"I rode the entire length down and back on a beautiful October Day on my mountain bike. Nuts everywhere - acorns, black walnuts and chestnuts. 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. Just sayin. But we were not wet (no rain) and no breakdowns! The 184 Mile Chesapeake & Ohio Canal trail was our third adventure. It is a wonderful trail for a nice leisurely ride. The Wellsboro Junction to Darling Run section has new surface which is OK, but does not have the good crushed limestone surface. The Pine Creek Trail is our 7th multi-day biking endeavor. Ill add in my defense that I now know I shouldnt have disturbed the reptile, and next time Ill leave it alone. Nicely down Heather. The first half this direction doesn't have any food stops --stock up at the store near the trailhead. There is an old train station near the trail head where visitor excursions are run. We rode from Blackwell south, which we like better than heading north towards Wellsboro. If you were just riding for the day, I would suggest that you begin here. There are at least 3 places to stop and get refreshments and many bathrooms. The Tioga Central Railroad station 0.5 mile east hosts an excursion train that runs north. Directions to the PA Grand Canyon - State Park Overlooks. The next day was 26 miles from Darling Run to Slate Run thru the canyon. From here the Pine Creek Rail Trail parallels rt. 44 and picked up the trail 4 miles up ahead. We did stop for lunch in Waterville. My wife and I started at Jersey Shore and intended to ride upsteam to Cammal. Saw a bald eagle. The Golden Eagle Trail begins at the Clark Farm/Utceter Station Recreational Parking Area approximately 2.7 miles north of the village of Cammal, along PA Route 414 in the Pine Creek Valley, Lycoming County. We also rode the Old Erie Canal Trail from Dewitt to Rome and back, (a 72 mile round trip) and last year (2009) we rode the Greenway from Genesee Valley Park in Rochester to Cuba, approximately 90 miles on and off the uncompleted trail. We actually rode right past a 3 footer resting along the side of the trail. Our pace was an easy 11 mph giving us lots of time to take in the views, stop at well placed historic markers and information aides. Anyone interested in riding with someone else, e-mail me. Saw lots of wildlife including a bear and a rattlesnake. " 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. We just took our 11yo and 8yo from Jersey Shore to Waterville (22mi) and it was fantastic. I had to break the news to them that the trail goes to Ansonia and not the much larger town of Wellsboro. The southern direction is in the Pa. grand canyon, heading north you can see further to the horizon and view nice farm land. We averaged about 2 MPH slower than we would have done on pavement. The bigger issue was remembering the route out of town back to the Trail Head since there are a few turns along the way. Again, the maintenance crew clears debris and smooths the trail regularly. stay in Williamsport and start your adventure at the Jersey Shore access area, which is about ten minutes from Williamsport. . We bet it is beautiful in the fall.". 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. The trail is for all levels of bikers. "I rode this trail end-to-end in mid-April, before the leaves were on the trees and most of the stores along the way were open. The trail surface is superb, probably the smoothest unpaved trail i've ever been on. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. What a great town with lots of places to eat, we recommend the diner and the steak house. We split a sandwich but honestly, neither of us was hungry. The trail extends 62 miles south from Wellsboro Junction to Jersey Shore in the adjoining Tiadaghton State Forest. Good swimming at rattlesnake rock and ice cream back up the road a bit. Pack enough water and snacks, very few places to stock up. The website is a good reference. 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. O and there were very friendly bikers all along the trail. 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 second one was with a young girl riding with other kids who wasn't paying attention and I rode off the trail to avoid her. My First Rattlesnake, Pine Creek Rail Trail, August 2009. I was glad we didn't ride our road bikes as Hybrid were quite dusty and dirty from riding on the gravel. The ride down the trail back to Jersey Shore on day 2 was much easier. On three occasions I had to motion or yell at oncoming riders to keep right. From rt.220, at the Jersey Shore area, a more scenic drive is rt. Cedar Run has a really beautiful store. At Slate Run I heartily recommend Wolfe's General Store (see link on this web site) as a great place to stop for lunch. 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 62-mile well-maintained trailwhich slopes imperceptibly downhill alongside Pine Creek, from Wellsboro Junction in the north to Jersey Shore in the southruns at the bottom of berscenic Pine Creek Gorge, commonly . Bald eagles live in the area and are a rare treat to see. From its southern terminus in Jersey Shore Pennsylvania, the Pine Creek Rail Trail travels through Lycoming County north into Tioga County. This trail is a must for the rail trail biker to visit. Great read my wife and I are going to do portion of Pine Creek Trail next week. 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 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. Rode this trail in the summer and in the fall. 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. Great view of Pine Creek and the mountains. Saw many deer and turkey. Rich O';-). ", "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. We averaged 6 to 10 minutes a mile depending on stops. 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. Having said that, the ride goes alongside Pine Creek for much of the route until one nears Wellsboro Junction. ", "We have ridden the whole thing and it is a very nice ride, especially when you stop at Cedar Run for a treat. Continued till I hit 50 miles and turned back only to get a flat tire. A handicapped accessible trail provides a leisurely trip to the vista. 660) and Colton Point State Park on the west rim (via rt.6/Forest road). This trail is pretty long. Need to ride 10 mph to keep the flies off you. There is NOTHING along this segment of the trail except remote campgrounds, hiking trails, and a few cabins along the side of the creek. I wanted to ride pine creek last year and finely got there 6/10/16. I only wish I had a trail like this a little closer to home. 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. Its all part of the fun. The surface is very hard with cinders the entire length. Marker. There is a store and farmers market at the start. An official congratulations of all the people and government agencies involved and a ribbon cutting was held. Rode one way from Wellsboro to Jersey Shore. The next morning after breakfast at the Hotel Manor, we headed south to Jesery Shore. The PA canyon offers vista views from Leonard Harrison State Park on the east rim (via rt. One thing to note, do pay attention to wildlife. It could use a better set of signs to the northern trailhead, but that's the only complaint i can think of. Where are there places where hiking trails intersect with the bike trail to allow for checking out some of the overlooks? PINE CREEK RAIL TRAIL (Wellsboro) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go . Ive never stayed at any of these, but the food is very good at Hotel Manor in Slate Run. There is lots of wildlife along this section of trail. The second day we did the remainder of the trip which was about 32 miles or so to the Jersey Shore. This is an area that is worth exploring. NY Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (1) NY Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (2) NY West Point Foundry Preserve (1) Wind past dramatic rock outcrops and waterfalls along the trail. It is a great trail if you are looking for an easy ride with low traffic, hardly any grade to speak of and wonderful views. ", "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! If you have not ridden it, put it on the must do list. It is about a mile south of Blackwell. Saw a Blue Bird, two Baltimore Orioles and 3 great big rattlesnakes. The next morning we broke camp and rode to Tiadaghton Campground turning around there to head back to Jersey Shore. A map of the entire trail can be found here: My public google map with the stops marked. 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. 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. The trail is perfectly maintained, hard packed, no litter at all, in fact there are no trash cans either because of the heavy black bear population! I rode the "lower" portion of the Pine Creek Trail in mid-June 2019. My Travel Nurse Proffesion allows me to ride on trails while on assignment across the U.S. Can't wait to continue to explore the rest of the 62 mile trail. You will be impressed. Very well maintained trail, people are friendly and know trail etiquette! Great views, lots of wild flowers and animals. Hotels and bed and breakfasts can be found in a few places along the trail including Cedar Run, Slate Run, and Waterville. 63 mile trail well worth the drive from NJ. We generally ride the section from Ansonia to Blackwell in spring and in the fall. For me this trail was a hidden gem which I did not expect and is 3 hours from my home. We intended to camp overnight, but it rained the whole day. There is a small, unmarked trail that heads off towards the rock. Just beyond the end of the roadway, there is a small grouping of cabins. Thinking about trying this in the near future but would like a rough idea of how much time it could possibly take. ", "I have the advantage of living five miles from this trail so I make frequent trips to the Pine Creek Trail. Rode it anyway and found it to be very scenic. Beautiful weather a little chilly. 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. The first 35 mile, from Jersey Shore to Blackwell have about 4 or 5 villages with general stores that offer you a place to stop and grab cold drink or something to eat. Cyclists, runners, walkers, and numerous wildlife abounds. Horses allowed on 9 mile section from Ansonia south To Tiadaghton. I would definitely do it again, but with Big Apple tires. Although I did get a picture, I did not venture too close! To get there you need to do the following: Going North on Route 220, take a right onto Route 44 Main Street into town. My goal was to see how I could do time-wise with the entire route and I am happy with how I did. Again, this trail is great. The imposing views of the surrounding mountains, the beautiful waterfalls, and the peacefulness of this area make for one of the, if not the, best places to bike in Pennsylvania. The first half of the trail is a series of stairs and boardwalks that passes by three beautiful waterfalls. There are a few other points I thought I should note regarding biking the Pine Creek Rail Trail through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The views in the gorge are breathtaking and you are never more than a few feet from the creek. From Blackwell ten miles north DCNR has put down a new layer of Limestone that is outstanding and a few Locals told me that the plain is to re do the whole trail. A study is being done at this time to consider extending the trail into the borough of Wellsboro. From Ansonia to Blackwell, the trail runs through the deep, forested canyon; other than a few cabins, this area is totally uninhabited. I recently moved to PA and wanted to ride this trail that I have heard so much about. 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. Trail is a must ride!! We camped at black walnut bottom 63 miles in 6 hours. Don't stop on one with your front brakes - ask me how I know. The parking lot at Rattlesnake Rock is a popular drop location for canoe and bicycle shuttle services. In Cedar Run, there are cabins along the creek, a beach area, a county store and the Inn. It is on Railroad Street. Theres a store at Slate Run and services at Cammal and Jersey Mills. 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. My best friend Dave & I schedule a two day ride each year. From Blackwell, south you'll begin to ride through small villages that offer opportunities for food and water. I have found the Seresto Collar to be most effective. Rattlesnake Rock is a large rock on Pine Creek that visitors can explore. You couldn't ask for a better lace to exercise or relax. I started seeing some ruins. The room rate includes dinner and breakfast. Next time we'll start at Slate Run and ride to Ansonia. It's a great place for fishing. We rode about 30 miles on subseqient days. Head west on Route 6 a few miles and there is the Coachstop Inn, Antlers Inn and the Log Cabin Inn. If you think your bike can handle that, you should be fine. Another large parking lot is located at the southern end of the trail just north of Waterville. Great views of Pine Creek, mountainsa few bridges to cross. (Back in the snake den, Doug is talking. Wellsboro offers additional lodging and food.. highly recommended to stay in Wellsboro. We rode to Rochester and picked up the Greenway trail heading south to Mt Morris where we ended this trip. It must be breathtaking in the Fall. The trail entrance is on the left. It begins north of Wellsboro and ends in Jersey Shore. 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. Pennsylvania has more than 12,000 miles of trails most of which remain accessible during this period. Camping by permit only (tel. It is a trail you will always remember and want to comeback too. One level under macadam. Pennsylvania does a great job with all their trails. There has been a lot of time and effort invested in the trail and it is an accomplishment to be proud of and to enjoy. Was a great ride as this trail is in great condition with recent felled trees cut up and removed from riding areas. The only trouble we encountered was just south of Blackwell street traffic is directed onto the trail due to a road construction project. Visit Trail Website Stop at Blackwell for ice cream as a treat. The Cedar Run Inn is a nice B&B, clean and comfortable. There are lots of restrooms the first 20 or so miles out of Waterville and after that it gets a little rustic up through the Pa grand canyon which is unbelievably beautiful. 2 The Long Point Watershed, which includes Norfolk County, as well as sections of Elgin, Oxford, Brant and. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. The trail is well maintained and a joy to ride even in the rain. We plan to do the trail again next year. 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