Should you have an accident, get injured, need a flat repaired, etc, you are unlikely to be able to call for help. 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. The trail condition was perfect and the weather was beautiful. Top ways to experience nearby attractions Excellent! It is a great trail, especially for kids. The one restaurant in Cedar Run was closed that day also. Monday we rode from Blackwell to Ansonia and back 34.4 miles. If you are there in the spring or fall where we have could nights but warmer days be prepared for the snakes who like to warm themselves on the trail. It is an unfortunate annoyance. deer, bear, eagles, raccoons, rattlesnakes, and many songbirds!!! To use the hard-packed dirt path beside the trail between Ansonia and Tiadaghton, equestrians should park at the Ansonia Trailhead. You could probably find more spotty services if you ventured slightly off the trail to the small villages. This is a very nicely maintained trail. The timber rattler is a protected species in Pennsylvania . A lot of trails follow roads. The trail is perfectly maintained, hard packed, no litter at all, in fact there are no trash cans either because of the heavy black bear population! For me this trail was a hidden gem which I did not expect and is 3 hours from my home. Theres a store at Slate Run and services at Cammal and Jersey Mills. Hotel Manor is in the middle of nowhere but we had a comfortable room, a hot shower and a good meal on the deck of the restaurant overlooking Pine Creek.. All the essentials after 62 miles on a bike! The southern leg of the Pine Creek Rail Trail travels along route 44. Pine Creek Outfitters offers bike rentals and shuttles for those biking a portion or the entirety of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Stayed in Wellsboro at the Sherwood Motel. USA Today called the Pine Creek Rails-to-trails one of the top ten bicycle paths in the nation several years ago. While we have previously bikedthe Great Allegheny Passage in southwestern Pennsylvania, neither of us are major bikers. From rt.220, at the Jersey Shore area, a more scenic drive is rt. A very good informative map/brochure is available from Pawilds.com https://pawilds.com/asset/pine-creek-rail-trail/ Order a hard copy. The last 20 miles was by far the most difficult. 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. I wish I didn't live in Michigan. Foolishly I failed to bring a spare, no repair kit or pump. Camping is restricted to limited areas and requires a DCNR permit in advance. I gave up after about 15 miles. This place was PACKED. Back on your bike, the Pine Creek Rail Trail continues to wind its way through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The Cedar Run Inn was charming and would have also been a good option for our overnight stay. If you want to do some hiking, you can also check out the waterfalls along Jerry Run and Bohen Run from here. Share this checklist with other participants' eBird accounts. Temps 52-56, sunny and pretty deserted. These slides range from about 10-20 feet in height and are very worth the short hike to see when water levels are high. Definitely will be coming back in the Fall to enjoy the spectacular color along the trail. There is an old train station near the trail head where visitor excursions are run. Youll be able to see the rock shortly before reaching the parking area. this trail is a lot like the Lehigh Gorge trail very high walls birds rivers great riding surface do the whole ride. Glad it was helpful. Horseback Riders can park at the Ansonia access area. From Williamsport, off of I80 and 180, rt.15 north has exits for Mansfield (to Wellsboro) or Liberty (to Morris / Blackwell). There are plenty of rest rooms and benches along the way to stop when you need to. The access point at Anconia needs to be marked on Rt. I recommend beginning your ride in Jersey Shore, as you'll go mostly up hill to start into Waterville. I stopped at Waterville and ate my lunch that I had packed along while watching a helicopter drop the geo-boxes for gas exploration. It's not like that at all. 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 PA canyon offers vista views from Leonard Harrison State Park on the east rim (via rt. We drove to Slate Run in the morning (an adventure in itself since Slate Run is off the beaten path) and began our ride at about 9:00 AM north towards Wellsboro. Also the trout fishing on Pine Creek is supposed to be very good. Trail surface is excellent and well-maintained. We were saddle sore! And.very friendly people. I've supported the RTT Conservancy since 1990 and have never seen such a well-kept trail with such beautiful, peaceful surroundings. The surface of this trail is the very best that I have ever been on, it is crushed limestone and is in great shape from end to end, the night between my round trip we had a number of thunder strom's come though over night and my ride back did not see any standing water. Trail was in excellent condition as it was smooth and the hard packed crushed stone made for easy pedaling. We rode the 62 mile trek in one day and what a wonderful ride it was. 