This information is a public record of the 1986 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail

State Backcountry Trail

Length
70 miles
Elevation Gain
--
Route Type
out & back

Along Laurel Highlands Trail. Photo by Ron Shawley wiki.

Laurel Highlands Hiking TrailHead. Photo by Ron Shawley wiki.

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Location: Rural/Backcountry

States: Pennsylvania
Counties: Fayette, Somerset, Westmoreland

The trail traverses state parks, forests, game lands, private lands, with mountain laurels and rhododendrons blooming in summer. There are eight overnight shelter areas with each having five Adirondack Shelters and several tenting areas. Staying overnight requires a reservation. You can make reservations online @ www.visitpaparks.com or call 814-445-7725. Reservations can be made 11 months in advance.

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Allowed Uses:

Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

Camping
Snow, snow play general
Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Mike Mumau
Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources
Laurel Ridge State Park
Rockwood, PA 15557
[email protected] • (724) 455-3744

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

Elevation (low): 1200
Elevation (high): 3000
Elevation (cumulative): --

Part of a Trail System? No
National Designations: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Surface (primary): Rock, smooth
Surfaces (additional): Soil

Tread Width (average): 0"
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Certified as an NRT
Feb 24, 1986

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