Under contract

$234,900

74 acres

0 Pressley Ridge RdOhiopyle, PA 15143

Land and lots · MLS 11836649 · Listed 142 days ago (Jun 10, 2026)

3.5 mi straight line to Ohiopyle State Park cross-country trails (public cross-country trails) · Ski access details

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About this land

For buyers who picture themselves disappearing into the woods for a weekend at a time, this tract offers a rare level of seclusion. Tucked behind public land and bordered by Ohiopyle State Park on two sides, the property feels far removed from everyday life while still being within reach of everything the area has to offer. A gated entrance opens onto a long logging road that climbs steadily uphill through the timber, leading to a primitive camping area near the top of the tract. The upper end of the property is reached by a rugged jeep trail, adding to the sense of remoteness that defines this ground. At the heart of the camp sits a spring that has clearly served visitors for a very long time. Stones stacked into the hillside surrounding the water source point to use stretching back perhaps a century, a quiet reminder that people have valued this exact spot long before today's owner ever set foot on it. The current owner has used the land primarily as a remote tent camping retreat, and it is easy to see why. Surrounded by a mix of mature timber, the property sits a short distance from Rhino Rock Trail, part of the Pressley Ridge trail system within the bordering state park. From the upper property line, that connection opens the door to miles of hiking through some of the most scenic terrain in the region. For the hunter who values solitude as much as opportunity, this tract offers an unusual advantage: direct exposure to miles of undisturbed state park ground on two full sides. That kind of adjoining public land creates a natural travel corridor for deer, turkey, and other game moving between protected forest and the timber on this property, with far less pressure than tracts surrounded by other private ownership. The mix of mature timber and rugged terrain gives game plenty of cover, while the elevation change along the logging road and jeep trail creates natural pinch points and travel routes worth scouting closely. With the bordering state park land essentially functioning as a buffer of additional habitat, hunters gain the benefit of a much larger landscape than the deeded ground alone suggests. For anyone drawn to the river, the trails, and the outdoor culture surrounding Ohiopyle, this tract offers a true basecamp in the woods. It is the kind of property where mornings start with coffee by the spring and end with a fire built from your own timber, within walking distance of a trail system most landowners only dream of having next door. This property is shown by scheduled appointment only, contact us today to schedule yours.

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Ski access and nearby skiing

Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.

Nearby ski areas with straight-line distance
Ski areaTypeStraight-line distanceMeasured to
Ohiopyle State Park cross-country trailsPA · homes near itPublic cross-country trails3.5 miOhiopyle State Park OfficeVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead
The Peak at NemacolinPA · homes near itAlpine resort4.5 miParking lot inside Mystic Mountain Ski Area (The Peak at Nemacolin)Visitor entrance, lodge or trailhead
Seven Springs Mountain ResortPA · homes near itAlpine resort16 miVisitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead
Wisp ResortMD · homes near itAlpine resort19 miBase areaBase area (mapped point)
Hidden Valley ResortPA · homes near itAlpine resort20 miVisitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead
New Germany State ParkMD · homes near itPublic cross-country trails22 miNature Center, New Germany State ParkVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead

Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 5:37 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.

Ski access claims

The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.

Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Jack Brown of WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC (PA).

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Facts

List price
$234,900
Status
Under contract
Property type
Land and lots
Lot size
74 acres
County
Fayette County
MLS number
11836649
Annual property tax
$100

Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.

Location

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Price and status history

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    $46,980
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    Estimated monthly payment

    $1,263 per month

    Principal and interest$1,188
    Property tax$8
    Homeowners insurance$67
    Loan amount$187,920
    Total interest over the term$239,682

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    Questions to ask before you buy

    Good questions for any home near the slopes.

    1. How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
    2. Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
    3. Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
    4. Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
    5. What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
    6. For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.

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    Listing courtesy of WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC (PA). Listing agent: Jack Brown. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

    Listing updated Aug 17, 2026, 6:12 PM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.