Directions to the Linn Run division of Forbes State Forest
Note that this is NOT Linn Run State Park. Do NOT follow signs to the
state park.
- Right on Forbes, towards Squirrel Hill.
- Right on Wightman.
- Left onto Pocusset at the end of Wightman.
- Hard Right at the 5-way intersection.
- Left at the fork (direction: Monroeville / I376 east)
- Take I376 east about 10 miles, past Monroeville, to I76 east (the
turnpike).
- I76 east (direction: Harrisburg) about 30 miles.
- Take the Donegal / PA31 exit.
- Left after the toll booths.
- Left onto PA 711 North.
- Follow PA 711 about 10 miles to Ligonier.
- Right onto US 30 East.
- Follow US 30 East about 5-10 miles up a steep hill. At the crest, pay
attention.
- Right at "The Springs At Laurel Mountain" / "Laurel Mountain
Village." There is a billboard. This is shortly after the sign
telling you the elevation of the pass.
- Follow this small road about 3-5 miles.
- Left at the fork onto Laurel Summit Road. This is a dirt road
that turns off just before entering the ski resort. The other direction is
guarded by gate there, which may be open or closed.
- Right into the "overflow parking" (the second parking area
you'll reach). Notice the warming hut and outhouses to your left.