
Dreaming of hiking the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail but not sure where to start? Let us do the planning for you! Slackpack the first half of the northern terminus trail with KTA members Shawna Burger and Terry Marshall, a father-daughter hiking duo with many years and miles of hiking experience. This pair has completed more than half of the Appalachian Trail and are excited to share this experience with you.
The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (LHHT) is one of the finest natural trails in Pennsylvania. The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail extends for 70.1 miles from Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown to the rugged and picturesque Youghiogheny River Gorge at Ohiopyle State Park.
The registration fee includes four days of guided hikes, shuttles to and from the lodging and trail, three breakfasts, three lunches and lodging at Thistledown Inn in Ligonier, PA. A full "what to bring" list will be provided to registrants. Information about parking and meeting locations and times will be provided to registered guests prior to our slackpack!
The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (LHHT) is one of the finest natural trails in Pennsylvania. The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail extends for 70.1 miles from Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown to the rugged and picturesque Youghiogheny River Gorge at Ohiopyle State Park.
The registration fee includes four days of guided hikes, shuttles to and from the lodging and trail, three breakfasts, three lunches and lodging at Thistledown Inn in Ligonier, PA. A full "what to bring" list will be provided to registrants. Information about parking and meeting locations and times will be provided to registered guests prior to our slackpack!
Thursday, June 26th
Lunch on your own 12:30 pm Meet at Thistledown Inn and take KTA shuttle to trailhead 1:00 pm Ease into the weekend with a 7.6 mile section from Route 31 to the LHHT Turnpike shelter in Laurel Ridge State Park. KTA shuttle to Ligonier Dinner on your own - group dinner reservation will be available Friday, June 27th Breakfast - location TBA Pick up bagged lunch KTA shuttle to trailhead Hike from Route 30 to Route 271, 12 miles. KTA shuttle to Ligonier Dinner on your own - group dinner reservation will be available Saturday, June 28th Breakfast - location TBA Pick up bagged lunch KTA shuttle to trailhead Hike from Route 271 to the northern terminus in Laurel Ridge State Park, 13 miles. KTA shuttle to Ligonier Dinner on your own - group dinner reservation will be available Sunday, June 29th Breakfast - location TBA Pick up bagged lunch KTA shuttle to trailhead Return to the final section from the Turnpike shelter to Route 30, 8 miles. KTA shuttle to Ligonier or depart from the trailhead |
PRICING
Per person Double Occupancy $699 pp The registration fee includes three days of guided hikes, shuttles to and from the lodging and trail, three breakfasts, three lunches and lodging in Ligonier at Thistledown Inn. A full "what to bring" list will be provided to registrants. Information about parking and meeting locations and times will be provided to registered guests prior to our slackpack! |