Laurel Ridge

Laurel Ridge State Park A Pennsylvania Recreational Guide for Laurel Ridge and the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail visitPAparks Printed on recycled paper 2017 The 13,625-acre Laurel Ridge State Park stretches along Laurel Mountain from the picturesque Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle, to the Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown. This large park spans Cambria, Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties. The main feature of the park is the 70-mile Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, which provides the setting for semi-wilderness backpacking and day hiking. One of the most exciting reasons to visit the park is for its scenery. Spring wildflowers dot the forest floor in early April followed by a vibrant green forest as leaf-out begins in late April. Mountain laurel blooms in June and rhododendron blooms in late June and early July. Autumn color peaks mid-October. Winter is spectacular when the park is covered in a deep blanket of snow and the occasional great horned owl calls through the moon-lit forest. LAUREL HIGHLANDS HIKING TRAIL outings. Included in the guide are detailed topographic maps plus information on geology, climate, plants, and wildlife. The guide is available from the Sierra Club Allegheny Group. www.alleghenysc.org This major 70-mile hiking and backpacking trail from Ohiopyle to near Johnstown is the main attraction of Laurel Ridge State Park. The trail traverses state parks, state forests, state game lands, other public lands, and private lands. The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is a major segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, a network of trails between the mouth of the Potomac River and the Allegheny Highlands. www.nps.gov/pohe The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is open year round and is blazed approximately every 100 feet with 2-inch by 5-inch yellow blazes. Connector trails lead to and from trailheads and shelter areas and are marked with blue blazes. Mileage monuments are every mile. Yellow bands around trees mark the trail at every major road crossing. “A Hiker’s Guide to the Laurel Highlands Trail” describes the trail and aids in planning TRAILHEADS Six trailheads provide parking for 30 cars each as well as trash receptacles. Voluntary day use registration mailboxes are at each of the trailheads. Day hikers should fill out information cards for vital park attendance data and for use in an emergency. For overnight use of the trail, see the LHHT Reservations section. SUMMARY OF TRAILHEADS AND SHELTER AREAS There are eight overnight shelter areas; one area every 6 to 12 miles along the trail. Each area contains five Adirondack shelters with fireplaces, vault toilets, and space for 25 tents. FACILITY Adirondack shelter in one of the eight overnight areas MILE Ohiopyle Trailhead Ohiopyle Shelter Area Maple Summit Road Day Parking PA Rt. 653 Shelter Area PA Rt. 653 Trailhead Grindle Ridge Shelter Area PA Rt. 31 Trailhead PA Rt. 31 Shelter Area PA Turnpike Shelter Area U.S. Rt. 30 Trailhead U.S. Rt. 30 Shelter Area PA Rt. 271 Trailhead PA Rt. 271 Shelter Area PA Rt. 56 Decker Ave. Shelter Area PA Rt. 56 Seward Trailhead 0 6.3 11.2 18.5 18.8 24.0 30.6 32.5 38.2 45.8 46.5 56.9 56.9 64.9 70.0 TRAIL RUNNING: The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is popular with trail runners due to the diverse terrain and unmatched beauty. Visitors run portions of the trail for a workout, or run the whole trail in one day. Some of the most challenging trail runs in the eastern United States are the Laurel Highlands Ultra races, which are held the second Saturday in June. www.laurelultra.com Tell us about your hike at: SHUTTLING SERVICES Shuttling services for hikers on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail are available from Wilderness Voyageurs in Ohiopyle. 