Great Allegheny Passage - Trail Access Boston

I wanted to go for a short hike not too far from home and found Dead Man's Hollow Conservation area on Google maps and I am really happy I went. We parked at the Boston Ballfield Park and there was plenty of parking and a restroom. There are also a gift shops and restaurant/ice cream place.
We started on the Great Allegheny Passage trail and then moved to Dead Man's loop where we encountered this super cool albeit creepy abandoned building. From there we walked the green trail and parts of the purple, red, and yellow. The table rock at the intersection between the purple and the red trails was pretty neat.
The purple and the yellow trails can be very steep (they go up and down the hillside), we haven't walked the red because it goes further but we'll do it next time for sure.
The hike is relatively easy, moderate in some sections, the trails are visible but not very well marked which makes me think that in fall it won't be that easy to find them. The trails go across the creek many times but I don't know how full it gets; it was pretty empty when we went and it was very easy to cross it.
Bugs were crazy but it has nothing to do with the park itself, I suggest to wear sunglasses and a brimmed hat to make the hike bearable or you'll have a million flies in your eyes by the end of it.
We encountered only other 2 people and it was the last Sunday if July around 2pm. There will be more people, especially bikers, on the Great Allegheny Passage though.
Our hike was 4.11 miles and took us 2 hours with some stops to take photos and let my dog play in the creek a bit.
Definitely a nice place for an easy and quiet walk in the woods. I'll go back.

Beautiful and quiet walking/biking trail along the GAP. DEAD man's trail has some interesting information boards with history of that part of the trail.

Nice hike, some key features are an off trail waterfall, a pond, some old building ruins. And if you believe in such things (I don't) some haunting. Plus a tunnel to walk through.

The Boston PA stop on the GAP is a nice stop on the way. There is information that shows the entire GAP trail, which is great for folks that are just there for the local outdoor space, makes them think where to go from there. Everyone should check it out. You can just go for yourself!
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We love this trail! For our last ride, we started at the Boston Bridge and traveled 10 miles to Suttersville where we stopped at Yough Twist for soft serve ice cream before pedaling back. On this length of trail there are places to go to the bathroom, picnic tables in shelters, and benches to take a break on.

Bike rental nearby(it's growing, getting more bikes too) short and long term parking here. Chemical toilets and two food places right next to trailhead (one is typical old school den/bar) There's even a B&B next to the trail. More like a guesthouse with rooms for 3-5 people.

Beautiful bike/ walking trail.
Plenty of wildlife to see.
Shaded

Very well maintained, the volunteers do an amazing job. Dead Man's Hollow trails are the best around!!

Great place to bike. Took my soon to be 9y.o. granddaughter, and we biked 29.15miles. and she loved it. Her first time on this trail.

Lovely trail. I used this to access Dead Man's Hollow trail.

There are nice tables, a trail welcoming center, shops, and restaurants nearby. Lots of free parking right along the trail too.

If you need exercise this is the place to go lots of beautiful views and you can fish too along the trail

Beautiful trail! Quiet and peaceful, with amazing views along the yough river

A small but super visitors center, they have cold drinks, small snacks, maps, and lots of information for you. I liked it so much I decided to volunteer there.
A new addition this year is a bike repair station...

Nice access point on the GAP Trail. Restrooms and restaurants are nearby and parking is plentiful.

Very nice trail. Nice parking lot and rest rooms.

Very well maintained trail and very nice walking towards the north.

I've been walking and riding my bike on this trail since I was a child. It's such a peaceful serene trail which can lead you either down towards downtown Pittsburgh or you can go. That's a little opposite way and have a nice wooded ride along the yough River. Every so often there's some cool little stores, shops, ice cream shops, etc. Along the way. Very peaceful

Nice trail. We parked in Boston PA area along the river. There's a few places to go there, there's a breakfast place and a place for ice cream. If you take the trail towards Pittsburgh there's an offshoot called Dead Man's trail where there is remnants of a cement building that's cool to check out.

Great weather for a walk trail is in good condition.