Around this point, I saw larger groups of cyclists and walkers, many with kids. Only surpassed by the GAP trail, Pine Creek is the 2nd best rail trails in PA (IMHO). If you think your bike can handle that, you should be fine. The Pine Creek Trail is our 7th multi-day biking endeavor. We were saddle sore! There is a general store across the street from the inn, which will let you stock up on snacks. Those two-wheeled creatures are dangerous., Yeah. My Travel Nurse Proffesion allows me to ride on trails while on assignment across the U.S. 44 and 414, traveling along side of the southern portion of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Make sure you visit the Wellsboro diner for a piece of pie. A little narrow foot path extends off of the trail towards pine creek and brings you to a beautiful large flat rock area that sits in the creek. Take water/drinks and snacks in your panniers. 362 for another 1.2 miles to the Darling Run access and parking area. After Cedar Run it was only about 5 more miles to the Manor Hotel in Slate Run where we stayed the night. Pine Creek Rail Trail Map (see larger image). Go 2.5 miles, and bear right to stay on SR 287. This park occupies the eastern rim of the canyon with Colton Point State Park occupying the western side. I've supported the RTT Conservancy since 1990 and have never seen such a well-kept trail with such beautiful, peaceful surroundings. 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. In 2001 this portion of the Pine Creek Trail was named as one of the top 10 bike trips in the WORLD by USA Today! For me this trail was a hidden gem which I did not expect and is 3 hours from my home. Wish therewere more like it in this area, especially Bradford County.A nice rest, picnic area is in Tiadaughton.". We stopped at Darling Run for a late lunch and rest. There are more than 2,000 miles of rail trails in Pennsylvania, but none may be more beautiful than the Pine Creek Rail Trail in Tioga County. 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. Overall it is a perfect ride. As you travel around the corner, look across the creek to a small stream that tumbles down the hill into Pine Island Run. saw 2 black snakes and 1 rattlesnake..yuk!! This place was PACKED. I started early in the day in Wellsboro. While there are a few short sections with minor uphill grades, the vast majority of the journey is at a slight downhill. The best hiking trail is the Turkey Path Trail. PA Grand Canyon Lodging Map. Wellsboro is very cute little town. The trail was so great and the weather absolutely beautiful that we continued past Cammal to Black Walnut Bottom. Take the Turkey Path trail at 3.5 miles past the Darling Run trailhead to enjoy waterfall views. A handicapped accessible trail provides a leisurely trip to the vista. Darling Run is one of the better access areas with clean comfort stations, an information hut and plenty of parking. Lodging Attractions Map Pictures. The first attempt was to build the rail line through this region. Trail was in excellent condition as it was smooth and the hard packed crushed stone made for easy pedaling. We're heading back in a couple weeks and look forward to another special ride. Foggy Long Pine Pond in the distance. Horseback riding is allowed next to the trail but signs are posted for biking and horseback riding to keep horses off bike trail. Thanks for your help!! Rescuers have to come from far away and as you know there is no cell coverage In that area. If you are looking for lodging on the trail, there are several campgrounds on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. We rode to just above Ansonia, where the trail comes out onto the flat and seemed to be the newer gravelly surface. When I first read about this stretch of the trail, I read that it was along the road and I pictured something very different - more like riding the path in Williamsport. The first one we took was in August 2012 and we just took another one this past weekend, 2-3 August, 2014. The trail is perfect for those looking to log miles and get exercise. At 2.8 miles the Pine Hill-West Branch Trail turns south toward Balsam Mountain. 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. Follow Route 44 north through the valley to Route 414 above Jersey Mills. Jersey Shore is one of the gateway communities into the ""Pennsylvania Wilds."" EN RU CN DE ES. The first day we rode about 23 miles to Cedar Run Village. Saw deer crossing the creek and a eagle on a rock looking for fish. Pine Creek Outfitters offers bike rentals and shuttles for those biking a portion or the entirety of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. ". This is what most of the bike path looks like - tree lined on both sides for the majority of it. My daughter and I were not able to eat the dinner. I was in vacation in Pennsyltucky-, Its true. An additional Appalachian Regional Commission Grant for $67,000 will help renovate the historic train station to include handicap-accessible bathrooms and an information center highlighting recreation activities and destinations available throughout the region. If you ride this trail you will think you are truly in God's country, which is one of the reasons why there isn't anywhere to eat at Ansonia. Nice scenery along the creek saw some nice size trout, couple deer with fawns. The section from Ansonia to Tiadaghton is open to horses. Kudos to everyone's effort to keep this trail in really good condition. There are lots of restrooms the first 20 or so miles out of Waterville and after that it gets a little rustic up through the Pa grand canyon which is unbelievably beautiful. Youll encounter numerous trailheads and towns along the final 33 miles to Jersey Shore (the name refers to an early family from New Jersey) on the West Branch Susquehanna River. 