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Laurel Highlands Parks and Gardens
Rt 381, 21 miles East of
Uniontown, PA 724-329-8501
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy's 4,200-acre reserve has more than 20
miles of marked trails. Open daily. Hiking, nature study and ski
touring.
Rt 403, near Johnstown,
PA 814-472-1862
Memorial to the late Dr. Charles F. Lewis, a noted conservationist in
western PA. Primitive trail is marked. Scenic waterfalls.
Ohiopyle State Park, 1/2
mile southwest of Ohiopyle, PA
Waters of Cucumber Falls cascade into a waterfall bordered by a series
of mountain peaks. Ferncliff Peninsula is a registered national natural
landmark. A unique 100-acre nature preserve formed by a great horseshoe
bend in the river.
PO Box 519, Laughlintown,
PA 15655 724-238-9533
- Adjacent to Linn Run,
Laurel Ridge, Kooser and Laurel Hill
State Parks. Access points to skiing and snowmobile trails are on
Laurel Ridge, 2 miles south of Rt 30 and along Rt 31.
- Roaring Run Natural
Area in Donegal Township. Hiking
trails.
- Mount Davis is
southern Somerset. 8 miles of hiking trails.
Map available.
- Quebec Run, near West
Virginia border. Hiking trails and 70
miles of cross-country ski trails. Map available.
Farmington, PA 15437
724-329-5512
Cross-country ski trails open for all cloass of skiers. Information and
trails map available at the Visitor's Center.
Point Marion, PA 15474
724-725-9190
8 miles of hiking trails and cross-country skiing.
Windber, PA 15963
814-472-1862
18-mile J.P. Saylor Trail, 2-mile Bog & Boulder Trail, and
26-mile Lost Turkey Trail. 16 miles of snowmobile trails and
cross-country ski trails.
Twin Lakes County Park,
Greenburg, PA 15601 724-836-1240
Open year-round. Educational programs for school classes, scouts and
other groups. Nature walks and nature trail system which includes the
award-winning Painted Turtle Handicapped Accessible Trail.
RD 2 Box 101, Derry, PA
15627 724-668-2030
Nature center and interpretive programs. 5 miles of snowmobile trails.
RD 4 Box 256, Somerset,
PA 15501 814-445-8673.
Hiking and cross-country skiing.
RD 3 Box 246, Rockwood,
PA 15557
70 miles. Hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Some portions
of the trail, especially the southern end, are rugged. Average top
elevation of 2,700 feet. 8 overnight areas, each of which contains 5
shelters, space for 30 tents, 2 comfort stations and source of water.
Prior reservations mandatory for overnight camping on a first-come,
first serve basis. Yellow blazes. Map available.
RD 4 Box 130, Somerset,
PA 15501 814-445-7725
10 miles of snowmobile trails.
PO Box 50, Rector, PA
15677 724-238-6623
Hiking trails in hardwood and evergreen forest.
PO Box 561, Ligonier, PA
15658 724-238-7560.
Located just west of Ligonier with parking lot accessible from the
eastbound lane of US 30. 1-mile trail follows level terrain alongside
Loyalhanna Creek.
Rt 381, Ohiopyle, PA
15470 724-329-8591
Famous scenic tourist attraction in Ohiopyle State Park. Cross-country
skiing, 19 miles of snowmobile trails and 41 miles of hiking trails.
PW&S Railroad
Mountain Bike Trail
PO Box 561, Ligonier, PA
15658 724-238-7560
Located in Forbes State Forest, high atop Laurel Hill
Mountain. 37 mile
network of 4 interconnecting loops along the Pittsburgh, Westmoreland
and Somerset Railroad Line. Send $2 donation for a color brochure.
Donohoe Rd, Greensburg,
PA 15601 724-830-3950
Nature Education Center, hiking, horseback and interpretive trail.
Laurel Summit Picnic
Area, South of Rt 30
Leads from Laurel Summit Picnic Area to a rock outcrop overlooking Linn
Run Valley. 2 miles.
PO Box 99, Ohiopyle, PA
15470
Parallels the Youghiogheny River. 24 miles. Breathtaking views.
Cross-country ski trail in winter.
Recommended
Books
Great
Natural Areas of Western Pennsylvania
National
Geographic's Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways
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