Pine Creek Rail Trail - Near Wellsboro, PA
N 41° 44.169 W 077° 25.767
18T E 297962 N 4623334
Seneca, Iroquois, and Susquehannock Indians used this path for hunting and battle.
Waymark Code: WM873F
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2010
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The Pine Creek Rail Trail is a 65 mile hike and bike trail that begins just north of Wellsboro, PA, and ends in Jersey Shore, PA. The trail meanders throught the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon for 17 miles between Ansonia and Blackwell. This section has very limited access by cars and is very remote.
The Iroquois, Seneca, and Susquehannock Indians used this trail for hunting, trade, and battle, although the Iroquois dominated the region. Even taking prisoners north into New York using this path.
The main section of the ancient Pine Creek Path is through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. To the south it connected with the Great Shamokin Path, and to the north the Pine Creek Path turned west toward Galeton to connect to the Genessee River and on to New York.
During the 1800's the area became popular for it's coal lumber. Logs were floated downstream, and railroads began popping up. The Jersey Shore, Pine Creek and Buffalo Railway opened. The train would carry milled lumber from the area to be sold. The railroad changed hands several times to the New York Central Railroad, and then to Conrail. The last train passed through in 1988.
The first section of the Rail Trail opened in 1996, and sections have been added since and is now a total of 65 Miles. The sign that is posted is located at the Darling Run Access of the Pine Creek Rail Trail, and is only a few hundred feet from the Parking Area. Take some time to look around, it is common to see bald eagles perched in the trees here.
Feature Discription: Sign on the Pine Creek Path at the Darling Run Access Area
Web address for the route: [Web Link]
Beginning of the road: Jersey Shore, PA
End of the road: Genessee, NY
Secondary Web Address: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
We ask that if you visit the site, please include a unique picture with your impressions of the location. If possible, and if you are not too shy, please include yourself and your group in the photo. Extra points will be given for your best buffalo imitation or if you are licking something salty.
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