Seen many deer along trail. There is no public access to drinking water so plan accordingly. The Pine Creek trail is our best to date. Although I did get a picture, I did not venture too close! 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. Biked this trail in three days, with round trip rides, in late June. Unfortunately we failed to spot any wildlife, but the streams feeding into Pine Creek were quite picturesque. You should contact all your relatives who are lawyers or members of Congress., Neil Brennen Awesome subs and the people were great. If you want to do a one-way ride, ride south and get picked up. There are many trail parking areas along the way. We did it as a full-day trip, but you could bike the upper half in 3-4 hours if you didnt take any long stops and kept up a good pace. No fun, to say the least. Rode the length of the trail both ways on 9/26 and 9/27 on my road bike with 23mm tires. I set up a base camp at the northern end of the trail at Leonard Harrison State Park. You can take 5-mile road or follow the trail back. New portions were close to pavement style. Thank you for a super day that I will never forget. This site uses affiliate links and cookies. We did see a few kayaks but in August the water level in the creek was low. I have covered the mile-by-mile tour of the Pine Creek Rail Trail and I sincerely hope that this article helps you on your way to a great adventure. The first 26 miles from Wellsboro Junction to Blackwell includes the entire PA Grand Canyon. We too rode the trail from Ansonia to Jersey Shore in two days over Memorial Day and loved it! However, if you start here, you miss the start of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon at the confluence of Pine Creek and Marsh Creek. Food was great and priced appropiately. Trail is closed till September 20th 2014 for gas line work mile marker 54 to 58. The Barbour Rock Trail provides a one-mile round trip from the parking area along Colton Road to Barbour Rock Vista which overlooks Owassee Rapids on Pine Creek. Our first major stop was at Waterville, the most populated village along the trail. Its got lots of nice rocks and flat, level gravel that we can sun ourselves on. We don't as a rule repeat a ride, this one will be an exception! Many vistas have been cleared along the trail to provide hikers with views of the Pine Creek Valley. We think there must have been a kill there that the bird did not want to leave. Based on this info Wellsboro it will be. Wellsboro is a quaint town and I had dinner at Wellsboro House, a micro brewery. There are many other access points along the route. 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. A very good informative map/brochure is available from Pawilds.com https://pawilds.com/asset/pine-creek-rail-trail/ Order a hard copy. Lots of theses markers along this stretch. To my knowledge this was the only portion of the Pine Creek Rail Trail completed at this time. Where are there places where hiking trails intersect with the bike trail to allow for checking out some of the overlooks? And, if you're real lucky, you may ride past a timber rattler sunning itself along the trail as some of my friends once did. Generally we carry overnight necessities, adding weight and making the trip a little more difficult. There are mile markers each and every mile, park benches along the way. 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 . There was a wind from the SW at 10-15 mph so on some of the zig zagging of the trail there was a very strong head wind at times but it wasn't all day as it was on day 1. Top ways to experience nearby attractions Next time I will come down from the north. I had gone about 27 miles and did not see any snakes of any kind, then boom, i saw a garter, another garter, then boom, the beautiful timber rattler was crawling on its way. Saw some beautiful waterfalls but the trail was closed part way up. Lots of wildlife on the trail. Sitting 17.2 miles south of the Ansonia Access Area, the Blackwell Access Area is a great place to end your bike ride on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. We rode from Slate Run to Cedar Run 11/10/2012. The best hiking trail is the Turkey Path Trail. Scenery: Very beautiful views of Pine Creek and the rugged canyon. The timber rattleris a protected species in Pennsylvania, and found mainly in the central and western mountains of the state. There are also Comfort Stations about every 5 miles for the first 30 miles and then they really thin out. Make sure to respect any animals that you see and keep your distance. This magnificant 62+ mile trail is one that should not be missed. It passes through several small hamlets and has trailheads at regular intervals. Wonderful trail for anyone in your party that is not a regular bicyclist. 