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1,457 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
2,725 ft
Altitude min
2,728 ft
Altitude max
2,728 ft
Altitude start
2,725 ft
Altitude end
-0.232%
Grade
-0.56%
Grade max
0.029%
Grade min
844 ft
Distance down
537 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time
Bog Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLaurel Mountain
Ligonier, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerForbes State Forest
This dead end trail takes users to a boardwalk overlook of the scenic Spruce Flats Bog which contains a number of rare and unique plants. Display plaques provide more detailed information. This is a popular walking trail for those visiting Laurel Summit State Park, which is surrounded by Forbes State Forest. Riders should be alert for other users and yield accordingly. The Picnic Area Trail starts part way back this trail, on the right.
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Due to the nature of the soil and the ridge top location these trails should be avoided after it has recently rained. This a also a great place to cross country ski in the winter since the Laurel Ridge gets more snow than anywhere else Trails are closed to biking during snow cover. See www.paccsa.org/lrwebcam for webcam.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 1 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 15 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to bog-trail trailhead
(40.117934, -79.176153)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bog Trail
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Where is Bog Trail located?
Bog Trail is located in Laurel Mountain, Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Laurel Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.11793, -79.17615.
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How hard is Bog Trail?
Bog Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.232%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Bog Trail?
The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,725 ft to 2,728 ft.
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Is Bog Trail a point to point trail?
Bog Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
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