The Peters Township Friends group maintains MM 28.5-30.4, Library Junction-near MM 35, and part of the Bethel Park branch. It meets on non-holidays at various locations depending on weather and time of year. Work and clean-up parties take place on the first Friday and third Saturday of every month at 8:30 am. For more information on meetings or work parties, send an email to petersfriends@montourtrail.org
Bethel Park Friends maintain the 2.75-mile Bethel Branch and a short piece of main line trail around MM 35. The group meets in the Caucus Room behind Bethel Park's Council Chambers. Anyone interested in the this segment is encouraged to attend. Work and cleanup parties are scheduled every second and fourth Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Call Bill Capp at 412-833-5928 for location and information.
The Fort Cherry Friends group maintains MM 12.6 to 20.7 and holds its meeting near the Panhandle Trail. Work and cleanup parties are scheduled as needed. For more information, contact Tim Thomassy, 724-926-4617, or Chuck Hughey, 724-926-9436.
The Airport Area Friends group maintains Trail MM 0 to 12.6 as well as the 6-mile Airport Connector. New volunteers are always welcome. Contact Mark Modispacher at 412-266-1544 for more information. Numerous “work parties” are held during the season. Call 412-262-3748 to lend a hand at the work parties.
The South Hills Friends group maintains MM 35.4-46.6 It meets in the Community Room or the Library in South Park Township. Work and cleanup parties occur on the second Saturday of the month. For more information, contact David Oyler at 412-831-9288, davidoyler1950@gmail.com, or Paul McKeown at 412-835-6692,mckeownp@comcast.net
The Westland Friends group maintains MM 21.0-21.9 as well as the 4-mile Westland Branch. During the covid pandemic, meetings have been staged outside at the Galati trailhead pavilion. For more information contact Dave Hajnik at 412-498-3854 (text enabled) or email dave@theneonweb.com