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Kayak Camp the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
5.0
Start at the Big Meadows parking area in Ansonia. The water access is at Marsh Creek but almost immediately meets up with Pine Creek. Arrange a shuttle service with Pine Creek Outfitters to either pick you up or shuttle your vehicle to the take out at Blackwell and also pick up one of their waterproof river maps.Depending on water level, rapids can be class II/III. Owassee Rapids is 2.7 miles...
Hills Creek Lake Trail
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
3.05 mi
/ 174 ft gain
Hills Creek Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
West Rim Trail
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
4.0
27.97 mi
/ 4065 ft gain
Hiking north to south, the trailhead is just off of Colton Road at a gravel parking lot with bathrooms. The trail is marked with orange blazes and has the largest elevation gain at the beginning and then has relatively moderate elevation change throughout the remainder of the hike.
At 2.6 miles the trail intersects with Barbour Rock Trail and the first of many vistas. The trail will then tr...
Barbour Rock Loop
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
2.64 mi
/ 331 ft gain
The parking can be found along Colton Road heading toward Colton Point State Park. There is a large sign opposite the parking and the trail is a wide gravel path through the woods.
It is 0.7 miles walk on the path to the vista suitable for anyone. You then have the option to head back or create a small loop to return to the parking area.
The trail intersects with the West Rim Trail and in the...
Turkey Path
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
4.3
1.72 mi
/ 748 ft gain
This is a fairly steep trail with many switchbacks, which makes it an easy hike down and a tough one back. But don't worry there are bridges and stairs to help you out. It is also family friendly, but make sure you plan on taking on the added weight if you have young children with you. We went with our 4 year old and I gained an extra 35 pounds on the way back up.
There are two waterfalls that...
Hike Leonard Harrison SP's Overlook Trail to Otter View
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
4.3
0.6 mi
This is a simple .6 mile trail that starts around the bathrooms and loops past Otter View.The trail itself is an easy hike. Otter View is a great spot for a family hike. By the bathrooms are different spots to get amazing views. The upper level is handicap accessible and there are steps down to a lower viewing level. Otter View could be reached with a stroller that is capable of trail use.Make ...
Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania Overlook Trail
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
1 mi
/ 430 ft gain
Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania Overlook Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
Samuel Justus Trail
Montrose, Pennsylvania
6.26 mi
/ 1457 ft gain
Samuel Justus Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Cranberry, Pennsylvania.
Colton Point Canyon Rim Trail
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
0.55 mi
/ 10 ft gain
Colton Point Canyon Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
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Ives Run
Overview
Ives Run Campground sits on the eastern shore of Hammond Lake in north-central Pennsylvania. Surrounded by lush forested ridges,...
Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania
South Shore Recreation Area
Overview
South Shore Recreation Area is located on the south side of the Cowanesque Lake along State Route 49, just five miles west of La...
Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania
Lawrence Recreation Area
Overview
Lawrence Recreation Area is a day-use facility on the south side of Cowanesque Lake. It is conveniently located on State Route 4...
Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania
Tompkins
Overview
Tompkins Campground is on the north shore of Cowanesque Lake in the northern tier of Pennsylvania, less than one mile from the N...
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