Mileposts make it easy to track your distance. The rest of the trail is also spectacular. Really nice trail. There is the Waterville Hotel to eat at after the ride; their salads are unchallenged in taste and size plus their soups are surely homemade. 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. Rode the length of the trail both ways on 9/26 and 9/27 on my road bike with 23mm tires. If you have your own bike, one great option is to have them shuttle your car to your finishing point. We rode from Blackwell south, which we like better than heading north towards Wellsboro. A good swimming hole lies at Rattlesnake Rock, 1.8 miles past Blackwell, and in another 4 miles, Cedar Run has a popular caf. Although the Pine Creek Rail Trail as we know it, was constructed between 1995 and 2007, it has been a pathway for many for centuries. It was very hot that day and I was tired, but I still biked my age in miles. L. L. C. Naples, Fl. 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. Absolutely beautiful scenery. The Pine Creek Trail is our 7th multi-day biking endeavor. 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. If you are looking for lodging on the trail, there are several campgrounds on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. 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. Its got lots of nice rocks and flat, level gravel that we can sun ourselves on. Written 28 July 2022. For a map and trail guide, contact: Pine Creek Outfitters 5142 Route 6 Wellsboro, PA 16901 (570) 724-3003 www.pinecrk.com For a map and guide to short trails in the Ansonia area near the WRT's northern terminus, contact: Tioga State Forest Just a great ride for everyone. We rode 35 miles first day and 40 miles 2nd day. This is along Pine Creek where critters, including eagles and bears, like to visit. Previous Image Next Image. The only trouble we encountered was just south of Blackwell street traffic is directed onto the trail due to a road construction project. Water in the creek was low due to lack of rainfall during the summer but views of creek with early fog in the mtns and later blue skies was fantastic. North of Slate Run and Sorth of Slate Run. In addition to parking at the Jersey Shore trailhead lot off of Railroad Street, there is parking in town in the YMCA parking lot where the trail ends. Rest stop had a cool hand pumped well and restrooms. A definite bucket list destination for hikers and bikers! Jersey Shore is one of the gateway communities into the ""Pennsylvania Wilds."" Pine Creek Trail This stretch of the trail is nice and shady. The trail runs across Pine Creek in the Pine Creek Gorge with endpoints at the Wellsboro Junction and the town of Jersey Shore. A disappointment of the GAP trail was the lack of bridges; Pine Creek has a fair amount from Blackwell south. "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. The Pine Creek Rail Trail offers a true destination experience in north-central Pennsylvania. The next 12.5 miles to a store at Blackwell travel through the most remote section of the gorge, passing only the Tiadaghton Campground. 94 views. At the end or beginning of your trip if you want to experience some civilization like I did, you can visit the quaint little town of historic Wellsboro. Pines and hardwoods now carpet the bare slopes left behind by loggers. The trail is approximately 60 miles but can be broken into shorter day trips. Definitely good for people to know, as I obviously wouldnt want anyone getting hurt. There is a lake at the end of the trail (Lake Isabel). Water Tank Run Falls is definitely one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. This was Columbus Day week-end, and the weather was fabulous, contributing to the crowds. The Trail follows the Pine Creek almost its entire length. It is a nice section with several bridges and straight sections along marsh lands. We ate lunch at the Slate Run access area on the grass along the Pine Creek. Once again we met a lot of people (and dogs) enjoying the trail either on foot or bike. This is one trail that lives up to it's billing. I have enjoyed rides departing from each of the access areas along Pine Creek and I recommend them all! 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. Did two runs in two days, both started at blackwell, and continued south for around 15 miles and 17 miles on consectutive days. We used Hotel Manor in Slate Run as.our overnite stay. He took out a camera and took photos of me. Be sure to bring extra water as there are no places to stop to refill until and limited restrooms along this section. Stop at Blackwell for ice cream as a treat. I did run into Jack Freeman a trail volunteer that has a passion for this trail and was a great source of information. If I can believe the warnings along the trail, the timber rattler is rather docile and will not attack unless provoked. This is one awesome trail. Your one photo was Slate Run. "We did a ride on the trail on the frightfully hot Monday after Labor Day. Lots of scenic stopping points including a number of mini-waterfalls and 4 bridges. It is sparsely travelled until you get closer to the Turkey Path Trail Waterfall at Little Fourmile Run. I started out with two 24 ounce bottles and topped them off at a general store along the route. My wife and I love this trail because of the scenery, wildlife and the trail condition. 