.”
“The terminus has a tool station, water station, rest room and a booth with ample parking.”
Plan your run at Westmoreland Heritage Trail, Turtle Creek
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewestmorelandcountypa.gov
- Phone(412) 715-4018
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Saunders Station Access-Westmoreland Heritage Trail
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