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Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail – Laurel Summit State Park loop from Jennerstown

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United States

Pennsylvania

Westmoreland County

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail – Laurel Summit State Park loop from Jennerstown

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Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail – Laurel Summit State Park loop from Jennerstown

07:28

27.0km

480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

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Laurel Ridge State Park

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10.8 km

Laurel Highlands Trail (South of Route 30)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail connects to a trailhead right off Route 30 with parking, trash receptacles, and a registration mailbox for anyone picking up or leaving …

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12.4 km

Route 30 Shelter Area

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This shelter area north of Route 30 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 …

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18.3 km

The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail runs for just over 70 miles across western Pennsylvania. Closely following the Laurel Ridge the trail winds across a number of state parks and is great for short day hikes or longer overnight backpacking trips.

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20.8 km

View of Beam Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beam Rocks is a sandstone outcrop that rises about 90 feet above the surrounding forest. The rocks are a popular spot for day hikers and climbers. There is access via …

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21.0 km

Beam Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's hard to beat the view from the top of Beam Rocks. The best part is that it's accessible from a variety of different trails. You can do a quick …

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24.5 km

Laurel Summit State Park

Highlight • Forest

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.

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27.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

587 m

383 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

9.95 km

565 m

358 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

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Laurel Highlands Trail (South of Route 30)

Route 30 Shelter Area