And 4 wheel drive and really good brakes and tires and health insurance are highly recommended and travel at your own risk, etc. The Sherwood Motel was reasonabel and had very nice personnel. Next on our list of is a trail in West Virginia and 200 mile one in Missouri. While its possible to do the trail over the span of two days, many, including myself and my family, opt to simply do a day trip on the trail. Everything came together: the weekend of 19 October was perfect weather wise and the fall colors were spectacular. They provide hybrid and mountain bikes (adult and kid sizes) for rent by the hour or day, as well as shuttle services for one-way travel. Day 2 had some very interesting photo ops and vistas. We split a sandwich but honestly, neither of us was hungry. The trail is exceptionally well maintained and God has landscaped this trail with beautiful mountains on each side and (this summer) a flowing creek along side. Visible Anyone can find this group. looking forward to going back and exploring more! It is also where the Mid-State Trail, PAs longest hiking trail, meets the Pine Creek Rail Trail. He has also traveled to more than 30 different countries around the world. The northern 30 or so miles. Often the creek is to one side, later in this stretch you are along a road for a good bit of the trip.. but it's mostly very similar to this. View with Google Maps. After lunch I rode from waterville to the White Tail access area. This ""Rails-to-Trails"" trail is near perfect.The surface is a hard-pack fine stone, easy to ride or walk on. Pine Creek Rail Trail. The next morning after breakfast at the Hotel Manor, we headed south to Jesery Shore. We rode our Hybrid bikes July 4th weekend. Book a room at any of the quaint motels in the area and wind your way through some of the best scenery the Grand Canyon of PA has to offer, especially in the fall. Great read my wife and I are going to do portion of Pine Creek Trail next week. The 3rd day we parked at the southern area and rode the portion from Jersey Shore to Waterville access area. "I rode the entire length down and back on a beautiful October Day on my mountain bike. Tioga County; Pennsylvania; United States; Additional details. We stopped in Waterville for lunch at the gas station/store/deli. Rode from Rattlesnake access area to Jersey Shore. There were no golf ball sized rocks like one sees on the Katy or the Youghiogheny Trails. The trail is beautiful and has terrific views of the stream and mountains. 62 miles of Pure Enjoyment! Friday 10-14 we started at the northern end off 287 north of Wellsboro and rode to mile marker 10. The southern direction is in the Pa. grand canyon, heading north you can see further to the horizon and view nice farm land. I will be back to do the entire trail with a few friends in the spring! The scenery is great. PA Grand Canyon Maps and Directions. North of Slate Run and Sorth of Slate Run. Its a beautiful, pristine, 62 miles of sheer pleasure. We generally ride the section from Ansonia to Blackwell in spring and in the fall. Then while Lucy did some bird watching I rode from Slate Run to Blackwell and back. Rode the trail in segments Thursday through Sunday, mostly out and back except for one day from Ansonia to Cedar Run then a pickup by Pine Creek Outfitters. From the trail head at the north, it's about a 4 1/2 mile bike ride along the road into Wellsboro and construction has begun to extend the trail into town - I'm not sure when completion is expected. I started in Jersey Shore and ended up with a 102 total mile ride. It's smooth, compact gravel makes it enjoyable for all bike types, all riders. This trail was the best Rail Trail we have been on in terms of trail condition, scenery, trail facilities, access areas and towns with trail services. We rode the 62 mile trek in one day and what a wonderful ride it was. Rural, peaceful, away from it all. The restroom was very clean. After Darling Run, however, the trail leaves Pine Creek and follows Marsh Creek. If you have your own bike, one great option is to have them shuttle your car to your finishing point. Even though I biked it on a fairly cool day in May, I still saw three snakes on the trail, including a rattlesnake. That snake was up too high to see well but we did get a good look at the skin he had just shed. I was surprised at the number of bird species on the trail. We went on a weekday and there was very little traffic on the trail. Those two-wheeled creatures are dangerous., Yeah. There are 4 different routes to Death Valley from Las Vegas that travelers can take. Rode south the first day to Waterville and