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. The trail is very scenic, especially north of Blackwell in the canyon. Easiest 19 miles ever and nice. I rode this trail Sunday and Monday the 29th and the 30th of September. I do know that we were close to 50 and are much older now. 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. The only town/village you pass through is Blackwell. Leaves a bit past peak. However, if you start here, you miss the start of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon at the confluence of Pine Creek and Marsh Creek. The Turkey Path trail there is a great 1.5 mile hike straight up the canyon for great views. The trip starts at Rattlesnake Rock and ends at Slate Run. I'll pay it forward! Stop and take a moment to enjoy the compelling structure and surroundings. As previously stated Water Tank Run Falls is located just a few hundred yards above the Pine Creek Rail Trail in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Finally made it to Pine Creek Rail trail on Sep 26th. Cant wait to experience all the beauty of our great state Pennsylvania. it is located directly across the rail trail from the path to the parking area. We had a wonderful dinner and breakfast at the Cedar Run Inn, joining friends who stay there annually for a canoe weekend. 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. That's trip 2 for us. Wonderful. 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. Animals /. This is a beautiful ride through a sweet spot on the Northern part of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. 62 miles of peace! The surface is made of crushed limestone and is suitable for hybrid and mountain bikes. Good parking and bathroom facilities. 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. The Cedar Run General Store serves ice cream and in a great location. We rode from Slate Run to Cedar Run 11/10/2012. That is prime rattlesnake den property. But we were not wet (no rain) and no breakdowns! My two daughters, 12 and 10, and I, just took our second overnight trip on the Pine Creek Trail. They have the best blueberries we ever tasted!! With an overnight camp along the trail someplace. They were working on extending the trail beyond Ansonia at the time. Rode it anyway and found it to be very scenic. PA Grand Canyon Lodging Map. Some Basic Info for the Pine Creek Rail Trail: Coordinates for Rattlesnake Rock - N 41 32.440 W 077 24.324 Directions - 180 to 15 to 414 west. Just sayin. Drag your feet. Our second time here. I booked us for a two day stay at the Blackwell Hotel. Scenic forest vistas can have spectacular views, but they are particularly attractive to basking reptiles. I rode the trail during the hottest days of the summer. I encourage all trail supporters to spend some time in the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania for a truly memorable trip. You're awesome for doing it! Foolishly I failed to bring a spare, no repair kit or pump. Saw deer, foxes, snakes, etc. To use the hard-packed dirt path beside the trail between Ansonia and Tiadaghton, equestrians should park at the Ansonia Trailhead. 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. The trail extends 62 miles south from Wellsboro Junction to Jersey Shore in the adjoining Tiadaghton State Forest. I rode from the trail head on the northern end to the town of Wellsboro on the road. The hard packed stone makes for a fairly easy ride or hike, and the trail has a small grade, around 2%. The only part of the trail that I did not cover was the southernmost 8 miles. This 30-foot waterfall can be seen from the trail, but its even better to see up close. The family and I walked a couple miles of the trail up on the north end by Ansonia last year. It sure is nice not having to worry about traffic. campground in Cedar Run is a centrally located for out and back rides. Around this point, I saw larger groups of cyclists and walkers, many with kids. I was surprised at the number of bird species on the trail. We rode this trail from the north end, down 20 some miles. The service is fairly good quality crashed rock along the trail. ", "A very scenic trail, easy to do from either direction. Breakfast was equally a great way to start the last half. There is sufficient room for horse trailers to maneuver and park. Im local and I ride the trail a lot. They are located less than a mile west of the Ansonia Access Area on Route 6. This is 7.7miles from Darling Run. To see these waterfalls, park your bike next to the bridge, which features a sign naming the creek. We rode from the Ansonia access to Turkey run. 4.7/5. If you are looking to get a Pine Creek Rail Trail shuttle, youll want to get in touch with Pine Creek Outfitters. There are no intersecting roads from Darling Run to Blackwell. I rode the full trail up and back on two seperate days on my cyclocross bike. Don't be fooled. The surface was much more packed down and easier to ride. Great trail. Make sure to respect any animals that you see and keep your distance. Im planning on pulling together a combo ride/hike for this fall. Although I did get a picture, I did not venture too close! I've ridden some parts of it on the sections around Waterville and south. 10/15/17 Watch out for the biting flies along the Pine Creek bike trail. Pennsylvania has more than 12,000 miles of trails most of which remain accessible during this period. The Pine Creek Outfitters drove our car for us down to the Jersey Shore, so it was waiting for us when we got there on Sunday. No fun, to say the least. Next on our list of is a trail in West Virginia and 200 mile one in Missouri. From my hiking experience at Pine Creek Gorge, ""the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania"", I recall that there are no facilities, no businesses, and no water stops until Ansonia.We saw plenty of wildlife, dozens of grebes, a wood duck, at least three species of hawks, including a brazen individual who lingered in a tree by the trail so we could have a good look. We bet it is beautiful in the fall.". This is the northern access to the PA Grand Canyon and one of the most popular areas to start a bike ride or walk/run. Just finished riding this trail in 3 sections. Unfortunately we failed to spot any wildlife, but the streams feeding into Pine Creek were quite picturesque. 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. If you are looking for some good food, try The Native Bagel, they did things to their freshly baked bagels I didn't even know you could! I am hoping to ride the entire length of the trail soon. My wife and i visited to Wellsoboro area in August, 2007. There are also several privately run campgrounds along the trail. Somebody has got to get out there with an odometer and note the mileages of the various stops and someone has to put up some sort of highway signs telling where to turn off to find the trail access points in the southern towns. With the original intent to canoe the canyon we changed our plans when the water level was too low. We rode at an easy pace and it took us about four hours to get to Cedar Run. I can't wait to explore more of it. 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. All I have is a road bike. We camped at black walnut bottom 63 miles in 6 hours. Just completed 75 miles on this gorgeous trail. Just an absolute scenic route, i've been north to the canyon and ansonia, lovely either way. From the editor: 44 and picked up the trail 4 miles up ahead. Make sure you visit the Wellsboro diner for a piece of pie. Have you ever biked the Pine Creek Rail Trail? 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. Skipped the last part into Jersey Shore as I had read it was not interesting. about 30 miles all together. 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. From Williamsport, off of I80 and 180, rt.15 north has exits for Mansfield (to Wellsboro) or Liberty (to Morris / Blackwell). Milky blue eyes indicate that this snake is about to shed its skin. I did a two day ride on May 1 and 2 riding from Jersey Shore to Wellsboro Junction on day 1 and back on day 2. Having been on many trails in the mid-atlantic area, I can say that the Pine Creek Trail is by far the best I have ever been on. / Great trail. From its southern terminus in Jersey Shore Pennsylvania, the Pine Creek Rail Trail travels through Lycoming County north into Tioga County. In Cedar Run there is an Inn, rental houses, and a cute little (tiny) country store with lots of bike rack parking. I hope they'll go back to the better material to resurface. By then, your seat is NOT comfortable (not that is ever is) and your legs are beginning to feel heavy. As you continue south from Cammal, it is 5.4 miles to Dry Run and then another 2.3 miles to the Waterville Access Area. Maybe it needs to be rolled or something. There is a snack bar, information and bathrooms. 63 mile trail well worth the drive from NJ. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 8 min to complete. If you were just riding for the day, I would suggest that you begin here. I had a squirrel playing chicken with me; I think I just touched his tail with my front tire. 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. My wife and I just spent four days on this trail. We started out at the Ansonia trailhead, where we left our car. I am often asked where to find food at the northern end of the trail. $162,000 from a USDA Secure Rural Schools resource advisory committee have already Unfortunately, we live 30 minutes from the Pine Creek Trail making it our home trail. I stayed at the Wellsboro Lodge, in an outside room what a dump. 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! Regardless of the flat it was a great day, great trip and with great views. South of there, there are no stores or vending machines until you reach Blackwell. Yes, at . Wind past dramatic rock outcrops and waterfalls along the trail. I wish I didn't live in Michigan. To locate the northern head of the trail, travel north from Wellsboro on rt.287 to Wellsboro Junction. I reared up and shook my rattle at him., Well, Id hoped hed drop the water bottle and run away, but he didnt. While its not enough to coast, the slope does help to make things a bit easier traveling downstream, than if you were to start in the south and head north. Most were on bikes. Help spread the word. "Hotel Manor" is an excellent Pub/restaurant in Slate Run. 