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The trail runs along Pine Creek on the floor of Pine Creek Gorge, which is surrounded by 165,000 acres of the Tioga State Forest. This is one of the more spectacular natural areas in Pennsylvania and is referred to as the “Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania”. It received a National Natural Landmark designation in 1968. Currently the entire trail is 54 miles long and extends from Ansonia off of Route 6 in Tioga County to north of Jersey Shore in Lycoming County. The trail is flat with a firm riding surface of crushed limestone that makes it a good family ride. Besides beautiful scenery, forests of old growth Hemlock and native Red Pine, dramatic rock outcroppings and waterfalls there is plenty of wildlife viewing opportunity here. Animal species include bald eagles, osprey, wild turkey, herons, hawks, black bear, coyote, deer and river otter. Local outfitters can provide shuttle service, if desired. The surrounding Tioga State Forest offers many more miles of mountain biking on gravel forest roads, old logging roads and jeep trails. The trail also passes through two state parks, Leonard Harrison and Colton Point. Other recreational opportunities include canoeing, rafting, horseback riding and even a covered wagon ride.
Historical Note: The waters of Pine Creek and the footpath along it were used for hundreds of years by the Seneca Indians. It provided a connection between the Great Shamokin Path (along the Susquehanna River) and the Iroquois settlements along the Genesee River in New York. The railroad began its run through the gorge in 1883, carrying lumber, coal and passengers north into New York State. Foundations of Civilian Conservation Corp camp buildings can also be seen along the trail.
For more information: For other long distance multi-use rail trails in this region see Pennsylvania Rail Trails Trail Website: Pine Creek Trail
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