Laurel Highlands Ridge Run

Best time: Fall weekends, Spring mornings

A scenic journey through the rolling Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, featuring winding country roads that traverse ridge tops and forested valleys. This route showcases the natural beauty of Westmoreland and Fayette counties with pastoral farmland views and dense woodland corridors.

Start / End: Bear Rocks to Donegal Township

Driving tips: Watch for wildlife crossing rural roads, especially at dawn and dusk. Roads can be narrow with limited shoulders, so maintain moderate speeds on blind curves. Cell service may be spotty in valleys between ridges.