Last updated: October 3, 2021
Thing to Do
Hiking at Friendship Hill
NPS Photo/Becky Burgess
The ten miles of trails at Friendship Hill National Historic Site offer a glimpse of the natural world of the Allegheny Plateau.
When Albert Gallatin first came to the area in 1784, the Monongahela River was on the edge of the American frontier. Gallatin believed the rich land of the west held the key to his wealth. Farming, logging, mining, and the development of transportation have all left their imprint here.
Now the land is being managed to return to woods and meadows similar to those Gallatin knew, and you are invited to explore them.
Details
Duration
30-300 Minutes
It is a five minute walk from the main parking lot to the Gallatin House. Ten miles of trails loop through the woods and meadows of Friendship Hill allowing hours of hiking mostly in solitude.
Activity
Front-Country Hiking
The ten miles of trails at Friendship Hill National Historic Site offer a glimpse of the natural world of the Allegheny Plateau.
When Albert Gallatin first came to the area in 1784, the Monongahela River was on the edge of the American frontier. Gallatin believed the rich land of the west held the key to his wealth. Farming, logging, mining, and the development of transportation have all left their imprint here.
Now the land is being managed to return to woods and meadows similar to those Gallatin knew, and you are invited to explore them.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed on a 6' leash held by a person. Friendship Hill offers a BARK Ranger program for pets and masters to learn the etiquite of hiking in natioanal parks.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Friendship Hill Loop Trail
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
The grounds and trails at Friendship Hill are open daily from sunrise to sunset
Accessibility Information
The trails at Friendship Hill can be steep and rough in sections