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Laurel Ridge State Park

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Trails: At Laurel Ridge State Park 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. Four trails are near the parking lot and a fifth one is across the highway. The ski center is open Friday to Sunday and on holidays.
Trail fees: Adults & teens $6, juniors (6-12) $3 (winter 2009-10)
Tel: PA CCSA 724-455-7303
Snow report: Conditions are posted on PA State Park trails report and the PA CCSA website. Web cam shows snow depth.
Nearest town: Rockwood, PA
Web site: Laurel Ridge State Park | Pennsylvania Cross Country Ski Association
Trail map: Available at the park and on the PA CCSA website
Equipment rentals: A few sets of xc ski equipment are available.
Ski lessons: Check the PA CCSA website for schedule
Other winter activities: Snowmobiling
Facilities: Warming shelters
Lodging on site: None
Lodging nearby: Nine cabins in Kooser State Park sleep 4 to 9 people each. A few hotels and other accommodations are in the Laurel Highland region.
Weather forecast: Rockwood
Tourism info: Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau | Alleghenies Tourism
Location of trails: Laurel Ridge State Park is located about 65 miles southeast of Pittsburg. Take Exit 9 off I-70/76 at Donegal, head 9 miles southeast on Highway 711, then 6 miles east on Highway 653 to the park.
Map of local region: Laurel Ridge State Park

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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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