800-272-4141 http://wilderness-voyageurs.com Overnight Information Hiking Tips and Regulations Every hiker’s pace varies but a suggested pace of 1.5 miles per hour is average. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES In general, Laurel Ridge is cooler and receives more precipitation than the surrounding valleys. Dress appropriately. Know the climate and weather conditions on the trail. Dress appropriately and layer clothing. Bring extra clothing, rain gear, water, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunscreen, and poison ivy block. Supervise children in your care. This is particularly important when hiking. Leave a copy of your plans with friends or relatives. Include contact phone numbers and other important information. Day hikers are encouraged to register at the trailhead kiosks for safety reasons. Wear fluorescent orange during hunting seasons when hiking in hunting areas. Familiarize yourself with the natural hazards of the trail. Bring emergency equipment like a first aid kit, whistle, compass, matches, and a blanket. Please be aware that you may be hours away from medical attention. Don’t forget the camera. Water – Non-potable is available at most trailheads and shelter areas. Be prepared to treat or filter water. Please stay on the trail for your safety and to protect the resource. Horses, bicycles, and motorized vehicles are prohibited on the hiking trail and in the shelter area. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. All garbage must be placed in provided refuse containers. Refuse containers shall not be removed from designated “pick-up” stations. Burying garbage is prohibited. Please no frivolous 911 calls. Responding emergency personnel and equipment may be at your expense. Spend the Day PICNICKING: A picnic pavilion in the southern part of the park is available for rent at the Rt. 653 trailhead area. If unreserved, the pavilion is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Make online reservations at www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757). 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, bear, and grouse. Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through 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 ADA accessible hunting information. Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting 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 shall be kept in the owner’s vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on their person while they are within a state park. • • • • • • • • Group leader name Group leader address Emergency phone number and cell phone number (if one is being carried during the trip) Date(s) of overnight stay(s) Name of shelter area(s) your group will be using Name of entry point to the trail Description of vehicle(s) left at designated trailhead(s). Please do not leave valuables in vehicles. Number of people in the hiking party Mountain Laurel in bloom Laurel Ridge State Park has excellent habitat for black bears. Bears roam freely throughout the park and normally avoid people, but bears can become aggressive when people get between them and food. Never approach a bear and be especially wary of mother bears with cubs. Aromatic scents from food can attract a curious and hungry bear from a great distance. Usually, bears use their claws to tear apart rotting logs to find food, but those claws also work well at opening food containers. Store all food items inside a vehicle. When backpacking, store food away from your overnight campsite and by