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| State Park Overview: |
 | Linn Run State Park is 612 acres and borders Forbes State Forest. The varied topography and mixed hardwood and evergreen forest make this park a scenic place for picnicking, hiking and cabin rentals. Grove and Rock runs join to make Linn Run, an excellent trout stream that has a lovely waterfall, Adams Falls. |
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| Trails: |
| Hiking: 6 miles of trails
Many of Linn Run?s hiking trails connect to many miles of trails in the Forbes State Forest.
Mountain bikes are NOT permitted on hiking trails.
Adams Falls Trail is a 1-mile loop that features a mountain waterfall tucked in among rhododendron and hemlock. This trail passes by large boulders and is very rocky.
Iscrupe Trail is a 0.75-mile trail that follows the original Linn Run Road and was used by early visitors to the Adams Falls Picnic Area.
Flat Rock Trail is a 0.5-mile trail that ends at a large, smooth rock in the stream Linn Run. Swimming is not permitted in this area. Please be cautious, the rocks are very slippery!
Grove Run Trail is a 4-mile loop that starts with a gentle slope behind the Grove Run picnic area and becomes progressively steeper. Part of this trail follows Grove Run. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Hunting and Firearms:
Over 400 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, turkey, bear and squirrel.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. The park is used by other visitors during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's car, trailer or camp. |
| History of the Area: |
| Linn Run is in the heart of the Laurel Mountains. The mountainous land ranges from 1,300 feet to 2,800 feet above sea level. Most of the land was bought from the Byers and Allen Lumber Company for $42,662. When the Commonwealth acquired this land in 1909, it was the first major public purchase of denuded forest land in the Ohio River Basin. Today, it is difficult to visualize what this land looked like in 1909 or to imagine that some people questioned the wisdom of purchasing so much ?wasteland.?
About fifteen years prior to the acquisition of the Linn Run property, this entire area was clearcut. The old growth forest was transformed into an area devoid of timber and wildlife. Treetops littered the area. Saw logs were sold for lumber. Small logs were used for props in nearby coalmines. Hemlock bark, a source of tannin, was bundled and shipped to tanneries. The railroad that hauled timber and other products to market caused many severe wildfires.
In his first report (September 1909), Forester John R. Williams wrote, ?I should say that fully three-fifths of the reserve has been burned over since lumbering was done. The fires did great damage to the young growth. Some places are covered with nothing but ferns and blackberry bushes.? Occasional scars from those early fires can still be seen after years of forest rehabilitation.
In 1910, the newly formed Pennsylvania Game Commission cooperated with the former Department of Forestry to restock deer. White-tailed deer were imported from New York and Michigan for release throughout Pennsylvania.
Interesting traces remain of the Pittsburgh, Westmoreland and Somerset Railroad that serviced the area. The main line extended from Rector to Somerset. Because of heavy loads, the tracks switched back and forth across Linn Run several times. Along the Fish Run Trail in Forbes State Forest you will find traces of the old railroad bed.
The Laurel Mountain ski area, the first major ski resort in western Pennsylvania, was formerly owned and operated by General Richard K. Mellon. Started in 1939 as a private facility by Rolling Rock, it was opened to the public following World War II and became popularly known as the ?Ski Capital of Pennsylvania.? It served thousands of skiers from the Pittsburgh area. In September of 1963, General Mellon leased this tract of land and all its improvements to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the summer of 1964, General Mellon gave the property to the Commonwealth. |
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| Cottages and Cabins | |  | The Country Willow House - Bedford, PA
We invite you to be our guests for a relaxing stay where the atmosphere is homey, romantic, and welcoming. We hope you will feel at home at The Country Willow House! Situated on a peaceful and secluded property just minutes from historic downtown Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Web Site: http://www.countrywillowhouse.com |
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| Pennsylvania State Parks - Addresses - PA DCNR - This is an official Web site of the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. This is the address, phone number and e-mail list for all 116 Pennsylvania State Parks. | | Parks - ... region. Visitors will enjoy the remote feeling of this wooded picnic area. Linn Run State Park Linn Run State Park is surrounded by Forbes State Forest. The varied topography and mixed hardwood ... | | Linn Run State Park - in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Laurel Mountain Ski Area. Linn Run State Park is an area of 612 acres surrounded by Forbes State Forest. To reach the park from Ligonier take U.S. Route 30... |
| Area Attractions: |
| For information on nearby attractions, contact: Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau, 800-333-5661, www.laurelhighlands.org.
