Ohiopyle, PA

If you are looking for a great vacation spot or weekend trip consider Ohiopyle PA. You will find miles of hiking and biking trails along the river. If you like water sports, try kayaking or rafting. Ohiopyle offers Class IV rapids. In addition, there are many restaurants and shops in Ohiopyle. Ohiopyle is just minutes away from Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. Whether you are an active sportsman or prefer relaxing Ohiopyle is a great place to visit !

The Laurel Highlands Trail trail starts at the Youghiogheny River Gorge in Ohiopyle State Park, then follows Laurel Ridge for over 50 miles before descending into the Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown. The total distance is approximately 70.5 miles. All the trail heads are approximately 90 minutes from Pittsburgh PA. The trails are well maintained. The trail is marked with yellow blazes every hundred feet, has wooden foot bridges over substantial stream crossings, you will find small concrete mileposts alongside the trail which are helpful when you are keeping track of distance on out-and-back hikes. For backpacker, camps are spaced six to twelve miles apart, and has adirondack-style shelters with fireplaces, pit toilets, water access, and a space for tents. Connector trails to camps and trailheads are marked with blue blazes. For more information about the Laurel Highlands Hiking trail visit the DCNR website.

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