Laurel Highland Hiking Trail

Along the way there are hemlock groves mountain streams hardwood forests and the sounds of wildlife. Overnight trail shelters must be reserved in advance. LAUREL HIGHLANDS HIKING TRAIL MAP PENNSYLVANIA 70 miles. It follows Laurel Ridge through state game lands forest and other parkland.

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail

Theres no good or bad direction to hike.

Laurel Highland Hiking Trail. This scenic trail winds along Laurel Hill Creek and follows the eastern shore of Laurel Hill Lake. Join along on a trip of many firsts for me. There are shelters every 8 to 10 miles which makes hiking the entire trail loads of fun.

The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is a 70 mile path connecting Seward PA with Ohiopyle. This scenic and popular trail follows 2700-foot Laurel Ridge in southwest Pennsylvania running from the Conemaugh River Gorge to the Youghiogheny River Gorge. 104 miles of difficult hiking climbs 800 feet in elevation in two steep sections.

56 near Johnstown PA. It traverses state parks forests game lands preserves and other public and private lands. In winter the trail supports cross-country skiing and snowshoeing both of which can be combined with winter backpacking.

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