Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail

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Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail - panoramio.jpg
A shelter on the LHHT
Length112.6 km (70 mi)
LocationOhiopyle, PA, USA
TrailheadsOhiopyle State Park - 0 mi.
PA Route 653 - 18.8 mi.
PA Route 31 - 30.6 mi.
US Route 30 - 45.8 mi.
PA Route 271 - 56.9 mi.
PA Route 56 - 70 mi.[1]
Elevation
Elevation gain/loss10,924 feet (3,300 m) gain, 10,856 feet (3,300 m) loss approximately
Highest pointMile 27 - 2,961 feet (900 m) [2]
Lowest pointMile 0 - 1,235 feet (380 m)
Hiking details
SeasonAll year
MonthsAll months
Websitehttps://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Recreation/WhatToDo/Hiking/LaurelHighlandsHikingTrail/Pages/default.aspx
DirectionEaBo, WeBo
Trail agencyPA DCNR
Abbreviated nameLHHT[3]

Overview

Length: 70 mi (113 km)

Standard direction(s) of travel: Eastbound or westbound

Season: The trail can be hiked at any time of year, though summer and fall typically offer the nicest conditions. The shelter areas are stocked with firewood over the winter, also making it an ideal winter destination for snowshoeing trips.

Trail Association: The trail is maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Recreation/WhatToDo/Hiking/LaurelHighlandsHikingTrail/Pages/default.aspx

Permits and Regulations

Camping is only permitted at designated shelter areas along the trail. These shelter areas typically consist of several shelters that are available for reservation up to 9 months in advance. Additionally, each shelter area provides a camping area for tents and hammocks that also requires a reservation. Dispersed camping outside of these designated shelter areas is prohibited along the entire trail.

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