suspending the food between two trees, ten feet in the air and three feet from either tree. If you come in contact with a black bear, try chasing it away by making loud noises like yelling, honking a car horn, or banging a pot. Notify a park employee if you have difficulties with bears. Black bear SNOWMOBILING: 120 miles of trails The 120-mile Laurel Highlands Snowmobile Trail System traverses state park and forest lands. Conditions permitting, the trail is open after the end of antlerless deer season in December. Snowmobiles are prohibited on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Climbing onto the roofs of buildings is prohibited. These activities not only damage park resources and facilities, but also can lead to serious or fatal accidents. When backpacking, hikers can be many hours from medical attention. One responsible adult (18 years of age or older) is required to accompany each 10 campers. The responsible adult for each backpacking party must make reservations prior to starting an overnight trail hike to register the backpacking party. Please be prepared to provide the following information when making a reservation: A WORD ON PENNSYLVANIA BLACK BEARS Enjoy the Winter For more information, contact Forbes State Forest: 724-238-1200 Trail conditions: 877-766-6253 LHHT RESERVATIONS The following regulations have been established to protect hikers and the trail: Reservations for overnight stays are mandatory and can be made up to 11 months in advance. Reservations can be made online at www.visitPAparks.com or by phone by calling 724-455-3744. An overnight camping fee is charged per night per individual in the backpacking party. For current rates, check online at www.visitPAparks.com. Payment is required at the time of the reservation and may be made by credit card or Pennsylvania State Park Gift Card. The reservation process is not complete without the issuance of a confirmation/ reservation number. Camping is only permitted in the shelter areas and overnight stays are limited to one night at each shelter area. Backpacking groups are limited to the use of two shelters at each overnight stop. A shelter can accommodate from five campers. Areas adjacent to the shelter are available for setting up campsites for additional backpacking party members. All excavations for wet weather tent drainage must be filled in to the original grade before departure. Campers must clean and remove litter daily at toilets, parking areas, campsites, pump platforms, and surrounding areas. Dispose of dishwater in latrines and do not use sinks for personal hygiene. In no instance can dishwater be disposed of on a campsite or in an adjacent area. This causes unsanitary conditions for the camper and the next user of the site. Unsanitary conditions attract skunks, raccoons, mosquitoes, flies, and ants. Fires are only permitted in camp stoves, fireplaces, or in designated locations. Fires must be extinguished when unattended. Leave all ashes in the fireplaces and do not rake them onto the ground which prevents ashes from entering the shelters during wet weather. WILDLIFE WATCHING The wilderness nature of the park lends itself to harboring a diversity of wildlife. In early spring, look for toads and frogs crossing the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail on their way to vernal pools to mate and lay their eggs. From spring to fall you can spot the occasional redbacked or spotted salamander lurking under rocks and leaf litter. The box turtle, easily camouflaged with its yellow mottled shell, looks for food on the forest floor during the summer months. The diverse habitats of Laurel Ridge attract a variety of bird life. Year-round forest residents include chickadee, tufted