Somerset, Pennsylvania Travel Information

Hidden Valley Resort What began as a mom and pop restaurant and country inn back in 1949 soon became the base location for a new ski area known as Hidden Valley. A rope tow and two slopes would accommodate a growing numbe... Hidden Valley, PA

Laurel Highlands: Mountain Retreats Four hours from Washington, D.C., is an unspoiled recreational area in southwestern Pennsylvania known as the Laurel Highlands. When Washington’s streets are slushy and one drab winter day blends into... Somerset, PA

Laurel Mountain Long one of Pennsylvania’s best-kept secrets, Laurel was first owned and run by the Mellon family as a private resort for the Rolling Rock Club. Laurel later opened its slopes to the public and became... Ligonier, PA

Seven Springs Seven Springs started out in 1932 as a series of private vacation cabins owned by Pittsburgh merchant Adolph Dupre. An avid skier, he would capitalize on the Laurel Highland’s snow-filled bounty a few... Champion, PA

Westmoreland and Somerset Counties: Historic Highways Why make war when you can make a road? What became part of U.S. 30 is the real reason why the British were eventually victorious at Pittsburgh’s Point and, at least in part, why we don’t speak French.... Somerset, PA

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Laurel Hill State Park: Hemlock Trail (Distance: 8.0 mi) The Hemlock Trail runs for the first part of the loop along the beautiful Laurel Hill Creek. The scenery here is spectacular with moss carpeting small rocks and boulders, the creek running wide and cl...

Somerset, PA - Hiking - length:1.3 mi

Laurel Hill State Park: Lake Trail (Distance: 8.0 mi) The Lake Trail follows Laurel Hill Lake for more than a mile and then pretty Laurel Hill Creek for awhile before branching away for the final third of a mile, providing diverse and lovely scenery for ...

Somerset, PA - Hiking - length:3.6 mi

Laurel Hill State Park (Distance: 8.4 mi) This hike can be challenging if you do it end to end at one time. The Lake Trail portion, which clings to the steep hillside above Laurel Hill Lake, can be particularly tough, so you have to exercise ...

Rockwood, PA - Hiking - length:7.1 mi

Kooser State Park Loop Trail (Distance: 8.7 mi) Kooser State Park is quieter and serenely beautiful during the winter months when snow bends the branches of evergreens over icy Kooser Run. Summer, however, offers swimming and fishing in Kooser Lake...

Somerset, PA - Hiking - length:2.4 mi

Laurel Hill State Park Loop (Distance: 8.7 mi) This loop hike in Laurel Hill State Park is a very pleasant one, winding through a maturing hardwood forest. Its best feature, though, is to be found near the end in the form of an engineering marvel ...

Somerset, PA - Hiking - length:3.1 mi

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Hidden Valley Hidden Valley Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6589 yards, par 72 0.3 miles from center of Somerset, Pennsylvania

Somerset Somerset Country Club Public, 18 holes 6670 yards, par 72 1.1 miles from center of Somerset, Pennsylvania

Piney Run Piney Run Golf Course Public, 9 holes 2984 yards, par 35 8.1 miles from center of Somerset, Pennsylvania

Middlecreek Middlecreek Golf Course Public, 9 holes 3310 yards, par 35 9.0 miles from center of Somerset, Pennsylvania

Oakbrook Oakbrook Golf Course Public, 18 holes 5935 yards, par 71 9.5 miles from center of Somerset, Pennsylvania

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