9.4 mi
Distance
2,165 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 6m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Laurel Highlands Trail is an out-and-back trail in Laurel Ridge State Park, managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It is 9.4 miles long and gains 2,165 feet. The nearest town is Seward, Pennsylvania, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 403 ft |
| High point | 3.7 mi | 821 ft |
| End | 9.6 mi | 403 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Laurel Ridge State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Seward, PA · in or next to town
- County:
- Westmoreland County, PA
- Jurisdiction:
- Laurel Ridge State Park · Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(724) 455-3744
- Address:1117 Jim Mountain Road, Rockwood, PA 15557-5454 · PA
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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