titmouse, pileated woodpecker, ruffed grouse, turkey, and great horned owl. CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: A crosscountry ski touring concession adjacent to the PA 653 parking lot provides over 20 miles of trails. The concession grooms surfaces for classic and freestyle skiing. Trail fee required. For current conditions, call 724-455-7303. The Pennsylvania Cross-country Skier’s Association offers free ski lessons and a youth ski team. Their Webcam shows the latest snow conditions. www.paccsa.org Turkey vultures often circle above the park in search of a meal and the flute-like call of the wood thrush is a welcome addition to any summer voyage into the woods. The spring and fall months bring a variety of migratory birds through the area, including warblers and hawks. The best way to see wildlife is to sit quietly and remain still. For the best results, use binoculars and keep a safe distance between yourself and wildlife. Please do not attempt to handle any wild animal. If an animal does not run away from approaching people, it might be sick or injured. If you observe any unusual behavior by wildlife, please contact a park employee immediately. Ruffed grouse Photo by John Weld NEARBY STATE PARKS AND NATURAL AREAS Kooser State Park Linn Run State Park Somerset County 943 Glades Pike Somerset, PA 15501-5808 814-445-8673 koosersp@pa.gov Westmoreland County PO Box 50 770 Linn Run Road Rector, PA 15677-0050 724-238-6623 linnrunsp@pa.gov Available for rent year round, rustic cabins constructed of log, stone, and mortar by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s form the character of this park. There is also a campground and a picturesque waterfront. Kooser Run flows through the campground and cabin area before forming Kooser Lake. Laurel Hill State Park The varied topography and mixed forest make this park a scenic place for picnicking, hiking, and cabin rentals. Grove and Rock runs join to make Linn Run, an excellent trout stream. Adam Falls is a short hike from parking. Ohiopyle State Park Bobcat Recreational Symbols Cabins Campground Group Camping Boat Launch Boat Mooring Somerset County 1454 Laurel Hill Park Road Somerset, PA 15501-5629 814-445-7725 laurelhillsp@pa.gov An extensive trail system provides opportunities to explore and view wildlife. A beautiful stand of old-growth eastern hemlock is along the Hemlock Trail. The park is a gateway to thousands of acres of public lands and features 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake. Biking Cross-country Skiing Drinking Water Downhill Skiing Fishing Hiking Trail Laurel Mountain State Park Westmoreland County c/o Linn Run State Park PO Box 50 770 Linn Run Road Rector, PA 15677-0050 724-238-6623 linnrunsp@pa.gov Hunting Downhill skiing is available in the winter. Interpretive/Visitor Center Laurel Summit State Park Picnic Area Picnic Pavilion Shelter Showers Snowmobiling Swimming Restrooms Overlook Westmoreland County c/o Linn Run State Park PO Box 50 770 Linn Run Road Rector, PA 15677-0050 724-238-6623 linnrunsp@pa.gov At an elevation of 2,739 feet above sea level, this park provides access to a commanding view of Laurel Ridge and the surrounding region via the Wolf Rocks Trail. Visitors enjoy the remote feeling of the wooded picnic area. Fayette and Somerset Counties PO Box 105 124 Main Street Ohiopyle, PA 15470-0105 724-329-8591 ohiopylesp@pa.gov The focal point of this park is the Youghiogheny River Gorge. The famous Lower Yough, below the scenic Ohiopyle Falls, provides some of the best whitewater boating in the eastern U.S. The 28-mile Youghiogheny River Trail provides excellent biking opportunities on an abandoned rail bed and connects to an additional 55 miles of bike