back on hybrid and road bike. The first 7 miles to Ansonia are fairly wide open, but the gorge begins forming soon after the trail joins Pine Creek. We rode from the Ansonia access to Turkey run. Roughly 15 miles up and on the right there is a pipe that is connected to a mountain stream and has fresh Pennsylvania mountain water coming out of it. I've ridden a lot, but this is amazing. Also various camping facilities are located along the trail which are clean and are located right on the creek. Wellsboro is very cute little town. From Ansonia to Blackwell, the trail runs through the deep, forested canyon; other than a few cabins, this area is totally uninhabited. Many vistas have been cleared along the trail to provide hikers with views of the Pine Creek Valley. We too rode the trail from Ansonia to Jersey Shore in two days over Memorial Day and loved it! Don't be fooled. If you want an even more detailed guide to biking the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, check out The Pine Creek Rail-Trail Guidebook by Linda Stager on Amazon. These slides range from about 10-20 feet in height and are very worth the short hike to see when water levels are high. While its not enough to coast, the slope does help to make things a bit easier traveling downstream, than if you were to start in the south and head north. Premier Host. Just sayin. The whole area is pretty. In the eight days I was in the gorge, I hiked over 50 miles, biked just under 300 miles, caught lots of smallmouth bass and saw way more wildlife than people. So we left my vehicle at Jersey Shore and then my wife dropped me off at the beginning in Wellsboro. There is an old train station near the trail head where visitor excursions are run. We are from the Pittsburgh area and the GAP trail is our home trail in fact we have done the trip to Washington 2 years ago. Maybe next summer entire trail (2 day trip for us) with stop at midway point. He corners another snake and stops him when he tries to slither away. While there is water available at several places, this water isnt tested for contaminants. We just took our 11yo and 8yo from Jersey Shore to Waterville (22mi) and it was fantastic. I rode the trail for the first time this past July 25, 2015. This magnificant 62+ mile trail is one that should not be missed. Another 2.7 miles south and you will find yourself at the quaint village of Cedar Run, a small settlement along pine creek, and plan ahead for fantastic fare at the cedar run inn. Two are near old graveyards with graves of veterans of the revolutionary war. To my knowledge this was the only portion of the Pine Creek Rail Trail completed at this time. This is one awesome trail. Wellsboro, Pa. - The Pine Creek Rail Trail will be closed between Rattlesnake Rock and Tiadaghton Campground due to trail resurfacing, according to the Tioga State Forest. The state has recently erected signs explaining the history of the area and some of the plants and animals there. Hoped to eat at the Wellsboro Diner but it had just closed so we settled for The Steak Houseon Main St.Wednesday before we began our ride we stopped for coffee, pastries and sandwiches again at Wolfe's General Store. Pine Creek Rail Trail 5 204 #1 of 11 things to do in Wellsboro Biking Trails Hiking Trails Visit website Write a review About Suggested duration More than 3 hours Suggest edits to improve what we show. You could probably find more spotty services if you ventured slightly off the trail to the small villages. This is the northern access to the PA Grand Canyon and one of the most popular areas to start a bike ride or walk/run. Park your bike here and take a walk up this amazing trail. It was OK, but I would have given my first born for pavement !! These cabins have strung up a gated swinging bridge over Pine Creek. I will return. We would hike around the Grand Canyon on our off riding days, with one day taking a day trip to the wine region of New York. The dinner is outstanding, definitely fine dining (sorbet to clean the palate) and prepared fresh. The iced tea was refreshing! His proper name isCrotalus Horridus, but this one prefers to be called Doug. Head out on this 61.6-mile point-to-point trail near Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Treated ourselves to ice cream in Blackwell and also enjoyed our visit to Wolfes store in Slate Run. The second day we did the remainder of the trip which was about 32 miles or so to the Jersey Shore. Pine Creek Rail Trail -- Northern Section (PDF), Pine Creek Rail Trail -- Southern Section (PDF), Pine Creek Rail Trail Map and Brochure (PDF). Will do again. We think there must have been a kill there that the bird did not want to leave. You can take 5-mile road or follow the trail back. I turned my bike around and rode north on Rt. Great write up.I always love your work. I've been spreading the word about this awesome trail to friends and coworkers. With 63 miles of compact gravel on a gentle uphill grade from Jersey Shore to the end near Ansonia, this is one of my top 3 favorite trails I've ridden on to-date. Since we would be riding back to our car, we were lightly packed with rain gear, lunch, bike necessities, and our camelbacks loaded with water. Many animals along the way, deer, bald eagle and 2 bears sightings along with many small animals. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Bureau of Facility Design and Construction, Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council. By the time we left Waterville, we were counting down the miles between comfort stations. We started out at the Ansonia trailhead, where we left our car. At Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Park, there are incredible views of the gorge. There are no intersecting roads from Darling Run to Blackwell. I was expecting a bear but did not see one. Overnight parking is in designated areas and is limited to those with a valid camping permit. There are a few other points I thought I should note regarding biking the Pine Creek Rail Trail through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. And you don't need to travel far to find them. In Ansonia, there is a place called Pine Creek Outfitters that has everything from kayak and whitewater rafting trips to providing a shuttle back to the beginning of the trail if you are too tired to make it back. Head west on Route 6 a few miles and there is the Coachstop Inn, Antlers Inn and the Log Cabin Inn. The trail condition was perfect and the weather was beautiful. When you get to the parking lot there is a surprise waiting for you: a New York Central caboose! The Pine Creek Rail Trail Guidebook tells you what you want to know about riding or hiking this highly acclaimed trail. Here there are signs educating people about Didymo also known as rock snot which is an invasive algae that spreads easily and causes fish decline. If youre traveling south (downstream along Pine Creek), there is a small trail that goes into the woods just before the bridge. We have done this trail twice now staying at the Petticoat Junction camp ground doing the south in one day and the north end the next. take a Hike! I even put on my blinking headlight hoping to avoid oncoming rider. From Waterville it is 4.3 miles to Bonnell Flats and then a long 6.1 mile section to the Jersey Shore area, to the intersection of Rt 44 and 220. Relatively flat, the trail runs from Ansonia south to Jersey Shore, Pa., traversing Tioga and Tiadaghton State Forest lands. From there, it runs generally southward through the Pine Creek Valley (better known locally as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania). Keystone State. about 27 miles from Jersey Shore. This is one trail that lives up to it's billing. TheThe SewaneeSewaneeMountainMountain MESSENGERMESSENGER Vol XXXI No 18 Friday May 15 2015 PO Box 296 Sewanee TN 37375 Mountain Goat Trail Celebrates Opening Th e Mountain One level under macadam. Pine Creek This marshy area lies 5.8 miles south of Rattlesnake Rock. Could I use my road bike if that is all I have. To reach the southern trailhead in Jersey Shore from I-180 W, stay on US 220 as I-180 ends in Williamsport (past mile marker 29). The trail is very clean, well maintained, and extremely beautiful. Nice trail with a beautiful setting along the Pine Creek. I'm pretty sure this is Slate Run, 8.8 miles from Rattlesnake Rock. In Cedar Run there is an Inn, rental houses, and a cute little (tiny) country store with lots of bike rack parking. That means your friend(s) need to ride out and find a phone which is many miles away, in order to call for help. This portion is much less scenic so we actually turned around in the Village of Asaph (we explored Asaph but nothing and nobody was around) to begin the trip back to Slate Run. The trail is exceptionally well maintained and God has landscaped this trail with beautiful mountains on each side and (this summer) a flowing 'creek' along side. The following day we parked at the Ansonia lot and had Pine Creek Outfitters pick up our vehicle and drop it off at our destination in Waterville. Along the way, there are several communities with places to stay or to grab a bite to eat. Calling ahead for a reservation is a must. This is my favorite rail trail and I love