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LAUREL MOUNTAIN

📍Boswell, Pennsylvania, USA

💎 Hidden Gem⬛ Steep & Deep🤙 Local's FavoriteUnlimited on Epic

Photo: LValleyGirl26 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
761 ft
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Skiable terrain
70 acres
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Avg snowfall
120 in*
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Lifts
1
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Editor's Pick

Laurel House Cafe in the summit lodge for a slice of pizza or a bowl of chili between runs.

THE FOOD SCENE

The ski day starts at Laurel Lodge on the summit. Laurel House Cafe handles quick lunches, while Wildcat Lounge on the lower level serves sandwiches and drinks by the fire. In Ligonier, The Wicked Googly combines a meal with a game at the adjoining bowling lanes.

APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE

Start at Wildcat Lounge in the summit lodge for a drink by the fire. For an evening in Ligonier, The Wicked Googly has rotating draft beers, bowling and a calendar of live entertainment.

DINING PICKS

2 curated spots for eating and drinking at Laurel Mountain

Location:
Vibe:

Base Area

1 pick

Quick-service lodge café

Laurel House Cafe

Laurel Lodge, summit arrival area

🍔Casual🌯Quick Bite🏞️Views

The lodge café serves chili, burgers and pizza by the slice, with long-range views from the top of the hill.

Why We Like It

An easy place for a quick lunch between runs at this summit-entry ski area.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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In Town

1 pick

Neighborhood restaurant and bar

The Wicked Googly

Inside Ligonier Lanes, Ligonier

🍺Après Bar🍔Casual🍻Craft Beer

The restaurant and bar share a building with Ligonier Lanes, with rotating draft beers and an entertainment calendar.

Why We Like It

Meet here in town for a meal and a beer, then keep the group together for a game of bowling.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Plan your meal

Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Laurel Mountain Ski Resort, Laurel Mountain State Park

Use the picks for atmosphere, cuisine and location; the restaurant’s own page has current menus and service times.

Typically mid December to mid March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.laurelmountainski.com/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
2766
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
2005
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
70
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
1
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
19
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
761
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Laurel Mountain trail ratings ↗Lower Wildcat is expert. Dream Highway is intermediate. Innsbruck, Lower Broadway and Deer Path form a marked beginner route from lodge to base. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Laurel Mountain driving directions and parking ↗The operator routes drivers via Donegal, PA 711, US 30, Laurel Summit Road and Summit Ski Road. Parking is above the lodge. Seven Springs is a separate drive. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Laurel Mountain lodge and services ↗Guests start on snow from the lodge. The resort distinguishes the café and Wildcat Lounge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hotels, Condos & Vacation Rentals | Seven Springs Ski Resort ↗Main Lodge Hotel is slopeside at Seven Springs with mountain views. Laurel Mountain is a separate ski area. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nemacolin – accommodations ↗The Farmington resort offers multiple hotels, including The Grand Lodge and The Chateau, alongside vacation homes and private estates. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Ramada by Wyndham Ligonier ↗Ligonier town hotel near Fort Ligonier with included hot breakfast, guest laundry and fitness room. Its street address is 216 West Loyalhanna Street. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Laurel Mountain Ski & Ride School ↗The school offers child and adult group lessons and private coaching for skiers and snowboarders. Age and ability guide placement. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Laurel Mountain lesson arrival ↗Guests fit rental equipment before lesson check-in and need valid lift access. The child lesson meeting sign is directly outside the Rental Center and is also the child pickup point. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Willi’s Seven Springs shop ↗The Seven Springs branch at 777 Water Wheel Drive in Champion offers boot fitting, ski and board tuning, and ski and liner demos. The branch phone is +1 814-352-7611. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Laurel Mountain · Laurel House Cafe ↗Quick-service café at the ski lodge with long-range views. Food includes chili, burgers and pizza by the slice. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Laurel Mountain · Wildcat Lounge ↗The lounge is on the lower level of Laurel Lodge and serves soups, sandwiches and drinks by the fire during ski season. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Wicked Googly and Ligonier Lanes ↗Neighborhood restaurant and bar inside Ligonier Lanes, with rotating draft beers, bowling and scheduled live entertainment. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Coldwell Banker · 139 West Main Street ↗Property listing names the former Ligonier Tavern & Table at 139 W Main Street. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Laurel Mountain official hours / current-season information ↗

    The official hours page still describes 2025–26 closure; exact 2026–27 opening and closing dates were not found there.

  • Laurel Mountain — Mountain Information ↗

    The operator publishes 2,766 and 2,005 feet; their exact difference is 761 feet.

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