trails extending north and east. Meadow Run has natural water slides. Cucumber Falls is a 30-foot bridal veil waterfall. Charles F. Lewis Natural Area Gallitzin State Forest Indiana County PO Box 506 Ebensburg, PA 15931 814-472-1862 fd06@pa.gov On the north side Conemaugh Gap, west of Johnstown, this natural area features a marked trail that follows Clark Run past small waterfalls and cascades to an overlook above the Conemaugh River. Roaring Run Natural Area Forbes State Forest Westmoreland County PO Box 519 Laughlintown, PA 15655 724-238-1200 fd04@pa.gov The natural area is four miles west of Kooser State Park and encompasses the complete watershed of Roaring Run. Explore 3,000 acres of mountain and forested stream valley in various stages of succession. FOR YOUR INFORMATION  Access for People with Disabilities This symbol indicates facilities and activities that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible for people with disabilities. This publication text is available in alternative formats. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. Responding emergency personnel and equipment may be at your expense. Hospital directions are posted at the pavilion and at the warming hut at the PA 653 ski area. GPS coordinates are posted on bulletin boards at each trailhead. • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. • Please camp only in designated areas and try to minimize your impact on the campsite. Information and Reservations For More Information Contact Laurel Ridge State Park c/o Laurel Hill State Park Complex 1454 Laurel Hill Park Road Somerset, PA 15501 724-455-3744 email: laurelridgesp@pa.gov An equal opportunity employer Please make your visit safe and enjoyable. Obey all posted rules and regulations and respect fellow visitors and the resources of the park. • Be prepared and bring the proper equipment. Natural areas may possess hazards. Your personal safety and that of your family are your responsibility. In an Emergency Call 911 i Protect and Preserve our Parks Information and Reservations Reservations for the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail overnight areas can be made at www.visitPAparks.com or by calling 724-455-3744. Pennsylvania State Parks Mission The primary purpose of Pennsylvania state parks is to provide opportunities for enjoying healthful outdoor recreation and serve as outdoor classrooms for environmental education. In meeting these purposes, the conservation of the natural, scenic, aesthetic, and historical values of parks should be given first consideration. Stewardship responsibilities should be carried out in a way that protects the natural outdoor experience for the enjoyment of current and future generations. Pocket Ranger™ App by Parks by Nature • Firewood Advisory: Firewood may contain non-native insects and plant diseases. Bringing firewood into the park from other areas may accidentally spread pest insects and diseases that threaten park resources and the health of our forests. Campers should use local firewood. Do not take wood home and do not leave firewood. Burn It! • Prevent forest fires by having a fire in proper facilities and properly disposing of hot coals. Do not leave a fire unattended. • Because uncontrolled pets may chase wildlife or frighten visitors, pets must be physically controlled and attended at all times and on a leash, caged, or crated. Electronic fences and leashes are prohibited. • Dogs are permitted on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail and in the shelters areas. • Do your part to keep wildlife wild! Enjoy wildlife from a safe distance and do not feed or approach wild animals. • Please park only in designated areas and obey all traffic