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. All in all, it's a gorgeous trip, but what made it even better was discovering Pag-Omar Farms Market at the Wellsboro end! The only town/village you pass through is Blackwell. Take a right on Alleghany Street and then a right on Bridge Street. Took us three days to complete, doing out and backs of 50,50, 30 miles. Should you have an accident, get injured, need a flat repaired, etc, you are unlikely to be able to call for help. Everyone, even little kids, observed proper trail manners. The Pine Creek Trail is located in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The people at Pine Creek outfitters were very helpful. How many hours did it take to ride the entire trail in a day? There are several roads leading north into the PA canyon area. There is a slight 2% downhill grade from Ansonia to Rattlesnake Rock which made the trip a little easier for us. Wind past dramatic rock outcrops and waterfalls along the trail. Go 0.1 mile; turn right into the parking lot. From rt.220, at the Jersey Shore area, a more scenic drive is rt. Temps 52-56, sunny and pretty deserted. Pine Creek Outfitters provided me with a complimentary shuttle for this trip, but I was very impressed with their offerings and wouldnt hesitate to recommend them. The next day was 26 miles from Darling Run to Slate Run thru the canyon. One day we rode about 8 miles to the north end of the trail and then we found a really nice paved road just past a local produce store to put in some really pleasant miles on some paved road. Big Cypress National Preserve is a United States National Preserve located in South Florida, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) west of Miami on the Atlantic coastal plain.The 720,000-acre (2,900 km 2) Big Cypress, along with Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas, became the first national preserves in the United States National Park System when they were established on October 11, 1974. Sleeps 6 2 bedrooms 7 beds. If you want to do some hiking, you can also check out the waterfalls along Jerry Run and Bohen Run from here. Started our return trip to Slate Run at 1:05 PM Took a rest Stop at the Venture Inn just outside Jersey Shore and continued on at 1:45 PM Rest stop at Bonnell Flats comfort station-2:20 PM-on bikes for 10 hrs 3 minutes 98.15 miles Arrived back to Waterville for lunch at 2:50 Pm for a 35 min break-101.9 miles- 10 hrs 27 min on bikes-back on the trail at approx. Monday I rode back to Waterville. In addition to not having to meet a shuttle at a specific time, freeing you to take your time and enjoy your journey, it also is an inexpensive way to more directly head to your next destination. The gravel requires more effort than asphalt, and the fact that it is almost completely level requires non-stop peddling, which gets tiring. The trails is a percent ride and very. We found this chart of times and distances on the Pine Creek Outfitters website: Starting at Wellsboro Junction gives you an additional. The dinner is outstanding, definitely fine dining (sorbet to clean the palate) and prepared fresh. Cant wait to experience all the beauty of our great state Pennsylvania. Leaves a bit past peak. I rode from the trail head on the northern end to the town of Wellsboro on the road. It's a nice ride. . Rattlesnake Rock is located just a hundred yards or so down the trail and offers a beautiful and relaxing way to end your day trip on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. When you explore the Pine Creek Rail Trail, you're following a route that humans have traveled for hundreds of years. Unfortunately we failed to spot any wildlife, but the streams feeding into Pine Creek were quite picturesque. I stayed at the Wellsboro Lodge, in an outside room what a dump. The first 7 miles to Ansonia are fairly wide open, but the gorge begins forming soon after the trail joins Pine Creek. If I can believe the warnings along the trail, the timber rattler is rather docile and will not attack unless provoked. There were a few small tables, one dominated by a really cute checker board, and the menu looked great - subs and ice cream - but there was no way we'd have had time to wait in line, and then wait for our food, on this busy day. Ill add in my defense that I now know I shouldnt have disturbed the reptile, and next time Ill leave it alone. Glad it was helpful. The closest road and parking area can be found at the Blackwell Access Area at the following coordinates: 41.556223, -77.381728. I was riding a hybrid bike with wide tires which was perfect for this trail of crushed compacted stone. The 184 Mile Chesapeake & Ohio Canal trail was our third adventure. Generally we carry overnight necessities, adding weight and making the trip a little more difficult. The Pine Creek Rail Trail runs along route 414 through this section, 1.8 miles to Black Walnut Bottom, a nice pull off, park and picnic spot along the creek, then 2.7 miles to Ross Run and then 3.1 miles to the Cammal Comfort Station. Great views of Pine Creek, mountainsa few bridges to cross. Everyone in town told me that the rail is going to be extended into