it so much I wrote a guidebook to it. Three and a half miles after passing the Darling Run Access Area, youll come to a bridge over Little Four Mile Run. The Lycoming Mall Plans for it in 2023, and a look at some of its history. Small towns along the route cater to trail visitors, and numerous trailheads, comfort stations, campgrounds, and . The Park Service does ask you to get a camping permit, but it is free. Maybe it needs to be rolled or something. You can plan a weekend trip to do the whole trail and visit the communities of Northern Pennsylvania. Its all part of the fun. I have never encountered so many rude riders on Sunday. The trail was so great and the weather absolutely beautiful that we continued past Cammal to Black Walnut Bottom. 42.25 miles 4 hrs 23 minutes riding time 3:00 PM Stopped at Blackwell for rest and a snack at the bike shop 5 hrs 13 min on bikes- 51 miles 4 PM Arrived at Manor Hotel to end our 1st day Ave. 9.8 mph-6 hrs 22 min on bikes-5:20 pm- 62.18 miles Day 2 Started ride South to Jersey Shore at 9:00 AM 1st stop at Cammal (7.1miles) 69.2 miles-10AM-7hrs 9 min on bikes Rest stop at Waterville-11:00 AM -8hrs 7 min on bikes-78.5 miles-(16.3 miles today) Restarted ride at 11:30 arrived at Jersey Shore the Southern terminus at 12:45- 90.26 miles-ave. speed 9.8 mph 9 hrs 14 minutes on bikes 28.8 miles today 3 hrs 45 minutes to reach Jersey Shore. About twelve miles into the trip is Leonard Harrison State park. I didn't learn any of the details but saw a GN diesel, Pullman passenger cars and other rolling stock at the station. It could use a better set of signs to the northern trailhead, but that's the only complaint i can think of. I started in Jersey Shore to a point between Slate Run and Cedar Run. They have a caboose there from the old railroad, which is good for pictures. The gloves were a precaution, we never actually used them. The Wellsboro Junction to Darling Run section has new surface which is OK, but does not have the good crushed limestone surface. In addition to many of these bridges there are several steel girder bridges as well. Horseback riding is allowed on portions of the trail. this sounds like so much fun! The trail is well maintained and a joy to ride even in the rain. If you have not ridden it, put it on the must do list. The project has taken 19 years to construct so far. From here the Pine Creek Rail Trail parallels rt. Last summer, 2016 my husband and I rode each part approx 12-17 miles in one direction and then back to our parking spot making many nice 25-35 mile rides . I was glad we didn't ride our road bikes as Hybrid were quite dusty and dirty from riding on the gravel. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 8 min to complete. I had 2 close calls today though. Pines and hardwoods now carpet the bare slopes left behind by loggers. Our go to hotel is best Western and I have to say the room was cleaner than any other we have stayed in. 94 views. Maybe a few too many clueless tourists who don't know about trail etiquette, but a bell helps with that. Pine Creek below Rattlesnake Rock is generally considered a Class II river, with fairly frequent rapids of medium difficulty, having . The first half this direction doesn't have any food stops --stock up at the store near the trailhead. There are clean bathrooms every 4-6 miles as well as multiple access points to create your own ride length. We rented a small house about 8 miles from the Darling Run parking area. Although most of the trailheads have pumps, I find the water tastes very metallic (due to the old metal pumps). Parked at the rail head in Jersey Shore and set out about 1030. The sites are grassy, level, have shade, picnic tables and fire rings. The scenery is amazing. Lots of scenic stopping points including a number of mini-waterfalls and 4 bridges. Cedar Run has a really beautiful store. I did a two day ride on May 1 and 2 riding from Jersey Shore to Wellsboro Junction on day 1 and back on day 2. We are located in an area with many attractions such as the Pine Creek Rail Trails (4 miles) which winds along the Big Pine Creek for over 60 miles of scenic hiking, biking and cross country skiing. NY Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (1) NY Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (2) NY West Point Foundry Preserve (1) My wife and I just spent four days on this trail. The best hiking trail is the Turkey Path Trail. The southern leg of the Pine Creek Rail Trail travels along route 44. He looked at me but just stayed where he was. The Trail Link Web site has great maps available for downloading. The trail goes along