Our first stop was at the Rattlesnake Rock Access Area and Comfort Station. I spent 3 days riding this trail in October, logging 95 miles. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. 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. The trail walks through Little Pine State Park, continuing through various parcels of Tiadaghton State Forest and State Game Lands 75. A lot of trails follow roads. The ride back to Jersey Shore was wonderful. It is then another 28 miles to the end parking lot in Jersey Shore. From the Ansonia access area to Tiadaghton, horse riders can use the dirt road that travels along side of the rail trail. After Cedar Run it was only about 5 more miles to the Manor Hotel in Slate Run where we stayed the night. If water levels are high, this creek is impressive as it cascades 75 feet or so down the hillside. Both are really nice state parks with incredible camping and hiking trails. You couldn't ask for a better lace to exercise or relax. Let me know when you are going and i will be there to cheer you on! 4.7/5. I took the opportunity to ride the Pine Creek rail/trail on a nearly perfect, sunny, 80 degree day on a mid July weekday. The combination of a great trail and hospitality of the Wolfe General Store made this a ride we will never forget - and we will return! As it turned out, though, it was a great time for observing the eagles that live along the PCT. When you get to the parking lot there is a surprise waiting for you: a New York Central caboose! My best friend Dave & I schedule a two day ride each year. Start from the northern end and it will be an easier ride. Bring your hiking legs! I did run into Jack Freeman a trail volunteer that has a passion for this trail and was a great source of information. This trail section is 8 miles long and now completes the 62 mile Pine Creek Trail. We stayed at the Falling Farms B&B just outside of Wellsboro. Rattlesnake Rock (19 miles). 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. You can plan a weekend trip to do the whole trail and visit the communities of Northern Pennsylvania. 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. We intended to camp overnight, but it rained the whole day. On my last day I treated myself to a trip into Wellsboro to get some food that had taste( I was a little burned out on trail mix and peanut butter) and get gas( which was promptly pumped by the attendant and washed my truck windows too!) Overall it is a perfect ride. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 8 min to complete. The trail is kept in tip top shape by Pennsylvanis Department of Natural Resources staff. As previously stated Water Tank Run Falls is located just a few hundred yards above the Pine Creek Rail Trail in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. As I passed the Waterville parking lot, about 200 yards in, I saw a bear on the trail. I parked at the Waterville parking lot and rode to Wellsboro and spent the night. 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. Took 2.5 hours of casual riding. Jim Cheney is the creator of UncoveringPA.com. The scenery was outstanding, as the trail passed through the 17 mile-long Pennslvania ""Grand Canyon"". Where To Eat. Here, visitors will find a parking area and a small general store. Monday I rode back to Waterville. But I had always wanted to do the entire thing. Waterville Tavern has good food and rooms. So much so, that I wrote a guidebook about it so that others could know what I know about it. After Darling Run, however, the trail leaves Pine Creek and follows Marsh Creek. Stop at Blackwell for ice cream as a treat. I tried this trail last year, on the way home from the Great Allegheny Passage, in a heavy rain wearing a poncho. I stopped at Waterville and ate my lunch that I had packed along while watching a helicopter drop the geo-boxes for gas exploration. Linda Stagers book is the best! Youll be able to see the rock shortly before reaching the parking area. This was Columbus Day week-end, and the weather was fabulous, contributing to the crowds. The trail surface was good on the northern end, with very little rolling resistance. The Pine Creek trail will spoil you rotten! There are places just off the trail for food on this half. From Blackwell to Jersey Shore, the trail roughly parallels PA Route 414 and PA Route 44. It was nice and I had planned ahead but it rained both days. I've ridden it numerous times. The next time I'll try to bring someone else along to go in the Waterville Inn for a sandwich and a cold one. I've been spreading the word about this awesome trail to friends and coworkers. Back on your bike, the Pine Creek Rail Trail continues to wind its way through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. campground in Cedar Run is a centrally located for out and back rides. Our SIX YEAR OLD rode her own bike and made the 20 some mile trip with no trouble at all. interesting informational boards to read at stops along the way. [Click here for information on how to use the coordinates in this article to find your destination.]. ", "I rode the trail on Friday, May 10, and I was totally surprised at how well maintained the 44 plus miles are. Need to ride 10 mph to keep the flies off you. Very ,very nice Hampton Inn. Rural, peaceful, away from it all. The trail extends 62 miles south from Wellsboro Junction to Jersey Shore in the adjoining Tiadaghton State Forest. The room rate includes dinner and breakfast. It was in the canyon itself. Unfortunately, we live 30 minutes from the Pine Creek Trail making it our home trail. See other sections of the Pine Creek Trail. The 2nd day was a steady ride the remaining 31 miles with an early lunch at the Waterville Tavern, right on the trail. All in all, 92 miles and a wonderful two days. 44 and 414, traveling along side of the southern portion of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. . From 1883 to 1988, rail lines carried timber, coal, and passengers through this canyon. Also, be careful when visiting sunny, open, and rocky areas. While there is water available at several places, this water isnt tested for contaminants. I had 2 close calls today though. Did about 12 miles of this trail from north to south from the trailhead in Ansonia. There's no shortage of truly great Red Rock Canyon Hiking Trails for intrepid explorers who wish to escape the noise of the city. Saw lots of wildlife including a bear and a rattlesnake. " By then we had ridden 31 miles and the temperature was in the low 80s. Pine Creek Rail Trail Pennsylvania's Pine Creek Trail | Photo by Linda Stager. Today, it is a campground run by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. 