Barking Slopes Conservation Area

Guillermo Marinero

This place is a showcase of a sick ecosystem. Without intervention this land will transform into another example of a long gone ecosystem. The amount of Japanese knotweed growing there is completely suffocating the native woodland. On the lower part of the Slopes , the JK has almost overtaken completely over everything. Even the trail is hard to follow because of the JK overgrowth. No new trees can grow, no native bushes can grow therefore the wildlife will not be able to feed itself. It will go from biodiversity to bio-homogeneity and it's happening right there and now.

Anthony Stewart

Great wilderness area just outside the city. Amazing variety of local plants! Nice trails.

Andrew Conley

Barking Slopes is a wonderful place to enjoy a walk between the Allegheny River and your typical steep Pittsburgh slope. The parking lot is properly marked on Google and right next to a railroad. There is one small path that is clear going West. Going East and straight up from the parking lot there seems to be more paths on the hill. I loved hearing and seeing many birds and also a few squirrels. This place is a gem and will continue to be so thanks to the Allegheny Land Trust. I would recommend it to anyone.

Michael Henry

Lots of interesting fungi to observe. Great for mycological enthusiasts!