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. The trail is very tightly packed gravel, it almost seems like asphalt at times. Headed back to Jersey Shore after that. Based on this info Wellsboro it will be. Nicely down Heather. Relatively flat, the trail runs from Ansonia south to Jersey Shore, Pa., traversing Tioga and Tiadaghton State Forest lands. The service station in Slate Run has great sandwiches and staff. Spotted deer, bluejays and redtail hawk along the way. RIDING THE PINE CREEK TRAIL IN THE GRAND CANYON OF PA BY PAT CODISPOTI I cant remember the exact year that my husband and I began riding mountain bikes. Also, probably contact Pine Creek Outfitters and have them take my car to Rattlesnake Rock. While there is water available at several places, this water isnt tested for contaminants. Great views, lots of wild flowers and animals. Give it a shotyou won't be disappointed! Visitors can use bike rental and shuttle services, as well as canoe and kayak liveries, and horse-drawn wagon rides are available on some sections. The surface, hard packed crushed gravel made for easy peddling. Timber rattlesnake resting on a rock about 20 feet off the Pine Creek Rail Trail just north of Morris, PA. JOSEPH W. SMITH III Pine Creek seen from the bucolic Tiadaghton picnic area, where the author and his wife stopped to eat their packed lunch. Diane. Rural, peaceful, away from it all. Although the pedaling was easy, there was never a time where we could just coast. Built on the former Jersey Shore, Pine Creek and Buffalo Railroad the trail runs through Tioga and Lycoming Counties. Some facilities may only be available seasonally. Our first overnight trip was on the Erie Canal Trail beginning in Lockport. JOSEPH W. SMITH III STARTING OUT "I rode this trail end-to-end in mid-April, before the leaves were on the trees and most of the stores along the way were open. And I would do it again! Next time we'll start at Slate Run and ride to Ansonia. from Jersey Shore and back to Jersey Shore. He took out a camera and took photos of me. Lat: 41.28365 Long: -77.32301 Photo by: merlinsolis Trout Fishermen Uploaded: 5/5/2018 Tiadaghton State Park is situated halfway through the canyon and makes a great turnaround, or a rest break for those going the whole way. Some scholars believe that early First Americans used the. We still have the very beginning of the trail - Wellsboro Junction to Darling Run - and the very end of the trail - Waterville to Jersey Shore - and then we will have completed the entire trail. I looked up to see if it was raining and I saw one of those strange big creatures on two wheels squirting water at me from his water bottle., I showed him who was boss. The scenery was outstanding, as the trail passed through the 17 mile-long Pennslvania ""Grand Canyon"". Be certain to bring along your safety gear including a helmet, also a pump and a bicycle tire patch kit (or two). And 4 wheel drive and really good brakes and tires and health insurance are highly recommended and travel at your own risk, etc. The trail is kept in tip top shape by Pennsylvanis Department of Natural Resources staff. I've ridden a lot, but this is amazing. We biked in with our fishing rods and stopped in the Grand Canyon area (just at the foot of the Turkey Path Trail). If you have not ridden it, put it on the must do list. . The outside of the Cedar Run General Store. Again, this trail is great. Well maintained. We were pleased to see so many people enjoying the trail. Although most of the trailheads have pumps, I find the water tastes very metallic (due to the old metal pumps). Go 0.1 mile, and turn left onto Butler Road. By then, your seat is NOT comfortable (not that is ever is) and your legs are beginning to feel heavy. Tiadaghton Campground sits on the site ofa community that was once in the canyon. 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,. Great trail for the cyclocross bike. Rode south the first day to Waterville and back on hybrid and road bike. 4.7/5. Easy trail but beautiful and well maintained! My best friend Dave & I schedule a two day ride each year. Start from the northern end and it will be an easier ride. The Pine Creek Trail is located in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. My daughter and I were not able to eat the dinner. About 7 miles North on the right there is a Citgo store if you need to get a snack or drink, and they also have Pine Creek Trail shirts and other miscellaneous stuff there. during a two day trip that took a little over 16 hours to complete. The only negative that I have found is that groups don't seem to follow bike etiquette. What is considered the upper half? Beautiful weather a little chilly. Not many interesting features, such as bridges and tunnels like the GAP trail - more of a bucolic meandering along a river bank. I've ridden some parts of it on the sections around Waterville and south. The section from Ansonia south to Tiadaghton contains a horseback riding trail next to the bicycling trail. By then we had ridden 31 miles and the