A 70-mile hiking trail stretching along Laurel Mountain from the Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle State Park to the Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown.
OSM map layer · LineString
40.11, -79.21 · rel 7192246
40.11, -79.21 · rel 7192246
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
120,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Pennsylvania · 40.11°N ·
79.21°W
120,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
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1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
3× summit
1× Water
Beam Rocks
viewpoint ·
52 m off route
120,6 km
100%
Mystery Hill
summit ·
100 m off route
120,6 km
100%
Irwin Hill
summit ·
211 m off route
120,6 km
100%
Sugar Camp Hill
summit ·
217 m off route
120,6 km
100%
Kooser Spring
Water ·
242 m off route
120,6 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
381 m
–
901 m
0 km
60,3 km
120,6 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
381 m elevation
Quarter of the way
829 m elevation
Halfway
838 m elevation
Three quarters
811 m elevation
Finish
475 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is 120.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail takes approximately 30h 1min to complete.
No, Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail starts near coordinates 39.8712, -79.4901.
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is maintained and managed by PA DCNR.