Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (PA)

Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

147.8 miles (237.9 km) · 22,001 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (PA) is a 147.8 mile loop route located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. The route climbs 22,001 feet and descends 22,213 feet. The largest climb extends 9.5 miles, gaining 419 feet. The course averages 154 feet of vertical gain per mile. 71% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 11.0 out of 10, placing it in the 67.48th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Pennsylvania.