regulations. • Please recycle. Place trash accumulated during your stay in proper receptacles or take it home with you. View of Sugarloaf Knob View of Yough River Valley Rock Spring Run Ferncliff Beam Rocks Turnpike 04 84 2 24 54 24 56 24 222 2 12 22 2232 222 4 64 24 24 62 24 78 223 0 2228 22 0 0 2448 244 4 244 0 243 6 04 219 252 0 251 6 251 2 2476 24 84 Ro ad 219 8 22 241 4 24 20 8 2460 245 2462 246 8 246 6 246 4 72 24 ess 02 Acc 24 245 54 2 245 0 24 46 24 42 24 3 24 8 24 34 30 2474 2628 2630 2632 245 92 24 8 274 8 275 2754 6 2762 60 275 2764 27 2770 94 24 86 23 Access 23 00 12 00 Run 1700 Run 00 Wildcat 170 Stream Skiing Cross-country Recommended Lake and Dam Red 2000 18 Downhill Skiing Pipeline R/W 1500 k Laur e Cr ee Little 00 1500 0 Ru n Gray Run Creek Spring r Su ga dw in Cr . 16 150 00 0 Bal Run 130 00 13 an Sh 2400 Ru n 1400 ek l Gallitzin State Forest Town or Village Snowmobiling State Biking Park Office Mountain Forest Riding Office or Headquarter Horseback Run 0 180 SOUTHMONT 0 00 Littl 14 00 e 56 DAISYTOWN Hinckston Run Reservoir 1900 Tenting Downhill Skiing Snowmobiling Fire Wood 271 FRANKLIN 12 403 DALE 00 Run EAST CONEMAUGH 00 15 1700 JOHNSTOWN 0 180 13 Hinckston 190 Cr. Cr ee 1600 Con e m Mill 985 1500 1600 ny 1700 LHHT Shelter Area Restroom Women Cabin Restroom Men Picnic Area Non-potable Water Picnic Pavilion Fire Ring Cross-country Skiing Recom 1700 1600 00 19 1700 1700 1600 56 Sto 1500 1900 Run 00 25 00 Fork th 00 Nor Run Machine 1900 19 17 00 Run 18 1400 p t C am Lo cu s W ES CO TM SO UN OR TY ELA CO ME ND UN RSE TY T lve Si 27 s Loo p Ro Wo ck lf 2600 Linn 2500 ad Ro Tr. Run n Fis h Ru p Lo o am Be 27 00 tle Lit un T Run r. eR Gro ve 2600 Ru n Ru n Pow der mil l 2200 00 23 Cre Lo Ru n Run 2100 2400 Pickings 2000 Ca rd Roaring 200 0 2100 2100 00 21 13 d. e rn ac Run Tr. ry er Ch Rd. County Line 2200 230 Cra b 1900 1600 CO CO . . 2500 0 00 260 24 Cr. Triple Creek 2400 2300 rd oa pb Run 00 Mill Creek Reserv. 00 19 0 lle n sA Ac re Grindle D F W ES AYE TM T T OR E EL AN 0 240 0 26 00 Pl et Ridge Rd. ch Blu er e Hole Gary Ru n Conn. Tr. G arys Rd . Cole Run Blu Rd. Ho e Co le le Glade Cr. Run 2200 2200 2700 R Ru d. n Rd. Mtn. 2300 2400 ls 00 26 00 27 00 27 ul Kna 200 Ru 00 n 22 0 Buck 240 Ru n 25 00 2800 PARK Run WESTMONT LE Cr Laurel 0 Cla 00 LHHT Connector LHHT Shelter Area Great Allegheny Passage Mu PicnicHiking, Area Biking PicnicRailroad Pavilion 250 403 FERNDA 19 Sandy 2400 00 00 R CabinHiking Trail Laurel Highlands Hiking Trai Camping 2 1700 m it Nea 0 140 2500 Forest Office orTrail: Hiking and Multi-use as Designated Headquarters 1 24 0 180 Su m CHARLES F. LEWIS 16 Run 67 0 130 oad 0 1600 ple Findle y 2500 00 Glade 00 Findley Run Reservoir Ru NATURAL AREA n Rager Clark Run Gallitzin Mtn. Trail State Forest Road 66 13 0 15 1900 1800 210 1600 State or Federal Highway Pipeline R/W Hard Surface Road Powerline R/W Improved Dirt Road Town or Village Drivable Trail StateJoint Park Use Office Road: Auto/Snowm 1700 22 2100 180 St. Clair Natural Area/Wild Area Stream Line LakeCounty and Dam Run RT. 56 BROWNSTOWN 15 1900 1900 1800 68 56 2500 State Game Lands Railroad 1800 2500 64 GateState Park Lands VistaState Forest Lands 00 69 1800 0 00 00 1600 1500 1700 2200 LEGEND 1500 19 1900 18 k Fork 70 RIDGE STATE Lower 65 Yoder Great Allegheny Passage Multi-use: Hiking, Biking CRAMER Clark Run 2300 MORRELVILLE 1700 Ma LHHT Connector 1600 1700 Big Spring Reservoir 00 1700 1700 2000 0 150 15 2 Laurel Highlands 00 LAUREL 1300 2100 22 l . CO CO. RIA ET MB RS CA ME SO 170 1600 h 2300 Mil 18 Fo rk 0 ut Run 27 2600 00 Hiking Trail 14 Big 1900 2100 0 00 Beverly Lakes 63 62 Bens So 1900 2600 271 0 160 0 180 0 00 1800 0 110 2300 2600 170 1800 Little Multi-use Trail: Hiking and as Designated 403 2000 GAME LANDS 42 Run Dalton Run Reservoir 1900 180 0 190 16 2000 STATE 61 n e n Ru North Fork Reservoir 711 CO. 00 2200 rth 00 SEWARD 1600 CO. 00 No 17 ill ROBINSON HEIGHTS er Riv 00 24 Dalto 1900 rm 00 19 2100 00 FORWARDSTOWN 1900 2400 2300 Cree k Rd . 