Laurel Hill State Park: Hemlock Trail

Somerset Pennsylvania Hikes

Overall Member Rating: 0 out of 5 stars

(0 Member Reviews)

Email this Trail

Write A Review I've done this Add to Wish List

Laurel Hill State Park: Hemlock Trail - Somerset Pennsylvania Hikes

The Hemlock Trail runs for the first part of the loop along the beautiful Laurel Hill Creek. The scenery here is spectacular with moss carpeting small rocks and boulders, the creek running wide and clear, and virgin hemlocks providing the final magic touch. The Hemlock Natural Area at the center of the Hemlock Trail loop contains the only virgin trees remaining in this park. The eastern hemlock was officially made Pennsylvania’s state tree in 1931 with the signature of Governor Gifford Pinchot.

View Guide View Topo Map

Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Somerset
Length:	1.3 total miles
Elevation Gain:	100 feet
Trail Type:	Loop
Skill Level:	Easy
Duration:	45 minutes
Season:	Year-round
Trailhead Elevation:	1,950 feet
Top Elevation:	2,050 feet
Local Contacts:	Laurel Hill State Park
Local Maps:	USGS Bakersville
Topo Map:	Laurel Hill State Park: Hemlock Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book:	60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

Got photos of this trail? Upload Now

Recent Trail Reviews

There are no reviews for this trail.

Write A Review

Weather Conditions

Overnight
Cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph...becoming east.
Sunday
Patchy morning fog...then partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.