Outdoor Action Frosh Trip
TRIP LH Number 99 ACTIVITY: hike

LOCATION:
Laurel Highlands Trail STATE
PA
Sunday Hike east on road from intersection about 0.2 mi to Laurel Highlands Trail just

south of mile post 40. Easy to see from intersection, look for yellow blazes.

Then Hike south on LHT to side trail leading south to Turnpike Shelter Area at

Mileage1:
2

Water1:
Pump at shelter

Campsite1:
Turnpike Shelter Area -- SITE 2
Monday Hike south on LHT to Rt. 31 Shelter Area at mile 32.5. Cross bridge over

turnpike. Good lunch spot at 6 ft high boulder just before steep ascent at mile

Mileage2:
5.7 Evac2:
Rt. 31 jct with LHT

Water2:
Pump at shelter, Clear Run, Shafer Run
Campsite2:
Rt. 31 Shelter Area -- SITE 2
Tuesday Hike south on LHT to Grindle Ridge Shelter Area south of trail at mile 24.2

(follow blue blazed trail to shelter area). Lots of good views and highest

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

passes through Seven Springs Ski Area at miles 27 and 28. Crossing at Rt. 31

not well-marked for cars: CAREFUL!

Mileage3:
8.3 Evac3:
Rt. 711-381/Seven Springs Rd (LR55049 on

Water3:
Pump at Rt. 31 shelter, Clear Run, pump at Grindle Ridge shelter
Campsite3:
Grindle Ridge Shelter Area -- SITE 2
Wednes Hike south on LHT to Rt. 653 Shelter Area at mile 18.5. Be careful crossing Rt.

653. Lots of interesting rock outcropping and exceptional overlook at mile 21.3.

Mileage4:
5.7 Evac4:
Rt. 653 jct with LHT

Water4:
Gary's Run, pump at Rt. 653 parking area, pump at shelter

Campsite4:
Rt. 653 Shelter Area -- SITE 2
Thursday Hike southwest on LHT to Ohiopyle Shelter Area at mile 6.3. This is a long day

so get up early and give yourself plenty of time.

Mileage5:
12.2 Evac5:
Rt. 653 jct with LHT

Water5:
lots of small streams between miles 12 and 18, Little Glade Run, Camp Run,

pump at shelter

Campsite5:
Ohiopyle Shelter Area -- SITE 2
Friday Hike southwest on LHT past Lick Run to trailhead at southern end of the trail. Hike through parking lot down King Rd (dirt

road) to jct with Rt. 381. This is a long way for a last day so be sure to get up early and be at the bus on time!

Mileage6:
6.3 Total Mileage:
40.200000

Return:
Ohiopyle State Park Visitors Center, parking lot off Rt. 381. Near youth hostel and railroad tracks.

Return Stop: 4 Return Bus: 19 Pickup Time: 12:00 PM