temperature was in the low 80s. They allowed us to use their paqrking lot and changing room to get out of our wet clothes. A. I was combining a nice cardio workout and a trail ride into one so I did push pretty good up and back. Awesome views and great trail conditions. There you will find a couple restaurant/bars for your dining pleasures and entertainment. The second day we had Pine Creek Outfitters shuttle us from Rattlesnake Rock to Ansonia and we biked back to our car (19 miles). Just completed 75 miles on this gorgeous trail. Pine Creek Rail Trail. A short story of my first encounter with an Eastern Timber Rattlesnake, told from the snake's point of view. We started out from Jersey shore at 9:00am in about 48 degree temps so it was cool, but by the time we rode a bit we were nicely warmed up. The trail is excellent! We rode this trail on October 9-10/2022 to see the colorful leaves. Cedar Run has a really beautiful store. The first day we rode about 23 miles to Cedar Run Village. After checking in at Pine Creek Outfitters and selecting a time for my car to be in place at Rattlesnake Rock, 19 miles to the south, we drove our car over to the Ansonia Access Area. Go 13.3 miles, take the Thomas St. exit, and turn left onto Thomas St. Go 0.2 mile, and turn right onto Railroad St. Go 0.2 mile, and turn left into the parking lot. Our SIX YEAR OLD rode her own bike and made the 20 some mile trip with no trouble at all. and talking. We had scrumptious panina sandwiches and hand dipped ice cream and the service was beyond belief. Rest stop had a cool hand pumped well and restrooms. The Cedar Run General Store serves ice cream and in a great location. We ride thousands of miles per year and have explored trails from South Carolina to Connecticut. No fun, to say the least. Rattlesnakes are plentiful in the Tiadaghton State Forest, and if you should meet one, please act respectfully. The bridge can be found at the following coordinates: 41.588745, -77.385519. I rode the "lower" portion of the Pine Creek Trail in mid-June 2019. This was once the site of a fire tower and the remains of the anchors can be seen. There are several roads leading north into the PA canyon area. Very well maintained trail, people are friendly and know trail etiquette! , You were lucky. And the truth is, all of these falls dry up in the summer anyway, so visitors will be pretty disappointed once they make the effort to get there. Hope this helps. Its a good trail for families, but remember that bicyclists age 12 and under must wear a helmet. There are no real roads coming in or out. I think I saw and an immature eagle, and we surely saw an adult bald eagle when we were finishing the trip at the parking lot just south of the Pettecote Junction Campground.This trail needs some water stops, but I could understand that these are expensive to install and hard to maintain. 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. While there are a few short sections with minor uphill grades, the vast majority of the journey is at a slight downhill. Ill add in my defense that I now know I shouldnt have disturbed the reptile, and next time Ill leave it alone. Small towns along the route cater to trail visitors, and numerous trailheads, comfort stations, campgrounds, and lodging make extended stays possible. This is the portion that USA Today rated as one of the top 10 bike trips in the world. There are no hills but you will be riding against an almost imperceptible grade going from Jersey Shore to Wellsboro. about 30 miles all together. I used this as a place to return to every couple of days to get refreshed and stock up on food and clean clothes. It is a trail you will always remember and want to comeback too. The Darling Run Access Area offers bathrooms and an information station. Pack enough water and snacks, very few places to stock up. From Blackwell, south you'll begin to ride through small villages that offer opportunities for food and water. The hard packed stone makes for a fairly easy ride or hike, and the trail has a small grade, around 2%. All the vehicles that passed us were very considerate. This is a must do trail for anyone who loves nature. EN RU CN DE ES. The open meadow views, with deer and wildflowers everywhere, were spectacular. Most were on bikes. Currently under construction is 6 miles from Ansonia north to Wellsboro Junction which is expected to be completed by next spring. There are many beautiful homes, lake views, mountain views, fishermen views, old railroad and telegraph remnants to keep ones eyes and senses occupied. At Slate Run I heartily recommend Wolfe's General Store (see link on this web site) as a great place to stop for lunch. If you were just riding for the day, I would suggest that you begin here. If you love chocolate you have to check out Highland Chocolates in Wellsboro. This 30-foot waterfall can be seen from the trail, but its even better to see up close. That snake was up too high to see well but we did get a good look at the skin he had just shed. We have taken many day trips on bike trails throughout