Pine Creek Rail Trail Pennsylvania's Pine Creek Trail | Photo by Linda Stager. The service is fairly good quality crashed rock along the trail. take a Hike! The first one we took was in August 2012 and we just took another one this past weekend, 2-3 August, 2014. For all of its 62 miles the trail is consistent, very rideable and well maintained. Well done on maintaining this trail! 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. Also, be careful when visiting sunny, open, and rocky areas. Where To Eat. Our first stop was at the Rattlesnake Rock Access Area and Comfort Station. This campground was simply gorgeous and we shared it with one other camper. Pennsylvania has more than 12,000 miles of trails most of which remain accessible during this period. 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. The bigger issue was remembering the route out of town back to the Trail Head since there are a few turns along the way. If someone gets hurt there, it is a long time being rescued. Written 28 July 2022. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 8 min to complete. This is a beautiful ride through a sweet spot on the Northern part of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. The timber rattleris a protected species in Pennsylvania, and found mainly in the central and western mountains of the state. The Park Service does ask you to get a camping permit, but it is free. Its a beautiful, pristine, 62 miles of sheer pleasure. Bob. T See more Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. Ive never stayed at any of these, but the food is very good at Hotel Manor in Slate Run. In Cedar Run there is an Inn, rental houses, and a cute little (tiny) country store with lots of bike rack parking. I rode this trail in the October of 2005. It's smooth, compact gravel makes it enjoyable for all bike types, all riders. The fourth overnight trip was the Allegheny Highlands Trail from Cumberland to just south of Pittsburg, PA (121 miles). We have found only a few other trails that even come close to matching the overall quality and experience of biking along Pine Creek. Done. 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. And.very friendly people. I tried this trail last year, on the way home from the Great Allegheny Passage, in a heavy rain wearing a poncho. From the editor: We ate lunch at the Slate Run access area on the grass along the Pine Creek. I had to break the news to them that the trail goes to Ansonia and not the much larger town of Wellsboro. Several government offices in Cibolo and Texas . From Waterville it is 4.3 miles to Bonnell Flats and then a long 6.1 mile section to the Jersey Shore area, to the intersection of Rt 44 and 220. We would not have seen one at all but for the fortune of meeting up with a DCNR worker who had spotted another rattlesnake up in the rocks. Big Cypress National Preserve is a United States National Preserve located in South Florida, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) west of Miami on the Atlantic coastal plain.The 720,000-acre (2,900 km 2) Big Cypress, along with Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas, became the first national preserves in the United States National Park System when they were established on October 11, 1974. The scenery was spectacular, rhododendron and fragrant honey locust blooming, eagles and deer, the river dotted with fly fishers and colorful kayaks. The second day we did the remainder of the trip which was about 32 miles or so to the Jersey Shore. There are several roads leading north into the PA canyon area. We rode from the Ansonia access to Turkey run. My Travel Nurse Proffesion allows me to ride on trails while on assignment across the U.S. About 3 am, a coyote made a howl in the campground adding a bit of excitement as it woke us both. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Turn left onto Marsh Creek road then a quick left and go past the farm market to a parking area at the head of the trail. Go 0.1 mile; turn right into the parking lot. In addition to traditional shuttles, one service that Pine Creek Outfitters offers is to shuttle your own vehicle to your pickup point. I've been spreading the word about this awesome trail to friends and coworkers. The Pine Creek trail will spoil you rotten! 4.7 (74 reviews) Free cancellation up to 14 days before check-in. I had 2 close calls today though. Pine Creek Outfitters would pick up our car here and have it waiting for us at the end of our journey. The trail surface is superb, probably the smoothest unpaved trail i've ever been on. I used my hybrid bike, but if you had heavier, puncture resistant tires for a road bike you could probably use that too. Once completed the trail will wind along Pine. 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. I rode from Jersey Shore to Waterville and back, approximately 25 miles round trip. We rode 118 miles in 2 days. Rode the trail from Ansonia to Slate Run then down to Jersey Shore in 2 days, used Pine Creek outfitters for shuttle, very efficient. Lots of wildlife on the trail. I want to go back now! It is a nice section with several bridges and straight sections along marsh lands. O and there were very friendly bikers all along the trail. This is our Favorite trail even over the Katy and GAP. We just took our 11yo and 8yo from Jersey Shore to Waterville (22mi) and it was fantastic. Was a good choice with the slicks trail was very smooth and dry. Along the way, there are several communities with places to stay or to grab a bite to eat. 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. Both stores are very friendly to bikers. The trail follows the river for most of its length. The Pine Creek Rail Trail is a reason in and of itself to visit Wellsboro. 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. The trail is maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The next morning we broke camp and rode to Tiadaghton Campground turning around there to head back to Jersey Shore. 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. Overall, this trail is great and worth the drive to Jersey Shore for a ride. 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. It was in the canyon itself. If you want to check out the amazing vista at Leonard Harrison State Park, continue walking up the hill when the trail turns away from the creek. There is very little of it on the PCT. And the sandwiches in Waterville are good too! 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. A map of the entire trail can be found here: My public google map with the stops marked. 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. If you go in summer, cool, clear Pine Creek may beckon you in for a dip. My only issue was lack of water availability on the trail. Most of the trail is quiet and free of road noise and the villages you pass through are tiny. You're awesome for doing it! 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. If you have your own bike, one great option is to have them shuttle your car to your finishing point. I spent 3 days riding this trail in October, logging 95 miles. The one exception is an ice cream shop about half way but I didn't stop so I don't know the days or hours of operation. 0 faves. This trip, we started at Rattlesnake Rock. The grade is slightly down hill from Ansonia to Jersey Shore so choose your start and finish accordingly. The Cedar Run Inn is directly across from this. The open meadow views, with deer and wildflowers everywhere, were spectacular. This area has varied scenery but no places to get supplies right off the trail so plan accordingly. 44 and picked up the trail 4 miles up ahead. This is the first place to get food and bottled water along the trail. Awesome! Our SIX YEAR OLD rode her own bike and made the 20 some mile trip with no trouble at all. Had to bike on rt 44 to complete the trip. Its the part covered within this article. 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. We will be returning to explore the other 51 miles of the trail. "I rode the entire length down and back on a beautiful October Day on my mountain bike. There were a surprising number of crossings, but only two across double-lane roads. Marker. The northern section is bound by state parks, and more food and lodging are available in the south. There are also several hotel options at the end of the trail in and around Jersey Shore. Owner Matthew Schenck. the evening sun lit up the hillsides while we enjoyed riding in cool shadows for most of this section. "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. He has also traveled to more than 30 different countries around the world. If you are going over night the local Police patrol the parking lot. 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. 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. From rt.220, at the Jersey Shore area, a more scenic drive is rt. Scenery: Very beautiful views of Pine Creek and the rugged canyon. The trail walks through Little Pine State Park, continuing through various parcels of Tiadaghton State Forest and State Game Lands 75. 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. You can stop and get off your bike at any point and just start fishing or just set up your tent and eat the fresh fish you just caught. Very well maintained trail, people are friendly and know trail etiquette! 2 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901-1619 2.6 miles from Pine Creek Rail Trail #3 Best Value of 310 places to stay in Wellsboro "We usually camp but it was winter so we stayed here. Our advise to newcomers is this: ride the rest, then ride the best. The staff is friendly and there is 150 years of history (and antiques) plus a purportedly haunted room (14). I started in Jersey Shore and ended up with a 102 total mile ride. SR 44 arrives at Waterville, 1,450 feet below the surrounding ridgetops. Public Property Records provide information on land, homes, and commercial properties in South Charleston, including titles, property deeds, mortgages, property tax assessment records, and other documents. 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. Just a great ride for everyone. 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. I only found two places where I had a degree of cellphone service. They allowed us to use their paqrking lot and changing room to get out of our wet clothes. 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. We too rode the trail from Ansonia to Jersey Shore in two days over Memorial Day and loved it! The Sherwood Motel was reasonabel and had very nice personnel. Some scholars believe that early First Americans used the. My group of friends and I will be doing our annual 100k the end of June! There are a number of wonderful old railroad bridges you'll cross making your way to Waterville. Camping by permit only (tel. Even with the rain, the scenery is great and we in good spirits. Nothing on floors and even corners cleaned.. Pillows." Visible Anyone can find this group. "We did a ride on the trail on the frightfully hot Monday after Labor Day. If you are looking to get a Pine Creek Rail Trail shuttle, youll want to get in touch with Pine Creek Outfitters. Biking on from Darling Run, the mountains quickly climb higher and higher until you are soon deep into the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. I should see this at least once. ". We had them make us some sandwiches to eat along the trail. 