Thru Hiking the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail - 4 days 70 miles
The Laurel Highlands Hiking trail is well maintained 70 mile trail traversing through rocky terrain. It features beautiful stone structures, overlooks, creeks, and beautiful scenery. Join me for a 4 day thru hike of the area.
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Mileage including shelter area trails
Day 1: 18.6 miles (route 653 shelter area)
Day 2: 20.1 miles (turnpike shelter area)
Day 3: 19.7 (route 271 shelter area)
Day 4: 14.1
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This was my first episode of outdoor adventures and I loved it. You are so pleasant and so informative . You can bet I will be watching all of your videos.
I know this video is 6 years old, but a big Thanks for putting it out there. This has been a goal of mine for a long time. About the time you were hiking the LHHT, my son and I were in the Allegheny National Forest on the Morrison trail. That was my last backpack trip. I've got to get back out there.
Way to go Frozen your great
The rock formations reminds me of my Minister Creek trip!
I LOVE YOUR VIDEO
@FrozensAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I hiked a bit in the Ohiopyle area during fall colors in 2017, tried to get back a few times for a longer stay, but each of the years I had an opportunity the late October/early November window had a very rainy forecast. Looking at Laurel Highlands again this year but will have to see how the weather pans out. It is a fantastic destination for autumn leaves.
I'm going back after 15 years. Thank you for posting, I'm going to take it easy 6 days.
Great video. Glad you can share you adventure with us. Try using your pot to fill up your bottles while filtering water. Since you gotta bring your pot anyways might as well leave the bottle at home.
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
That little extra bottle saves my pot from getting muddy/scratched up. It's worth the couple grams to me to throw it in the back.
@deanpuleio4388
8 жыл бұрын
Good point. Thanks again for the videos. You do a great job. Have watched both laurel highlands videos multiple times. I'm looking forward to hiking the laurel highlands later this month!
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and enjoy your trip. Going to be hot!
Your videos are great sir. I watch hiking videos all the time and I appreciate that you aren't cocky and arrogant. Also you don't throw in barely listenable stock music. Learned a great deal from your videos and have loved every one of them.
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
+jason stevens haha thanks for the comment dude. All my music these days is of my own creation so I appreciate it.
they probably run the lifts for mountain biking. they do that out here in california
I just wanted to tell you that this video motivated me to do the LHHT last week. My two brothers came along for the first half and I did the final 38 myself. It was a really great experience all around and I can’t wait to plan my next hiking trip. Thanks for the content!
@FrozensAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! How overgrown is the Ohiopyle overlook these days?
@pbhauser
2 жыл бұрын
@@FrozensAdventures yeah, unfortunately it was a little tough to see… however, the overlook at 22 was pretty awesome.
It’s funny, to you are talking about a thunderstorm in this video. While at the same time I’m watching this we are having a thunderstorm in June with hail. LOL
Hey frozen. U gotta buy a sawyer squeeze coupler. U can easily turn squeeze to a gravity system. I hate to squeeze the bag.
@FrozensAdventures
7 жыл бұрын
I don't mind the squeeze bag with the original squeeze filter. It only takes 30 seconds or so to filter a liter.
That snake at 30:00 is called a northern ring neck snake.
@FrozensAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
This vid just put Laurel Highlands Trail to the top of my list.. Thanks for sharing- really enjoyed watching!
Looks like you had a good time. keep up the good work. Did you retire the old champion for the new blue one?
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
Yea it's about time for some new clothes =P I got some shorts that just missed my start date as well. Both shirt and shorts are champions vapor series. really let, very fast drying, and super comfortable., a little more breathable than the other stuff it feels like too.
I love the laurel highlands. I'm from the area and it's a fantastic hike.
Congrats on making your goal! Beautiful hike. You knocked off some weight with the new tarp. Cool beans.
I have several subscriptions that i look at. I really like yours the best. You actually go out and hike and camp. Some just go the back yard and film... Keep it up. Enjoyable....
Heading there second week in June ‘21. Reservations all made at 5 shelters. Starting at 70. Thinking of food cache about mile 35. Did Loyalsock last Fall and really enjoyed it. Great video. Thanks!
Great Channel. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Frozen, you really need to try out Trader Joe’s instant Coffee. The sugar is included. I use two of them for 2 cups. It gives me a serious jump start in the morning.
@FrozensAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
I've tried it before actually, it's pretty good but I think it was a dark roast and I prefer a light. I'll have to circle back around at some point.
Would you conciser doing a quick trip planning video like for your SHT showing details about parking, shuttle, fees, ect. for this one of course, but any/all youre trips. the state websites are terrible and I have a hard time planning trips
Thank you! This is one of the best hiking videos I've seen. If I could I would give you 10 thumbs up!
I love the LHHT. Great video. Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure. Glad the new tarp is working out well for you.
Thanks for bringing us along. I guessed Stroganaff because it's my fave as well. Very well done video. Thanks!
AWESOME VIDEO AGAIN! THANK YOU! BE SAFE! ENJOYED!
Nice upgrade in gear. Good hike. Take care, Al
Yep,was turkey vultures....
Just finished watching all three of your lhht hiking videos. What link could you share of your favorite hiking gear combination at present? I'm slowly tackling the lhht in sections and enjoy helping to maintain miles 12 to 18. Love that area.
@FrozensAdventures
6 жыл бұрын
This is pretty close to what I use right now: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIaNs7yhnLKtoNo.html
THE FISH WAS A BASS I THINK.
THANK YOU AGAIN .
Loved the hike and the video...amazing job on both! Impressive mileage in just four days. Really appreciate the superb job you do capturing, editing and sharing your adventures. First rate!
Thanks for sharing man. Will be doing a LH thru hike this year myself.
Frozen, Bravo. You have really come a long way since your first hike on the LHHT. I recently completed a 60 mile/30 hour hike at Burr Oak Lake in Ohio and between your experience and my Burr Oak experience, I'm thinking about how I can do LHHT in 3 nights. Just need to get it scheduled now. Thanks for the inspiration. Greg
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg, definitely take some time and hit up the LHHT
Very cool. Glad to follow along on another successful hike. I'm hoping to do this trail soon as well, so your videos are helpful. I used to go kayaking there in Ohio Pyle on the Yough. Cool little town.
Great video! I've been on that trail alot, just never the whole thing. Go pens!!
Awesome trip and great video!
Great stuff as always. Thanks for sharing Frozen!
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
THE ROCK FORMATIONS ARE REALLY COOL.
Just found your channel and really enjoyed the video! I'm from PA too and I've done a few day hike sections of the LHHT but I've never been backpacking, yet alone solo! You've definitely inspired me to give it a try this summer and film some vids!
@FrozensAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
Great video, feels almost like I'm right on the trail with you. Appreciate it!
There at seven springs when you were at Lake Tahoe, the lift that’s was running was at the alpine slide. Fun to do in the summer. I live about a mile down the road.
One of my favorite videos of yours. Passed under the trail last summer driving out to Wyoming from NJ. One day I'll get out there to hike. Hope you have some more videos like this coming up! :)
Great video. I appreciate the time you take in documenting and editing. Well done!
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Brad
cool
Another great video! Thanks for sharing. The bird you saw was a turkey vulture. And a quick fyi.... mountain laurel is Pennsylvania's state flower.
@squirrelrobotics
6 жыл бұрын
Tim English he knows that he lives near Pittsburgh
Those jugs had Outdoor Odyssey on it. I was a camper there 3 times. The hikes were hard. It's a program for children and teens
Thanks for sharing the videos and your gear lists. Now I have to browse the Dirty Girl gaiter patterns.
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
You gotta be the one that gets the pink leopard print
@sparkyarreff1917
8 жыл бұрын
Outdoor Adventures Madness. I'd be stopping to wash them at every stream crossing. The leopard print in natural tones is a contender.
Nice, man. I loved this trail last October. Gotta get back there soon.
I think fan meetup/group hikes would be pretty cool
Looks like a great place to hike! Well done!
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
Awesome trip Jason. Loved the footage and the commentary as always. Cheers. 👍
Nice hike as usual
Hey man, I’ve just began hiking and today I hiked from MM 11-MM 19 at 653 and it was a fun small hike
I watched a bunch of your videos so far. They are amazing, man. I cant get out hiking as often as I'd like but I really enjoy coming along on your trips. It motivates me to plan my next trips. All the best from Germany. Keep it up
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching !
