The Ansonia to Blackwell is the most beautiful rail-to-trail I've ever ridden. Done. From here the Pine Creek Rail Trail parallels rt. I should note that the trail map shows a lot of towns along the route. We rode this trail on 3 different days. We actually rode right past a 3 footer resting along the side of the trail. Did about 12 miles of this trail from north to south from the trailhead in Ansonia. Monday night we ate at the Blackwell Hotel as the closest town is Wellsboro about a 30 minute drive away. Good parking and bathroom facilities. However, if you start here, you miss the start of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon at the confluence of Pine Creek and Marsh Creek. The lunch was fantastic, the Waterville Tavern is a great stop, they even have a bike rack. Hoffman looked like another excellent site. The Wellsboro Junction to Darling Run section has new surface which is OK, but does not have the good crushed limestone surface. 42.25 miles 4 hrs 23 minutes riding time 3:00 PM Stopped at Blackwell for rest and a snack at the bike shop 5 hrs 13 min on bikes- 51 miles 4 PM Arrived at Manor Hotel to end our 1st day Ave. 9.8 mph-6 hrs 22 min on bikes-5:20 pm- 62.18 miles Day 2 Started ride South to Jersey Shore at 9:00 AM 1st stop at Cammal (7.1miles) 69.2 miles-10AM-7hrs 9 min on bikes Rest stop at Waterville-11:00 AM -8hrs 7 min on bikes-78.5 miles-(16.3 miles today) Restarted ride at 11:30 arrived at Jersey Shore the Southern terminus at 12:45- 90.26 miles-ave. speed 9.8 mph 9 hrs 14 minutes on bikes 28.8 miles today 3 hrs 45 minutes to reach Jersey Shore. Share this checklist with other participants' eBird accounts. Location being the key. I tried this trail last year, on the way home from the Great Allegheny Passage, in a heavy rain wearing a poncho. The 2% grade is not really noticeable. The trail is used primarily for bicycling, walking, and cross-country skiing. You'll be able to see the rock shortly before reaching the parking area. Was a nice ride. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. However, if you have time, its much easier to drive to this handicapped-accessible overlook. Nicely down Heather. Lodging in Williamsport. Saw a Blue Bird, two Baltimore Orioles and 3 great big rattlesnakes. This section is mostly shaded with numerous restrooms along the way and another spot for food and water. 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. While its possible to do the trail over the span of two days, many, including myself and my family, opt to simply do a day trip on the trail. The sites are grassy, level, have shade, picnic tables and fire rings. The best times to visit this trail are March through September. They work very well on the crushed limestone trail. They were working on extending the trail beyond Ansonia at the time. From this point, you are only one mile north of Blackwell, a small community in the PA Grand Canyon. We rode this trail from the north end, down 20 some miles. Started at the caboose in Jersey Shore and rode the 11.5 miles (according to my GPS) to Waterville for lunch and a few adult beverages on the patio at the Waterville Tavern. Definitely will be coming back in the Fall to enjoy the spectacular color along the trail. [Click here for information on how to use the coordinates in this article to find your destination.]. Theres a store at Slate Run and services at Cammal and Jersey Mills. Not only is it home to some of the cleanest state forest bathrooms youll find, but it also features picnic tables, making this a great place to stop for lunch or just a quick break. Drove into Wellsboro for dinner that night. The Pine Creek trail will spoil you rotten! I rode the entire trail from Wellsboro Junction to Jersey shore and back over Labor Day weekend. The next morning after breakfast at the Hotel Manor, we headed south to Jesery Shore. A disappointment of the GAP trail was the lack of bridges; Pine Creek has a fair amount from Blackwell south. Great views, lots of wild flowers and animals. It is sparsely travelled until you get closer to the Turkey Path Trail Waterfall at Little Fourmile Run. It's not overcrowded -- I saw about six people in 1-1/2 hours! Tiadaghton Campground sits on the site ofa community that was once in the canyon. Good swimming at rattlesnake rock and ice cream back up the road a bit. The Ross Run Access was our turn around point after 22.9 miles of biking and we took a break before heading back to Jersey Shore. 