The Ultimate Guide to Laurel Highlands Hiking Guide: LHHT, Ohiopyle & Mountain Trails
From the 70-mile LHHT to Ohiopyle's waterfalls and the highest point in PA, the Laurel Highlands is where Pennsylvania gets rugged. Complete guide to trails, camping, and planning your adventure.
Parks & Preserves
3 Locations
Linn Run State Park: Adams Falls, Flat Rock & Laurel Highlands Hiking
This 612-acre hidden gem near Ligonier features the photogenic 15-foot Adams Falls, a natural waterslide at Flat Rock, and historic CCC cabins on a High Quality Coldwater trout stream.
McConnells Mill State Park: Slippery Rock Gorge, Covered Bridge & Glacial Geology
Explore Pennsylvania's most dramatic 400-foot glacial gorge, featuring the rugged 6.2-mile Slippery Rock Gorge Trail, historic 1874 covered bridge, 1868 grist mill, and Class II-IV whitewater rapids.
Ohiopyle State Park: Where the Crowds Meet the Current
79 miles of trails, waterfalls you can drive to, and a Class IV river that kills swimmers. Ohiopyle is accessible, dangerous, and packed in summer.
Top Hiking Trails
4 Guides
Best Hikes Near Pittsburgh PA: 12 Trails (2026 Guide)
Discover the best hikes near Pittsburgh with real parking info, difficulty ratings, and what to expect. Easy trails to strenuous ridges, all within an hour of the city.
Cucumber Falls: The Instagram Stop vs. The Actual Hike
0.2 miles or 2.8 miles? Here's how to see the falls, walk behind them, and avoid the parking chaos at Ohiopyle's most photographed waterfall.
Ferncliff Peninsula Trail: How to Find the Fossils in Ohiopyle
The sandstone ledges at the river's edge are covered in 300-million-year-old plant fossils. Here is exactly where to find them and how to hike the full loop.
Meadow Run Waterslides: The Real Ohiopyle Parking & Sliding Guide
The natural waterslides in Ohiopyle are legendary, but the parking lot holds 20 cars. Here is the exact GPS and the backup plan you need to avoid a ticket.