Pine Creek Valley Rail Trail — Attraction in Jersey Shore

My husband and I biked the length of this trail, from Wellsboro to Jersey Shore. (Local outfitter company moved our truck - highly recommend.) From north to south, it trends slightly downhill, which is pleasant!

We took two bottles of water each, which was enough. There are stops periodically - little towns with a trail convenience store. Most will refill your bottles for you (one directs you to a hand pump nearby). The trail is well-kept, with fine gravel, few potholes, and few obstacles like branches. There are comfort stations every ~3-10(ish) miles, and occasionally a picnic table or bench. Mostly shaded, even in midday. We went mid-week in the summer, and while other people were common along some busy areas near campgrounds or parking areas, other parts are pretty isolated.

Great place to see wildlife! We saw lots of deer, rabbits, etc, plus a bald eagle right along the trail. Also, quite a few waterfalls are easily accessible and visible from the trail.

A couple safety notes: (1) there is almost no cellphone reception along the trail. I would occasionally receive a text message, but wasn't able to reply. (2) Rattlesnakes are common! Twice we were hissed/rattled at as we passed them in the grass along the trail. Once we stopped and went back to investigate, and there was a den with 5+ rattlesnakes within 6 inches of the trail. (A few areas are mowed along the trail, but not most of it.) They aren't aggressive, but be...

This is one of Pennsylvania's gem. The longest rail to trails in the state. Offers gorgeous views of the mountains, large fields and the pine creek river flowing right next to ya. You'll pass a few big bridges with spectacular views. It is not a crowded trail either. You'll see handful of people here and there if you are biking. Well maintained road with fine dirt gravel. Cons: some sections you'll have to cross the road where cars will be passing through with no traffic light or stop signs, just be careful there and watch for oncoming cars. There are a lot of e-bikers who don't know proper road etiquette and simply speed through the trail like they are on a motorcycle going 50 mph. Watch for those folks. It is...

This is the rail trail to beat all rail trails, it is roughly 90 miles long from Jersey shore up to Wellsboro. There are several nice little inns along the way to stay at as well as nice little stores to buy sandwiches and snacks. Lots of wildlife, including deer, snakes, turtles, but thankfully no bear cited we saw two or three different types of snakes, non-venomous. It is made out of crushed limestone material so it can tend to get a little dusty when there’s not been a lot of rain such as was the case when we rode it June sixth, seventh and eighth.2023. The region was in a pretty severe drought, which meant we did not have to worry about getting wet at all. That...