Forbes State Forest: The 60,000 acres of Forbes State Forest offers hiking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and other outdoor recreation in a nearly wilderness setting. Adjacent to Linn Run State Park are about 25 miles of marked and maintained trials for cross-country skiing in winter or hiking in summer. Mountain biking is permitted on snowmobile trails during the summer season. Call Forbes State Forest or Linn Run State Park for a map. Mountain bikes are permitted only on designated trails. 724-238-1200.
Laurel Mountain State Park Ski Area: The 493-acre ski area is eight miles east of Ligonier or five miles west of Jennerstown on US 30, then turn south on Laurel Summit Road and travel for four miles.
Laurel Mt. Ski Area is run by a private concessionaire. Hours of operation vary. Please call before visiting the slopes. Contact: Laurel Mountain Ski Resort, P.O. Box 657, Ligonier, PA 15658, 877-SKI-LAUREL, www.skilaurelmountain.com.In an Emergency |
| Area Campgrounds | | Woodland Campsites Inc
291 Gilmour Rd
Somerset, PA
(814) 445-8860
| Pioneer Park Campground
273 Trent Rd
Somerset, PA
(814) 445-6348
| Mirror Lake Campground
114 Trout Run Dr
New Florence, PA
(724) 235-9983
| Keystone State Park
1150 Keystone Park Rd
Derry, PA
(724) 668-2939
| Donegal Campground
106 Yeckel Dr
Donegal, PA
(724) 593-7717
| Laurel Highlands Camplands Inc
1045 Clubhouse Dr
Donegal, PA
(724) 593-6325
| Mountain Pines Resort
1562 Indian Creek Valley Rd
Champion, PA
(724) 455-3300
| Hideaway Campground
166 Indian Creek Valley Rd
Normalville, PA
(724) 455-7700
| Mill Run Campground
839 Mill Run Rd
Mill Run, PA
(724) 455-2929
| Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp
839 Mill Run Rd
Mill Run, PA
(724) 455-9644
| Posey Corner Campground
132 Middlecreek Rd
Rockwood, PA
(814) 926-2040
| Lost Mountain Campground
195 Lost Mountain LN
Rockwood, PA
(814) 352-7310
| Scottyland Camping Resort Ctr
1618 Barron Church Rd
Rockwood, PA
(814) 926-3149
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Hornick's Sporting Goods Inc
316 Broad St
Johnstown, PA
(814) 535-7724
| F & J Bow & Gun Club
113 E 2nd St
Derry, PA
(724) 694-2515
| Twin Maples Hunt Club
1201 Twin Maples Rd
Derry, PA
(724) 694-8866
| Big Ten Tackle
412 Thompson St
Latrobe, PA
(724) 537-8809
| PV's Fishing Lures & Tackle
1544 Ligonier St
Latrobe, PA
(724) 539-2191
| Possum Hollow Rod & Gun Club
RR 1
Latrobe, PA
(724) 423-9279
| B & G Bait & Sport Shop
118 Indian Creek Valley Rd
Normalville, PA
(724) 455-7282
| Red's Bait Shop
Route 31
Acme, PA
(724) 423-4902
| Laurel Hill Trout Fishing Pond
4360 Route 31
Somerset, PA
(724) 593-7101
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Water Wheel Dr
Champion, PA
(814) 352-7782
| Laurel Highlands Lodge
212 Snyder Rd
Donegal, PA
(724) 593-7223
| Roaring Run Resort PS
RR 1 Box 531
Champion, PA
(724) 593-8847
| Laurel Hill Trout Lodge
4360 Route 31
Somerset, PA
(724) 593-7101
| Barron's at the Springs
843 Blue Hole Rd
Champion, PA
(814) 352-7884
| Latrobe Country Club Guest House
RR 6
Latrobe, PA
(724) 537-6111
| Roaring Run Resort
194 Tannery Rd
Champion, PA
(724) 593-7837
| Kettler Forlines Resort Homes
9068 Woodridge
Champion, PA
(814) 352-7771
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| Directions: |
| To reach the park from Ligonier, take US 30 east for two miles. At the intersection of PA 381, turn south for two miles. Turn left on Linn Run Road at the small town of Rector. |
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