CANOEING IN THE HIGHLANDS

Western Pennsylvania has hundreds of miles of lakes, rivers, and waterways accessible to the public for canoeing. Laurel Hill State Park, which is located just about 12 minutes from Claycomb Chalets, offers canoe rentals through private outfitter, Hazelbaker’s. At Laurel Hill, Hazelbaker’s offers canoe, kayak, stand-up paddle boards, and paddle boat rentals to take on their lake. Hazelbaker’s also has a second location which is at the Nearby Ohiopyle State Park where you can take a guided canoe or kayak float tour down the class 1 rapids. There are several open-to-the-public lakes nearby for leisurely paddling and/or fishing. The closest lake to Claycomb Chalets is the Acme Dam Lake about 5 miles away.