I turned my bike around and rode north on Rt. The trail is approximately 60 miles but can be broken into shorter day trips. http://susquehannavalley.blogspot.com/2012/09/biking-pine-creek-rail-trail.html, http://www.visittiogapa.com/railtrailmap.pdf, https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=214182893612251075945.0004ca7c6b5f89cf63220&msa=0. As I stated previously, this area is isolated. The Pine Creek Rail Trail offers a true destination experience in north-central Pennsylvania. If we can do this trail with a toddler, nearly anyone in reasonable shape can complete this amazing journey. Its got lots of nice rocks and flat, level gravel that we can sun ourselves on. The family and I walked a couple miles of the trail up on the north end by Ansonia last year. Used his co2 cartridge to fill my new tube so I did not have to pump forever. My wife and I decided to do a short get-away to Gaines Pa. and ride the Pine Creek Trail. While this trail is a little overgrown at the rail trail, it is easy to follow as it travels above the creek along the ridgeline. 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. The Trail Link Web site has great maps available for downloading. Skipped the last part into Jersey Shore as I had read it was not interesting. Stopped at slate run for breakfast at Wolfes store and later for a snack and some gifts at McConnells store in Waterville. 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. The first one we took was in August 2012 and we just took another one this past weekend, 2-3 August, 2014. Age range is 59-76 years young! Hope this helps. The scenery was perfect, and we saw wildlife all along the way. The trail slopes imperceptibly downhill alongside Pine Creek, from Wellsboro Junction in the north to Jersey Shore in the south. There are many other access points along the route. The section from Ansonia to Tiadaghton is open to horses. The following day we parked at the Ansonia lot and had Pine Creek Outfitters pick up our vehicle and drop it off at our destination in Waterville. However, for those looking for a taste of the best scenery in northern PA, you wont want to miss a fantastic day trip biking the Pine Creek Gorge through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. stay in Williamsport and start your adventure at the Jersey Shore access area, which is about ten minutes from Williamsport. The rail trail runs from Jersey Shore to Stokesdale which is a length of approximately 62 miles. If you are going over night the local Police patrol the parking lot. I reared up and shook my rattle at him., Well, Id hoped hed drop the water bottle and run away, but he didnt. Next time I'll be camping along the trail at one of the campgrounds closest to Cedar Runit will be another 62 miles round trip and I would like to start at sun up for a chance to see some wildlife We spent two days riding the Pine Creek Trail and stayed in Wellsboro at the Canyon Motel, very convenient to the trail and close to downtown so we could take in some sights after biking. This trail was the best Rail Trail we have been on in terms of trail condition, scenery, trail facilities, access areas and towns with trail services. As you travel around the corner, look across the creek to a small stream that tumbles down the hill into Pine Island Run. For me this trail was a hidden gem which I did not expect and is 3 hours from my home. So much so, that I wrote a guidebook about it so that others could know what I know about it. You may want to bring a filter. This section of the trail is not as shaded so we were glad it was cooler and there were more clouds that day. Good swimming at rattlesnake rock and ice cream back up the road a bit. Did two runs in two days, both started at blackwell, and continued south for around 15 miles and 17 miles on consectutive days. Maybe it needs to be rolled or something. Very level trail with nice scenery along the way. Where To Eat. ", "I had the opportunity to ride this trail from Ramsey to Jersey Mills and it was awesome! The scenery was spectacular, rhododendron and fragrant honey locust blooming, eagles and deer, the river dotted with fly fishers and colorful kayaks. Cedar Run was one of several quick stops on the way back to Slate Run. Cedar Run has a really beautiful store. Although we continued to search for rattlesnakes, we never saw one after the first day! I was riding a hybrid bike with wide tires which was perfect for this trail of crushed compacted stone. The first 26 miles from Wellsboro Junction to Blackwell includes the entire PA Grand Canyon. Rattlesnakes are plentiful in the Tiadaghton State Forest, and if you should meet one, please act respectfully. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. 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. all the locals we met in the area towns were very nice and helpful. If you are looking to get a Pine Creek Rail Trail shuttle, youll want to get in touch with Pine Creek Outfitters. You can take 5-mile road or follow the trail back. The lowest can be seen from the trail, and the last and tallest of the three can be seen by hiking less than half a mile up the trail. Just beyond the swinging bridge, youll enter Leonard Harrison State Park. Horseback Riders can park at the Ansonia access area. This trail is closed 2 hours before dark to ensure park guests do not get lost. Beautiful scenery, met people on the trail so that made for a fun ride. I will return. 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. This is the southern access to the PA canyon. Pine Creek Rail Trail. Ready to do it again! Lots of theses markers along this stretch. The Pine Creek Rail Trail was developed by the Bureau of Forestry on an abandoned railroad grade that parallels Pine Creek. 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. We just took our 11yo and 8yo from Jersey Shore to Waterville (22mi) and it was fantastic. I got mine on the trail itself. 