Laurel Mountain State Park
in Westmoreland County PA
Directions
From Ligonier, PA in Westmoreland County, take Route 30
East for 8 miles. Turn south and proceed on Laurel Summit
Road for 2 miles.
Description
Laurel Mountain State Park provides great downhill and
cross country skiing opportunities. The terrain in the
Laurel Mountains ranges from 1300 to 2800 feet above sea
level. The Laurel Mountain ski area was the first major ski
resort in western Pennsylvania, with a history going back to
1939. After World War II it was knows as the Ski Capital of
Pennsylvania.
For more information call 412-238-6623, or visit the website
of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Laurel Mountain State Park at the DCNR website
Westmoreland County offers ideal
outdoor park settings in the heart of the Laurel Highlands