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Hiking Guide
 Laurel Ridge State Park
1117 Jim Mountain Road
Rockwood, PA 15557
Phone: (724) 455-3744
Basic Info:
Laurel Ridge State Park stretches along the Laurel Mountain from the picturesque Yougiogheny River at Ohiopyle to the Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown. Laurel Ridge is appealing to hikers because the park spans several counties (Cambria, Fayette, Westmoreland, and Somerset Counties), providing adequate hiking opportunities. The Laurel Highlands Trail extends over 70 miles and features trail shelters for overnight camping.
Trails:
Laurel Ridge Trail:
• 70-mile hiking and backpacking trail from Ohiopyle to near Johnstown
• Trail traverses state parks, state forests, state game lands, other public lands & private lands.
• Open year round
• Blazed approximately every 100 feet with 2" and 5" yellow blazes. Side trails are marked with blue blazes. Mileage monuments are every mile.
• Overnight use is available (reservations required, fee required). Call 724-455-3744 for info)
To obtain a "Hiker's Guide to the Laurel Highlands Trail":
Pennsylvania Chapter of the Sierra Club,
P.O. Box 8241
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Potomac Heritage Trail:
A feasibility study is being made to connect the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trial with the proposed Potomac Heritage Trail, an 825-mile National Scenic Trail from the Chesapeake Bay to West Virginia and PA.
Other Items Offered:
Hunting, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing.
On the Web
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/l-rid.htm
Email: laurelridgesp@state.pa.us
Info provided by The PA Dept. of Conservation and National Resources
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