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Laurel Ridge State Park

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Trails: 30 km (18 miles) of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing by the PA CCSA. Trails are above the 2,500-foot elevation so should receive more snowfall than other regions. Ski center is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and on holidays.
Trail fees: Adults & teens $6, juniors (6-12) $3 (winter 2005)
Tel: PA CCSA 724-455-7303
Snow report: Conditions are posted on the PA CCSA website
Nearest town: Rockwood, PA
Web site: Laurel Ridge State Park | PA CCSA
Trail map: Available at the park and on the PACCSA website
Equipment rentals: Yes
Ski lessons: Yes, call to reserve
Other winter activities: Snowmobiling
Facilities: Warming shelters
Lodging on site: None
Lodging nearby: Cabins in Kooser State Park. A few choices of accommodations are in the region
Location of trails: Take Exit 10 off I-70/76 at Somerset, then head 9 miles southwest on Highway 281 and 12 miles west on Highway 653 to the park.
Weather forecast: Rockwood
Tourism info: Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau
Map of local region: Rockwood Area

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 4.50  

Name of XC Area: Laurel Ridge State Park
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: Feb, 2001
Trails that I skied: Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue, and all the Greens
My favorite trails: Yellow for fast downhill and Red for a good work-out
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: very fast trails and excellent scenery
What I disliked: nothing i can think of.
Comments: only ski Yellow trail if you are an expert skiier. state park shelters along trails!!
Submitted by: Justin Garrity
from: Connellsville PA
Date submitted: Feb 22, 2003

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