Wolf Rocks Trail

From the trailhead in Laurel Summit State Park, the hike follows the Fish Run Trail westward. The route then turns eastward at the Hobblebush trail. From the end of the Hobblebush trail, the route heads northwest along the western leg of the Wolf Rocks Loop, which leads to the scenic overlook at Wolf Rocks. After backtracking from Wolf Rocks, the route follows the eastern branch of the Wolf Rocks Loop to the Spruce Flats Trail. The route follows the Spruce Flats Trail to J. E. Miller Road and then turns right onto the road. The route briefly follows the road before turning northeast on the Silvermine Trail. From the Silvermine Trail, the route continues northeast on the Black Bear Trail. About 0.5 miles along the Black Bear Trail, the route follows an unmarked trail for about 100 yards to Laurel Summit Road. A parking area is on the other side of the road with a short trail leading to the Beam Rocks scenic overlook. From Beam Rocks, the route follows the Laurel Highlands Trail. The route then turns northeast on PW&S Grade Road. PW&S Grade Road turns into Laurel Summit Road, which returns to the trailhead. Scenery along the trails is typical of Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands and includes hardwood trees, rhododendron, mountain laurel, and sandstone boulders. The area is remote enough, and trail traffic is light enough that wildlife sightings are possible. The Wolf Rocks and Beam Rocks overlooks are large sandstone outcrops that provide sweeping views of the stream valleys below. The Beam Rocks outcrop is also suitable for climbing.