Laurel Mountain Ski Resort
Laurel Mountain Ski Resort is a ski resort located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The resort is the primary attraction of Laurel Mountain State Park.
| Laurel Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nearest major city | Ligonier, Pennsylvania |
| Vertical | 761 feet (232 m) |
| Top elevation | 2,766 feet (843 m) |
| Base elevation | 2,005 feet (611 m) |
| Skiable area | 70 acres (280,000 m2) |
| Trails | 20 total (10 Beginner, 7 Intermediate, 3 Advanced) |
| Lift system | 1 Quad Chairlift, 1 Surface Lift |
| Website | http://www.laurelmountainski.com/ |
Once known as the Ski Capital of Pennsylvania, Laurel Mountain has several distinctive features, along with a storied history. Not only does Laurel Mountain boast the highest vertical drop on the Laurel Ridge in Pennsylvania at 900 feet, the mountain is famous for its double diamond Lower Wildcat Slope, one of the steepest in the state which averages near 60% grade and reaches 72% at its steepest point.
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