Pine Creek Rail Trail Map (see larger image). I will be back to do the entire trail with a few friends in the spring! There was hardly anyone along the trails both days and you can really relax and just pedal along. There is a small store near the Wellsboro Junction trailhead. No real challenges here. The southern leg of the Pine Creek Rail Trail travels along route 44. We rode from mile marker 9 (Darling Run) to 17 (Tiaghton Camp) the first day out and back, little bit tough for us coming back up the grade, it is not extreme but we were tired and it was really hot. People friendly along the way. Long-range plans call for extending the trail to Williamsport. First we rode from Slate Run to Cammal Station and back. You may want to check it out and go for a ride. I constantly got slowed down by people riding side by side, instead of single file. The Cedar Run Inn (41 31.350'N 77 26.822'W) is just about half way and just off the trail. Improve this listing All photos (119) Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more. There are some soft spots near the road crossings which could be a bit difficult on a road bike. The trail is described as gravel, its pretty hard packed and great to ride you don't need a mountain bike to do it. ", "The trail is now open from Jersey Shore on Tt. At Slate Run I heartily recommend Wolfe's General Store (see link on this web site) as a great place to stop for lunch. Just a little over a mile from the Ansonia Access Area is the Darling Run Access Area. Some Basic Info for the Pine Creek Rail Trail: Coordinates for Rattlesnake Rock - N 41 32.440 W 077 24.324 Directions - 180 to 15 to 414 west. There is a one to two percent grade on entire trail. Greatfor families who are biking or hiking together. The trail is beautiful and has terrific views of the stream and mountains. At Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Park, there are incredible views of the gorge. 44 and 414, traveling along side of the southern portion of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Pets of course do best if they are good natured and are able to respect people, horses, critters and other dogs. Camp Trail Camping Little Pine State Park (2100 acres) is directly across the street and along with their picnic areas and pavilions they have a 94 acre lake for . The next day was 26 miles from Darling Run to Slate Run thru the canyon. The Golden Eagle Trail begins at the Clark Farm/Utceter Station Recreational Parking Area approximately 2.7 miles north of the village of Cammal, along PA Route 414 in the Pine Creek Valley, Lycoming County. Pine Creek Rail Trail Map (see larger image). The section from Ansonia south to Tiadaghton contains a horseback riding trail next to the bicycling trail. The Pine Creek Rail Trail Guidebook Photo by: merlinsolis Bridge Uploaded: 5/5/2018 The trail crosses the Pine Creek and many feeders along the way. I rode the entire trail from Wellsboro Junction to Jersey shore and back over Labor Day weekend. It was truly the best 8 days of my life. This is the southern access to the PA canyon. One mile south of Water Tank Run is Stone Quarry Run. We spent the afternoon/evening at Slate Run, staying at the Hotel Manor and enjoying a great dinner on their deck. Animals /. There are places just off the trail for food on this half. Bring enough water for the duration of your trip. Access/facilities: Trailheads are spaced at regular intervals. Although most of the trailheads have pumps, I find the water tastes very metallic (due to the old metal pumps). It is a great trail if you are looking for an easy ride with low traffic, hardly any grade to speak of and wonderful views. I ride on the Pine Creek Rails to Trails near Wellsboro, PA. It's time to celebrate #MyFlickrYear22! There's a road to the right of the path, and the signs are on the hill to the right of the road -, (This sign should say Burma Shave, in my opinion!). Horseback Riders can park at the Ansonia access area. Actually, it was before ANYTHING was open -- almost. The trail is so perfectly maintained, you can't believe that you are riding on and old rail line. Overall this was a very beautiful ride along the river that I'm very happy that I chose to spend half the day putting in an 82 mile ride. Make sure you visit the Wellsboro diner for a piece of pie. I should see this at least once. You can check out current pricesor read other user reviews on TripAdvisor. By then we had ridden 31 miles and the temperature was in the low 80s. Our go to hotel is best Western and I have to say the room was cleaner than any other we have stayed in. I've ridden it numerous times. The trail is very tightly packed gravel, it almost seems like asphalt at times. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 18 h 40 min to complete. Even during times of somewhat high water, the water next to this waterfall is pretty shallow, making this a great place to cool off if you are so inclined. PA Grand Canyon Maps and Directions. Leaves a bit past peak. Based on this info Wellsboro it will be. My wife and I love this trail because of the scenery, wildlife and the trail condition. Just completed 75 miles on this gorgeous trail. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The stretches with new gravel were a bit difficult, as we are so spoiled by Allegheny Valley and Sandy Creek, but the majority of the trail was very rideable on either bike, if not the asphalt we are used to. For a map and trail guide, contact: Pine Creek Outfitters 5142 Route 6 Wellsboro, PA 16901 (570) 724-3003 www.pinecrk.com For a map and guide to short trails in the Ansonia area near the WRT's northern terminus, contact: Tioga State Forest The only trouble we encountered was just south of Blackwell street traffic is directed onto the trail due to a road construction project. You may see wildlife while biking the Pine Creek Rail Trail. The trails is a percent ride and very. We love riding all of the trails in Western PA There are about 12 other ones besides the GAP trail that are long enough for a full days ride. For the bike riders among us, it has been my experience that the wind can be more of a factor than the actual grade of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Looking for other biking adventuring in Pennsylvania? From Route 6 to Rattlesnake Rock/Blackwell. The gravel requires more effort than asphalt, and the fact that it is almost completely level requires non-stop peddling, which gets tiring. Next on our list of is a trail in West Virginia and 200 mile one in Missouri. He corners another snake and stops him when he tries to slither away. The northern most terminus is at Wellsboro Junction. From there, it runs generally southward through the Pine Creek Valley (better known locally as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania). To get there you need to do the following: Going North on Route 220, take a right onto Route 44 Main Street into town. But we were not wet (no rain) and no breakdowns! We have found only a few other trails that even come close to matching the overall quality and experience of biking along Pine Creek. Im local and I ride the trail a lot. Even with it being a holiday weekend I didn't find the trail too busy and most riders were friendly and considerate. The Trail follows the Pine Creek almost its entire length. Everything came together: the weekend of 19 October was perfect weather wise and the fall colors were spectacular. As you continue south from Cammal, it is 5.4 miles to Dry Run and then another 2.3 miles to the Waterville Access Area. very good parking at both ends. A hidden gem. The 2nd day was a steady ride the remaining 31 miles with an early lunch at the Waterville Tavern, right on the trail. The Pine Creek Rail Trail is a fun family day hike or bike ride, and good exercise for all ages. Definitely good for people to know, as I obviously wouldnt want anyone getting hurt. The bicycle tour continues south 8.3 miles through more amazing wilderness along pine creek at the base of the canyon to Blackwell, accessible from car via routes 287 to 414. The Wellsboro Junction to Darling Run section has new surface which is OK, but does not have the good crushed limestone surface. I saw Bluebirds, a lot of Goldfinches, Chickadees, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Robins, Hawks and a Bald Eagle. We parked at the Blackwell parking area, which had an eagles nest above and wre able to catch sight of the eagle on several occasions. I set up a base camp at the northern end of the trail at Leonard Harrison State Park. Hiking and Biking along the Pine Creek Rail Trail provides many opportunities for sightseeing, Spot Bald or Golden Eagles, ospreys, coyote, deer, or a river otter. The iced tea was refreshing! I only wish that I was 25 years old to enjoy what they will do in the future. The surface is made of crushed limestone and is suitable for hybrid and mountain bikes. Overall it is a perfect ride. If I can believe the warnings along the trail, the timber rattler is rather docile and will not attack unless provoked. There is very little of it on the PCT. Once completed the trail will wind along Pine. The website is a good reference. If someone gets hurt there, it is a long time being rescued. This is a real gem in Pennsylvania and is a heck of a product turned out by the Rails to Trails program. That's trip 2 for us. Rentals: Pine Creek Outfitters (on Route 6 in Ansonia, 570.724.3003) is located only a mile from the Ansonia trailhead. If you are going over night the local Police patrol the parking lot. Biking on from Darling Run, the mountains quickly climb higher and higher until you are soon deep into the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. You could also rent a bike from a local outfitter if in doubt. Rattlesnake Rock (19 miles). All I have is a road bike. The trail itself is finely crushed limestone, well packed and in excellent shape. There are several gates on the trail to ride around, but the trail itself is so impressive that the gates did not deter from a great scenic ride. Saw deer crossing the creek and a eagle on a rock looking for fish. Rode the trail from Ansonia to Slate Run then down to Jersey Shore in 2 days, used Pine Creek outfitters for shuttle, very efficient. $162,000 from a USDA Secure Rural Schools resource advisory committee have already There is a packed fine gravel surface that at times may be too soft to support a narrow road type tire, so the wider type tire generally works better. Written 28 July 2022. "UpdateSeveral weeks ago the Pine Creek rails to trail was officially opened from Ansonia north to near Wellsboro Junction. The whole area is pretty. 