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. The trail was clear of debris and the surface was hard. 3:30 At 4:25 PM stopped at Cammal Comfort station- 11 hrs 22 min on bikes-110.78 total miles ave 9.8 mph 7.1 miles to go!! The route passes between Colton Point State Park on the right and Leonard Harrison State Park on the left. No motor vehicles. Regardless of the flat it was a great day, great trip and with great views. As of this date the Pine Creek Trail is tied for first place with The Iron Horse Trail in Washington. I did an out-and-back of about 24 miles starting from Wellsboro, on a warm Saturday in June 2021. The 16.5-mile section between Ansonia and Blackwell is the most beautiful part in my opinion. South of there, there are no stores or vending machines until you reach Blackwell. ", "Rode the trail on Sept 21, 2005 with a SAG from Pine Creek Outfitters in Ansonia. We had the Pine Creek Outfitters take our car downstream for $50 so we didn't have to back-track or ride uphill. Driving up from Washington, DC took 5 hours and I was able to do the 8 miles from the start at Wellsboro Junction (corner of Rt 287 and Rt 6) to the Darling Run parking lot the first afternoon. I read a review on someone on slicks, so I put a pair on. Lodging in Williamsport. Public Property Records provide information on land, homes, and commercial properties in South Charleston, including titles, property deeds, mortgages, property tax assessment records, and other documents. Linda, Thanks so much for that information. Wellsboro offers additional lodging and food.. highly recommended to stay in Wellsboro. We love the Pine Creek Rail Trail! 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 State of Pennsylvania deserves a medal for its work building and maintaining this trail. We stayed at a b n b at Cedar Run but there are very nice campgrounds on the river in the same vicinity. From Blackwell, south you'll begin to ride through small villages that offer opportunities for food and water. All I have is a road bike. The trail follows the river for most of its length. Maybe a few too many clueless tourists who don't know about trail etiquette, but a bell helps with that. My friends were a bit less experienced riders and began feeling the ride. From Slate Run, it's about another 26 miles to the end of the trail in Jersey Shore. Thinking about trying this in the near future but would like a rough idea of how much time it could possibly take. Our second trip was on the Ohio Erie Canal trail from Bolivar, Ohio north to Cleveland, a three day 100 mile trip. Bring enough water for the duration of your trip. There was not much traffic, and it is still a beautiful, peaceful, ride. No road access. That is prime rattlesnake den property. Driving Directions: From Williamsport, take Route 220 west to the Avis exit, Route 44. This trail is a must for the rail trail biker to visit. PA Grand Canyon Maps and Directions. Just a little over a mile from the Ansonia Access Area is the Darling Run Access Area. The family and I walked a couple miles of the trail up on the north end by Ansonia last year. After Darling Run, however, the trail leaves Pine Creek and follows Marsh Creek. Everything came together: the weekend of 19 October was perfect weather wise and the fall colors were spectacular. The next morning we broke camp and rode to Tiadaghton Campground turning around there to head back to Jersey Shore. Horseback riding is allowed next to the trail but signs are posted for biking and horseback riding to keep horses off bike trail. 62 miles of Pure Enjoyment! It must be breathtaking in the Fall. 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. I was combining a nice cardio workout and a trail ride into one so I did push pretty good up and back. Theres a store at Slate Run and services at Cammal and Jersey Mills. Wellsboro to Jersey shore. The Pine Creek Rail Trail was developed by the Bureau of Forestry on an abandoned railroad grade that parallels Pine Creek. As it turned out, though, it was a great time for observing the eagles that live along the PCT. Monday I rode back to Waterville. We locked or bikes at Turkey Run trail and hoped to hike to the top of the canyon. The trail is so perfectly maintained, you can't believe that you are riding on and old rail line. No one can over-emphasize how great this trail is, so check it out if you can. Most new travelers to the area will want to experience the section of the trail between Blackwell, Tiadaghton and Darling Run, but if you are making this a quick trip, from say Harrisburg, or Philly, etc., you may want to However, if you have time, its much easier to drive to this handicapped-accessible overlook. The new surface on parts of the trail make the riding slower and more effort, even with a road bike's thinner tires, which to answer a rider's question, yes road bikes work well on this trail. Pine Creek Outfitters offers bike rentals and shuttles on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. He indicated that they stay busy in the winter with snowmobilers and in the spring with fishermen as well as bikers and campers in the summer. 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. They are clusters of a few homes with no outlets for water or food. My wife and I agreed that we will someday come back to camp at this spot. Your one photo was Slate Run. Very good trail surface makes riding easy and trail signs provide historical perspectives along the route. Was a great ride as this trail is in great condition with recent felled trees cut up and removed from riding areas. Hope this helps. My group of friends and I will be doing our annual 100k the end of June! and talking. Stop at Blackwell for ice cream as a treat. Written 28 July 2022. The only negative that I have found is that groups don't seem to follow bike etiquette. 44, which I rode about 10 miles north to the town of Waterville. 