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We hiked the Laurel Ridge Trail with our pet dog. It was a nice walk with some fairly steep parts. The summit was nice. There is a bench there and you can see several nearby mountains. Yonah mountain is easy to see from there.
A great moderate hike. Active dog friendly and a great view at the top. Bring plenty of water. The trail is shaded the whole way. Took about an hour with stopping for pictures. Bathrooms and gift shop at the parking lot.
Wonderful state park with many northern forest trails to delight. The Laurel Ridge Trail is closest to the visitor center and offers interesting sights, vegetation, and a guided trail map of landmarks. The best vista is a southern view of Yonah Mountain and Sal Mountain, with a bench to pause and take in the serenity. Walk it year round.
We did the Laurel trail. It is 1.6 miles. Great for a family with kids and a dog. The view from the clearing was spectacular. The weather was a bit chilly, but no ice to deal with. I imagine on an icy day it would be tough to do. There are no trash cans on hike; however, the people were respectful enough to not litter.
Had a great hike with my wife and pups. It's not too steep up, then the view of Yonah Mtn is beautiful! It's a little steep on the way down but not bad. There's a cute little area to picnic and a visitors center. Don't forget to check in there to pay for parking!