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. Even during times of somewhat high water, the water next to this waterfall is pretty shallow, making this a great place to cool off if you are so inclined. State Forest Hiking Trail, the West Rim Trail is a 30-mile hiking trail maintained along the western rim of Pennsylvanias Grand Canyon. Mostly non-poisonous but there were some Rattle Snakes but we found the Rattle Snakes to be shy and less aggressive than black snakes. Go 0.1 mile; turn right into the parking lot. Stunning, serene, smooth. Rentals: Pine Creek Outfitters (on Route 6 in Ansonia, 570.724.3003) is located only a mile from the Ansonia trailhead. There are motels on Rt 6 just west of there. We love this trail and have completed every mile at least twice. Continuing up the trail for another minute or so will bring you to the three slides that make up Pine Island Run Falls. But the way back is much easier. . 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 northern most terminus is at Wellsboro Junction. Colorful birds are plentiful in the spring, especially Baltimore orioles and scarlet tanagers. Great read my wife and I are going to do portion of Pine Creek Trail next week. My wife and I spent two days on the Pine Creek Trail. 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 There are places just off the trail for food on this half. Walked for about 2 miles when I met a guy from Virginia who was biking and camping and had a repair kit. The scenery was beautiful and varied, and the trail was in good condition. All the other people we passed were very pleasant and followed good bike etiquette. Day 2 had some very interesting photo ops and vistas. The only downside of the ride was the cold and wind. 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. I have found the Seresto Collar to be most effective. 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. While on the trail, we met two other Ohio cyclists with panniers riding to Wellsboro and back on a two day adventure. no potholes, no clumps of dirt to skid in. Cedar Run has a really beautiful store. There was no no bear this time.". A really enjoyable trail with lots to see. Beautiful scenery, great surface, nice little towns for food and ice cream and abundant wildlife (including rattle snakes). Once completed the trail will wind along Pine. On the way back I saw a nice big black snake crossing the trail. My wife and I decided to do a short get-away to Gaines Pa. and ride the Pine Creek Trail. If you want to do some hiking, you can also check out the waterfalls along Jerry Run and Bohen Run from here. Based on this info Wellsboro it will be. 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. We had trail bars in our room. I saw Bluebirds, a lot of Goldfinches, Chickadees, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Robins, Hawks and a Bald Eagle. Take the Turkey Path trail at 3.5 miles past the Darling Run trailhead to enjoy waterfall views. The owners of the campground are very nice and campsites along the creek are perfect for tents or small trailers if you don't need electricity. Horseback Riders can park at the Ansonia access area. My other problem is my female companion found restrooms to be a little far apart. The trail is kept in tip top shape by Pennsylvanis Department of Natural Resources staff. We've ridden many rail and canal trails in NY, NJ, PA--take the motorhome and off we go on weekends. For those traveling with a GPS, the bridge can be found at the following coordinates: 41.610180, -77.406766. Driving Directions: From Williamsport, take Route 220 west to the Avis exit, Route 44. Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail is a 120mi 193km trail under development in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As it turned out, though, it was a great time for observing the eagles that live along the PCT. Opened in 1996 and completed 11 years later, the Pine Creek Rail Trail runs on the abandoned and almost perfectly level roadbed of the former New York Central line to Lyons, NYwhich explains the "L" on mileposts that still stand sentry along much of the route. I was glad we didn't ride our road bikes as Hybrid were quite dusty and dirty from riding on the gravel. Family friendly. ), 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. It is also where the Mid-State Trail, PAs longest hiking trail, meets the Pine Creek Rail Trail. 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. Pine Creek below Rattlesnake Rock is generally considered a Class II river, with fairly frequent rapids of medium difficulty, having . Logistic wise, we dropped off a vehicle at the Jersey Shore trail end (41 12.111'N 77 16.748'W) and drove to the start just off route 6 outside Wellsboro (41 47.320'N 77 18.551'W). I was combining a nice cardio workout and a trail ride into one so I did push pretty good up and back. The surface is very hard with cinders the entire length. The website is a good reference. We generally ride the section from Ansonia to Blackwell in spring and in the fall. There are no hills but you will be riding against an almost imperceptible grade going from Jersey Shore to Wellsboro. Having said that, the ride goes alongside Pine Creek for much of the route until one nears Wellsboro Junction. Although we continued to search for rattlesnakes, we never saw one after the first day! You may see wildlife while biking the Pine Creek Rail 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. What is considered the upper half? The fourth overnight trip was the Allegheny Highlands Trail from Cumberland to just south of Pittsburg, PA (121 miles). There is a small store there that sells drinks, snacks, ice cream, etc. scenery was beautiful, trails were great. 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