Outdoor Action Frosh Trip Routes
TRIP: LH Number: 96 ACTIVITY:
hike

LOCATION:
Laurel Highlands Trail STATE:
PA
Sunday Hike south on Laurel Highlands Trail from the Rt. 653 parking lot (mile 18.8) to Rt. 653.

Don't hike on cross-country ski trails. Follow sign to hiking trail with yellow markers.

Shelter Area at mile 18.5.

Mileage1:
0.3

Water1:
pump at shelter

Campsite1:
Rt. 653 Shelter Area -- SITE 1
Monday Hike north on LHT to Grindle Ridge Shelter Area south of trail at mi 24.2 (follow blue

blazed trail to shelter area). Be careful crossing Rt. 653. Lots of interesting rock

outcropings and an exceptional overlook at mile 21.3.

Mileage2:
5.7 Evac2:
Rt. 653 jct with LHT

Water2:
pump at Rt. 653 parking area, Gary's Run, pump at shelter area
Campsite2:
Grindle Ridge Shelter Area -- SITE 1
Tuesday Hike north on LHT to Rt. 31 Shelter Area at mile 32.5. Lots of good views and highest

elevations on the whole trail BUT also very little water. Fill up before leaving camp.

Watch for lookout tower at mi 26.6 just east of the trail. Trail passes through Seven

Springs Ski Area at miles 27 and 28. Toughest day of trip - plan accordingly.

Mileage3:
8.3 Evac3:
Rt. 31 jct with LHT

Water3:
Pump at Grindle Ridge, Blue Hole Creek, Pump at Rt. 31 Shelter
Campsite3:
Rt. 31 Shelter Area -- SITE 2
Wednes Hike north on LHT to side trail leading south to Turnpike Shelter Area at mile 38.2. After

steep descent into stream valley at mile 35, look for 6 ft high boulder - great spot for

lunch! Cross bridge over turnpike at mile 36.7 and take immediate right turn down

switchbacks to avoid snowmobile trail. Fill up water before reaching camp if possible -

water at shelter not great. Last year was aweful, use water drop.

Mileage4:
5.7 Evac4:
Rt. 31 jct with LHT

Water4:
Shafer Run, Clear Run, pump at shelter

Campsite4:
Turnpike Shelter Area -- SITE 1
Thursday Hike north on LHT to Rt. 30 Shelter Area at mile 46.5. Check out famous rock

formation called Beam Rocks near mile 41. Look at trail guide pg. 97 for description of

confusing stream/trail intersection near mile 43.

Mileage5:
8.3 Evac5:
Rt. 30 jct with LHT

Water5:
Beam Run, Spruce Run, Pickings Run, pump at shelter

Campsite5:
Rt. 30 Shelter Area -- SITE 1
Friday Hike south on LHT to Rt. 30 Parking Lot near mile 45. Look for sidetrail to parking lot after crossing Rt. 30.

Mileage6:
0.7 Total Mileage:
29

Return:
Rt. 30 Parking Lot South of Rt. 30.

Return Stop: 2 Return Bus: 19 Pickup Time: 9:30 AM