Highlight • Rest Area
Route 271 Shelter Area
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June 16, 2025
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This shelter area just off Route 271 is one of eight strategically placed along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Each shelter area has five Adirondack-style lean-to shelters, room for up to 25 tents, bathrooms, fire pits, and garbage cans. Overnight stays at shelter areas must be reserved ahead of time with Laurel Ridge State Park.
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Embark on the Laurel Ridge Shelter Trail for an easy 1.3 miles (2.0 km) hike, where you will gain a gentle 41 feet (12 metres) in elevation. This route takes…
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Elevation 750 m
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