Lick Hollow Spring, Hopwood, PA 15445

## Overview Lick Hollow Spring is a beloved roadside public drinking spring located along historic U.S. Route 40 in Hopwood, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Nestled into the mountainside just west of the small community of Hopwood, this spring has long been a favorite stop for locals and travelers passing through the Laurel Highlands region. The spring sits along what was once the National Road — America's first federally funded highway, authorized by Congress in 1806 — giving this humble water source a connection to one of the most storied transportation corridors in U.S. history. The spring emerges from the mountain and is channeled through a rubber hose that gushes fresh mountain water continuously. The hose is propped up by a cinderblock, making it easy to fill jugs and bottles. From there, the overflow cascades down the mountainside through a rustic wooden trough. Visitors have long reported that the water tastes clean and refreshing, and the spring has historically been used as a drinking water source by the surrounding community. ## Directions 1. From Hopwood, PA, head west on **U.S. Route 40** (also known as the National Road). 2. Travel approximately **half a mile** west from the center of Hopwood. 3. Watch for the spring on the **right side of the road** (mountain side) — you'll see the cinderblock and hose setup along the roadside embankment. 4. There is a **pull-off area** along the highway shoulder where you can safely park your vehicle. **GPS Coordinates:** 39.876455, -79.701337 ## What to Expect Lick Hollow Spring is a quick and easy roadside stop — no hiking required. The pull-off area along U.S. Route 40 provides enough room to park a car safely off the highway. The spring flows year-round through a rubber hose supported by a cinderblock, delivering a steady stream of cold mountain water. Below the hose, a wooden trough carries the overflow down the hillside, adding a rustic charm to the scene. The surrounding area is lush and wooded, typical of the western Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands. The spring is located in a stretch of road that winds through the Appalachian foothills, so the scenery is especially beautiful during fall foliage season. Because it sits right along the highway, this is an ideal stop for road-trippers traveling the historic National Road corridor between Uniontown and Farmington, or for anyone heading to nearby attractions like Fort Necessity National Battlefield or Ohiopyle State Park. The water flow is generally strong and consistent, making it easy to fill containers. As with any natural spring, water conditions can vary, and the spring has not been officially tested or certified — visitors who choose to drink do so at their own discretion. Many regulars in the area have been stopping here for years and consider it a trusted local water source.