HIKING THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS

The Laurel Highlands and nearby Ohiopyle feature over 120,000 acres of state parks and home to some of the best hiking in the region. There are lots of nearby trails for all experience levels. Enjoy walking trails that parallel picturesque creeks and streams, hike through Forbes State Park and experience emerald green lichen covered sandstone boulders or visit Ohiopyle’s Cucumber Falls and relax in the cool ponds below the falls on a warm summer day.