Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail

The 70 mile Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail stretches from near Johnstown, PA to Ohiopyle State Park. Beyond Wilderness Voyageurs Outfitter Store and Falls City Pub, is the terminus of the trail. The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is open year-round and is blazed approximately every 100 feet with 2-inch and 5-inch yellow blazes. Connector trails lead to and from parking and shelter areas and are marked with blue blazes. Mileage monuments are every mile. Pets are permitted.

There are eight overnight shelter areas. One is located approximately every 6 to 12 miles along the trail. Each area contains five Adirondack-type shelters with fireplaces, two non-flush toilets, a water supply and spaces for 30 tents. You must make a reservtion to stay at the shelters.

Shuttles

Summary of Parking Lots

Facility Mile Ohiopyle Trailhead 0 mi.

Ohiopyle Shelter Area 6.3 mi.

Maple Summit Road Parking 11.2 mi.

PA 653 Shelter Area 18.5 mi.

PA 653 Trailhead 18.8 mi.

Grindle Ridge Shelter Area 24 mi. PA 31 Trailhead 30.6 mi.

PA 31 Shelter Area 32.5 mi.

PA Turnpike Shelter Area 38.2 mi.

US 30 Trailhead 45.8 mi.

US 30 Shelter Area 46.5 mi.

PA 271 Trailhead 56.9 mi.

PA 271 Shelter Area 56.9 mi.

PA 56 Shelter Area 64.9 mi.

PA 56 Trailhead 70 mi.

Maps

Laurel Ridge State Park North Map 

Laurel Ridge State Park South Map

Due to the removal of the LHHT Bridge that crosses the PA Turnpike, there is now an official detour: Download the LHHT Detour Map