town eventually but no one seemed to know the exact time frame. The lowest can be seen from the trail, and the last and tallest of the three can be seen by hiking less than half a mile up the trail. For 55 of its 62 miles it hugs Pine Creek, providing great views of dramatic rock outcrops and numerous waterfalls. Pine Creek Rail Trail. We started at the Pine Creek Outfitters where we left our car and scheduled a Jersey Shore pick-up with them on Tuesday afternoon. There is ample parking at the Jersey Shore Railroad Street trail head with nice clean restrooms. Only road 10 miles round trip. This 63 mile trail is best described by dividing it into 2 sections. There are places just off the trail for food on this half. The endpoint is about 0.9 mile east along the trail at Seminary St. (facing the railroad tracks, turn left along the Pine Creek Rail Trail). If you want to check out the amazing vista at Leonard Harrison State Park, continue walking up the hill when the trail turns away from the creek. The hard packed stone makes for a fairly easy ride or hike, and the trail has a small grade, around 2%. The scenery was perfect, and we saw wildlife all along the way. Done. Lodging in Williamsport. The Pine Creek Rail Trail offers a true destination experience in north-central Pennsylvania. Im local and I ride the trail a lot. Rattlesnakes are plentiful in the Tiadaghton State Forest, and if you should meet one, please act respectfully. It's not overcrowded -- I saw about six people in 1-1/2 hours! From the editor: While we have previously bikedthe Great Allegheny Passage in southwestern Pennsylvania, neither of us are major bikers. You can check out current pricesor read other user reviews on TripAdvisor. The last 10 or so miles from Waterville to Jersey Shore offers a few bathrooms and a nice finish to a long ride but no supply stops. 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. All 63 miles of this wonderful trail are open and were biked in 2 days and an afternoon with wife driving shuttle allowing one way biking downhill. Top ways to experience nearby attractions The inside of the hotel was beautiful and the free breakfast was very good. All in all, 92 miles and a wonderful two days. The iced tea was refreshing! Just beyond the end of the roadway, there is a small grouping of cabins. The State of Pennsylvania deserves a medal for its work building and maintaining this trail. The trail goes along Pine Creek through Pennsylvania mountains and cornfields - a very pleasant, scenic experience. A disappointment of the GAP trail was the lack of bridges; Pine Creek has a fair amount from Blackwell south. And.very friendly people. They work very well on the crushed limestone trail. Were traveling from Central Pa and were not sure if we should start at Jersey Shore or Wellsboro. At Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Park, there are incredible views of the gorge. Along the way, there are several communities with places to stay or to grab a bite to eat. Watch for access area signs. State Forest Hiking Trail, the West Rim Trail is a 30-mile hiking trail maintained along the western rim of Pennsylvanias Grand Canyon. The trail is beautiful and has terrific views of the stream and mountains. I read a review on someone on slicks, so I put a pair on. I'm pretty sure this is Slate Run, 8.8 miles from Rattlesnake Rock. Make sure to respect any animals that you see and keep your distance. It could use a better set of signs to the northern trailhead, but that's the only complaint i can think of. We rode 15 miles out and 30 total. Was a good choice with the slicks trail was very smooth and dry. The trail is kept in tip top shape by Pennsylvanis Department of Natural Resources staff. Flora & fauna, rock laden river with men and women fly fishing. No road access. You can plan a weekend trip to do the whole trail and visit the communities of Northern Pennsylvania. It sure is nice not having to worry about traffic. The lunch was fantastic, the Waterville Tavern is a great stop, they even have a bike rack. Bicycles with wide tires seem to do best on the Pine Creek Rail Trail, either Mountain Bikes or Multi-Speed Cruiser Bikes seem to be the popular choice. Comfort stations well spaced and for the most part clean. This parking area is also the starting point for the Bohen Falls Trail on . Please check with the trail owner before you go. From Williamsport, off of I80 and 180, rt.15 north has exits for Mansfield (to Wellsboro) or Liberty (to Morris / Blackwell). 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. Then while Lucy did some bird watching I rode from Slate Run to Blackwell and back. Anyone interested in riding with someone else, e-mail me. Biked this trail in three days, with round trip rides, in late June. thanks for listing this!!! The trail is very well maintained and smooth. To locate the northern head of the trail, travel north from Wellsboro on rt.287 to Wellsboro Junction. There are informative signs, town markers, etc, all along the trail. There are streams, springs and puddles that pets like to drink from, but I always bring fresh water and a small bowl. But we were not wet (no rain) and no breakdowns! My only issue was lack of water availability on the trail. The Ameri-trail is approximately 4 -5 miles one way, depending upon your starting point. It's always available and I know it's good water. The trail condition was perfect and the weather was beautiful. 