Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Main Street, Ridgway. Allegheny National Forest Near Ridgway Schussers of all skill levels appreciate the variety of trails available in the Allegheny National Forest. Two trail systems in particular, Laurel Mill and Brush Hollow, are popular choices for an afternoon in a winter wilderness. Volunteers groom trails which are distinctly marked with blue diamonds on trees.
Maps are available at park offices and are clearly identified with trail geology.
Parking for the Laurel Mill trailhead is three miles west of Ridgway on Township Road 307, known as Spring Creek Road. Brush Hollow's trailhead is located 10 miles north of Ridgway on State Route 948. The trail can be found on the James City Quadrangle. Relatively flat terrain makes it ideal for beginners. Informational signs mark the trail junctions and key locations.