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. There are plenty of rest rooms and benches along the way to stop when you need to. Trail is in excellent shape. The rail trail leads through open, sunny fields for about 8 miles along the southern terminus. From Slate Run, it's about another 26 miles to the end of the trail in Jersey Shore. The Pine Creek Trail is located in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Have you ever biked the Pine Creek Rail Trail? They had no specific plans and just hoped to find some hotel and food when they got there, wherever they were going. Some scholars believe that early First Americans used the. The trail itself is finely crushed limestone, well packed and in excellent shape. All water is routed under the trail. Milky blue eyes indicate that this snake is about to shed its skin. Back on your bike, the Pine Creek Rail Trail continues to wind its way through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. In all, the PCT was worth the trip from near Philadelphia. this trail is a lot like the Lehigh Gorge trail very high walls birds rivers great riding surface do the whole ride. We started at the Pine Creek Outfitters where we left our car and scheduled a Jersey Shore pick-up with them on Tuesday afternoon. If I can believe the warnings along the trail, the timber rattler is rather docile and will not attack unless provoked. Even with the rain, the scenery is great and we in good spirits. One level under macadam. Seems like a short trip since we just finished riding 62 miles the first day and 58 the second day on the now completed Pine Creek Rail Trail. So I had another 5 miles to ride on well traveled roads that are not marked to get you into town. In addition to not having to meet a shuttle at a specific time, freeing you to take your time and enjoy your journey, it also is an inexpensive way to more directly head to your next destination. The hard packed stone is easy to ride. no potholes, no clumps of dirt to skid in. 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! There is lots of wildlife along this section of trail. Thanks for stopping by! Along the way, youll see some of the most beautiful scenery in PA. As we were riding, my wife and I were continually amazed by the majesty of the canyons beauty. This is the portion that USA Today rated as one of the top 10 bike trips in the world. There are also several villages along the way and general stores where food and water is available. 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. The first one we took was in August 2012 and we just took another one this past weekend, 2-3 August, 2014. The busiest part of this stretch is definitely right below Rattlesnake Rock. Only surpassed by the GAP trail, Pine Creek is the 2nd best rail trails in PA (IMHO). ), then the Pine Creek Rail Trail is where you need to head to. The gradual grade is barely detectable and makes for an enjoyable bike ride, walk, or ski, and in portions, horseback ride. Past the canyon overlooks, farther south on the Pine Creek Rail Trail you will arrive at Tiadaghton. The trail extends 62 miles south from Wellsboro Junction to Jersey Shore in the adjoining Tiadaghton State Forest. The trail is very scenic, especially north of Blackwell in the canyon. Nice trail with a beautiful setting along the Pine Creek. . Built on the former Jersey Shore, Pine Creek and Buffalo Railroad the trail runs through Tioga and Lycoming Counties. Alabama: Cahaba River. Wellsboro is at the high end / Jersey Shore is at the low end). The scenery is great. If you go in summer, cool, clear Pine Creek may beckon you in for a dip. We have done this trail twice now staying at the Petticoat Junction camp ground doing the south in one day and the north end the next. Only road 10 miles round trip. My friends were a bit less experienced riders and began feeling the ride. Nuts everywhere - acorns, black walnuts and chestnuts. This place was PACKED. The website is a good reference. We must have met 40 or more groups along the trail. Campgrounds and access areas along the trail are similarly immaculate - they have a strict carry-in, carry-out policy. O and there were very friendly bikers all along the trail. The trail is kept in tip top shape by Pennsylvanis Department of Natural Resources staff. Great write up.I always love your work. 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. Top ways to experience nearby attractions Overall, this trail is great and worth the drive to Jersey Shore for a ride. Even though I biked it on a fairly cool day in May, I still saw three snakes on the trail, including a rattlesnake. This is a real gem in Pennsylvania and is a heck of a product turned out by the Rails to Trails program. Rattlesnake Rock (19 miles). There are also several privately run campgrounds along the trail. If you want to do some hiking, you can also check out the waterfalls along Jerry Run and Bohen Run from here. and talking. The second day we had Pine Creek Outfitters shuttle us from Rattlesnake Rock to Ansonia and we biked back to our car (19 miles). Beautiful ride. 