pine creek trail in pa

[jeff51]

hi, much appreciate suggestions on lodging, camping, food and bike shops, as well as what to look for along the path, for a bike trip on the pine creek trail in pa.  thanks, jeff

[tandem]

Cedar Run Inn is midway between Wellsboro Junction and Jersey Shore a few feet from the trail. They have rooms and excellent food.
Slate Run also has lodging and food.

[indyfabz]

At the north end of the trail there is the Colton Point Motel. I stayed there several years ago.  Basic, clean, affordable accomodations and good breakfast (extra cost).

http://www.pavisnet.com/coltonpoint/index.html

Also up at that end there is Leonard Harrison State Park and Colton Point state park. The former has a modern campground.  The latter offers rustic camping.

Pine Creek Outiftters offer shuttle service to various points along the trail.

[jeff51]

much appreciate the lodging/camping advice.

is the colton point motel right on the path?  and if not, how far is it?  safe ride?

are the state parks campsites right on the path?  and if not, how far?  safe riding?

are there any camping/lodging possibilities at the southern end, and/or in the middle of the path?  thanks a lot, really appreciate the help, jeff

[drissel]

When do you plan on doing this trail, they got it done about a year after I left the area, hopefully will make it back to do the 70+miles, since I have relation in the area will only have to do one way, shuttle one way or another, might even be a shuttle set up in the area somewhere..  I know they seen bald eagles on Pine Creek, and if I recall they also have otters in the area...

[BrianW]

Definitely recommend the Colton Point Motel. Really nice people, reasonable rates, and only a few minutes bike ride to the northern end of the trail. Pine Creek Outfitters is very close to the motel, too, making for a convenient shuttle if needed.

There is also a new(ish), nice rail trail that connects Wellsboro with the Pine Creek Gorge trail, so you could start in Wellsboro, too, if you wanted (more motel choices, restaurants, etc.).

There are a few primitive campsites along the trail, and at least one commercial one if I recall correctly.