6 8 21 1 1700 Allegheny Parking / Trailhead 88 21 100 FT 15 CO. Sugar Run Reservoir 1500 2000 Rd . 02 22 2182 1200 0 2300 ne Allwi 2400 RELAND 250 2500 17 ug u 1400 00 17 00 Pa ss ag 00 Parking Unpaved 1 1500 18 Joint Use Road: Auto/Snowmobile 06 0 ad Drivable Trail Rd . 110 Ro Improved Dirt Road 22 Lakes WESTMO 2200 2500 1900 19 Stoughton Lake 59 IA CAMBR 58 2400 de 1900 0 RT. 271 19 985 00 STATE PARK 1700 1800 19 56 Riffl 2100 55 57 0 260 1900 n no 1800 260 ORE WESTM 2700 RIDGE Conemaugh Township Reservoir 2000 Boswell Reservoir 2200 2300 1 MILE 2200 2400 S.G.L. 42 2300 2200 2100 1900 Po w lan d Hard Surface Road 10 Rev. 5/25/17 INDIANA Poplar Mill Cr. Salt Spri 4 221 22 Hiking Trail 1200 Rd . 3 8 221 Conema ugh New Florence Reservoir 2500 k For 0 250 1200 00 00 k Run Lic N. 2600 00 00 1900 JENNERSTOWN 2500 49 PARK 0 1500 O. LAND C S.G.L. 42 2700 2800 2700 19 00 19 0 2000 GRAY 20 00 21 2000 190 0 00 1800 4 en cy Natural Ac ce Spring ss 0 50 1400 60 54 53 52 1 KILOMETER 2600 LAUREL 51 dam Beaver reek C Lake Gloria Run 2000 2200 0 200 2200 15 Dunbar 100 NEW FLORENCE 1700 2400 00 Jennerstown Reservoir 1 2300 2400 26 0 2200 0 1 271 25 2800 200 Run 00 d. Forbes R 0 ce ru 21 210 22 1300 00 220 2100 2300 50 14 1400 0 16 2400 RT. 30 45 0 48 47 2400 2300 Sp m 2600 2100 STATE GAME LANDS 42 LAUREL RIDGE STATE 19 ek 150 0 150 Old 00 Cre 2500 2700 n Ru Tr. Bea 2000 2300 2600 30 1800 1900 2000 21 2200 2300 2400 2500 2100 2200 46 250 . Rd Run 0 2000 1800 2000 00 0 44 m 40 Beam 41. Rocks Rd Furnace B ea 43 42 220 2300 2200 Ski Area 1600 170 0 180 0 190 20 0 00 1900 240 280 0 270 Tubmill 1700 1800 2300 LAUREL MTN. STATE PARK 0 . Rd Summit 00 Rd. 2000 Hill 0 rmine Tr. 1600 1600 0 260 Spruce 2500 1400 140 00 27 39 m Bea 2300 INDIANTOWN 2 00 26 Rd . Turnpike 2000 2400 . Rd Laurel Summit S.P. 00 100 . Rd 2300 2100 0 Ho l erg 1300 Tubmill Reservoir Ross Mountain Park 1400 1700 Ligonier Reservoir 2200 2400 Spruce Flats rel Lau Bog 38 00 2100 Edie 150 0 0 26 2200 230 Wolf Rocks 1300 0 1900 1800 0 2500 0 1450 WATERFORD 140 1700 Mill er Tr. 00 Rd. 0 22 2000 La2u1r0e0 l Reservoir 190 210 2200 - Forestry District Office 4 00 2100 280 Rd. 00 BAKERSVILLE 15 v F Ruinsh 2500 0 Bakersville Weaver 27 37 ory Hick Rd. s Flat 26 2400 Jimto w Rd n . 70 76 230 31 2200 2100 00 rsh a 36 y arr Qu r. T 27 lds ll Fie 0 Shafer Run 260 00 2200 J. E . ill rm de ow 2800 Road Ma 00 Rd. 24 2000 Fish Hatchery 1800 STATE PARK 140 1500 00 P 35 2400 ck 00 16 1300 1400 1500 1600 ek Cre ar 0 24 KOOSER STATE PARK n LINN RUN 711 1400 LAUGHLINTOWN 1700 Lin n Ru G ro 260 2600 0 280 2700 Ro 1600 16 lg Fe Rd . 2 SCALE Rev. 5/25/17 1 00 Ro 2400 2800 0 00 27 Hidden Valley Ski Area Forbes State Forest 2100 1900 2400 Rd. 34 Rd. 2500 2600 100 FT 0 30 15 ck k ee Cr 270 33 Rd. e Cr 381 Rolling View be ll 25 82 27 84 27 Roa d cy 2780 2788 2794 6 279 2820 2826 28 24 2822 2834 2832 2830 6 161 2792 Emergency 256 m 2816 2814 2546 4 2664 Ac ces s R oad er ge nc y 2686 269 2 2690 2688 2810 2702 2704 1600 1608 1592 1584 1576 8 156 1552 1560 1528 2592 Trail Co n nector 15 20 1504 2604 EL 96 14 rg en 2 Sky Rd. Rd. Rd. 2200 2200 ek Laurel Hill Lake Sp ruc e Run nt Tre 0 Tunnel 1700 2200 er 2300 230 2300 n Ru Run 32 Gardn 00 2000 1300 1500 1600 18 1300 Mill 1400 00 Trail Forbes State Forest 31 ill Mill Run Crise Rd. 26 n Auckerm a 00 18 ng Kori . Tr Run LAUREL HILL STATE PARK 2200 TRENT nter Ln. Hu Tr. Rd. Jo d Re Beltz rs. St Weaver u La KREGAR Indian RT. 31 n en a s s ne one J . Tr k a O 0 Rd. State or Federal Highway 22 Em 5 Rev. 6/01//17 ek 1200 RECTOR 381 rel M Nedr o Run 270 0 280 Run 2200 Ch h urc 2600 . Rd 00 Cre 18 Barron 1800 2100 20 2100 1900 0 Gary 2000 210 00 2700 00 29 . Rd Cole Run Falls Fall Run Rd. 2100 . Rd 0 250 cK 00 Tower M 130 2400 2500 28 Rd . 