Rachel Carson Trail
| Rachel Carson Trail | |
|---|---|
View of the Freeport Bridge from Rachel Carson Trail | |
| Length | 45.7 mi (73.5 km) |
| Location | Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Established | February 1975 |
| Use | Hiking |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Sights | Streams |
| Hazards | Severe weather, hazardous terrain |
| Trail map | |
The Rachel Carson Trail is a 45.7-mile (73.5 km) hiking trail in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its western terminus is in the suburban North Park district in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, and its eastern terminus is in Harrison Hills Park along the Allegheny River, near the town of Freeport. The trail is maintained by the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy.