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June 16, 2025
Hiking
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.
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.
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