30 29 p 2200 00 w Fir e 00 lhanna ya 15 1900 2100 PA INT HIL ER R L OCK 27 AREA Run Distillery 25 BLUE HOLE Forbes State Forest NATURAL 28 County Line 16 94 0 50 1400 70 76 n Ru t 2500 s tt Pri 00 ng 1900 Ca m 2000 p Tr. Loo u Tro Rd. 00 25 20 27 Tr. ari Seven Springs Ski Area 24 . Rd . Rd Ro ck Ro 2500 26 . p 2100 er Mtn Ca m r th d BIRCH ROCK HILL Natural Area/Wild Area 2232 21 2470 100 FT Rev. 5/25/17 1700 Old Blair Bros. RR ROARING RUN 2400 GRINDLE RIDGE 0 Pain R Ta b r Low e JONES MILLS le Pike t ul R d. 0 No Head 170 31 711 1600 ia 1900 State Game Lands 04 2624 2626 2634 0 100 SCALE State Forest Lands y 2228 2224 2466 Trail State Park Lands 22 to r Em Tra il 4 5 c en erg 2244 ctor 08 6 ne c 2248 22 2210 To L.H.H.T. 16 26 Co n Con ne 8 2 221 10 1 SCALE 50 3 04 14 2 6 24 LEGEND Rd. s Acces 2252 78 22 74 22 24 8 26 26 26 22 60 2472 2470 08 20 26 2474 2600 12 18 26 3 24 6 26 26 4 228 2282 2280 2220 98 00 1800 0 200 ba Fall 0 190 2000 0 1800 1900 m 23 . Cr 0 23 Hill 2200 16 00 17 In d Du 22 250 2500 0 Ru n Run k At this scale, the boundary details are limited and some small private parcels within state agency lands are not shown on this map. North: Trailhead Rt. 226056 : 5.1 Mi. South: Rt. 271 Shelter Area: 8 Mi. 220 l Trai r 274 0 275 2752 54 27 56 0 279 30 25 1500 Road 82 92 25 cto 76 24 2 259 06 ne To L.H.H.T. 6 7 24 279 94 96 25 2550 52 25 78 25 82 25 6 8 25 66 27 26 70 26 0 00 Lake Pyle Forbes State Forest Grimm Rd. 28 230 2300 n Ru 2300 Fork 00 0 260 23 00 John Henry Rd. 20 21 dy d. R 14 13 2200 00 17 1700 n 25 Ki 16 0 210 200 2 Run 15 12 10 1900 0 ngs San 11 00 00 22 0 24 9 240 RT. 653 0 2100 Run 17 2400 DRAKETOWN Clairton Lake ugh rba Ha Run 1900 1800 18 0 2300 Cranberry Glade Lake 00 28 1900 0 Cross-country Ski Area 180 0 220 19 0 160 Rd. 2200 240 0 1800 1900 . FAYETTE CO . CO T SE SOMER Glade 2000 0 ne sti Road Cree 150 1900 170 1800 1600 0 town 2000 High Valley Road 270 2900 y 1800 210 2500 STATE GAME LANDS 111 00 an be rr 2200 0 240 00 0 200 8 28 Road A 17 281 2000 t Road 2300 2200 2100 2100 2200 Clay 2300 2400 0 2400 2300 Ohiopyle Passage River 2400 n Ru 7 River 0 270 2600 Ram ca k Lic ny Great Alleg he Sugarloaf 2800 2500 6 00 n Ru 2800 00 Rd. Bidwell 14 ny 27 25 5 653 Run 250 mit 4 You 1400 Sum S 00 2100 2300 Run 00 24 2100 2200 Burnsworth ng pri og h e ghi SUGARLOAF KNOB Run 2300 3 1300 1900 Rd. ng s Rock 0 200 OHIOPYLE 2300 STATE PARK 2000 2100 r rel Lau ne Din ar 2 0 230 Be 0 180 00 19 1700 Maple in k Run 0 1900 2300 1 MILE 240 S 1 h eeps 1 KILOMETER 0 Miller 1800 1900 2100 2500 00 00 15 160 1600 1 17 0 170 Run 1700 1500 00 l Fult on 00 17 0 1 1600 0 15 Laur e 1800 1700 170 an INDIAN HEAD 1800 F.L.Wright Museum Western PA Conservancy 381 "Fallingwater" Rd. Run 1900 15 ipsum Indi Lorem MELCROFT 1500 16 0 g 1400 1500 ian 00 00 1400 1600 00 120 Kin 381 MILL RUN Kentuck OHIOPYLE k ee Cr Ind 0 180 CHAMPION 1700 0 160 . Rd 0 180 dow Great 16 THARP KNOB 00 18 00 PARK KENTUCK KNOB 1400 Mea Ru00 n Heliport 16 STATE 00 15 Middle ge 00 16 e 1700 R id 19 Hill 1600 0 00 140 13 1600 00 le 00 19 00 OHIOPYLE 17 dd 00 16 0 200 an Rd. 00 Mi 21 20 ar bri Rd. th Mill Run Reservoir 381 711 0 19 150 en 2200 O hio pyle SGL 51 J on a ill STATE GAME 00 LAND 51 16 1900 G 0 220 2100 re Co n 100 27 Rev. 5/25/17 180 0 1700 00 16 0 230 2000 C hal kh NORMALVILLE Miles LAUREL RIDGE STATE2268PARK Backpacking Shelters 2264 8 228 6 228 80 0 1900 2 2760 100 FT 48 88 24 4 0 50 8 Rev. 6/01/17 1800 100 62 100 252