| 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 |