Laurel Summit State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- pa.gov(724) 238-6623
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Somerset County, about 11 miles north of Somerset, Laurel Summit State Park covers about 5 acres.
Things to do include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, horseback riding, and winter sports.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. Contact the Linn Run State Park office for facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
PicnickingWinter sportsCross-country skiingBikingMountain bikingHorseback ridingHuntingSnowmobilingHiking
Trails
Laurel Summit State Park Map
Laurel Summit is a trailhead for trails in Forbes State Forest, including Wolf Rocks Trail and also the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Laurel Summit State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Park Entry Pavilion
The park entry pavilion can be accessed from the main parking lot immediately upon entering the park.
Hiking
Bog Trail
Provides ADA access to the Spruce Flats Natural Area. This trail is also relatively flat and well-maintained, making it accessible and enjoyable for visitors of varying abilities and experience levels.
Take the Bog Trail for ADA access to the Spruce Flats Natural Area. This trail is also relatively flat and well-maintained, making it accessible and enjoyable for visitors of varying abilities and experience levels.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Linn Run Road
Somerset, PA 15501 - Nearest town
- Somerset — about 11 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.1608, -79.1491
- Phone
- (724) 238-6623
- linnrunsp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Laurel Summit State Park is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, at the intersection of Linn Run Road and Laurel Summit Road. GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.16082 Long. -79.1491
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Nov 18, 2025
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology