The Finkbiner's do a great job of making a sandwich to suit anyone, and their selection of drinks is great for cyclists and other active customers. We had scrumptious panina sandwiches and hand dipped ice cream and the service was beyond belief. Never attempt to pick up a snake, even if it appears to be dead. Unfortunately for us, it rained on and off the second day. The scenery was perfect, and we saw wildlife all along the way. 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. And you don't need to travel far to find them. D&H Trail - Lehigh Gorge Trail ~ Glen Onoko, Pine Creek Rail Trail ~ Jersey Shore PA to Ross Run, Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park Bike Trail, BLack Diamond Trail ~ White Haven to Mountaintop PA, Delaware Canal Towpath - Uhlerstown to Center Bridge, The D&H Trail from Forest City to Simpson, PA, D&H Trail - Lehigh Gorge Trail ~ Tannery to Drakes Creek, Lebanon Valley Recreaction Trail and Conewago Recreation Trails, Pine Creek Rail Trail ~ Rattlesnake Rock to Black Walnut, Pine Creek Rail Trail ~ Jersey Shore to Ross Run. Success! The trail goes along Pine Creek through Pennsylvania mountains and cornfields - a very pleasant, scenic experience. Bob. At the very end of the trail is Pag-Omar where sandwiches drinks and ice cream is available. Saw many deer and turkey. That made our day complete. There are 4 different routes to Death Valley from Las Vegas that travelers can take. Entire site is waterfront. We rode to Rochester and picked up the Greenway trail heading south to Mt Morris where we ended this trip. 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. Parking was limited at the Blackwell trail head. This is our Favorite trail even over the Katy and GAP. My goal was to see how I could do time-wise with the entire route and I am happy with how I did. This is not my favorite trail as there are no towns to visit along the way. ", "I have the advantage of living five miles from this trail so I make frequent trips to the Pine Creek Trail. There are some good places to eat in the area I highly recommend the The Burnin' Barrel Bar along Route 6 just before the turn off to rt 362 that goes to the Darlin run parking area. Darling Run has a parking area, comfort facilities and posted information. The northern end of the trail (Wellsboro Junction to Ansonia) has marshes, fields, and farmhouses. It's a great place for fishing. There is something for everyone in the Pine Creek Gorge, you can bike, hike,walk,jog,horseback riding,fish and go camping. Not only is the upper half the more scenic, in my opinion, but traveling south will give you a slight downhill the whole way. He looked at me but just stayed where he was. 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. Hoffman looked like another excellent site. Today, it is a campground run by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Gorgeous rhododendron, day lilies, and other blooms along the trail. The Park Service does ask you to get a camping permit, but it is free. They are located less than a mile west of the Ansonia Access Area on Route 6. A real treat along the trail. No one can over-emphasize how great this trail is, so check it out if you can. 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. "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. 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. If youve never seen this view, its well worth the challenging climb. Stopped at a store (Wolfs?) "I rode Pine Creek this weekend with a friend. The Trail follows the Pine Creek almost its entire length. There is also a 1" PVC pipe with water sticking out of the hillside along the way but since I didn't know what it was, I just passed it up. So we brought our bikes and decided to try out the rail-trail. The trail is well maintained and a joy to ride even in the rain. The trail itself is finely crushed limestone, well packed and in excellent shape. There's no shortage of truly great Red Rock Canyon Hiking Trails for intrepid explorers who wish to escape the noise of the city. The trail is crushed stone and maintained with excellence and very minimal grade change. In Ansonia, there is a place called Pine Creek Outfitters that has everything from kayak and whitewater rafting trips to providing a shuttle back to the beginning of the trail if you are too tired to make it back. Next on our list of is a trail in West Virginia and 200 mile one in Missouri. Along the way, waterfalls on Benjamin Hollow and Clay Mine Run are visible from the trail. To locate the northern head of the trail, travel north from Wellsboro on rt.287 to Wellsboro Junction. To see these waterfalls, park your bike next to the bridge, which features a sign naming the creek. We went on a weekday and there was very little traffic on the trail. We love the Pine Creek Rail Trail! Small towns along the route cater to trail visitors, and numerous trailheads, comfort stations, campgrounds, and lodging make extended stays possible. Looking for other biking adventuring in Pennsylvania? There are a few other points I thought I should note regarding biking the Pine Creek Rail Trail through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The scenery is terrific. as they flew like starfighters inches above the creek in close formation.It is probably better later in the season, but if you ride early or late in the year like I did, be sure to bring your own water. I wanted to ride pine creek last year and finely got there 6/10/16. I started early in the day in Wellsboro. History Group created on August 31, 2010 See more 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! So we left my vehicle at Jersey Shore and then my wife dropped me off at the beginning in Wellsboro. Camping by permit only (tel. When you get to the parking lot there is a surprise waiting for you: a New York Central caboose! 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. 