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Laurel Summit State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in Somerset, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Laurel Summit State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
State park with a picnic area, hiking, and camping, as well as a bog and Beam Rocks.
What runners say about Laurel Summit State Park
“Beautiful scenery each season with many outdoor activities to enjoy; fly fishing-ice fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, skiing etc.”
“A great starting place for a variety of hikes, from easy walk to bog boardwalk, to longer more rugged walks to rocky drop offs with vistas.”
One of my very favorite places to visit. There are so many trails and amazing scenery. I like Wolf Rocks but if you want to be by water, I suggest fish run, it's less populated and I could spend days there and never get bored of the scenery.
Amazing up close personal experience with nature from hiking trails overlooks plants bog pines beam rock wolf rock exotic plants fresh air awesomeness magical area destress natural ions
One of my favorite places to visit. The views at beams rock are amazing. The laurel highlands hiking trail is very well maintained and fun to explore.
Hiked to Beam Rocks from here on a series of trails. It was worth the hike even though you can drive to the parking lot of Beam Rocks and start a lot closer but what fun would that be?
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful scenery each season with many outdoor activities to enjoy; fly fishing-ice fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, skiing etc.”
“It was worth the hike even though you can drive to the parking lot of Beam Rocks and start a lot closer but what fun would that be?”
“This is an Incredible place to run, hike, walk your dog or chill with your family.”
“A great starting place for a variety of hikes, from easy walk to bog boardwalk, to longer more rugged walks to rocky drop offs with vistas.”
“A great starting place for a variety of hikes, from easy walk to bog boardwalk, to longer more rugged walks to rocky drop offs with vistas.”
“Trails along laurel summit road are generally flat and easy to navigate.”
“Great parking with restrooms and easy access to the Laurel highlands hiking trail.”
“The Bog trail is great for those that want a quick taste of nature, its also handicap accessible.”
Plan your run at Laurel Summit State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitepa.gov
- Phone(724) 238-6623
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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