2026 Holy Hikes of Southwest Pa Schedule
The 2026 hiking season runs from May to October on the third Saturday of each month, starting at 10 a.m. This gives folks coming from farther away in the Diocese time to get to the trailheads. Look for announcements with details about each hike on the the Diocese's Facebook page a week or two before each hike.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00 am - Laurel Summit State Park (address in Somerset; between Rector and Somerset) - Spruce Flats Bog Trail (0.8 miles out and back) and Picnic Area Trail (1.5 miles) - YOUNG FAMILY FRIENDLY easy
Saturday, June 20, 2026 - 10:00 am Bushy Run Battlefield Park (Jeannette) Edge Hill Trail.(1 mile loop) YOUNG FAMILY FRIENDLY easy. After the hike, spend time at the Visitor Center, stay for site tour, or walk the other trails on the property
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:00 am Indian Creek Valley Trail (Mill Run trail head near Camp Christian); Indian Creek Gorge section (3 miles out and back); easy
Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 10:00 am Mount Davis Natural Area (Meyersdale); High Point Trail - 2 miles (out and back); easy; optional climb up the observation tower
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 10:00 am Kimberly Run Natural Area (Somerset ); South East trails off South parking lot - 2.5 miles; easy
Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 10:00 am Laurel Hill State Park (near Somerset; Pump House Trailhead) to Jones Mill Dam - Pumphouse Trail to Martz Trail to Water Line Trail; about 3 miles; easy (except Water Line trail which is more difficult but downhill)