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Laurel Ridge State Park
Somerset, PA
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 features trail
shelters for overnight camping.
About 35 miles of trail are available for cross-county skiing. Please check with the park office to see which sections are suitable for skiing. A free map is available from the park office.
(I sent for the free map on 12/1/07 and will update this page with specifics on the trails when that informaiton arrives. It is apparently not currently documented on-line.)
There is a 20-mile cross-country ski touring concession adjacent to the PA 653 parking area. A fee is charged for usingh these trails. Equipment rental on site.
The Pennsylvania Cross Country Skiers Association, PACCSA for short, is a volunteer organization that is dedicated to the development of the sport of cross country skiing in Pennsylvania and its tri-state region. The Association is very active in supporting the concession trails and maintains a web site with a webcam showing snow conditions.
Hours:About 35 miles of trail are available for cross-county skiing. Please check with the park office to see which sections are suitable for skiing. A free map is available from the park office.
(I sent for the free map on 12/1/07 and will update this page with specifics on the trails when that informaiton arrives. It is apparently not currently documented on-line.)
There is a 20-mile cross-country ski touring concession adjacent to the PA 653 parking area. A fee is charged for usingh these trails. Equipment rental on site.
The Pennsylvania Cross Country Skiers Association, PACCSA for short, is a volunteer organization that is dedicated to the development of the sport of cross country skiing in Pennsylvania and its tri-state region. The Association is very active in supporting the concession trails and maintains a web site with a webcam showing snow conditions.
Park:
Organizations:None publicized
Concession XC-Ski Trails:9am - 5pm, Fri, Sat, Sun in season.
Contacts:
Laurel Ridge State Park
1117 Jim Mountain Road
Rockwood, PA 15557-8703
724-455-3744
Manager: Michael Mumau
E-Mail
Laurel Ridge State Park X-C Ski Concessions
RR 3
Rockwood, PA 15557
Phone: (724) 455-7303
E-Mail
1117 Jim Mountain Road
Rockwood, PA 15557-8703
724-455-3744
Manager: Michael Mumau
Laurel Ridge State Park X-C Ski Concessions
RR 3
Rockwood, PA 15557
Phone: (724) 455-7303
Trail map(s):
State Park Map, North (1.95 Mb)
State Park Map, South (1.5 Mb)
Concession Ski Trail Map (1.55 Mb)
Trailhead Location(s) via Google Maps
Concession Ski Trail Map (1.55 Mb)
Trailhead Location(s) via Google Maps
Updated: 12/02/07
Field checked: No
Field checked: No