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. When we come again we'll look into lodging at Slate Run or Cedar Run too. The open meadow views, with deer and wildflowers everywhere, were spectacular. SR 44 arrives at Waterville, 1,450 feet below the surrounding ridgetops. Much of the best scenery sits between these two points, and Blackwell is a great jumping-off point to head to your next destination. As has been noted this is a remote area, gods country so to speak, so come prepared. We have road bikes with thin 25 cm tires and were comfortable riding all sections. The overnight at the Cedar Run Inn was an unexpected treat! It's time to celebrate #MyFlickrYear22! no potholes, no clumps of dirt to skid in. After the first few miles you will see few people, but the trail is perfect for miles! At Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Park, there are incredible views of the gorge. Darling Run is one of the better access areas with clean comfort stations, an information hut and plenty of parking. Not many interesting features, such as bridges and tunnels like the GAP trail - more of a bucolic meandering along a river bank. Thinking about trying this in the near future but would like a rough idea of how much time it could possibly take. You'll be able to see the rock shortly before reaching the parking area. The 62-mile well-maintained trail runs at the bottom of berscenic Pine Creek Gorge, commonly called the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. 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. Water was available at Tiadaughton and Darling Run access areas. There is the Waterville Hotel to eat at after the ride; their salads are unchallenged in taste and size plus their soups are surely homemade. TheThe SewaneeSewaneeMountainMountain MESSENGERMESSENGER Vol XXXI No 18 Friday May 15 2015 PO Box 296 Sewanee TN 37375 Mountain Goat Trail Celebrates Opening Th e Mountain The wildlife is unreal, bald eagles, osprey diving down to grab trout out of the creek, deer, black bear, river otters, large variety of birds and plenty of timber rattlers. Beautiful scenery from a well maintained trail with campgrounds available if desired. Milky blue eyes indicate that this snake is about to shed its skin. Camping is restricted to limited areas and requires a DCNR permit in advance. Some are surprisingly high-end with tennis courts in the back yard and beach areas along the creek. Continue 3.4 miles to Hilborn Fields and then 2.7 miles to Slate Run where there is a general store with supplies, yummy baked goods and fishing gear. Started just north of Jersey Shore, biked about 7 miles and returned. The so-called Fastest Route follows Interstate 15 South to NV Highway 160 West toward Pahrump, Nevada. A great place to visit in the fall. Great views of Pine Creek, mountainsa few bridges to cross. The trail is an awesome ride through what is without doubt the most scenic part of north-central Pennsylvania. These overlooks are visible from the Pine Creek Rail Trail at the slightly northern half of the canyon trail tour. Over all it was a great trip, even with the rain. But we were not wet (no rain) and no breakdowns! Should you have an accident, get injured, need a flat repaired, etc, you are unlikely to be able to call for help. 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. The stretches with new gravel were a bit difficult, as we are so spoiled by Allegheny Valley and Sandy Creek, but the majority of the trail was very rideable on either bike, if not the asphalt we are used to. 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). 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. The Cedar Run Inn is directly across from this. The northern most terminus is at Wellsboro Junction. All 63 miles of this wonderful trail are open and were biked in 2 days and an afternoon with wife driving shuttle allowing one way biking downhill. This trip, we started at Rattlesnake Rock. I have seen comments that hybrid bikes are recommended. They have a covered porch outside, where you can eat their very delicious subs. "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 corners another snake and stops him when he tries to slither away. Many vistas have been cleared along the trail to provide hikers with views of the Pine Creek Valley. I've traveled to many rail trails all over the US, and I still haven't found one better than this. Just wonderful to watch nature at its fines, plus getting in a great workout. Absolutely beautiful scenery. Awesome views and great trail conditions. Take water/drinks and snacks in your panniers. Lots of theses markers along this stretch. 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. Upon reading the previous reviews I felt it was one we would enjoy. Really nice trail. To get there you need to do the following: Going North on Route 220, take a right onto Route 44 Main Street into town. Back on your bike, the Pine Creek Rail Trail continues to wind its way through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a thirty-minute drive west of downtown Las Vegas and offers visitors their choice of dozens of spectacular hiking routes. Well maintained. It's also easy to access, with canoe and boat launches right . Jim Cheney is the creator of UncoveringPA.com. The mountain views are spectacular along this section, as are the views of the creek below. Pine Creek Rail Trail ~ Rattlesnake Rock Access to Black Walnut Access. We love this trail and have completed every mile at least twice. The only trouble we encountered was just south of Blackwell street traffic is directed onto the trail due to a road construction project. An official congratulations of all the people and government agencies involved and a ribbon cutting was held. 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. Our moving average over 63 mile was 10 mph and overall was 6.5 with the geocaching stops and photographs. 