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. No motor vehicles. 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 The Park Service does ask you to get a camping permit, but it is free. Very ,very nice Hampton Inn. The ride is about as wild and adventuresome as they get in Pennsylvania, without being overly strenuous. The trailhead at Wellsboro Junction is the northern starting point (plans are underway for a 3-mile trail connectionthe Marsh Creek Greenwayto Wells-boro that will provide more services to visitors). I recently moved to PA and wanted to ride this trail that I have heard so much about. 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. For all of its 62 miles the trail is consistent, very rideable and well maintained. 20 min later I was patched up and moving. It must be breathtaking in the Fall. Never too windy and mostly shaded all the way. When we arrived at Slate Run, we went into the Hotel Manor to say good bye and hopped in the car to head for home. I had a squirrel playing chicken with me; I think I just touched his tail with my front tire. I do know that we were close to 50 and are much older now. The trail is in great shape. Despite the 2.5 hrs to get there from the Lehigh Valleya trip well worth! We stopped halfway for lunch at the Waterville Tavern and the kiddos played at the park adjacent to the restaurant. The second day we did the remainder of the trip which was about 32 miles or so to the Jersey Shore. Trail is a must ride!! I saw a black bear near mile 14. We stopped in Waterville for lunch at the gas station/store/deli. The Pine Creek Rail Trail is one of Pennsylvania's destination trails, and for good reason. I hiked up to use different muscles. My First Rattlesnake, Pine Creek Rail Trail, August 2009. 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. very well maintained 12 to 20 feet wide hard packed cinder. About 3 am, a coyote made a howl in the campground adding a bit of excitement as it woke us both. Turn next to the church! Linda. The PA canyon offers vista views from Leonard Harrison State Park on the east rim (via rt. Lots of wildlife on the trail. Accompanying me on this trip was my wife and two-year old son. There are also several hotel options at the end of the trail in and around Jersey Shore. There were bear tracks on the trail. 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. Not only is the upper half the more scenic, in my opinion, but traveling south will give you a slight downhill the whole way. The first half this direction doesn't have any food stops --stock up at the store near the trailhead. It's a nice ride. There are 4 different routes to Death Valley from Las Vegas that travelers can take. I rode this trail in the October of 2005. thanks for listing this!!! There are no intersecting roads from Darling Run to Blackwell. 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. I was flattered of course, but I realized he may have had more water, so I slithered away. 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. A quick look at what is happening in the Central Susquehanna Valley, including upcoming events, new store openings, nature notes, and mor We dressed in layers, and took along light gloves. On the opposite bank, Owassee Road parallels the trail for the next two miles. I was combining a nice cardio workout and a trail ride into one so I did push pretty good up and back. Pine Creek Rail Trail Pennsylvania's Pine Creek Trail | Photo by Linda Stager. The scenery is amazing starting from the Tiadaghton Trail Head, but getting there is not for the faint of heart as there a small bumpy unpaved road that ends with a big downhill to the trail. This trip, we started at Rattlesnake Rock. Hilborn Field Comfort Station Here we are a little more than halfway to our turn around point of Black Walnut Bottom. Great nitelife there too. the evening sun lit up the hillsides while we enjoyed riding in cool shadows for most of this section. 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. (Thanks to Pine Creek Outfitters for providing me with a complimentary shuttle to help facilitate this piece.). Definitely good for people to know, as I obviously wouldnt want anyone getting hurt. The finely crushed limestone surface is best suited for hybrid bikes; a service road next to the trail from Ansonia to Tiadaghton Campground (just northwest of where the trail intersects T357/Tiadaghton Road) is open to equestrians as well. Here are several choices for The nice folks at Pine Creek Outfitters (in Ansonia) drove our car down to the Waterville parking area. The terrain is very, very flat. 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. Great trail. SR 44 arrives at Waterville, 1,450 feet below the surrounding ridgetops. Horses allowed on 9 mile section from Ansonia south To Tiadaghton. Kept looking for the town of Ansonia but never found it? The hard packed stone makes for a fairly easy ride or hike, and the trail has a small grade, around 2%. There are motels on Rt 6 just west of there. There are plenty of rest stops along the way and even quite a few general stores. The trail is very well compacted. Milky blue eyes indicate that this snake is about to shed its skin. The one restaurant in Cedar Run was closed that day also. 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. Went 30 miles north to Pettecote campground, stayed overnight then came back. Hotels and bed and breakfasts can be found in a few places along the trail including Cedar Run, Slate Run, and Waterville. To get there you need to do the following: Going North on Route 220, take a right onto Route 44 Main Street into town. Named by USA Today as one of the best places in the world to . JOSEPH W. SMITH III STARTING OUT Pack something in advance and take in one of many rest stops along the way for lunch. 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 . 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. Everyone, even little kids, observed proper trail manners. We camped at black walnut bottom 63 miles in 6 hours. Rode this trail 7/13/2014. Pine Creek This marshy area lies 5.8 miles south of Rattlesnake Rock. The first attempt was to build the rail line through this region. This trail is uniquely situated with long quiet stretches through beatiful country. Bring enough water for the duration of your trip. There are some soft spots near the road crossings which could be a bit difficult on a road bike. The inside of the hotel was beautiful and the free breakfast was very good. In this direction the average 4% grade is all downhill. Took 2.5 hours of casual riding. 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! We too rode the trail from Ansonia to Jersey Shore in two days over Memorial Day and loved it! We used Hotel Manor in Slate Run as.our overnite stay. The Pine Creek Rail Trail is groomed for xc skiing during the winter months. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. We rode from Blackwell south, which we like better than heading north towards Wellsboro. I only covered ab0ut 2 miles but it was well maintained and nice scenery. This is a popular spot for starting rides along the trail. My son and I rode the trail together August 13th and 14th 2017. I set up a base camp at the northern end of the trail at Leonard Harrison State Park. It is on Railroad Street. This was my first bike ride on this trail. Lots of mountains, hills, streams.highly recommend this bike trail . There are several roads leading north into the PA canyon area. . A Pine Creek Valley Snapshot Facilities: Multiple parking and access areas; limited comfort stations. Jim Cheney is the creator of UncoveringPA.com. This trail now connects to the C&O Trail but was not open the year before. The scenery was spectacular, rhododendron and fragrant honey locust blooming, eagles and deer, the river dotted with fly fishers and colorful kayaks. 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. Skipped the last part into Jersey Shore as I had read it was not interesting. 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. Stayed at the PennWellsHotel in Wellsboro. This is the first place to get food and bottled water along the trail. That helicopter pilot was border-line crazy the way he/she was flying it. Will return again. A. Nothing on floors and even corners cleaned.. Pillows." I stopped at Waterville and ate my lunch that I had packed along while watching a helicopter drop the geo-boxes for gas exploration. L. L. C. Naples, Fl. Pine Creek Outfitters near Wellsboro offers shuttle services. I am hoping to ride the entire length of the trail soon. This area has varied scenery but no places to get supplies right off the trail so plan accordingly. It just seems like so many people when on these rail-trails act as if they are the only ones on it. Based in the state capital of Harrisburg, Jim frequently travels around Pennsylvania and has visited, written about, and photographed all 67 counties in the state. 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 . add to tripboard. Here, visitors will find a parking area and a small general store. 