New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, DC, and PA but the most exciting are those off road trails that require a couple days or more to complete. I recently moved to PA and wanted to ride this trail that I have heard so much about. Much of the best scenery sits between these two points, and Blackwell is a great jumping-off point to head to your next destination. After Blackwell, SR 414 follows the trail south as the surroundings become more populated. No towns along the way to resupply so you need to carry food. Big birds, rabbits, chipmunks, deer, ducks, snakes and one bear. This section is mostly open with plenty of scenery. Popular with fishermen. Best regards. Just a great ride for everyone. If you have kids that like to ride bikes, dont be afraid of doing an overnight trip. The Cedar Run Inn is directly across from this. I've enjoyed riding this trail, and have been on it maybe 10 or so times. I should also mention that the first 25 miles or so out of Wellsboro are reasonably isolated with few rest stations and no options to stop at a convenience store as you have leaving Jersey Shore, so be sure to have some food and plenty of your preferred beverage to get you through this section. There is also an inn at Slate Run Village, which is a little farther south than Cedar Run, which will allow you to ride about the same amount of miles each day. Stopped at slate run for breakfast at Wolfes store and later for a snack and some gifts at McConnells store in Waterville. I'd put it in my top 3. we started at the Jersey shore end and went 15 miles, just a little past Dry run and then turned around. It was new blacktop,relatively flat with a wide berm (about 3 miles). There is NOTHING along this segment of the trail except remote campgrounds, hiking trails, and a few cabins along the side of the creek. The park calls them the Fastest Route, the Easiest Route, the Ghost Town Route, and the Most Scenic Route. Did a round trip starting at Whitetail and rode to dry creek convenience stop, 23 miles total. You're awesome for doing it! They have a covered porch outside, where you can eat their very delicious subs. You'll be able to see the rock shortly before reaching the parking area. Dinner at the Cedar Run Inn was excellent and we were able to arrange for breakfast there as well. As of this date the Pine Creek Trail is tied for first place with The Iron Horse Trail in Washington. The next 12.5 miles to a store at Blackwell travel through the most remote section of the gorge, passing only the Tiadaghton Campground. ", "Following a wedding in Erie,PA my wife and I decided to spend some time in the Central part of PA. We both enjoy Rail Trails so I had researched and found this trail. The state of PA is repaving portions of this beautiful trail with crushed limestone and clay pack. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 8 min to complete. Its got lots of nice rocks and flat, level gravel that we can sun ourselves on. There is a slight 2% downhill grade from Ansonia to Rattlesnake Rock which made the trip a little easier for us. The trail is for all levels of bikers. Unfortunately for us, it rained on and off the second day. This is a real gem in Pennsylvania and is a heck of a product turned out by the Rails to Trails program. The 62-mile well-maintained trail runs at the bottom of berscenic Pine Creek Gorge, commonly called the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. The Ross Run Access was our turn around point after 22.9 miles of biking and we took a break before heading back to Jersey Shore. I started early in the day in Wellsboro. Generally we carry overnight necessities, adding weight and making the trip a little more difficult. Starting at the northern-most end, it's about 25 miles to teh village of Blackwell. This was my first bike ride on this trail. We averaged about 2 MPH slower than we would have done on pavement. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Absolutely beautiful scenery. There are some good places to eat in the area I highly recommend the The Burnin' Barrel Bar along Route 6 just before the turn off to rt 362 that goes to the Darlin run parking area. Please enable scripts and reload this page. We think there must have been a kill there that the bird did not want to leave. all the locals we met in the area towns were very nice and helpful. stay in Williamsport and start your adventure at the Jersey Shore access area, which is about ten minutes from Williamsport. ), Gee Doug, the wife was expecting me to bring home dinner, and I need to get a mouse quick., Wait, thisll just take a minute. We crossed the road 3 or 4 times - only once did I feel there was very low visibility, and I would have been worried if we had younger children with us at that one spot. However, if you start here, you miss the start of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon at the confluence of Pine Creek and Marsh Creek. Ride Pine Creek!! Bears and rattlesnakes are occasionally seen along the trail but do not seem to bother people. My assessment is the trail was extremely well designed and thought