Laurel Mill Cross-Country Ski and Hiking Trail

Area Status: Open

The Laurel Mill Trail is a system of interconnecting loops totalling 10.7 miles for cross-country skiing and hiking. The trailhead offers parking, restroom, and a warming hut that are accessible for persons with disabilities.

If you are looking for solitude, try the loops on the southern side of the system.

The trail is groomed by volunteers.

"You Are Here" signs are located at trail junctions and other key locations.

View/Print Trail Brochure - pdf

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Open year-round.
Operational Hours:	Open 24 Hours
Fees:	No fee
Permit Info:	No permit required.
Open Season:	January - December
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Allegheny National Forest. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forest. Applicable Orders for this Site: Bicycles on Forest Trails
Closest Towns:	Marienville, PA
Water:	None
Restroom:	Vault
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Marienville Ranger District *Address:* 131 Smokey Lane Marienville, PA 16239 *Phone:* 1-814-927-6628 Email: sm.fs.anf@usda.gov

General Information

Directions:

From Ridgeway

Travel on Main St. to Halton-Spring Creek Road/T307
Travel on Halton-Spring Creek Road/T307 for 4 miles.
The tralhead is located on the right.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

The trails are marked with blue diamonds and challenges a wide range of skill levels.

Elk and Perseverance Loops are designated EASIEST
Scout Loop, Hemlock Loop and One Mile Loop are designated MORE DIFFICULT.
- The Hemlock Loop offers some scenic views of the Ridgeway Reservoir as you go up Spillway Hill.
- The Scout Loop adds some excitement as you twist down Suicide Slide and Brigg's Dike.
- Enjoy Sam’s Slide on the One Mile Loop.
- Ski cautiously over Lewis Run Bridge.
Sparrow Nest Loop is best suited for hiking.

Fire Information	Campfires are permitted if maintained in a fire ring, and completely extinguished.
Difficulty Level:	Easy

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

The trails are marked with blue diamonds and challenges a wide range of skill levels.

Elk and Perseverance Loops are designated EASIEST
Scout Loop, Hemlock Loop and One Mile Loop are designated MORE DIFFICULT.

The Hemlock Loop offers some scenic views of the Ridgeway Reservoir as you go up Spillway Hill.
The Scout Loop adds some excitement as you twist down Suicide Slide and Brigg's Dike.
Enjoy Sam’s Slide on the One Mile Loop.
Ski cautiously over Lewis Run Bridge.