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. The scenery is great. I started seeing some ruins. Used his co2 cartridge to fill my new tube so I did not have to pump forever. From this point, you are only one mile north of Blackwell, a small community in the PA Grand Canyon. This campground was simply gorgeous and we shared it with one other camper. We didn't see any wildlife today really, but there were so many people, out, that was not too surprising. I had one flat and two couples riding by stopped to help. And.very friendly people. The scenery was perfect, and we saw wildlife all along the way. Lat: 41.28365 Long: -77.32301 Photo by: merlinsolis Trout Fishermen Uploaded: 5/5/2018 One mile from the Outfitters is access to the rail trail along Pine Creek. About twelve miles into the trip is Leonard Harrison State park. There are clean bathrooms every 4-6 miles as well as multiple access points to create your own ride length. We rode 118 miles in 2 days. There is a small store there that sells drinks, snacks, ice cream, etc. interesting informational boards to read at stops along the way. This trail is uniquely situated with long quiet stretches through beatiful country. The southern direction is in the Pa. grand canyon, heading north you can see further to the horizon and view nice farm land. Some of these can be seen from the rail trail itself, while others require a bit of hiking. There are water pumps along the Pine Creek Trail to refill your water bottles and comfort stations(pit toilets) every few miles, but were very clean. The only con about starting from the southernmost entrance is there are some roads to crossover, so be very careful when doing so. Sights To See, Events To Attend, & History To Know, in the Central Susquehanna Valley. It is sparsely travelled until you get closer to the Turkey Path Trail Waterfall at Little Fourmile Run. SR 44 arrives at Waterville, 1,450 feet below the surrounding ridgetops. Continue 3.4 miles to Hilborn Fields and then 2.7 miles to Slate Run where there is a general store with supplies, yummy baked goods and fishing gear. PA Grand Canyon Lodging Map. There are also several privately run campgrounds along the trail. Pine Creek Rail Trail. We agreed to stop there on the way back for lunch. Camping by permit only (tel. The Mine Geyser Near Centralia When we think of Geysers, typically we think of Yellowstone park, where geysers are the result of a hot s Like Rolling Green Park in Hummels Wharf, Riverside Park between Milton and Watsontown was built by a trolley company. You never have an opportunity to give your legs a break. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. I rode the Trail solo 62 mi to Wellsboro Jct. I saw a black bear near mile 14. The gloves were a precaution, we never actually used them. It just seems like so many people when on these rail-trails act as if they are the only ones on it. After Darling Run, however, the trail leaves Pine Creek and follows Marsh Creek. There were bear tracks on the trail. The lunch was fantastic, the Waterville Tavern is a great stop, they even have a bike rack. Timber Rattlesnake Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The trail now runs from Waterville up to Ansonia; the only disappointment I had was that there was nowhere to grab something to eat at the trailhead at Ansonia. A trail heads upstream from just past the bridge over the creek. Great trail. stay in Williamsport and start your adventure at the Jersey Shore access area, which is about ten minutes from Williamsport. We did stop for lunch in Waterville. This trail is fairly challenging but worth it. Also various camping facilities are located along the trail which are clean and are located right on the creek. They also had ice cream, which made my daughters happy. One of the best trails ever, smooth and well-maintained. Chef Mark is to be commended at doing so well in such a remote location. They have a caboose there from the old railroad, which is good for pictures. Rattlesnake Rock is a large rock on Pine Creek that visitors can explore. Somebody has got to get out there with an odometer and note the mileages of the various stops and someone has to put up some sort of highway signs telling where to turn off to find the trail access points in the southern towns.