PA Grand Canyon — Attraction in Shippen Township

⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ During my recent vacation trip to Cherry Springs State Park for my astrophotography (@matt.costanza_astro on Instagram) I had the chance to check out the PA Grand Canyon. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ While it’s difficult to compare it to Arizona’s Grand Canyon or New York’s Letchworth State Park for that matter it’s unique in its own way. There are so many green trees and I love the blue sky with it! I really wanted to stay during sunset but I had other business to attend to...🌌💫⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Fun Facts:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Pine Creek Gorge, sometimes called The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, is a 47-mile (76 km) gorge carved into the Allegheny Plateau by Pine Creek in north-central Pennsylvania.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ It sits in about 160,000 acres (650 km2) of the Tioga State Forest. The canyon begins south of Ansonia, near Wellsboro, along U.S. Route 6 and continues south. Its deepest point is 1,450 feet (440 m) at Waterville, near the southern end. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ At Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks, it is more than 800 feet (240 m) deep and the distance rim-to-rim is about 4,000 feet (1,200 m).⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Source: Wikipedia ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ P.S. That’s me in the picture in case you...

The overlooks were breathtaking, the sound of pine creek below just added to the experience of God's wonderous nature. Leonard Harrison campground area is located on the east side. It is the main overlook is and is accessible feet away from parking lot. Pine Creek overlook is on the west side of the canyon and takes about 15 min to drive from Leonard Harrison. It is right on the road. Colton Point State Park overlook is a short drive from Pine Creek overlook and also very easy to access. From Pine Creek overlook continue south on Colton Rd, then enter Colton Point State Park. Follow rd till you see do not enter sign, stay right (road loops around). There is a large parking lot. The overlook is about 15 ft.

You also can access the river by driving on the Owasse Rd. Though it is a dead end and dirt rd, there is plenty of areas to turn around and a sign posted at the last turn around point. We witnessed people fly fishing, hiking, bikeing on the rail trail (on east side) and also a bald eagle purched in a tree over the river. An there a many trials to explore if you are the...

Beautiful place! We just recently learned about the PA Grand Canyon and wanted to check it out. We went to the outlook. They have a nature center, small gift shop and bathrooms that were super clean. Looks like the center was recently built. The observation area has a few binoculars (we didn't use them). There is also a hiking trail you can access from there, the Turkey Path hiking trail. This trail has a few waterfalls. The top of the trail is kind of steep but is very well marked and has a few switchbacks which helps out alot. There are a few places to sit if needed as well as some observation decks. Once you get closer to the bottom there are wooden stairs. If you follow the trail all the way to the bottom it will end at the Pine Creek bike trail and you can access the Pine Creek from there. It was a nice hike, not too difficult but we went slow, took our time and...