Laurel Mountain Ski Resort

Laurel Mountain
Laurel Mountain views
Laurel Mountain views
LocationLigonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Nearest major cityLigonier, Pennsylvania
Vertical761 feet (232 m)
Top elevation2,766 feet (843 m)
Base elevation2,005 feet (611 m)
Skiable area70 acres (280,000 m2)
Trails20 total (10 Beginner, 7 Intermediate, 3 Advanced)
Lift system1 Quad Chairlift, 1 Surface Lift
Websitehttp://www.laurelmountainski.com/

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.

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.

Laurel Mountain ski area sign after fresh snow