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. Although I did get a picture, I did not venture too close! Made for good entertainment while eating. Biking pickup times are either Blackwell at 2pm & 5pm or Slate Run at 4:45 pm). I rode the trail for the first time this past July 25, 2015. A definite bucket list destination for hikers and bikers! Make sure to respect any animals that you see and keep your distance. The northern end of the trail (Wellsboro Junction to Ansonia) has marshes, fields, and farmhouses. If you are planning on doing a long ride make sure to bring a spare or repair kit. 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. Saw deer crossing the creek and a eagle on a rock looking for fish. I think the entire area is just fantastic and beautiful. NY Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (1) NY Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (2) NY West Point Foundry Preserve (1) The trail is in great shape. We came across scores of people riding or walking. I've ridden a lot, but this is amazing. 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. Deer are not the only animals we encountered of course the pinnacle of the trip was seeing a bear but we also saw many birds including blue hereon and Bald Eagles. Then while Lucy did some bird watching I rode from Slate Run to Blackwell and back. The gradual grade is barely detectable and makes for an enjoyable bike ride, walk, or ski, and in portions, horseback ride. Actually, it was before ANYTHING was open -- almost. My First Rattlesnake, Pine Creek Rail Trail, August 2009. The dinner is outstanding, definitely fine dining (sorbet to clean the palate) and prepared fresh. This is along Pine Creek where critters, including eagles and bears, like to visit. 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 wife and I take our bikes everywhere we go and plan most getaways around exploring new rails to trails. Leaves are just starting to turn with just patches of fallen leaves sporadic on the trail. Next time I will come down from the north. The Pine Creek Rail Trail continues south from Blackwell 1.8 miles to a nice parking area and a fantastic secret feature attraction, Rattlesnake rock. A short story of my first encounter with an Eastern Timber Rattlesnake, told from the snakes point of view. 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. While there are a few short sections with minor uphill grades, the vast majority of the journey is at a slight downhill. Let me know when you are going and i will be there to cheer you on! It has both drinking water and rest rooms in season. Biked this trail in three days, with round trip rides, in late June. Need to ride 10 mph to keep the flies off you. Thanks for any advice. Come ride here. This one is tops--wide, flat, superb surface and outstanding scenery. Stayed at Pettecote Jct. It is a jewel well known as a base for visiting fisherman and hunters. Timber Rattlesnake Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Road from Ansonia to Rattlesnake rock. The park calls them the Fastest Route, the Easiest Route, the Ghost Town Route, and the Most Scenic Route. The busiest part of this stretch is definitely right below Rattlesnake Rock. The highlight of the ride was by far was seeing the timber rattlesnake crossing the bike path on the way back on the second day. This is a very pleasant place to stop and have a picnic snack, and a look at the beauty. We stayed at the Falling Farms B&B just outside of Wellsboro. In addition to many of these bridges there are several steel girder bridges as well. The surface was finely-crushed slate of some sort and was well drained and in about as good of condition as any unpaved rail trail I have ever seen. 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. 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 . Wolfe's Gen store is also in Slate Run on the tail. We both had road bikes with 700x25 tires and it's absolutely fine for that in case your concerned. 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. . When you explore the Pine Creek Rail Trail, you're following a route that humans have traveled for hundreds of years. The views in the gorge are breathtaking and you are never more than a few feet from the creek. It passes through several small hamlets and has trailheads at regular intervals. We rode at an easy pace and it took us about four hours to get to Cedar Run. The following day we headed south for about 12 miles and took in the scenery along the Pine Creek. To be honest, I have yet to come across a campground in Pennsylvania that is set in such a gorgeous spot. Bald eagles live in the area and are a rare treat to see. Beautiful ride. The Cedar Run Inn (41 31.350'N 77 26.822'W) is just about half way and just off the trail. I would rate this as the best bike trail I have experienced. A South Charleston Property Records Search locates real estate documents related to property in South Charleston, West Virginia. 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. It could use a better set of signs to the northern trailhead, but that's the only complaint i can think of. Order it now on Bookshop.org or Amazon. We had scrumptious panina sandwiches and hand dipped ice cream and the service was beyond belief. Wind past dramatic rock outcrops and waterfalls along the trail. The trail is wide, well maintained, and easy to ride on. 4.7/5. As you travel around the corner, look across the creek to a small stream that tumbles down the hill into Pine Island Run. Pine Creek Trail This stretch of the trail is nice and shady. This is one trail that lives up to it's billing. Visitors come the world over to ride this amazing trail, which features towering cliffs, beautiful scenery, and hidden waterfalls. If you are there in the spring or fall where we have could nights but warmer days be prepared for the snakes who like to warm themselves on the trail. Thank you