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Join Venture Outdoors for a relaxed hike at …
Laurel Hill State Park
Saturday, November 14, 2009
With a buckwheat cake supper at the
New Centerville & Rural Volunteer Fire Department to follow.
This is Hunting
Season: Be Safe. Be Seen.
Wear Bright Colors.
Vicinity/Region: Laurel Mountain / Southwest Pennsylvania
Trail Head: UTM 17S 06 50 221E 44 29 221N (WGS 84) or 39° 59.989’ N, 79° 14.412’ W - Laurel Hill State Park
Length: 8 miles, Loop
Elevation Gain: 930 feet climbing
Approximate Hiking Time: 5 hours
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate - due to uneven terrain, boggy areas and small stream crossings.
Hike Leader: Pauline
Nearest Town: Trent, PA
Nearest Hospital: Somerset Hospital, 225 South Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15501, 814-443-5000. For emergencies, dial 911.
Maps: USGS 7½ ‘ Bakersville, Rockwood, Seven Springs; Laurel Hill State Park Map
Delorme Pennsylvania Atlas & Gazetteer: Pages 73 & 87, Zones D-4 & A 6, respectively
Highlights: Views, mountain streams, ancient hemlocks
Boots: Recommended due to rocky trail and muddy spots.
What to bring: At least 1.5 liters of water per person, snacks & lunch, extra socks, warm layers, breathable wind shell, gloves & hat, Sit-Upon, photo ID, insurance card and any personal medications. Potable water is not available during the hike.
Après Hike: New Centerville & Rural Volunteer Fire Department Buckwheat Cake Supper, 4 pm
About This Hike: This is a Venture Outdoors hike. To attend this hike, you must sign up with Venture Outdoors either on-line, via e-mail at signup@ventureoutdoors.org or by calling 412-255-0564. The hike begins near the Laurel Hill Dam and extends in a loop around the lake. We will pass the beautiful stone dam on Jones Mill Run and will have lunch under the virgin hemlocks along Laurel Hill Creek. After the hike, we will attend the New Centerville & Rural Volunteer Fire Department Buckwheat Cake Supper. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat buckwheat cakes (the best in the world) with real maple syrup, two pieces of whole-hog sausage (Bob & Ray would be proud), fresh coleslaw, apple sauce and “pudding.” The hike and dinner will cost $15 for Venture Outdoor members and $25 for non-members. If you are not a member of Venture Outdoors, you should consider joining now.
Additional Information: Do
not reply! If you would like to come on
this hike, sign up with Venture Outdoors either on-line, via e-mail at signup@ventureoutdoors.org or by calling 412-255-0564.
Sun and Moon for Saturday, November 14, 2009:
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Begin Civil Twilight |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
End Civil Twilight |
Moon Rise |
Moon Set |
Moon Phase |
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6:33 am |
7:02 am |
5:02 pm |
5:31 pm |
4:48 am |
3:25 pm |
Waning crescent 5% illuminated |
All
Times are Local Times
References And Contacts:
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Information: |
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Phone |
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Bureau of Forestry Forest District #4 P. O. Box 519 Laughlintown, PA
15655 |
724-238-1200 |
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120 East Main Street Ligonier, PA 15658 |
724-238-5661 1-800-333-5661 |
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1454 Laurel Hill Park Road Somerset, PA 15501 |
814-445-7725 |
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3054 Kingwood Road Rockwood, PA 15557 |
814-926-4333 |
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304 Forbes Ave., 2nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
412-255-0564 |
Getting There:
Carpool Meeting Point: The carpool location and meeting times will be identified by Venture Outdoors just before the hike.
Trailhead: Laurel Hill State Park at UTM 17S 06 50 221E 44 29 221N (WGS 84) or 39° 59.989’ N, 79° 14.412’ W.
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From
Pittsburgh: From the PA Turnpike
(I-76/I-70), take the Donegal Exit (Exit 91).
After the toll booth, turn east (left) onto PA 31E. At 2.2 miles, turn south (right) at the
flashing light onto PA 381S/PA 711S.
Turn left in Champion on County Line Road (aka Copper Kettle Road) and
follow the signs to the Laurel Hill State Park.
The specific meeting spot will be provided by Venture Outdoors just
before the hike.
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Laurel Hill State Park |
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- JMA R1/14/2009