TRAIL DescriptionsNATURE RESERVE

BEECHWOOD FARMS

Trail GuideSPRING HOLLOW (.45 miles)This trail passes through a variety of habitats,hardwood forest, stream hollow, pond, meadow,where you will see plants native to the Ohio Valley.Stop by the treehouse for a bird’s eye view of theforest. With easy walking in all weather, this is agood trail for families.

UPPER FIELDS (.20 miles)The Upper Fields trail connects the lower meadow by the nature center to the upper meadow on the hill. Itpasses through an edge habitat between the meadow andforest—often a good place to see birds. This is a greatplace to see lightning bugs on a warm summer evening.

GOLDENROD (.14 miles)Named for the flowers that paint the area gold inautumn, Goldenrod passes from field to forest amidstgrasses, berry bushes, shrubs and young trees. Lookfor galls on Goldenrod stems.

TODDLER (.11 miles)A short, hilly trail connecting Spring Hollow Walkto the top of Oak Forest Trail by the pond.

OAK FOREST (.53 miles)See the ecosystem of a young, regenerating forest, which was once home to hay fields and farm worker’s homes. At the top of the hill, look for large mature oak trees. This is a slightly bumpy and hilly trail.

VIOLET (.13 miles)Narrow and steep in places, Violet leads over the damp floor of a mixed hardwood forest on the hillside above a stream. Look for tracks in the mud.

MEADOWVIEW (.41 miles)Hilly, but well maintained, this trail passes through fields, thickets and the tip of a pine stand.

WOODLAND (.51 miles)Narrow, steep and shady. Large snags, once huge mature oaks, are now home to a variety of insects, birds, and mammals. Virginia Creeper and grapevines weave throughout the branches, while ferns and other green plants grow on the forest floor. Your nose will clue you in to the pine stand.

PINE HOLLOW (.91 miles)Pine Hollow is the longest and most rigorous trail at Beechwood. Narrow and hilly, it branches off Meadowview to wind through fields, a shady forest of mixed hardwoods and conifers, and an old pine plantation. Listen to the wind in the pines.

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TRAIL GUIDELINESThe trails are open dawn to dusk365 days a year, free of charge.

Respect plants and animals by leavingthem in their natural habitat and by

staying on the trail.

Leave your pets at home (service animals excepted).

All outdoor activities involve some risk,including falling trees and branches, wet

or slippery conditions, and interactions withanimals and insects. In using the trails at

Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, you areagreeing to assume those risks and to hold

harmless Audubon Society of WesternPennsylvania for those risks.

Consider becoming a member of Audubon

Society of Western Pennsylvania to helpus maintain this special place.

The Piccadilly Herb Club is a working clubwhose purpose is to stimulate interest in and knowledge

of herbs and herb gardening. The herb garden atBeechwood Farms Nature Reserve is planted andmaintained by Piccadilly members. The club also

contributes to environmental and educationalprograms at Beechwood.

The Piccadilly Herb Club meets the thirdThursday of each month, 10:30 a.m. at Beechwood.

Guests are welcome to attend the meetings.

Please visit and enjoy the herb gardenwhen you visit Beechwood, and watch for

special events in the herb garden.

Piccadilly Herb Club

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Trail map design donated by Pashek Associates. Cover photo courtesy of PortraitsBySharonKing.com.

TRAIL STREAM/POND WOODED CONTOUR BUILDING PARKINGLegend:

TREE TOPGet a great viewof the reserve.

BIRD DRIPView birds as they stopfor a quick drink.

Campus Area ENLARGEMENT

POND PAVILIONRest or have lunchbeside the pond.

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