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The
trails are marked with blue diamonds. Laurel
Mill offers challenges to a wide range of skill levels.
The Elk Loop and Perseverance Loop are designated EASIEST and are
suitable for beginning skiers. The
Scout Loop, Hemlock Loop and One Mile Loop are designated MORE DIFFICULT
and are suitable for more advanced skiers.
The Sparrow Nest Loop is best suited to hiking.
"You Are Here" signs are located at trail junctions and
other key locations.
The
Hemlock Loop offers some scenic views of the Ridgway Reservoir as you go
up Spillway Hill. The Scout Loop
adds some excitement as you twist down Suicide Slide and Brigg's Dike.
Ski cautiously over Lewis Run Bridge.
If you desire solitude, try the trails on the southern side of the
system. The scenery and quiet will
be well worth the effort.
These
trails are for hiking and cross-country skiing.
Mountain bikes, motorized vehicles, ATV's and snowmobiles are not
allowed on any of the trails. Forest
trails policy prohibits the use of saddle, pack or draft animals on hiking
and cross-country ski trails. Camping
is allowed along the trail as long as your equipment does not block the
trail.
Directions:
The Laurel Mill Trailhead is located three miles west of Ridgway on
Township Road 307, often called the Spring Creek Road.
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