Linn Run State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listedAlso cabins
- Official site
- pa.gov(724) 238-6623
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Roadside Spring ClosureDue to bad water samples, the Roadside Spring is temporarily closed. Additional spring water can still be collected at the Grove Run Picnic Area from… (more)
Due to bad water samples, the Roadside Spring is temporarily closed. Additional spring water can still be collected at the Grove Run Picnic Area from sunrise to sunset.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Linn Run State Park is a 631-acre park in Westmoreland County, about 13 miles northwest of Somerset.
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, winter sports, and hunting in season. Its trail network totals roughly 25 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a fishing pier. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
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. The park office is open specific hours. Overnight areas and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the 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.
Cabins and lodging
- Modern Cabin: 1 unit
- Rustic Cabins: 9 units
Modern Cabin
♿ One modern cabin is available for year-round rental. During the summer season, only weekly rentals are available.
Rustic Cabins
Linn Run State Park Cabin Brochure (PDF)
Nine rustic cabins are available for year-round rental. During the summer season, only weekly rentals are available.
Rustic cabins have simple furnishings that include:
- Beds
- Benches
- Electric heaters
- Electric stove
- Fireplace inserts for heating
- Refrigerator
- Tables
Rustic cabins are served by outside water spigots, rustic toilets, and a modern washhouse with showers and flush toilets.
Things to do
Horseback ridingFishingWinter sportsCross-country skiingSnowmobilingPicnickingHikingHunting
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Falls Trail | 1 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This trail features a mountain waterfall tucked in among rhododendron and hemlock. This very rocky trail passes by large boulders.Hiking |
| Flat Rock Trail | 0.5 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: picnic tables, benches This easy hike travels along the Linn Run stream. Along the trail is remnants of the McGinnis Rod and Gun Club. The trail ends at a large smooth rock in the stream.Hiking |
| Grove Run Trail | 1 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: benches This loop starts with a gentle slope behind the Grove Run Picnic Area and becomes progressively steeper as it travels through Forbes State Forest. Areas of the trail experience quick elevation changes. Part of this trail follows Grove Run.Hiking |
| Iscrupe Trail | 0.75 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: benches This trail follows the original Linn Run Road and was used by early visitors to the Adams Falls Picnic Area. This relaxing trail features large rock formations along either side of the path along with unique wild flowers.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
6.25 miles of trails
Many of Linn Run’s hiking trails connect to many miles of trails in Forbes State Forest.
Mountain bikes are prohibited on hiking trails in Linn Run State Park, but are permitted on designated trails in Forbes State Forest.
Linn Run State Park Map
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Fishing pier
Lodging
- Cabins
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
Linn Run State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
Loop B - Modern Cabin 7
Loop B, Modern Cabin 7 can accommodate up to 6 people in 2 single beds and 2 double beds. Visitors are reminded to bring their own bed linens, towels, dishes, pots and pans.
Accessible Picnic Tables
The Adam Falls picnic area and the Grove Run picnic area both have ADA accessible picnic tables.
Adam Falls Pavilion
The Adam Falls Pavilion is located in the Adam Falls Day Use Area and can be found across the bridge and on top of the hill on the left.
Fishing Access
The Adam Falls Day Use Area has ADA fishing access.
Adam Falls, Grove Run and the Park Office all have ADA path access.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 770 Linn Run Road
Rector, PA 15677 - Nearest town
- Somerset — about 13 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.1543, -79.2133
- Phone
- (724) 238-6623
- linnrunsp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
To reach the park from Ligonier, take US 30 east for two miles. At the intersection of PA 381, turn south for two miles. At the small town of Rector, turn left onto Linn Run Road. GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.15427 Long. -79.2133
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)
- Photo: Linn Run Adams Falls.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), VitaleBaby ( talk ) ( Uploads )
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology