As I passed the Waterville parking lot, about 200 yards in, I saw a bear on the trail. $162,000 from a USDA Secure Rural Schools resource advisory committee have already On three occasions I had to motion or yell at oncoming riders to keep right. They have the best blueberries we ever tasted!! We bet it is beautiful in the fall.". The only downside of the ride was the cold and wind. Several government offices in Cibolo and Texas . 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. It should also be noted that there is no cell service throughout much of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Rode the trail from Ansonia to Slate Run then down to Jersey Shore in 2 days, used Pine Creek outfitters for shuttle, very efficient. The trail does not go into Wellsboro but stops 5 miles out of town. Many miles of trails are available for hiking in Tioga State Forest, revealing some of the most beautiful scenery in Pennsylvania. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 8 min to complete. Some of these can be seen from the rail trail itself, while others require a bit of hiking. Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail is a 120mi 193km trail under development in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Done. The southern direction is in the Pa. grand canyon, heading north you can see further to the horizon and view nice farm land. Would recommend going in spring when creeks are flowing or fall for the . 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. . Visitors come the world over to ride this amazing trail, which features towering cliffs, beautiful scenery, and hidden waterfalls. The last freight passed through in 1988, and the trail was born in 1996 and extended to its present length in 2012. Once you get to Blackwell, this portion of the trail is called the Grand Canyon of PA. Once again we met a lot of people (and dogs) enjoying the trail either on foot or bike. From there, it runs generally southward through the Pine Creek Valley (better known locally as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania). Our moving average over 63 mile was 10 mph and overall was 6.5 with the geocaching stops and photographs. This trail is a must for the rail trail biker to visit. Stayed in Wellsboro and cant wait for trailhead to connect to town. The scenery is amazing. The so-called Fastest Route follows Interstate 15 South to NV Highway 160 West toward Pahrump, Nevada. Everyone, even little kids, observed proper trail manners. I was combining a nice cardio workout and a trail ride into one so I did push pretty good up and back. My wife and i visited to Wellsoboro area in August, 2007. If youve never seen this view, its well worth the challenging climb. ", "What a beautiful ride! Cyclists, runners, walkers, and numerous wildlife abounds. 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. Leaves a bit past peak. Wolfe's Gen store is also in Slate Run on the tail. The Trail follows the Pine Creek almost its entire length. In Cedar Run, there are cabins along the creek, a beach area, a county store and the Inn. Drove into Wellsboro for dinner that night. The whole area is pretty. The Pine Creek Rail Trail is one of Pennsylvania's destination trails, and for good reason. Have you ever biked the Pine Creek Rail Trail? Wellsboro, Pa. - The Pine Creek Rail Trail will be closed between Rattlesnake Rock and Tiadaghton Campground due to trail resurfacing, according to the Tioga State Forest. The trail follows the river for most of its length. This was one of the most beautiful B&B's we have ever stayed in. The trail is maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). I noted the Tale of Two Trails in the headline since the trail from Jersey Shore to Wellsboro is essentially 62 miles uphill with the grade rolling between 1 and 3 percent the entire way. Keystone State. The Pine Creek Rail Trail Guidebook tells you what you want to know about riding or hiking this highly acclaimed trail. Next time, we will call ahead to the Cedar Creek Inn to hopefully get one of the four rooms with ensuite baths, but even without, it was still a fun place to stay and a great trail to ride north. There is also an old pump for water along the trail from the Jersey Shore trail head at one of the Comfort Stations but I don't remember how far along it is. Little Pine State Park (2100 acres) is directly across the street and along with their picnic areas and pavilions they have a 94 acre lake for . I set out for an 82 mile R/T from the Waterville parking access area heading north on the gentle but steady uphill climb through the Grand Canyon of PA back. There are more than 2,000 miles of rail trails in Pennsylvania, but none may be more beautiful than the Pine Creek Rail Trail in Tioga County. Horseback riding is allowed next to the trail but signs are posted for biking and horseback riding to keep horses off bike trail. Regardless of the flat it was a great day, great trip and with great views. Very level trail with nice scenery along the way. There are no real roads coming in or out. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. To my knowledge this was the only portion of the Pine Creek Rail Trail completed at this time. 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. 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. The trail extends 62 miles south from Wellsboro Junction to Jersey Shore in the adjoining Tiadaghton State Forest. One of the best trails ever, smooth and well-maintained. I chose this trail as my Daughter(grown woman with a family of her own) was accompanying me and this would be her first experience on a rail trail bike trip. 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). Great nitelife there too. PA Grand Canyon Trail Map (Large) Pine Creek Rail Trail Map. I was riding a hybrid bike with wide tires which was perfect for this trail of crushed compacted stone. Trail is closed till September 20th 2014 for gas line work mile marker 54 to 58. So I had another 5 miles to ride on well traveled roads that are not marked to get you into town. The best times to visit this trail are March through September. My son, who has ridden the Dirty Kanza race (200 miles in one day on 4 wheel drive gravel roads in the Kansas flint hills) chose to ride on road tires instead of hybrid tires. Our go to hotel is best Western and I have to say the room was cleaner than any other we have stayed in. The first half of the trail is a series of stairs and boardwalks that passes by three beautiful waterfalls. 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. After Darling Run, however, the trail leaves Pine Creek and follows Marsh Creek. Just wonderful to watch nature at its fines, plus getting in a great workout. The water tasted good. South of there, there are no stores or vending machines until you reach Blackwell. Went back this year, and with the exception of a two hour rain (this time i hid under a kiosk), the ride was perfect. Saw a bear. Start from the northern end and it will be an easier ride. 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. 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! The Turkey Path trail there is a great 1.5 mile hike straight up the canyon for great views. The hard packed stone is easy to ride. There are clean restroom stops, picnic tables, benches, and state camping sites along the way. There are no intersecting roads from Darling Run to Blackwell. Rode from rattlesnake rock parking area to Turkey path, just shy of 15 miles and then back to rattlesnake rock. A good swimming hole lies at Rattlesnake Rock, 1.8 miles past Blackwell, and in another 4 miles, Cedar Run has a popular caf. Beautiful weather a little chilly. Rattlesnake Rock juts out into Pine Creek, a popular spot for swimming and diving. I was glad we didn't ride our road bikes as Hybrid were quite dusty and dirty from riding on the gravel. Gorgeous rhododendron, day lilies, and other blooms along the trail. 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. We rode 25 miles the first day in the rain and loved it. It was new blacktop,relatively flat with a wide berm (about 3 miles). Ask for an inside room or stay some where else. The next time I'll try to bring someone else along to go in the Waterville Inn for a sandwich and a cold one. Continued till I hit 50 miles and turned back only to get a flat tire. There is a slight 2% downhill grade from Ansonia to Rattlesnake Rock which made the trip a little easier for us. Stopped at a store (Wolfs?) 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. It is a great trail, especially for kids. Inns and ice cream shops are nearby. ", "Following a wedding in Erie,PA my wife and I decided to spend some time in the Central part of PA. We both enjoy Rail Trails so I had researched and found this trail. 62 miles of peace! This trip, we started at Rattlesnake Rock. There is ample parking at the Jersey Shore Railroad Street trail head with nice clean restrooms. We rode to Rochester and picked up the Greenway trail heading south to Mt Morris where we ended this trip. By the time we left Waterville, we were counting down the miles between comfort stations. We stayed at the Falling Farms B&B just outside of Wellsboro. 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