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Bear Run Nature Reserve

12 Reviews

#3 of 3 things to do in Mill Run

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Nature & Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas

1478 Mill Run Rd, Mill Run, PA 15464-1542

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“Great Place to Experience Nature Not Far From Pittsburgh”

My husband and I visited Bear Run Nature Reserve while visiting Pittsburgh. It was about a 90... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Jamie L

Hazlet, New Jersey

“Nice trails”

I went here just by accident, passing by on my way to Falling Waters. Turned around and checked it... read more

Reviewed 26 July 2018

doug6458

Ocean Township, New Jersey

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Jamie L

Hazlet, New Jersey

14778

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Great Place to Experience Nature Not Far From Pittsburgh

My husband and I visited Bear Run Nature Reserve while visiting Pittsburgh. It was about a 90 minute drive from the city, and offered plenty of trails to experience and views of the early fall foliage. We visited Fallingwater, which was beautiful, and hiked the...More

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doug6458

Ocean Township, New Jersey

8219

Reviewed 26 July 2018 via mobile

Nice trails

I went here just by accident, passing by on my way to Falling Waters. Turned around and checked it out, truly a hidden jem. Trails are quiet and peaceful, well maintained and posted very well. Great place for a quick hike.

Thank doug6458

Nurseof3

1310

Reviewed 8 July 2018 via mobile

Unspoiled beauty

The trails here are beautiful, you can tell the preservation group really does a beautiful job maintaining the trails.. I wish I lived here so I could enjoy these quiet trails more often..

1 Thank Nurseof3

jackel55

Pittsburgh PA

825

Reviewed 26 August 2017

Bear Run grat for hiking and for all ages.

Bear Run has a network of about 21 miles of trails color-coded for difficulty. Each color loop has a suggested completion time (on the trail map). You can mix or match to get a nifty workout. The easier trails are suitable for kids, even toddlers....More

1 Thank jackel55

Rosie0302

Pennsylvania

4816

Reviewed 24 September 2016

Peaceful forest experience

I'm almost reluctant to review this because if more people discover how fabulous it is it won't be as exclusive as I've experienced it. Trails meander through different forest types alongside and crossing over pristine mountain streams. In May one enjoys blooming Mt. Laurel, in...More

5 Thank Rosie0302

Travelwestport

Alexandria, Virginia

38365

Reviewed 21 September 2016

Sweet Walk

We took an easy loop and it was a though we were in the middle of nowhere all by ourselves. Beautiful

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ExploringPA

5915

Reviewed 18 September 2016

Beautiful Area

We have been hiking many of the trails in the area since we located here two years ago, and have found this one to be exceptionally beautiful! Trails are well marked and maintained. There was very little foot traffic the day we were there, which...More

2 Thank ExploringPA

Vivian S

Baltimore, Maryland

2919

Reviewed 8 July 2016

Excellent trails!

This is a really great reserve. The trails are well marked and there are several to choose from of varying lengths. The grounds are obviously well maintained. In over an hour's time, we saw only one other couple.

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Mason W

Charlotte, North Carolina

114

Reviewed 9 May 2016

Like to hike?

Beautiful just can't describe the trails. A little drizzle never bothered us and we all enjoyed the day.

Thank Mason W

KLE2013

Centreville, Virginia

17091538

Reviewed 17 December 2015

Magnificent nature waiting to be explored

If visiting Fallingwater, pick up the Self-Guided Walk brochure for that part of the Bear Run Nature Reserve adjacent to the Frank Lloyd Wright house. The Kaufmann family for whom the house was built, entrusted the house, content and grounds to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy...More

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bonnyecrans

Can we bring our dogs

11 February 2018|

Answer

Yes. Dogs are permitted. But just as with any forest they should be on a leash since there are other hikers and there are the typical woods hazards of bears and snakes.

Jeannette J

How do you get to Bear Run Nature Reserve from the Fallingwater House in Mill Run, PA? (driving directions, please)

1 October 2016|

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Fallingwater is part of the Bear Run Nature Reserve. Across the highway from the entrance to Fallingwater and about a quarter of a mile North on 381, you'll find the offices of the Bear Run Nature Reserve.