outthere seemed to be more than adequate facilities, parking areas, with well marked signagewe used the trail mainly for several runsfrom Blackwell to Rattle Snake Rock parking area, and from Blackwell north for roughly 15:00 minutes at an average pace. This is a very peaceful ride through the narrowest part of the canyon. So I was resting there, soaking up some rays, conditioning the new skin Id shed the old coat, and all of a sudden I feel some water land on me. So if you are looking to get away from it all, telephones included( cell phones do not work in the gorge, leave em' at home! The water pump worked and because the sign said the water was not frequently tested, we put it through a Sawyer filter before we used it. All the other people we passed were very pleasant and followed good bike etiquette. Kudos to everyone's effort to keep this trail in really good condition. The wildlife is unreal, bald eagles, osprey diving down to grab trout out of the creek, deer, black bear, river otters, large variety of birds and plenty of timber rattlers. Well shaded for us on hot July days. When we arrived at Slate Run, we went into the Hotel Manor to say good bye and hopped in the car to head for home. We agreed to stop there on the way back for lunch. A real treat along the trail. I was riding a hybrid set of tires, and they were perfect for the trail conditions. We rode this trail from the north end, down 20 some miles. 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. Again, thanks for all the valuable info. They are clusters of a few homes with no outlets for water or food. If you are looking for lodging on the trail, there are several campgrounds on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. The restroom was very clean. It is then another 28 miles to the end parking lot in Jersey Shore. 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. 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. We've ridden many rail and canal trails in NY, NJ, PA--take the motorhome and off we go on weekends. Cedar Run is 5 miles away and offers a general store and a small hotel/B&B, another 5 - 5 1/2 miles and your at Slate Run, with another general store for food and refreshments along with a hotel/B&B/Restaurant. My wife and I love this trail because of the scenery, wildlife and the trail condition. My wife and i visited to Wellsoboro area in August, 2007. A scenic wonderland filled with cliff walls and water falls, and a gorgeous waterway with a terrific trailside terrace that travels through miles and miles of majestic natural beauty; trees and mountains, deer and bear and fresh air, otters and eagles, and an ancient canyon trail that awaits your arrivalthe Pine Creek Rail Trail. A group of friends are very interested in doing a pack trip on horses, through the PA Grand Canyon in the spring of 2018. There are Seven very nice Restrooms along the trail with two others under construction. Mileposts make it easy to track your distance. Walked for about 2 miles when I met a guy from Virginia who was biking and camping and had a repair kit. They also had ice cream, which made my daughters happy. A quick look at what is happening in the Central Susquehanna Valley, including upcoming events, new store openings, nature notes, and mor We dressed in layers, and took along light gloves. We usually spot a bald eagle or two along the creek. You can take 5-mile road or follow the trail back. The Lycoming Mall Plans for it in 2023, and a look at some of its history. Done. It was very hot that day and I was tired, but I still biked my age in miles. There are a number of wonderful old railroad bridges you'll cross making your way to Waterville. The DCNR worker told us that we had just passed another snake along the trail and walked us back about 50 feet. Pine Creek This marshy area lies 5.8 miles south of Rattlesnake Rock. You will be impressed. We stayed at The Cedar Run Inn (with second and third floor rooms only) It is just what the web states, and the owner and help were just wonderful, but the dinner was very dissapointing. Just an absolute scenic route, i've been north to the canyon and ansonia, lovely either way. Very few road crossings. Be advised that there is no water available in the 17 mile canyon stretch so top off at one of the general stores when you have the chance. As I stated previously, this area is isolated. The first one we took was in August 2012 and we just took another one this past weekend, 2-3 August, 2014. My only issue was lack of water availability on the trail. We split a sandwich but honestly, neither of us was hungry. 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 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Lots of scenic stopping points including a number of mini-waterfalls and 4 bridges. There is lots of wildlife along this section of trail. 2 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901-1619 2.6 miles from Pine Creek Rail Trail #3 Best Value of 310 places to stay in Wellsboro "We usually camp but it was winter so we stayed here. 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