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. Conditions: Packed gravel. If you have kids that like to ride bikes, dont be afraid of doing an overnight trip. We started at Cedar Creek Inn, a quaint (as in shared shower) B&B, which is just about halfway. I enjoyed the ice cream at Cedar Run Gen Store and the gift shop. Our advise to newcomers is this: ride the rest, then ride the best. The trail is very scenic, especially north of Blackwell in the canyon. Rode the trail in segments Thursday through Sunday, mostly out and back except for one day from Ansonia to Cedar Run then a pickup by Pine Creek Outfitters. Trail Surface: Crushed stone, gravel, ballast Trail Difficulty: Easy Caution: Shared use with hikers. A hidden gem. I rode a gravel bike with 32mm tubeless tires which was the petfect choice for the unpaved trail. Cedar Inn and a Gen store in Cedar Run are on the trail. Pine Creek Outfitters provided me with a complimentary shuttle for this trip, but I was very impressed with their offerings and wouldnt hesitate to recommend them. 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! Only road 10 miles round trip. The beauty of the Pine Creek Rail Trail continues as you travel south beyond Tiadaghton Campground. Both are really nice state parks with incredible camping and hiking trails. The far end of this bridge on the Cowboy Trail near Neligh was washed away in the 2019 "bomb cyclone" flooding. Beautiful ride. A great trail, definitely hall of fame. The bicycle tour continues south 8.3 miles through more amazing wilderness along pine creek at the base of the canyon to Blackwell, accessible from car via routes 287 to 414. That means your friend(s) need to ride out and find a phone which is many miles away, in order to call for help. There are clean restroom stops, picnic tables, benches, and state camping sites along the way. There is a snack bar, information and bathrooms. They had no specific plans and just hoped to find some hotel and food when they got there, wherever they were going. Best regards. Went 30 miles north to Pettecote campground, stayed overnight then came back. The next day was 26 miles from Darling Run to Slate Run thru the canyon. 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. 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. . Comment below with your thoughts and suggestions. It was well worth the fee. The views all along the way on the Pine Creek are simply beautiful. We stayed at the Cedar Run Inn, where we had dinner and breakfast, the next morning. Recommendations: Trail slopes gently downhill from north to south (i.e. The next time I'll try to bring someone else along to go in the Waterville Inn for a sandwich and a cold one. The old railway bridges offered spectacular views of the canyon, creek and wildlife. (Courtesy of Jason Buss) LINCOLN Jason Buss and his family like to vacation on Nebraska's Cowboy Trail, biking in the Neligh area, camping at a city park and taking in a movie at one of the state's few drive-in movie theaters. Great trail. Get to know this 16.8-mile loop trail near Dauphin, Pennsylvania. For me this trail was a hidden gem which I did not expect and is 3 hours from my home. 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. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Slight grade on the way to Turkey path but made for an easier ride back. I've been spreading the word about this awesome trail to friends and coworkers. I gave up after about 15 miles. Lots of wildlife on the trail. Kept looking for the town of Ansonia but never found it? We did stop for lunch in Waterville. We managed to get as far as the Jersey Mills post office and then decided to head back. We stopped halfway for lunch at the Waterville Tavern and the kiddos played at the park adjacent to the restaurant. Monday we rode from Blackwell to Ansonia and back 34.4 miles. For those traveling with a GPS, the bridge can be found at the following coordinates: 41.610180, -77.406766. The dinner is outstanding, definitely fine dining (sorbet to clean the palate) and prepared fresh. If you want to ride at a good pace it's quite doable for training or leisure. Had to bike on rt 44 to complete the trip. Just a great ride for everyone. I set up a base camp at the northern end of the trail at Leonard Harrison State Park. The trail is superb in layout and there are geocaches on the lower half. The ride down the trail back to Jersey Shore on day 2 was much easier. about 30 miles all together. this sounds like so much fun! Tiadaghton State Park is situated halfway through the canyon and makes a great turnaround, or a rest break for those going the whole way. You were correct. Thanks for stopping by! 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. 62 miles of peace! ", "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. Every September there is a 100 mile ultramarathon that runs through the rail trail, and I've completed the challenge 5 times. Normally I take notes on a trip like this, so when I get home I can describe the trip photos a bit more accurately. Go 0.1 mile; turn right into the parking lot. Rattlesnake Rock juts out into Pine Creek, a popular spot for swimming and diving. Rode this trail 7/13/2014. 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. We were on our bikes for over 12 hours averaging a little less than 10 miles per hour! After Darling Run, however, the trail leaves Pine Creek and follows Marsh Creek. There is a small, unmarked trail that heads off towards the rock. About 62 miles round trip. 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. 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. Cant wait to experience all the beauty of our great state Pennsylvania. There are no real roads coming in or out. From rt.220, at the Jersey Shore area, a more scenic drive is rt. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. Both stores are very friendly to bikers. 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. We stayed at a b n b at Cedar Run but there are very nice campgrounds on the river in the same vicinity. Along the way, there are several communities with places to stay or to grab a bite to eat. 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