for a super day that I will never forget. Inns and ice cream shops are nearby. The trail is well maintained and a joy to ride even in the rain. Lots of theses markers along this stretch. The trail was clear of debris and the surface was hard. In all, the PCT was worth the trip from near Philadelphia. The Pine Creek Rail Trail was developed by the Bureau of Forestry on an abandoned railroad grade that parallels Pine Creek. This parking area is also the starting point for the Bohen Falls Trail on . We rode a figure eight loop today which would allow my wife to cut the ride short if she decided. Lat: 41.28365 Long: -77.32301 Photo by: merlinsolis Trout Fishermen Uploaded: 5/5/2018 Rattlesnake Rock juts out into Pine Creek, a popular spot for swimming and diving. The Pine Creek Gorge is immaculately maintained even with rain on my ride I didn't experience any sections that were rutted or riddled with mud pools. 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. We stayed at the Hampton Inn in Mansfield. This 16 mile section is the most secluded and pristine, this is the national natural landmark known as the Pine Creek gorge or the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Once you get to Blackwell, this portion of the trail is called the Grand Canyon of PA. With an overnight camp along the trail someplace. Mileposts make it easy to track your distance. 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 194-mile Cahaba, Alabama's longest free-flowing river, is special not just for its beauty, but its biodiversity. We love the Pine Creek Rail Trail! You could also rent a bike from a local outfitter if in doubt. Otherwise, you can return the way you came. Go 9.8 miles; stay straight on SR 287 N. Go 11.7 miles, and turn right onto SR 287/Main St. Go 0.3 mile, and stay straight on US 6/SR287/-Roosevelt Hwy. Was a great ride as this trail is in great condition with recent felled trees cut up and removed from riding areas. Kudos to everyone's effort to keep this trail in really good condition. It was truly the best 8 days of my life. "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. this trail is a lot like the Lehigh Gorge trail very high walls birds rivers great riding surface do the whole ride. The trail is so perfectly maintained, you can't believe that you are riding on and old rail line. It's really gorgeous. A natural travel route through northern Pennsylvania for American Indians, the gorge in 1883 became the route of the Jersey Shore, Pine Creek and Buffalo Railwaylater named Pine Creek Railwaythat served lumber companies that clear-cut the mountainsides. interesting informational boards to read at stops along the way. The only town/village you pass through is Blackwell. We rode north to south and set out to ride the entire 61 mile length but only made 35. These cabins have strung up a gated swinging bridge over Pine Creek. We started at the Pine Creek Outfitters where we left our car and scheduled a Jersey Shore pick-up with them on Tuesday afternoon. This locale is also one of more than a dozen public access points to the Pine Creek Rail Trail. All the other people we passed were very pleasant and followed good bike etiquette. If you started in Jersey Shore, the entire trip would have a slight uphill grade, making it a bit more challenging and slower going. We bet it is beautiful in the fall.". I seriously wouldnt recommend using that Trailhead if you dont have an all wheel or four wheel drive vehicle! There is NOTHING along this segment of the trail except remote campgrounds, hiking trails, and a few cabins along the side of the creek. Public Property Records provide information on land, homes, and commercial properties in Cibolo, including titles, property deeds, mortgages, property tax assessment records, and other documents. There is a one to two percent grade on entire trail. Milky blue eyes indicate that this snake is about to shed its skin. The beauty of the Pine Creek Rail Trail continues as you travel south beyond Tiadaghton Campground. In the eight days I was in the gorge, I hiked over 50 miles, biked just under 300 miles, caught lots of smallmouth bass and saw way more wildlife than people. ", "I rode the trail on Friday, May 10, and I was totally surprised at how well maintained the 44 plus miles are. The Wellsboro Junction to Darling Run section has new surface which is OK, but does not have the good crushed limestone surface. Havent you heard that snakes can be on planes? We started out at the Ansonia trailhead, where we left our car. State Forest Hiking Trail, the West Rim Trail is a 30-mile hiking trail maintained along the western rim of Pennsylvanias Grand Canyon. A disappointment of the GAP trail was the lack of bridges; Pine Creek has a fair amount from Blackwell south. Our first overnight trip was on the Erie Canal Trail beginning in Lockport. This time I did not, and my memory is not that great! The trail is used primarily for bicycling, walking, and cross-country skiing. The scenery is terrific. We started early at the norther terminus just outside Wellsboro. Just beyond the swinging bridge, youll enter Leonard Harrison State Park. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. We were on our bikes for over 12 hours averaging a little less than 10 miles per hour! They have the best blueberries we ever tasted!! If you think your bike can handle that, you should be fine. Go 0.4 mile; turn left onto Lower Marsh Creek Road. I got mine on the trail itself. We still have the very beginning of the trail - Wellsboro Junction to Darling Run - and the very end of the trail - Waterville to Jersey Shore - and then we will have completed the entire trail. It was well worth the fee. Foggy Long Pine Pond in the distance. Linda. 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