more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-102 ft
Descent
00:09:20
Avg time
-78 ft
Altitude change
2,676 ft
Altitude min
2,765 ft
Altitude max
2,756 ft
Altitude start
2,678 ft
Altitude end
-1.226%
Grade
-10.603%
Grade max
2.398%
Grade min
1,756 ft
Distance climb
3,772 ft
Distance down
779 ft
Distance flat
00:09:20
Avg time

Towhee Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laurel Mountain
    Ligonier, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #129861 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #341176 in Trail Running
    • #328625 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,874 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #5,334 in Trail Running
    • #5,627 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

The northern section connecting Lippo’s to Bill Albert’s Trails is a wide singletrack, level and smoothly graded for groomed cross country skiing. It creates a bigger beginners loop connecting Lippos, Bill Alberts, and Loop of the area’s upper plateau. A downhill on the south end is cobbley but can still be negotiated by beginners with care.

From the bottom of the hill to Locust Camp Road, the trail is generally smooth flat singletrack. The trail makes a sharp left on the near side of Locust Camp Road and continues on a slightly wider, flat, wet grade to the Burma parking area.

Access Info

Due to the nature of the soil and the ridge-top location, these trails should be avoided after it has recently rained. Trails are closed to biking during snow cover. See www.paccsa.org/lmwebcam for webcam.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      1 Review & Comments

      Keeghan12
      One of the easier trails at Laurel. Very fun single track through a beautiful section of forest. Riding the proper direction ends with a short fun downhill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Towhee located?
      Towhee is located in Laurel Mountain, Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Laurel Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.15522, -79.156.
      ▼ How hard is Towhee?
      Towhee is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.226%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Towhee?
      Towhee has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,676 ft to 2,765 ft.
      ▼ Is Towhee a point to point trail?
      Towhee is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Towhee?
      Towhee is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Towhee?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Towhee. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Towhee? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Towhee are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Towhee?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Towhee. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Towhee?
      Towhee is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 122 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 125 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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