Just stopping by to thank you for uploading this excellent video, it makes me want to be there and enjoy it for myself. I'm really happy I joined your channel! Please keep them coming, you're not doing this for nothing we really do enjoy it! Have an awesome summer dude :-)
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks for watching
This video should have thousands of likes...where is the justice? Anyways...great video frozen!
Great video. I just started following you and have enjoyed everything so far. I did this hike when I was 16(many years ago). We hiked it in November...rained the entire last 2 days. I remember walking into McDonalds and getting stared at because I know we all looked really ragged and probably smelled bad too. :)
@FrozensAdventures
7 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel :)
Yes you were correct. Those are vultures. More specifically Turkey Vultures. Source: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Turkey_Vulture/id
Awesome video! And a big thank you for the idea of repackaging the MH meals and using one packet to rehydrate. I have a foodsaver machine and this technique works fantastic to save space and a few grams!!! Got a week long hike/fishing trip the first week in September and was worried about fitting all the food in my pack but no more.
awesome video , your first lhht trip inspired me to start backpacking . Just missed you i did the trail on June 12 thru 18th . thanks
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
Congrats!
His idea of a Quick Day=14 miles lol 😂
You can tell by the sound of locusts that it is the summer of 2016.
Great video.
love how happy you look to be out there at the start. Yes, Turkey Vultures /unless you have some other type there/ definitely some kind of vulture you probably figured that out when you saw the video at home...haha i guessed lasagna/ we tried chicken and dumplings last trip, loved it also. stroganoff is a good one. Great trip, awesome mileage. Tons of cool shots and sounds of the forest. ps in the desert i got some extensive use out of that digital thermometer you showed us awhile back thanks again.
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Thanks for watching.
Love your adventures!
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
+The Wasatch Gear Review thanks for watching
Great video. I was 12 the first time I hiked on the LHHT, connecting from Camp Sequanota to the Turnpike shelter area. I've done sections since, but never an entire thru-hike (planning that for this summer). It's a great trail that passes through a lot of history in the area. One thing I would suggest is to keep an eye out for rattlesnakes near the top of those powerlines above the Conemaugh Gap. I've only ever seen them twice in my life, and both times were in the rocks near those that you jump up on at 52:45 of the video. Certainly not a danger, but be aware that they're there. Again, great videos. Thanks for the tremendous info with these.
Another Very Good Video! Someone just asked me about the Double Layer Warbonnet Blackbird. I told him that my next one will be a single layer. Funny to see that you did the same. Good idea to take off the shoes and socks during a hiking break. I've not tried that yet. At the end was good. It's amazing what you think about after hiking for a long time. I do the same thing. I also heard a bear and cub on my last 2 trips. It was hard to see them good in the dense woods. The cub was making a crying type noise with the mother in the area. I wanted to get a video, but it was way to hard with the thick woods. I had a very hard time seeing them.
THAT LOOKS LIKE A NICE SIZE BASS .
Great video, Frozen. I am a fellow Pittsburgher (Murrysville) and I have through hiked the LHHT also. I usually hike the trails you hike after I see the videos (OIl Creek, Minister Creek). You should check out Otter Creek in WVA. About 3 hours south, near Dolly Sods, it was a GREAT hike.
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
+Doug Ament will do man thanks.
Great trip! We call those birds buzzards down here in TN. This sounds gross but they will try to hurl on you if you get to close. Interesting questions about Pooh! lol
@FrozensAdventures
6 жыл бұрын
Gross!
I did this trail in 2001 but in 7 days though. Started from Johnstown to Ohiopyle. Either way it was amazing.
@retiredusmc9090
7 жыл бұрын
I am going to be doing this hike in two weeks. I here the initial ascent is a long long climb but then the trail evens out pretty flat until you drop back down into Ohio Pyle. Along the way did you run into any Rangers checking on the shelter areas and or looking for stealth campers? Just curious as I plan to do 14 the first day to make it to the second shelter but if that was to much on the first day I was just planning pn steal thing off trail. My plan is six days five nights.
@FrozensAdventures
7 жыл бұрын
+Retired USMC 6 days five nights is how I did my first thru hike of area. No rangers checking but I'm sure they are a out at different times.