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. Its a beautiful, pristine, 62 miles of sheer pleasure. Make sure to respect any animals that you see and keep your distance. Although we continued to search for rattlesnakes, we never saw one after the first day! It's smooth, compact gravel makes it enjoyable for all bike types, all riders. A South Charleston Property Records Search locates real estate documents related to property in South Charleston, West Virginia. Owner Matthew Schenck. There are several roads leading north into the PA canyon area. This is my favorite rail trail and I love it so much I wrote a guidebook to it. 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. The Cedar Run Inn is a nice B&B, clean and comfortable. I've been spreading the word about this awesome trail to friends and coworkers. My First Rattlesnake, Pine Creek Rail Trail, August 2009. I looked up to see if it was raining and I saw one of those strange big creatures on two wheels squirting water at me from his water bottle., I showed him who was boss. all the locals we met in the area towns were very nice and helpful. As of this date the Pine Creek Trail is tied for first place with The Iron Horse Trail in Washington. Arrived May 29th 2012 did the entire trail with some repeated areas for a total of 100 miles in a weeks time.Saw Mother Bear with two cubs crossing the Pine Creek and was able to get a video of it.Saw lots of Deer with fawns,numerous birds was hoping to see a eagle but did not.The trail condition very good concidering it rained alot that week. The trail is flat and very well maintained. Then while Lucy did some bird watching I rode from Slate Run to Blackwell and back. You may want to check it out and go for a ride. Had to bike on rt 44 to complete the trip. The trail was so great and the weather absolutely beautiful that we continued past Cammal to Black Walnut Bottom. 62 miles of peace! Kudos to everyone's effort to keep this trail in really good condition. In the winter, the trail is open for cross-country skiing. In addition to many of these bridges there are several steel girder bridges as well. 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. The Mine Geyser Near Centralia When we think of Geysers, typically we think of Yellowstone park, where geysers are the result of a hot s Like Rolling Green Park in Hummels Wharf, Riverside Park between Milton and Watsontown was built by a trolley company. Pine Creek & Buffalo Railway (JSPC&B) came in the 19th century. 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. 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. 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. Was a good choice with the slicks trail was very smooth and dry. Rentals: Pine Creek Outfitters (on Route 6 in Ansonia, 570.724.3003) is located only a mile from the Ansonia trailhead. A study is being done at this time to consider extending the trail into the borough of Wellsboro. interesting informational boards to read at stops along the way. There is also an inn at Slate Run Village, which is a little farther south than Cedar Run, which will allow you to ride about the same amount of miles each day. Road bikes would be OK but most folks had hybrids or mountain bike,some recubents and tandems even. 3:30 At 4:25 PM stopped at Cammal Comfort station- 11 hrs 22 min on bikes-110.78 total miles ave 9.8 mph 7.1 miles to go!! kyacks & canoes floating down stream, abundent shade, and a trail that hugs the river most of its path makes for perfection. The next time I'll try to bring someone else along to go in the Waterville Inn for a sandwich and a cold one. Otherwise, you can return the way you came. In Cedar Run there is an Inn, rental houses, and a cute little (tiny) country store with lots of bike rack parking. The trail is immaculate, probably the smoothest rail-to-trail I've been on. Ask for an inside room or stay some where else. With the original intent to canoe the canyon we changed our plans when the water level was too low. Can't wait to continue to explore the rest of the 62 mile trail. . The only town/village you pass through is Blackwell. This trail is closed 2 hours before dark to ensure park guests do not get lost. First time riding this. Camping by permit only (tel. I gave up after about 15 miles. Thanks for your help!! There is a small, unmarked trail that heads off towards the rock. People. The Wolfe's General Store was a blessing, I was able to refill with refrigerated water and some additional carb snacks for the return. Success! The gates are well marked and very easy to navigate. After Blackwell, heading north, the 2nd half or the trail, there's no village stops until you reach the end near Ansonia and there's a limited number of restrooms available. 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. 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