Hike This Beautiful Wildflower Trail Near Pittsburgh

Exploring the outdoors just might be the perfect year-round activity. Whether we’re in hiking boots or on skis for a little cross-country fun, we can discover so much along the hiking trails dotted throughout Western Pennsylvania. Now, in fact, is the perfect time to set off on this wildflower trail near Pittsburgh, especially if you want to see the flowers at their most vibrant.

Discover the sheer beauty of the blossoming wildflowers at Jennings Environmental Education Center, in Slippery Rock, less than an hour from downtown Pittsburgh.

Spanning 300 lush acres, the state park boasts plenty of natural wonders, including 20 acres of prairies and fields of wildflowers.

Embark on the .22-mile Blazing Star Trail, an easy trail that's perfect for viewing the wildflowers at their peak during the summer.

Snap photos of the Blazing Star flowers, beautiful purple flowers that transform the prairie into a sea of purple from the end of July through the beginning of August.

Then, if you're still up for more hiking, continue on the .28-mile Prairie Loop Trail, another easy hike that will provide sweeping views of the wildflowers.

However, before you set off on any of the prairie trails, be prepared to keep an eye out for massasauga rattlesnakes.

A rare snake that is poisonous, the massasauga rattlesnake is generally shy, but you'll want to steer clear if you see one.

If you love the wildflowers in the summer, plan a return visit for a hike during the spring. Spring wildflowers bloom along the Hepatica Trail.

Address: 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057

Do you have a favorite wildflower trail near Pittsburgh? Join the conversation in the comments! On the hunt for more spots to view summer wildflowers? Embark on the Great Gorge Trail at Ohiopyle State Park. Click here to read more.

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This Pittsburgh Trail Is Brimming With Wildflowers And Now Is The Best Time To Hike It

Beth Price-Williams

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