6. A formerly sedentary man rediscovers the outdoors. Nicely down Heather. (I should add here that yes, there is a road into Tiadaghton, BUT it is BIG time hairy, YES, it is steeeeeeeep. The staff is friendly and there is 150 years of history (and antiques) plus a purportedly haunted room (14). Maybe some day. It is also a very good idea to have tick and flea protection. Here are several choices for 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. Also the trout fishing on Pine Creek is supposed to be very good. Pine Creek Outfitters offers bike rentals and shuttles on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. If youre traveling south (downstream along Pine Creek), there is a small trail that goes into the woods just before the bridge. The second day we did the remainder of the trip which was about 32 miles or so to the Jersey Shore. My wife and I decided to do a short get-away to Gaines Pa. and ride the Pine Creek Trail. Hoffman looked like another excellent site. There was not much traffic, and it is still a beautiful, peaceful, ride. From its southern terminus in Jersey Shore Pennsylvania, the Pine Creek Rail Trail travels through Lycoming County north into Tioga County. That means your friend(s) need to ride out and find a phone which is many miles away, in order to call for help. We drove down to Waterville and used the General Store there as our staging area for the day. No real challenges here. We completed a three day ride, camping at Cedar Creek's Petticoat Junction campground both nights. Next time I'm going the all the way. The surface is made of crushed limestone and is suitable for hybrid and mountain bikes. The next 12.5 miles to a store at Blackwell travel through the most remote section of the gorge, passing only the Tiadaghton Campground. We rode a figure eight loop today which would allow my wife to cut the ride short if she decided. Twice I had two adults stopped in the trail with their bikes and I had to say something to get them out of the way. Along the way, waterfalls on Benjamin Hollow and Clay Mine Run are visible from the trail. Continued till I hit 50 miles and turned back only to get a flat tire. The trail does not go into Wellsboro but stops 5 miles out of town. Our first overnight trip was on the Erie Canal Trail beginning in Lockport. Wonderful. There is a snack bar, information and bathrooms. Starting at Slate Run, i went south to Jersey Shore, then the next day, i did the northern half (not bad for an old man). Can't wait to continue to explore the rest of the 62 mile trail. Pine Creek Rail Trail Difficulty: Unknown Length: 62.72 Miles County: Lycoming, Tioga Trail Description One of the premier rail-trails in the Northeast, the Pine Creek Trail in Pine Creek Gorge offers travelers a spectacular, 62-mile journey through the area commonly referred to as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. I stopped at Millers store but they did not have any tires. The northern section is bound by state parks, and more food and lodging are available in the south. Even if you arent camping at Tiadaghton Campground, this is still a great place to stop. There are no real roads coming in or out. From Blackwell, south you'll begin to ride through small villages that offer opportunities for food and water. The Pine Creek Rail Trail stretches for 64 miles from Ansonia in Tioga County to Jersey Shore in Lycoming County. 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. Overnight parking is in designated areas and is limited to those with a valid camping permit. ", "A very scenic trail, easy to do from either direction. Easiest 19 miles ever and nice. See other sections of the Pine Creek Trail. There are several roads leading north into the PA canyon area. 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. Relatively flat, the trail runs from Ansonia south to Jersey Shore, Pa., traversing Tioga and Tiadaghton State Forest lands. DCNR Plans Whitewater Release into Tohickon Creek for Annual Boating Event in Bucks C. February 22, 2023 Harrisburg, PA -- Whitewater boating enthusiasts once again will converge on Bucks County's Tohickon Creek Saturday and Sunday, March 18 - 19,. Two are near old graveyards with graves of veterans of the revolutionary war. My two daughters, 12 and 10, and I, just took our second overnight trip on the Pine Creek Trail. We stayed at the Cedar Run Inn, where we had dinner and breakfast, the next morning. Find the full privacy policy here: https://susquehannavalley.blogspot.com/2016/11/privacy-policy.html, Coordinates for Rattlesnake Rock - N 41 32.440 W 077 24.324. A short story of my first encounter with an Eastern Timber Rattlesnake, told from the snakes point of view. 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. We started early at the norther terminus just outside Wellsboro. I only found two places where I had a degree of cellphone service. I would rate this as the best bike trail I have experienced. This trail is pretty long. If youre looking for more great places to visit in the area, try hiking to Barbour Rockor visit the sources of Pine Creek at the Triple Continental Divide. You will need to allow yourself about 3 hours to do the Blackwell ride and 4.5 hours for the Slate Run ride, depending on your skill and fitness level. I will return. A real treat along the trail. I should see this at least once. The trail is superb in layout and there are geocaches on the lower half. I was expecting a bear but did not see one. 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