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Trails: There are trails at five different locations in the Allegheny National Forest, but only the Laurel Mill Cross Country Ski Trail is groomed.

  • Deer Lick - 15 km (9 miles) of easy to intermediate loops
  • Hearts Content - 10 km of easy loops
  • Westline - 16 km (10 miles) of easy to intermediate loops and the Kinzua Valley Trail
  • Laurel Mill - 17.2 kilometers (10.7 miles) of groomed interconnecting loops for cross-country skiing and hiking. The trailhead offers parking, restroom and a warming hut that are accessible to persons with disabilities.
  • Brush Hollow & Mill Creek Trails - 20 km (12 miles) of easy to challenging loops

Also within the national forest is Chapman State Park with several groomed loops, toilets, warming hut, ice skating, sliding hill, and is the site of Warren County Winterfest.
Trail fees: No charge except for Chapman State Park
Tel: Allegheny National Forest, Warren 814-723-5150
Snow report: Call the ANF for lastest trail conditions.
Nearest town: Ridgway, PA
Web site: Allegheny National Forest | Chapman State Park | Kinzua Valley Trail
Trail map: Maps of most trails can be picked up at the Forest Service offices and viewed on the ANF website.
Equipment rentals: Available at Love's Canoe in Ridgway
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing
Facilities: Laurel Mill has a warming hut
Lodging on site: None
Lodging nearby: There are a few choices of accommodation in the Warren and Ridgway regions.
Weather forecast: Sheffield
Tourism info: Ridgway/Elk County Chamber | Warren County Tourism | NW PA Tourism
Location of trails: The Laurel Mill trailhead is located three miles west of Ridgway on Township Rd 307. Head west of Ridgway on Main Street. The parking area is clearly marked on the north side of the road, and the trails are on both sides of the road. Deer Lick is east of Sheffield. Hearts Content is just west of Dunham Siding. Westline is south of Marshburg. Brush Hollow & Mill Creek are east of Highland. Chapman State Park is southwest of Clarendon.
Map of local region: Laurel Mill trailhead
Update submitted by: DL
From: Ridgway, PA
Date submitted: Dec 15, 2004

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