Outdoor Action Frosh Trip
TRIP LH Number 98 ACTIVITY: hike

LOCATION:
Laurel Highlands Trail STATE
PA
Sunday Follow white blazes starting at east end of Seven Springs upper parking lot.

Hike NORTH on Laurel Highlands Trail to Rt. 31 Shelter Area at mile 32.5.

Some good views and highest elevations on trail BUT no water until you get to

Mileage1:
5.5

Water1:
Pump at shelter area

Campsite1:
Rt. 31 Shelter Area -- SITE 1
Monday 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 lunch spot! Cross bridge over turnpike at mile 36.7 and take immediate

right turn down switchbacks to avoid snowmobile trail. Water at camp not great -

try to fill up before if possible.

Mileage2:
5.7 Evac2:
Rt. 31 jct with LHT

Water2:
Shafer Run, Clear Run, pump at shelter
Campsite2:
Turnpike Shelter Area -- SITE 1
Tuesday 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.

Mileage3:
8.3 Evac3:
Rt. 30 jct with LHT

Water3:
Beam Run, Spruce Run, Pickings Run, pump at shelter
Campsite3:
Rt. 30 Shelter Area -- SITE 1
Wednes Hike north on LHT to Rt. 271 Shelter Area at mile 56.9. Several small streams

btw miles 46 and 49. FILL UP HERE - rest of trail may be dry until shelter. Good

lunch spot at mile 52. Follow side trail that leads to both the parking lot and the

shelter area (about 0.7 mi long). The side trail to the shelter leaves the parking

lot side trail about 0.1 mi from the lot (access trail is quite long).

Mileage4:
10.5 Evac4:
Rt. 271 jct LHT

Water4:
small streams btw miles 46 and 49, pump at shelter

Campsite4:
Rt. 271 Shelter Area -- SITE 1
Thursday Hike north on LHT to Rt. 56 Decker Avenue Shelter Area. Follow blue blazed

side trail (mile 64.9) east to shelter. Good view to the east at mile 57.7. Trail

follows roadway miles 61-62. Entire section of trail between shelters may be dry

so be sure to start with enough water.

Mileage5:
8 Evac5:
Rt. 271 jct with LHT

Water5:
pump at Rt. 271 Shelter, pump at Decker

Campsite5:
Rt. 56 Decker Avenue Shelter Area -- SITE 1
Friday Hike north on LHT to Rt. 56 Seward Parking Lot at mile 70.1 (northern end of LHT). Look for sign to parking area near mile

70. Follow spur trail to parking lot. Long last day, so get early start. Great views along the way.

Mileage6:
5.2 Total Mileage:
43.200000

Return:
Rt. 56 Seward Parking Lot

Return Stop: 4 Return Bus: 20 Pickup Time: 12:00 PM