Hey frozen, I'm thinking about doing this trip this coming year at some point. Just curious, do you get cell phone and data reception at any of these shelters? Sometimes it's nice to be able to text or stream something at night lol. Also if I'm bringing a hammock would I just reserve a tent site? Never done the reservation thing before.
@FrozensAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you'd reserve a tent site. Cell phone signal is hit or miss. Have fun it's a great trip!
26:28. I’ll see moose heads pop up like this in my area. Lol.
I love the fact that you hid your last meal.
23:35. A joke comes to mind but I just cant quite remember what it was…
Just bring 2 empty mountain house bags that you saved after dumping out the food. Dump all your mountain house food into smaller zip lock bags and then you just break out the empty mountain house bag that you saved and make your food in that. Rinse it out and repeat. It saves you lots of space.
Never doing a tent, eh?
@FrozensAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Haha Ya got me!
Love the rocks on this trail. Another one for my growing list. :-D
Sweet hike! Can you do a video on how you packed all your gear plus food for your trip?
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
+J Schwahn I have a beginner backpack series on my channel. Both of those videos will be coming out in the next few weeks. I just gotta find some time to film and edit.
that guy wanted to give you a bro hug haha
Nice video beautiful trial, but that rose being in the middle of the trial like that would have creeped me out. That was strange indeed, if u ever get a chance look up 411 missing persons..very creepy
@user-dv4jy5ff5w
6 жыл бұрын
OD GREEN I'm local and hike Laurel Highlands a ton during the summer! I place dried roses along the trail, on the rocks, in the trees. It's my way of giving back to the beauty of nature while I'm enjoying the land 🌹 not creepy, just a peace offering to the Appalachians
@user-dv4jy5ff5w
6 жыл бұрын
It makes me so happy to find one of my roses in a video!
YOU WERE RIGHT ABOUT THE VULTURES !
Never, ever, doing a tent again! Never! Ha ha, good luck on the PCT when it happens.
@FrozensAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Actually been using a tent for about 2 years now. I found a sleeping pad that's been working great
I seem to have missed the reason why you don't use the Mountain House packages as from the factory...?
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
+Robert L. Kessinger oh on this trip they just took up extra space and I couldn't fit all my food in my dry bag. So I repackaged them to save some space. I brought bagels and bulky items on this which I usually don't bring. But it actually worked rather well. And there was less garbage.
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
+Robert L. Kessinger oh on this trip they just took up extra space and I couldn't fit all my food in my dry bag. So I repackaged them to save some space. I brought bagels and bulky items on this which I usually don't bring. But it actually worked rather well. And there was less garbage.
@robertl.kessinger4903
8 жыл бұрын
I have repacked 6 times and i am still to heavy.. I need to make some decisions. I have duplicates and more of gear that i don't need... Thanks for reply...
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
+Robert L. Kessinger the more you hike. You will come to know what you need and what can be left at home. If you want to get nitty gritty create a lighterpack.com weight your gear and when you get back from a trip figure out what you didn't use or what can be left at home. I found this method helped me immensely.
@robertl.kessinger4903
8 жыл бұрын
Good advice. If this Missouri humidity ever lets up I will be out amongst the bears...
Do you ever get freaked out camping alone? Im thinking of doing a solo overnight hike but I wont lie, Im a little scared lol
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
That freaked out feeling goes away the more you do it. When I did my first solo camping trip I was nervous about a lot of things. I think the more you do it, the more it becomes routine and that will help you settle down. For a first overnighter go to a place you've done with someone else and do the exact same thing (same trails, same camp spot, same food, etc) that way you will have that familiarity when you do it solo. A fire helps a lot at night and good camp practices like eating away from camp and always hanging your food will give you peace of mind about animals. Do it 4 or 5 times solo and you won't be nervous any more. GL and let me know how it goes!
@elcielo1981
8 жыл бұрын
Thats great advice, thank you!
Did you use a shuttle service or something else to get back to your vehicle...what was your logistics for this??
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
My mom was nice enough to drop me off and pick me up. There is a shuttle service, I think it's called wilderness voyages, but I heard it's expensive. Better to drive there and have someone pick you up probably.
why the freezer bag in the mountain house bag?
