Laurel Highlands Scenic BywayLength: 68.0 mi / 109.4 km
Time to Allow: Approx. 2 hours with few or no stops.
A trip along the 68-mile Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway in southwestern Pennsylvania is a journey that will excite the senses and pique the interests of every traveler. From rolling hillsides to rushing waterfalls, picturesque farmlands to architectural wonders, the Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway has it all.
With some of the best pedestrian and bicycle trails in the nation, the byway traveler should plan some time to leave their automobile so they can get a closer look at the natural beauty of the land. Travelers have plenty of opportunities to journey by foot, bicycle, raft, or railroad.There is so much to see along the byway, that the traveler may want to plan on an extended stay, and book a room at a quaint bed and breakfast or one of the region's famous resorts. Two of the more famous sights along the byway include the Frank Lloyd Wright designed house, Fallingwater, and the Ohiopyle Falls in Ohiopyle State Park.
Time to Allow: Approx. 2 hours with few or no stops.
A trip along the 68-mile Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway in southwestern Pennsylvania is a journey that will excite the senses and pique the interests of every traveler. From rolling hillsides to rushing waterfalls, picturesque farmlands to architectural wonders, the Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway has it all.
With some of the best pedestrian and bicycle trails in the nation, the byway traveler should plan some time to leave their automobile so they can get a closer look at the natural beauty of the land. Travelers have plenty of opportunities to journey by foot, bicycle, raft, or railroad.There is so much to see along the byway, that the traveler may want to plan on an extended stay, and book a room at a quaint bed and breakfast or one of the region's famous resorts. Two of the more famous sights along the byway include the Frank Lloyd Wright designed house, Fallingwater, and the Ohiopyle Falls in Ohiopyle State Park.
Discover Fall - Scenic Driving Tour
Welcome to the beautiful Laurel Highlands, filled with scenic byways, picturesque overlooks, and unique, quaint communities. This area spans a four county region including Westmoreland, Fayette, Cambria and Somerset counties. Beginning in October the ridges and valleys come to life with color, with the peak near mid October. The Discover Fall tour provides two distinct driving routes through the Laurel Highlands linking state forest and state park lands, small town community events and programs with scenic drives of fall color. Northern Loop: This approximately 125-mile loop is the quintessential “leaf peeper” road trip. The tour closely follows the ridge offering views at every turn. Highlights include a stop at the third deepest gorge in Pennsylvania, a ride on the world’s steepest vehicular incline, a walk to a bog and a pleasant drive through and past five state parks and a state forest. Allow a minimum of four hours to complete the tour. Laurel Hill, Laurel Mountain, Laurel Summit, Laurel Ridge and Linn Run state parks.
Drive the northern loop.
Southern Loop: This approximately 70- mile loop offers meandering drives through the valleys between the ridges of the highlands. Highlights include stops within three state parks and views of the deepest gorge in Pennsylvania from both on top of the ridge and from the Youghiogheny River. Allow a minimum of 2½ hours to complete the tour. Ohiopyle, Laurel Hill and Laurel Ridge state parks.
Drive the southern loop.