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. 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. The surface, hard packed crushed gravel made for easy peddling. The trail does not go into Wellsboro but stops 5 miles out of town. As you travel around the corner, look across the creek to a small stream that tumbles down the hill into Pine Island Run. Everyone, even little kids, observed proper trail manners. Expect to see a number of people kayaking and making their way down the creek. We had the Pine Creek Outfitters take our car downstream for $50 so we didn't have to back-track or ride uphill. 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. Ill add in my defense that I now know I shouldnt have disturbed the reptile, and next time Ill leave it alone. Maybe it needs to be rolled or something. Small towns along the route cater to trail visitors, and numerous trailheads, comfort stations, campgrounds, and lodging make extended stays possible. While we have previously bikedthe Great Allegheny Passage in southwestern Pennsylvania, neither of us are major bikers. We rode from the Ansonia access to Turkey run. There are several roads leading north into the PA canyon area. Slight grade on the way to Turkey path but made for an easier ride back. I would definitely do it again, but with Big Apple tires. 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. I will return. Rescuers have to come from far away and as you know there is no cell coverage In that area. Based on this info Wellsboro it will be. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Trail is a must ride!! Copyright 2013-2023 Uncovering Media, LLC - All Rights Reserved, the amazing vista at Leonard Harrison State Park, the waterfalls along Jerry Run and Bohen Run, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, The Pine Creek Rail-Trail Guidebook by Linda Stager on Amazon, Great Allegheny Passage in southwestern PA, the Allegrippis Trails in Huntindgon County, visit the sources of Pine Creek at the Triple Continental Divide, Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Rapp Run Falls in Clarion, PA, Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Hector Falls, Exploring the Abandoned Kunes Camp in the Quehanna Wild Area, Biking the Little Toby Creek Trail to an Amazing Swinging Bridge. This is an area that is worth exploring. Can't wait to continue to explore the rest of the 62 mile trail. 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. 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. Wellsboro is a quaint town and I had dinner at Wellsboro House, a micro brewery. Many of the creeks south of this area feature beautiful waterfalls. Wellsboro is at the high end / Jersey Shore is at the low end). The morning was reasonably cool. 44 and picked up the trail 4 miles up ahead. Only surpassed by the GAP trail, Pine Creek is the 2nd best rail trails in PA (IMHO). The PA canyon offers vista views from Leonard Harrison State Park on the east rim (via rt. Excellent trail. Pine Creek Rail Trail 206 Reviews #1 of 11 things to do in Wellsboro Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, More Us Hwy 6, Wellsboro, PA Save RKleinPA Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania 26 22 Rattlesnake Trailhead Going South Review of Pine Creek Rail Trail Reviewed June 9, 2018 This was our second time on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. I told them that they could get a fine meal in an air conditioned restaurant at the Blackwell Hotel, and the whole bunch of us were disappointed that the owners had taken several days off and there was no food of any sort to be found in Blackwell. After a fantastic dinner at the B&B and a great breakfast the next morning, we rode north and felt as though we were on a different trail. We stayed at the Hampton Inn in Mansfield. Treated ourselves to ice cream in Blackwell and also enjoyed our visit to Wolfes store in Slate Run. It's a nice ride. very well maintained 12 to 20 feet wide hard packed cinder. The surface is made of crushed limestone and is suitable for hybrid and mountain bikes. Go 2.5 miles, and bear right to stay on SR 287. 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. We stopped at Darling Run for a late lunch and rest. One great way to enjoy this tranquility and to uncover the canyon's true beauty is to take a bike ride on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. We rode the 62 mile trek in one day and what a wonderful ride it was. Rode one way from Wellsboro to Jersey Shore. 287 north to Morris and Wellsboro, or the most scenic drive, rt. I just rode this trail on 8/28, rode the entire length to mile marker 63 in seven hours. I rode a gravel bike with 32mm tubeless tires which was the petfect choice for the unpaved trail. There are a number of wonderful old railroad bridges you'll cross making your way to Waterville. Great views of Pine Creek, mountainsa few bridges to cross. Cedar Run also has ice cream on weekends. The gradual grade is barely detectable and makes for an enjoyable bike ride, walk, or ski, and in portions, horseback ride. Water was available at Tiadaughton and Darling Run access areas. They had some really cute t-shirts, but it was really too small and busy for us to look too much. The first half this direction doesn't have any food stops --stock up at the store near the trailhead. 