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
+Rob _ I was pressed for space this trip because i brought some bulky food. It actually ends up saving a lot of space if you repackage each mountain house meal into a ziploc freezer bag then bring the packaging on 1 mountain house meal to warm your food and reuse it. Pour the water right in the zjploc
@rob_6292
8 жыл бұрын
Gotcha. Didn't think of that. Thought you just opened the mh n put it in zip locks. Thought n it was a bit redundant :)
Is there an inexpensive shuttle company to pick up at Rt 56 to Ohiopyle State Park . Any info would be appreciated. Thank you
@FrozensAdventures
6 жыл бұрын
Not sure. The only company I know is wilderness voyages and I think they are pretty expensive.
What do you like about hammock camping over tent camping? Can you curl up on you side in a hammock? Are there water pumps at each shelter? Another awesome video! Thank you!
@FrozensAdventures
7 жыл бұрын
+Jennifer S I sleep better in a hammock. Lots of neck issues for my that don't exist in the hammock. Yes you can sleep on your side in a hammock. Yes water pumps at each site.
Was watxhing some older videos and here it is......The video you swore off tents in! Lmao look at you now.
@FrozensAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
LOL What can I say the Nemo Tensor changed my life lol. Look what I said coming out of the Smoky's on my thru hike lol
@thehafricanultralighter4973
2 жыл бұрын
@@FrozensAdventures that's too funny. Life changes unexpectedly for sure lol. Never know where you'll be In ur future. haha
I'm doing the LHHT with the boy scouts 9 days 8 nights and the leader suggested I get a 70L backpack is that a ok size? this would be my first backpacking trip.
@FrozensAdventures
7 жыл бұрын
No offense to the boyscouts but most of the leaders are still using older style gear. The new gear that's available these days is lighter and compresses a lot better. But it really depends on your gear. For reference I was easily able to do 6 days with a 48L pack, but again my gear was purchased in the past 3-4 years so everything is pretty compressible. Your best bet is to get all your stuff together and go up to an outdoor store and see if what backpacks will fit everything. Also take a look at my beginner backpacking series playlist on the channel, it will help and save you money in the process. Good luck with your hike, it's an awesome adventure!
@dominicnikon6276
7 жыл бұрын
I looked at the beginner backpacking series and they were great videos. I wish I knew about this channel 2 weeks ago, you would of saved me $280 but now I know what to get in the future
Great Hike, Man I'm so envious of the types of trails you can hike over there, and I did say Beef Stroganoff, your Lasagna trick didnt work. Cool thing that the weather behaved the way it did, we got better footage as planned, let us know how did airing the feet technique worked out for you. nice PJs, mine are just like that except Darth Vader. 35:39 EARLY!!
You mentioned your 11 lbs base weight. Do you have a gear list or gear video show casing this?
@josephtoth5500
8 жыл бұрын
Never mind, I just noticed the link to your gear list.
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
I also have some gear list videos on the channel that I try to make yearly toward the fall. The last one is still relevant though.
@johnnythedane
8 жыл бұрын
Great vids, man. just an fyi, base weight is total weight 'excluding' consumables (food/water/fuel), not including. maybe it was an annotation typo. carry on, keep filming! (7+ weeks in, still waiting for my EE Revelation. maybe it'll just be sweeter when i get it?)
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
annotation seems correect. have the minus sign in there, might be a little confusing.
@johnnythedane
8 жыл бұрын
aah, thanks. i read it like a semicolon.
I heard there's a big Rock called the battleship somewhere on the trail I think it's between ohio Pyle and 7 springs
Do u hang your food in a bear bag? Doing my first hike soon.
@FrozensAdventures
8 жыл бұрын
+Jason R yes I do. I have me hanging my food on the third day. Look up "pct style hang" it's very simple and extremely effective.
HI Jason,Thanks for the quick response...I will be hiking the LHHT starting April 20 and finishing the 24th. If there are hikers that want to share the cost of the shuttle ( $140) Meet at Rt 56 lot April 20 around 10AM to be driven to Ohiopyle. Thanks again. Peace
WHAT'S MAKING ALL THE NOISE ?
What time of year did you go on this hike? How were the bugs?
@FrozensAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
I did this one in the spring. Not too many bugs
@Matt-rt9ws
3 жыл бұрын
@@FrozensAdventures thank you! I really enjoyed the video