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Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail
This major 70-mile hiking and backpacking trail from Ohiopyle to near Johnstown is the main feature of the park. The trail traverses state parks, state forests, state game lands, other public lands and private lands.
The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is open year round and is blazed approximately every 100 feet with 2" and 5" yellow blazes. Side trails are marked with blue blazes. Mileage monuments are every mile.
Large wooden signs mark trail access points at every major highway crossing. Six 30-car parking areas provide starting points. In addition, voluntary day use registration booths are located at each of the parking areas and the trail user is encouraged to fill out information cards for vital park attendance data and for use in the event of an emergency. For overnight use of the trail see Special Regulation 15. Overnight reservations are mandatory. A fee is required for overnight camping.
There are eight overnight shelter areas along the trail. Each area contains 5 adirondack-type shelters with fireplaces, 2 non-flush toilets, a water supply and spaces for 30 tents.
Snowmobiling A trail system of over 70 miles is open daily after the end of the antlerless deer season in late December. The trail is located on state park and state forest lands. Snowmobiles are restricted to designated trails and are not permitted on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail.
Cross-country Skiing About 35 miles of trail are available for cross-country skiing. Please check with the park office to see which sections are suitable for skiing. A free map is available from the park office.
There is also a 20-mile cross-country ski touring concession adjacent to the Route 653 parking area. Fee required on this trail. |
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Hunting and Firearms
Almost all of Laurel Ridge State Park is open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs from the fall archery season until March 31 of the following year. Common game species are deer, turkey and grouse. Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day to March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment must be kept in the owners car, trailer or camp. |
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Area Accommodations |
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Bedford, PA
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More Info |
Area Campgrounds | | Woodland Campsites Inc
291 Gilmour Rd
Somerset, PA
(814) 445-8860
| Pioneer Park Campground
273 Trent Rd
Somerset, PA
(814) 445-6348
| Donegal Campground
106 Yeckel Dr
Donegal, PA
(724) 593-7717
| Laurel Highlands Camplands Inc
1045 Clubhouse Dr
Donegal, PA
(724) 593-6325
| Mountain Pines Resort
1562 Indian Creek Valley Rd
Champion, PA
(724) 455-3300
| Rivers Edge Family Campground
1101 Riveredge Rd
Connellsville, PA
(724) 628-4880
| Hideaway Campground
166 Indian Creek Valley Rd
Normalville, PA
(724) 455-7700
| Mill Run Campground
839 Mill Run Rd
Mill Run, PA
(724) 455-2929
| Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp
839 Mill Run Rd
Mill Run, PA
(724) 455-9644
| Posey Corner Campground
132 Middlecreek Rd
Rockwood, PA
(814) 926-2040
| Lost Mountain Campground
195 Lost Mountain LN
Rockwood, PA
(814) 352-7310
| Scottyland Camping Resort Ctr
1618 Barron Church Rd
Rockwood, PA
(814) 926-3149
| Benner's Meadow Run Camp Grnds
315 Nelson Rd
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4097
| Five Pines Camping & Rec
667 Elliotsville Rd
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4606
| Tall Oaks Campground
544 Camp Riamo Rd
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4777
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Area Fishing Related Businesses | | B & G Bait & Sport Shop
118 Indian Creek Valley Rd
Normalville, PA
(724) 455-7282
| Red's Bait Shop
Route 31
Acme, PA
(724) 423-4902
| Laurel Hill Trout Fishing Pond
4360 Route 31
Somerset, PA
(724) 593-7101
| Nicklow's Wholesale Live Bait
7315 National Pike
Addison, PA
(814) 395-3931
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Area Resorts and Lodging | | Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Water Wheel Dr
Champion, PA
(814) 352-7782
| Laurel Highlands Lodge
212 Snyder Rd
Donegal, PA
(724) 593-7223
| Roaring Run Resort PS
RR 1 Box 531
Champion, PA
(724) 593-8847
| Laurel Hill Trout Lodge
4360 Route 31
Somerset, PA
(724) 593-7101
| Barron's at the Springs
843 Blue Hole Rd
Champion, PA
(814) 352-7884
| Ohio Pyle Lodge
3184 National Pike
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4452
| Roaring Run Resort
194 Tannery Rd
Champion, PA
(724) 593-7837
| Kettler Forlines Resort Homes
9068 Woodridge
Champion, PA
(814) 352-7771
| Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
1001 Lafayette Dr
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-8555
| Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa Golf Academy
1001 La Fayette Dr
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-6900
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