What is the elevation change at Laurel Highlands hiking trail?
What is the elevation change at Laurel Highlands hiking trail? Leaving the banks of the Youghiogheny River, the yellow-blazes of the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail climb nine miles in stages from 1,200 feet to almost 2,800 feet. The second half of the section is gentle with the elevation hovering near 2,400 feet.
Where do you park for the Laurel Highlands hiking trail?
Parking and Transportation The parking lots are located at: Trailhead in Ohiopyle State Park. Trailhead at PA Route 653. Trailhead at PA Route 31, near Hidden Valley Resort.
Is Laurel Falls a paved trail?
The Laurel Falls trail surface is mostly paved as it winds up the side of the mountain. However, it is rough and uneven throughout the path. With short steep sections, the trail can be slightly dangerous in wet weather conditions so watch your step if you're hiking in the rain.
How many days does it take to hike the Laurel Highlands trail?
Time Required. Most hikers take five or six days to complete the LHHT, though you can speed that up by hiking more miles per day or stretch it out a bit if desired.
What is the average age of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail?
Most of the thru-hikers seemed to be in their 20s and, usually, had just finished university. The rest seemed to be retirees in their 50s and older. So it's a bit misleading when you look up the average age of people who try to thru-hike the A.T. and see the average age is about 36-years-old.