5th Annual Autumn Rocks to Rocks Hike

Activity Level 3: Vigorous
Location: Laurel Summit, Somerset
Guide: Lindsay-lead + Abby-sweep

This is a fantastic hike! Located atop Laurel Mountain in Forbes State Forest, we'll hike for 10 miles to various points of interest. We'll hike through huge patches of Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel, past vast fields of ferns, and underneath the Hemlocks. Our hike begins with a stop at Spruce Flats, a high elevation bog. We'll take in the views of this vast, windswept space. We'll hike on the LHHT and up to Beam Rock Overlook, one of the most scenic mountain vistas in the Laurel Highlands. We'll look westward over the treetops toward Somerset, the LHHT trail just below us. Our hike continues through an area with huge boulders and interesting rock features. We'll stop at Wolf Rocks and take in the 180 degree views looking Northwest toward Ligonier and Southwest toward Donegal. Let's see what the fall foliage has in store for us! We'll have a snack and rest on the rocks for a bit before returning to our vehicles. This is our fifth annual Rocks to Rocks Hike! (Beam Rocks to Wolf Rocks)

The trails are relatively flat, however there are many rocks and exposed roots so mindful footing is important. Hiking shoes with good tread and trekking poles are recommended. Total distance is 10 miles. Elevation gain is 570 feet.

There is an option to make this a 6.5 mile hike. You can make a game time decision on whether you prefer a 6.5 mile hike or a 10 mile hike on this day.

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