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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