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. I rode on the Pine Creek Trail for three days and found there is lots of scenery and picturesque places along the trail.The only problem is I was able to only find one snack / drink stop along the 40 trail miles that I covered in Blackwell PA next to the trail. Pine Creek Rail Trail -- Northern Section (PDF), Pine Creek Rail Trail -- Southern Section (PDF), Pine Creek Rail Trail Map and Brochure (PDF). We managed to get as far as the Jersey Mills post office and then decided to head back. This is a beautiful trail, one of the best in Pa., beautiful scenery and wildlife. If we can do this trail with a toddler, nearly anyone in reasonable shape can complete this amazing journey. It sure is nice not having to worry about traffic. You can check out current pricesor read other user reviews on TripAdvisor. We're heading back in a couple weeks and look forward to another special ride. (Courtesy of Jason Buss) LINCOLN Jason Buss and his family like to vacation on Nebraska's Cowboy Trail, biking in the Neligh area, camping at a city park and taking in a movie at one of the state's few drive-in movie theaters. We must have met 40 or more groups along the trail. Pennsylvania has more than 12,000 miles of trails most of which remain accessible during this period. I wish I lived closer so to it so I could ride it everyday.". 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. Swimming at the rock is great fun, too. The condition is so perfect at times it felt more like it was paved. 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. . There are clean restroom stops, picnic tables, benches, and state camping sites along the way. We will be returning to explore the other 51 miles of the trail. Visible Anyone can find this group. This trail is 2 miles straight down to the creek, and then you can cross the creek like I did if it is shallow enough at the time and then 2 miles back up the other side of the canyon! See other sections of the Pine Creek Trail. And.very friendly people. 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. If you love chocolate you have to check out Highland Chocolates in Wellsboro. We biked in with our fishing rods and stopped in the Grand Canyon area (just at the foot of the Turkey Path Trail). Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. This town is like a trip back in time, very friendly people, nobody in a hurry, little shops, and beautiful gas street lamps lining the entire main street. NY Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (1) NY Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (2) NY West Point Foundry Preserve (1) The scenery was spectacular, rhododendron and fragrant honey locust blooming, eagles and deer, the river dotted with fly fishers and colorful kayaks. In the winter, the trail is open for cross-country skiing. One level under macadam. There are apparently a lot of rattlesnakes in this area and it was only a little further along the trail that we saw our one! This roadway gives access to the western banks of the creek for some beautiful cabins, fishermen, and those wanting to visit the seasonal Chimney Hollow Falls. What a beautiful ride! That means your friend(s) need to ride out and find a phone which is many miles away, in order to call for help. JOSEPH W. SMITH III STARTING OUT From there, it runs generally southward through the Pine Creek Valley (better known locally as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania). Ready to do it again! View with Google Maps. The Pine Creek Rail Trail Guidebook tells you what you want to know about riding or hiking this highly acclaimed trail. ), 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. There are many other access points along the route. This was the last place we saw to buy food/drinks before Waterville - although there are "comfort stations" every few miles, so there's no shortage of bathrooms along the way. Trail was pretty busy with riders and walkers at the start. When you explore the Pine Creek Rail Trail, you're following a route that humans have traveled for hundreds of years. Had to bike on rt 44 to complete the trip. The elevation at Jersey Shore is 655, Slate Run 715, Blackwell 875, Tiadaghton 1150 and the Wellsboro trail head is 1195. so there is not much of a grade on your trip north. Rattlesnakes are plentiful in the Tiadaghton State Forest, and if you should meet one, please act respectfully. This 30-foot waterfall can be seen from the trail, but its even better to see up close. 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. This is my favorite rail trail and I love it so much I wrote a guidebook to it. Rattlesnake Rock is a large rock on Pine Creek that visitors can explore. The 62 miles flowed so smoothly that we reached the end before we knew it. The Pine Creek Rail Trail was developed by the Bureau of Forestry on an abandoned railroad grade that parallels Pine Creek. The canyon was beautiful, the scenery lovely and picturesque, and the large rattlesnake in the middle of the trail was definitely more afraid of us. This magnificant 62+ mile trail is one that should not be missed. Never too windy and mostly shaded all the way. (tie your food and trash up in a tree at night!) / From there we saw it was just a short distance to Slate Run and we hoped we would be able to find some food at Slate Run, as it was just past noon. My wife and I decided to do a short get-away to Gaines Pa. and ride the Pine Creek Trail. I can only imagine what a great place this would be to stay on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. 