Go Out and Take a Walk A sunny day—a warm evening—an un-
expected hour of free time….The Gilfillan Trail in Upper St. Clair is just the answer for “What to do?” It’s a great place to get exercise and fresh air. Did you know that there are at least a dozen different types of trees surrounding Gilfillan Trail? Maples, oaks, cherry trees, elms, walnuts, and more are identified for your enjoyment. A brochure, titled “Gilfillan Trail Tree Identification Guide,” was developed by James M. Roberts, Jr. in 1984 to fulfill a project requirement for an Eagle Scout award. This brochure, which remains current, can be picked up at the Township building reception desk and used while you walk this lovely trail. It permits you to identify a variety of tree species and associate common uses and interesting facts with the trees. The identified trees are located sequentially along the trail and illustrated on the map in the brochure. Each labeled tree has a one-inch colored circular disk
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attached to the truck near ground level. Different colors correspond to the key on the back of the brochure.
The mulch-based trail is a one and onequarter-mile loop and closes at dark. In addition to self-guided walks, the trail may be used for leisure walking, hiking, jogging and winter cross country skiing. To protect and preserve the area, dogs are not permitted. Groups may arrange for a guided nature hike by contacting the Upper St. Clair Township, Department of Recreation and Leisure Services at 412-831-9000, extension 256. Many individuals and organizations help maintain and care for the trail for all of our enjoyment. So go out and take a walk. But if you want to go tree hunting, stop by the Township building, pick up a copy of the Gilfillan Trail brochure, then proceed to the trail for your quest of tree knowledge. It’s a great summertime activity for families young and old. In addition to Gilfillan Trail, Upper St. Clair plays host to two other walking trails—Boyce Nature Trail, which includes five separate trails, and a small trail at Tustin. Look for a write up on the Boyce trails with its places of interest, wildlife and variety of plant life, in our UPPER ST. CLAIR TODAY Fall 2003 issue.
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