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 rest of the trail is also spectacular. But I had always wanted to do the entire thing. With an overnight camp along the trail someplace. Lat: 41.28365 Long: -77.32301 Photo by: merlinsolis Trout Fishermen Uploaded: 5/5/2018 $88 avg/night. Much of the best scenery sits between these two points, and Blackwell is a great jumping-off point to head to your next destination. Give it a shotyou won't be disappointed! At Slate Run I heartily recommend Wolfe's General Store (see link on this web site) as a great place to stop for lunch. looking forward to going back and exploring more! From Route 6 to Rattlesnake Rock/Blackwell. I rode the "lower" portion of the Pine Creek Trail in mid-June 2019. A real treat along the trail. There are also several hotel options at the end of the trail in and around Jersey Shore. The trail does not go into Wellsboro but stops 5 miles out of town. Our moving average over 63 mile was 10 mph and overall was 6.5 with the geocaching stops and photographs. all the locals we met in the area towns were very nice and helpful. We stopped in Waterville for lunch at the gas station/store/deli. Please check with the trail owner before you go. All water is routed under the trail. We will be returning to explore the other 51 miles of the trail. This was once the site of a fire tower and the remains of the anchors can be seen. This is the first place to get food and bottled water along the trail. Wellsboro is a great little town too!!! Rural, peaceful, away from it all. 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. 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 ended our first day at Cedar Run, the mid-way point on the trail. The trail condition was perfect and the weather was beautiful. This is 7.7miles from Darling Run. Location being the key. Nicely down Heather. Will do again. Both are really nice state parks with incredible camping and hiking trails. I've been spreading the word about this awesome trail to friends and coworkers. 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. Have you ever biked the Pine Creek Rail Trail? Highlights were an eagle, 4 rattlesnakes, and a black bear loping across our path just past Waterville. This is along Pine Creek where critters, including eagles and bears, like to visit. Keystone State. Rentals: Pine Creek Outfitters (on Route 6 in Ansonia, 570.724.3003) is located only a mile from the Ansonia trailhead. The trail runs alongside SR 44 into Jersey Shore. The next time I'll try to bring someone else along to go in the Waterville Inn for a sandwich and a cold one. From the width, grade and surface of the trail to the access points, vistas and wildlife, this trail is the premier example of a rail trail ride. You may want to check it out and go for a ride. My First Rattlesnake, Pine Creek Rail Trail, August 2009. Our go to hotel is best Western and I have to say the room was cleaner than any other we have stayed in. Walked for about 2 miles when I met a guy from Virginia who was biking and camping and had a repair kit. Mileposts make it easy to track your distance. I didn't see one pothole. To (username or email . If you have your own bike, one great option is to have them shuttle your car to your finishing point. The Pine Creek Trail is our 7th multi-day biking endeavor. He said they worked just fine. Saw deer, foxes, snakes, etc. ", "My wife and I decided to spend our spring break in Blackwell, PA in order to explore the Pine Creek Trailwhat a wonderful asset hidden in this beautiful part of PA! 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. Along the way, there are several communities with places to stay or to grab a bite to eat. We rode to Rochester and picked up the Greenway trail heading south to Mt Morris where we ended this trip. A good swimming hole lies at Rattlesnake Rock, 1.8 miles past Blackwell, and in another 4 miles, Cedar Run has a popular caf. We started at a parking lot North of Cammal and rode to Blackwell and back. 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. this sounds like so much fun! We split a sandwich but honestly, neither of us was hungry. during a two day trip that took a little over 16 hours to complete. There is a small store there that sells drinks, snacks, ice cream, etc. Lots of mountains, hills, streams.highly recommend this bike trail . Absolute gem! 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. I would prefer to ride my road bike rather than the mountain bike, but wanted some opinions of which is more appropriate from experienced riders. 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). My wife and I rode the southern end of this beautiful trail today. Great place with delicious meal. Very level trail with nice scenery along the way. The northern end is about 3 miles from Wellsboro. Good swimming at rattlesnake rock and ice cream back up the road a bit. From its southern terminus in Jersey Shore Pennsylvania, the Pine Creek Rail Trail travels through Lycoming County north into Tioga County. On a blustery day, you may at times experience the wind actually pushing your bike uphill against the grade, and visa versa, perhaps inhibiting a coast. The sites are grassy, level, have shade, picnic tables and fire rings. Great trail. ", "I had the opportunity to ride this trail from Ramsey to Jersey Mills and it was awesome! 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 In addition to traditional shuttles, one service that Pine Creek Outfitters offers is to shuttle your own vehicle to your pickup point. I am hoping to ride the entire length of the trail soon. Nothing on floors and even corners cleaned.. Pillows." 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! Trail is in excellent shape. Wellsboro is at the high end / Jersey Shore is at the low end). This trail is fairly challenging but worth it. The next 25 miles from Blackwell to Waterville has many general stores all of which offer good food, basic supplies and plenty of rustic souvenirs. 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