44 and 414, traveling along side of the southern portion of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Rode the trail from Ansonia to Slate Run then down to Jersey Shore in 2 days, used Pine Creek outfitters for shuttle, very efficient. Will do again. There were bear tracks on the trail. 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. Don't be fooled. See other sections of the Pine Creek Trail. The trail is very tightly packed gravel, it almost seems like asphalt at times. Horses allowed on 9 mile section from Ansonia south To Tiadaghton. I'll pay it forward! It is very flat, and you can expect to pedal most of the time. The surface was densely packed fine gravel the entire way without a single hole or rut. Horseback riding is allowed on portions of the trail. Cell phones do not work along most of the trail due to the deep canyon and rural area. Will return again. We rode at an easy pace and it took us about four hours to get to Cedar Run. / The 62-mile well--maintained trail runs at the bottom of berscenic Pine Creek Gorge, commonly called the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. The trail entrance is on the left. Generally we carry overnight necessities, adding weight and making the trip a little more difficult. I saw Bluebirds, a lot of Goldfinches, Chickadees, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Robins, Hawks and a Bald Eagle. Pine Creek at 8.2 miles Ramsey Village at 8.4 miles Islands Islands in the Pine Creek at 9.6 miles Bench along the trail at 9.7 miles Bridge at 11.5 miles Ice Cream Just past the bridge is an access ramp to the parking lots of 2 ice cream shops. The Cedar Run Inn (41 31.350'N 77 26.822'W) is just about half way and just off the trail. Between Darling Run and Blackwell there are several comfort stations but no access areas. 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. This section of the trail and very shaded which was certainly welcome The next day we rode from mile marker 9 (Darling Run) to 1 (Butler St Access), uphill while we were fresh, had lunch at a Farmers Market on Butler St near the temporary parking lot for the trail. 62 miles of Pure Enjoyment! I've ridden some parts of it on the sections around Waterville and south. The PA canyon offers vista views from Leonard Harrison State Park on the east rim (via rt. We saw lots of wild life, the deer are use to people as we would pass by them on the trail they would just continue eating paying us no mind. The bridge can be found at the following coordinates: 41.588745, -77.385519. The southern leg of the Pine Creek Rail Trail travels along route 44. Pine Creek Rail Trail Pennsylvania's Pine Creek Trail | Photo by Linda Stager. They were working on extending the trail beyond Ansonia at the time. Lots of wildlife on the trail. Previous Image Next Image. I got off and rode the parallel road to make better time in some places on that end. 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. "Hotel Manor" is an excellent Pub/restaurant in Slate Run. Glad it was helpful. Expect to see a number of people kayaking and making their way down the creek. Pine Creek & Buffalo Railway (JSPC&B) came in the 19th century. A map of the entire trail can be found here: My public google map with the stops marked. Also be advised that there was no cell service the entire 42 mile length one-way through the canyon that I rode out and back. 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 came across scores of people riding or walking. $88 avg/night. I booked us for a two day stay at the Blackwell Hotel. 10/15/17 Watch out for the biting flies along the Pine Creek bike trail. Rode from Rattlesnake access area to Jersey Shore. Not only is the upper half the more scenic, in my opinion, but traveling south will give you a slight downhill the whole way. It was not only within walking distance of many of the restaurants and shops in downtown Wellsboro, but their indoor pool and hot tub are perfect for relaxing tired muscles. Tiadaghton Campground sits on the site ofa community that was once in the canyon. We rode this trail on 3 different days. 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. Theres a store at Slate Run and services at Cammal and Jersey Mills. The trail itself is small, packed gravel and is very well kept. If you love chocolate you have to check out Highland Chocolates in Wellsboro. [Click here for information on how to use the coordinates in this article to find your destination.]. Swimming at the rock is great fun, too. Top ways to experience nearby attractions We rode from the Ansonia access to Turkey run. 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. Comparing with the D&L Trails (my every weekend stress relief ride)Pine Creek is cleaner, very convenient comfort stations at every 8 to 10 milesnot sure if it is the same north of Blackwell (I'll find out next time), well maintained trail. Where are there places where hiking trails intersect with the bike trail to allow for checking out some of the overlooks? Steep walls, fall foliage, water falls, nesting bald eagles and no crowds. I should note that the trail map shows a lot of towns along the route. The trail was clear of debris and the surface was hard. About 15 years ago we took a day and rode the Grand Canyon of PA Trail 20 miles south and 20 miles back beginning and ending in Darling Run. dougel29@yahoo.com. 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. A disappointment of the GAP trail was the lack of bridges; Pine Creek has a fair amount from Blackwell south. You should contact all your relatives who are lawyers or members of Congress., Neil Brennen We're heading back in a couple weeks and look forward to another special ride. Our first stop was at the Rattlesnake Rock Access Area and Comfort Station. Recommendations: Trail slopes gently downhill from north to south (i.e. Such incredible views and scenery that you and your bike might wander right off the trail if you're not careful (I came close to doing this at least 3 times). Bald eagles live in the area and are a rare treat to see. The sites are grassy, level, have shade, picnic tables and fire rings. stay in Williamsport and start your adventure at the Jersey Shore access area, which is about ten minutes from Williamsport. A great time and I highly recommend it. I would say this is the 2nd best trail I have ever ridden, after the ART. Visit Trail Website About this group One of the premier rail trails in the Northeast, the PCRT offers a spectacular 62 mile journey from Wellsboro to Jersey Shore (or vice versa). Can I swim in Peach Creek? Well anyway, I was vacationing in a place called the Pine Creek Gorge. 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. It is a jewel well known as a base for visiting fisherman and hunters. Long-range plans call for extending the trail to Williamsport. The Lycoming Mall Plans for it in 2023, and a look at some of its history. About 62 miles round trip. I'm pretty sure this is Slate Run, 8.8 miles from Rattlesnake Rock. Make sure you visit the Wellsboro diner for a piece of pie. I gave up after about 15 miles. Although the pedaling was easy, there was never a time where we could just coast. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. I really enjoyed this trailand the condition is fantastic. The ride is about as wild and adventuresome as they get in Pennsylvania, without being overly strenuous. To locate the northern head of the trail, travel north from Wellsboro on rt.287 to Wellsboro Junction. I'm fortunate enough to live just a few miles from this gem of a trail, and I enjoy biking it regularly. This is one trail that lives up to it's billing. I only wish I had a trail like this a little closer to home. For all of its 62 miles the trail is consistent, very rideable and well maintained. This trail is uniquely situated with long quiet stretches through beatiful country. Parked at the rail head in Jersey Shore and set out about 1030. While I rested up, my husband walked over to Pag-Omar and got smoked chicken brisket, with some of the best sides I've tasted at any BBQ I've been to (and I lived in Texas for two years): slightly spicy, sweet baked beans; delicious coleslaw; and fantastic potato salad with dill. So, if you are looking for a shuttle on the Pine Creek Rail Trail, or if you want to rent bikes or go on a boat ride on the creek, make sure to check out Pine Creek Outfitters. The trail continues along Pine Creek and runs adjacent to Route 414 and 44. Several access points with parking are located south of Blackwell along Route 414. 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. The gates are well marked and very easy to navigate. Unfortunately we failed to spot any wildlife, but the streams feeding into Pine Creek were quite picturesque. Very busy also! I started early in the day in Wellsboro. . The surface is made of crushed limestone and is suitable for hybrid and mountain bikes. I started seeing some ruins. Two places you need to stop at are Millers General Store in Blackwell, One dollar a scoop Ice Cream cones and Cedar Run General Store has great burgers. This is a popular spot for starting rides along the trail. I only found two places where I had a degree of cellphone service. Ive never stayed at any of these, but the food is very good at Hotel Manor in Slate Run. What is considered the upper half? These slides range from about 10-20 feet in height and are very worth the short hike to see when water levels are high. Colorful birds are plentiful in the spring, especially Baltimore orioles and scarlet tanagers. The next point of interest worth stopping at is Tiadaghton Campground, which is just over four miles south of the Turkey Path at Leonard Harrison State Park. We rode to Rochester and picked up the Greenway trail heading south to Mt Morris where we ended this trip. Timber Rattlesnake Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Pines and hardwoods now carpet the bare slopes left behind by loggers. The project has taken 19 years to construct so far. I had 2 close calls today though. Made for good entertainment while eating. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Went back this year, and with the exception of a two hour rain (this time i hid under a kiosk), the ride was perfect. Rode this trail 7/13/2014. Awesome views and great trail conditions. The Pine Creek Rail Trail Guidebook Photo by: merlinsolis Bridge Uploaded: 5/5/2018 The trail crosses the Pine Creek and many feeders along the way. 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. Wellsboro is a quaint town and I had dinner at Wellsboro House, a micro brewery. 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. If you think your bike can handle that, you should be fine. It is also a very good idea to have tick and flea protection. Cell service is sporadic at best so plan on not having any until you get to the last 5 miles of the trail near Wellsboro or Jersey Shore. The trail walks through Little Pine State Park, continuing through various parcels of Tiadaghton State Forest and State Game Lands 75. The iced tea was refreshing! This parking area is also the starting point for the Bohen Falls Trail on . Starting at the northern-most end, it's about 25 miles to teh village of Blackwell. Often the creek is to one side, later in this stretch you are along a road for a good bit of the trip.. but it's mostly very similar to this. Our advise to newcomers is this: ride the rest, then ride the best. It's a great place for fishing. Most of these roads are driveways and backroads. Sleeps 6 2 bedrooms 7 beds. I just rode this trail on 8/28, rode the entire length to mile marker 63 in seven hours. Rattlesnake Rock juts out into Pine Creek, a popular spot for swimming and diving. There are numerous gates before and after intersections that slow your progress but do not require you to dismount. Stunning, serene, smooth. I saw a black bear near mile 14. In fact the second time we stayed at the camp ground I had to walk up to the bathroom at night so I had the flashlight pointed on the road so I would not trip when I got close enough for the bathroom lights I lifted my head up and looked around and saw a buck on the trail and then realized I was surrounded by 6 doe. 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). The Pine Creek Trail is our 7th multi-day biking endeavor. Riverside Park, The Park The Trolley Built Between Milton & Watsontown. This trail section is 8 miles long and now completes the 62 mile Pine Creek Trail. In fact, midweek, or whenever it was, I ran into a Park Ranger and had to ask him what day it was, I had lost all track of time and reality. Melting glaciers carved the gorge, which runs 8001,400 feet deep and a mile wide. The only town/village you pass through is Blackwell. Nice scenery along the creek saw some nice size trout, couple deer with fawns. He looked at me but just stayed where he was. With an overnight camp along the trail someplace. Written 28 July 2022. 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. 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. O and there were very friendly bikers all along the trail. Some facilities may only be available seasonally. Otherwise, you can return the way you came. 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. The southern direction is in the Pa. grand canyon, heading north you can see further to the horizon and view nice farm land. Pine Creek Outfitters offers bike rentals and shuttles for those biking a portion or the entirety of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. When you explore the Pine Creek Rail Trail, you're following a route that humans have traveled for hundreds of years. , You were lucky. 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. There is NOTHING along this segment of the trail except remote campgrounds, hiking trails, and a few cabins along the side of the creek. You never have an opportunity to give your legs a break. You have to walk to the rock, its a short trail off the bike path, but it really is gorgeous here. Nicely down Heather. love this trail! We had a great time fishing and wading in the Pine Creek. 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. This time it was the very beginning of May, the 1st and it was a beautiful mild temperature day to do a short ride. The rural scenery is gorgeous and the trail is well-maintained with very little change in grade. The Cedar Run Inn was charming and would have also been a good option for our overnight stay. I also remember being very tired after riding the 40 miles in one day. It sure is nice not having to worry about traffic. take a Hike! Our go to hotel is best Western and I have to say the room was cleaner than any other we have stayed in. Finally made it to Pine Creek Rail trail on Sep 26th. Continuing up the trail for another minute or so will bring you to the three slides that make up Pine Island Run Falls. One great example is Pine Island Run. This is my favorite rail trail and I love it so much I wrote a guidebook to it. This section is mostly open with plenty of scenery. 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. $162,000 from a USDA Secure Rural Schools resource advisory committee have already A really enjoyable trail with lots to see. I was glad we didn't ride our road bikes as Hybrid were quite dusty and dirty from riding on the gravel. ", "What a beautiful ride! From here the Pine Creek Rail Trail parallels rt. . Roughly 15 miles up and on the right there is a pipe that is connected to a mountain stream and has fresh Pennsylvania mountain water coming out of it. A. My only issue was lack of water availability on the trail. Awesome subs and the people were great. The lunch was fantastic, the Waterville Tavern is a great stop, they even have a bike rack. Took us three days to complete, doing out and backs of 50,50, 30 miles. We are so glad we made the extra effort to get to Slate Run and the Wolfe General Store. Then take a left at the next light onto Railroad Street. The trail goes along Pine Creek through Pennsylvania mountains and cornfields - a very pleasant, scenic experience. It was well worth the fee. If you are looking for lodging on the trail, there are several campgrounds on the Pine Creek Rail Trail. This was one of the best rail trails I have had the pleasure of riding. I've traveled to many rail trails all over the US, and I still haven't found one better than this. There is ample parking at the Jersey Shore Railroad Street trail head with nice clean restrooms. The gravel requires more effort than asphalt, and the fact that it is almost completely level requires non-stop peddling, which gets tiring. A great place to visit in the fall. There is a slight 2% downhill grade from Ansonia to Rattlesnake Rock which made the trip a little easier for us. Cabin 8.4 mi to Pine Creek Gorge. Rode this trail in the summer and in the fall. 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. I ride on the Pine Creek Rails to Trails near Wellsboro, PA. 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. The second day we did the remainder of the trip which was about 32 miles or so to the Jersey Shore. While there are a few short sections with minor uphill grades, the vast majority of the journey is at a slight downhill. You can see a basic Pine Creek Rail Trail map here, but pick up the much more detailed one available at several places in town and along the trail if you plan to do any hiking. 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