Backpacking the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (LHHT) | Part 1 Miles 70 to 57

Brent, Jonnie, and I set out in July of 2021 to backpack the entire 70 mile thru hike of Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (LHHT) from Seward to Ohiopyle.

In Part 1 of our journey on the LAurel Highlands hiking trail, we travel from the northern terminus at mile marker 70 to the Route 271 Shelters just past mile marker 57. Our mid-day stop was at the Route 56 shelters for a snack and to have a look around. I show the water source, the shelters, and the bathrooms.

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail Trail map -
http://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1743399&DocName=LARI_ParkMap.pdf

The 70-mile hiking trail stretches along Laurel Mountain from the picturesque Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle State Park to the Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown.

Seasoned backpackers challenge themselves on the steep, rugged areas of the trails. Casual hikers enjoy areas that are reasonably level and pleasant for walking.

The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is the main feature of Laurel Ridge State Park. It traverses state parks, state forests, state game lands, other public lands, and private lands.

The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is a major segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, a network of trails between the mouth of the Potomac River and the Allegheny Highlands.

👇 GEAR FOR THIS TRIP 👇
Backpack - Zpacks Arc Blast - https://zpacks.com/products/arc-blast-backpack
Hammock - Dutchware Chameleon - https://dutchwaregear.com/product/chameleon-hammock/#chameleon-body
Tarp - Hammock Gear Dyneema Standard w doors - https://bit.ly/3gv7WWw
Top Quilt - UGQ Bandit Quilt 50 - https://ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/bandit/?ref=4734
Under Quilt - Hammock Gear Incubator Econ - https://bit.ly/36Dbx0b
Hilltop Packs Bear Bag (Printed) - http://partners.hilltoppacks.com/183395/10882/url_17682
Stove - BRS 3000T - https://amzn.to/31OQcAg
Cup - Toaks Titanium 650 mL - http://bit.ly/2U2vXvs
Water Filter - Katadyn Befree 1L - https://bit.ly/2ZrsKam
Water bottle - Hydrapak UltraFlask 600mL - https://bit.ly/2Fr9XVO
Satellite Communicator - Garmin inReach Mini - http://bit.ly/2UOSsnZ
Headlamp - Nitecore NU25 - https://amzn.to/3m7h8TR
Rain Shell - Arc'teryx Zeta LT - https://amzn.to/3k2E7xu
Jacket - Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer 2 Hoody - https://amzn.to/35K376Y
Base Layer top - Smartwool 150 - http://bit.ly/2OAxJmb
Base Layer Bottom - Smartwool 150 - https://bit.ly/2AhbVFm
Chair - Helinox Chair Zero - http://bit.ly/2GGVEtL
Trekking Poles - Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork - http://bit.ly/31bq8vP
Pants - Prana Stretch Zion - https://bit.ly/3rHx8Og
Hoody Shirt - Patagonia Capilene Cool - https://bit.ly/2PX8gBf
Pullover - Appalachian Gear Co All-Paca Fleece - https://appalachiangearcompany.com/collections/hoodies/products/mens-all-paca-fleece-hoodie?variant=29355746328660
Socks - Darn Tough - http://bit.ly/35S7CdO
Socks - Wrightsock - https://www.wrightsock.com/collections/hiking-trekking-socks/products/eco-hike?variant=31863789682777&&sca_ref=658465.9bAbUquE0e
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