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This shelter area located north of Route 31 is one of eight strategically placed along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Each shelter area has five Adirondack-style lean-to shelters, room for up to 25 tents, bathrooms, fire pits, and garbage cans. Overnight stays at shelter areas must be reserved ahead of time with Laurel Ridge State Park. There is a seasonal stream that runs through the south end of this shelter area near shelters #1 and #2 that can serve as a good water supply.

Entrance to the Funk Bikeway on Heritage trail

Though Laurel Summit State Park is only 6 acres, the trails that start run for miles through Forbes State Forest and along the Laurel Ridge.

Turtle Creek runs for just over 21 miles through Westmoreland County. Here in Duff Park the trails cross the stream multiple times.

Duff Park may seem like any other woodland park, but it holds a secret, because here you'll find one of the last remaining old growth forests in Pennsylvania. In addition, it's a recognized Wild Plant Sanctuary by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

This charming covered bridge spans the rushing waters of Roaring Run, creating a quintessential Pennsylvania scene. Constructed with rough-cut hemlock and featuring a green metal roof, the bridge is a delightful surprise.

Duff Park is a great green park near Murrysville. The park has a flat bike trail, the Funk Bikeway, that runs along Turtle Creek. There are also some more challenging trails in the park. In addition to the bike trails, the park has picnic tables, a pavilion, and restrooms.

Located at the parking lot of Laurel Summit State Park, this trailhead will take you all the way up to Wolf Rocks, where the views will most certainly reward the effort as you approach the Parks Hill mountain side.