Pine Creek through Pennsylvania mountains and cornfields - a very pleasant, scenic experience. Most of these roads are driveways and backroads. Visit Trail Website It is a nice section with several bridges and straight sections along marsh lands. The 62-mile well-maintained trail runs at the bottom of berscenic Pine Creek Gorge, commonly called the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. The 2nd day was a steady ride the remaining 31 miles with an early lunch at the Waterville Tavern, right on the trail. This bridge marks the end of the Turkey Path, a steep trail that climbs 800 feet in a mile. Just a great ride for everyone. The second day we had Pine Creek Outfitters shuttle us from Rattlesnake Rock to Ansonia and we biked back to our car (19 miles). From Blackwell southward, most of the tiny towns have a general store or restaurant where basic necessities can be purchased. Drove into Wellsboro for dinner that night. This was once the site of a fire tower and the remains of the anchors can be seen. No real challenges here. And the sandwiches in Waterville are good too! As per Wikipedia the Native American Pine Creek Path followed pine creek to Ansonia and beyond. The gradual grade is barely detectable and makes for an enjoyable bike ride, walk, or ski, and in portions, horseback ride. The PA canyon offers vista views from Leonard Harrison State Park on the east rim (via rt. The Cedar Run Inn is a nice B&B, clean and comfortable. There is also a 1" PVC pipe with water sticking out of the hillside along the way but since I didn't know what it was, I just passed it up. Upon reading the previous reviews I felt it was one we would enjoy. With all the stretches with clear views of the river, I would have to say that this trail rivals the Yough trail for scenery. $162,000 from a USDA Secure Rural Schools resource advisory committee have already It is then another 28 miles to the end parking lot in Jersey Shore. As previously stated Water Tank Run Falls is located just a few hundred yards above the Pine Creek Rail Trail in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. We started after 10 am and, happily, the steep walls and trees along the trail provide a lot of shade, except on a notorious stretch north of Cedar Run that was sunny on the way up and on the way back. thanks for listing this!!! We are so glad we made the extra effort to get to Slate Run and the Wolfe General Store. The trail extends 62 miles south from Wellsboro Junction to Jersey Shore in the adjoining Tiadaghton State Forest. Easy trail but beautiful and well maintained! Lots of wildlife on the trail. The last time I biked on the Pine Creek Rail Trail it was mid-July of 2019 to celebrate my 55th birthday. . Cedar Run also has ice cream on weekends. It is a trail you will always remember and want to comeback too. This was one of the most beautiful B&B's we have ever stayed in. it is located directly across the rail trail from the path to the parking area. saw 2 black snakes and 1 rattlesnake..yuk!! Walked for about 2 miles when I met a guy from Virginia who was biking and camping and had a repair kit. Bald Eagle State Forest Snowmobile Trails, Little McCloskey Trail - Jack Paulhamus Garby Trail, Susquehanna River Water Trail - West Branch, Susquehannock State Forest Snowmobile Trails, Tiadaghton State Forest Snowmobile Trails. On Route 6 at Ansonia just west of the trail is the Twin Pine Hotel with a pub and next door is Ansonia Gulf with subs, sandwiches and good ice cream. The Pine Creek Rail Trail is one of Pennsylvanias destination trails, and for good reason. I am definitely coming back again to bike and visit the area. Trail is in excellent shape. I rode from Jersey Shore to Waterville and back, approximately 25 miles round trip. In addition to parking at the Jersey Shore trailhead lot off of Railroad Street, there is parking in town in the YMCA parking lot where the trail ends. One mile south of Water Tank Run is Stone Quarry Run. For me this trail was a hidden gem which I did not expect and is 3 hours from my home. My daughter and I were not able to eat the dinner. The scenery was spectacular, rhododendron and fragrant honey locust blooming, eagles and deer, the river dotted with fly fishers and colorful kayaks. Was a great ride as this trail is in great condition with recent felled trees cut up and removed from riding areas. , You were lucky. Actually, it was before ANYTHING was open -- almost. You couldn't ask for a better lace to exercise or relax. Q. We don't as a rule repeat a ride, this one will be an exception! 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