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 scenery was perfect, and we saw wildlife all along the way. Big birds, rabbits, chipmunks, deer, ducks, snakes and one bear. Rattlesnake Rock is a large rock on Pine Creek that visitors can explore. I got off and rode the parallel road to make better time in some places on that end. Pine Creek Rail Trail - Rules and Regulations Hours of Use: Open to public 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset. A real treat along the trail. Biked this trail in three days, with round trip rides, in late June. About 62 miles round trip. We spent the afternoon/evening at Slate Run, staying at the Hotel Manor and enjoying a great dinner on their deck. We rode 35 miles first day and 40 miles 2nd day. Lots of scenic stopping points including a number of mini-waterfalls and 4 bridges. A group of friends are very interested in doing a pack trip on horses, through the PA Grand Canyon in the spring of 2018. Rode from Rattlesnake access area to Jersey Shore. Cedar Inn and a Gen store in Cedar Run are on the trail. Age range is 59-76 years young! A short story of my first encounter with an Eastern Timber Rattlesnake, told from the snake's point of view. Because of the wilderness, they just want to make sure they can find you in case something happens. Any type of bike can be used on the trail with no problem; however, if I had to recommend a specific bike it would be a hybrid/trail bike. We don't as a rule repeat a ride, this one will be an exception! Check out the Great Allegheny Passage in southwestern PA or go mountain biking on the Allegrippis Trails in Huntindgon County. They have the best blueberries we ever tasted!! My favorite trail! I started from the Jershey Shore entrance and went to Black Walnut Bottom and back, which is roughly 56 miles round trip according to the map; however, it did not seem that long. Ice cream, water and clean bathrooms along the way and fellow trail users were friendly. $88 avg/night. The people at Pine Creek outfitters were very helpful. On the way back I saw a nice big black snake crossing the trail. 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 scenery is beautiful and the trail is great. EN RU CN DE ES. 62 miles of peace! Colorful birds are plentiful in the spring, especially Baltimore orioles and scarlet tanagers. The 3rd day we parked at the southern area and rode the portion from Jersey Shore to Waterville access area. Jersey Shore is one of the gateway communities into the ""Pennsylvania Wilds."" That being said, the Darling Run Access Area is the closest access point to downtown Wellsboro. On the first leg we rode from Waterville to Cammal Station and back. We rode 25 miles the first day in the rain and loved it. 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 Pine Creek Rail Trail is a fun family day hike or bike ride, and good exercise for all ages. The views all along the way on the Pine Creek are simply beautiful. "Yesterday, July 20, The Secretary of DCNR was in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, for an official dedication of the parking lot for the southern end of the Pine Creek rails-to-trails completing 56 miles from Ansonia to Jersey Shore. Should you have an accident, get injured, need a flat repaired, etc, you are unlikely to be able to call for help. We had them make us some sandwiches to eat along the trail. ", "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! So I had another 5 miles to ride on well traveled roads that are not marked to get you into town. add to tripboard. From where to where Jim? Although we continued to search for rattlesnakes, we never saw one after the first day! 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. You can stop and get off your bike at any point and just start fishing or just set up your tent and eat the fresh fish you just caught. Our advise to newcomers is this: ride the rest, then ride the best. I kept shaking my rattle so he knew I was taking it easy on him. Take the Turkey Path trail at 3.5 miles past the Darling Run trailhead to enjoy waterfall views. Tuesday we drove down to Slate Run and found a wonderful General Store (Wolfe's) with great coffee and pastries. We had scrumptious panina sandwiches and hand dipped ice cream and the service was beyond belief. There is a store and farmers market at the start. There are no real roads coming in or out. There are streams, springs and puddles that pets like to drink from, but I always bring fresh water and a small bowl. Camping by permit only (tel. Well shaded for us on hot July days. The bigger issue was remembering the route out of town back to the Trail Head since there are a few turns along the way. I hope to do other sections of this RT in the future. We are experienced riders my husband and I do between one and two thousand miles a year and this is one we look forward to every year. We stayed at a b n b at Cedar Run but there are very nice campgrounds on the river in the same vicinity. Cedar Run has a really beautiful store. No motor vehicles. ", "Rode the trail on Sept 21, 2005 with a SAG from Pine Creek Outfitters in Ansonia. It was a picture perfect day. If youve never seen this view, its well worth the challenging climb. 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. ), then the Pine Creek Rail Trail is where you need to head to. This stream has a beautiful waterfall directly next to the trail thats worth stopping to see. Awesome! This has to be one of the coolest setups that Ive ever seen for a cabin. The trail itself is small, packed gravel and is very well kept. The trail is in great shape. The surface was much more packed down and easier to ride. Trail is closed till September 20th 2014 for gas line work mile marker 54 to 58. The far end of this bridge on the Cowboy Trail near Neligh was washed away in the 2019 "bomb cyclone" flooding. Make sure to take the necessary precautions before leaving home. 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