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Little Pine State Park
In 1996, the first segment of the Pine Creek Rail Trail was opened. This
part of the trail runs from Ansonia in Tioga County south through the
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon to Rattlesnake Rock in Lycoming County. The second
section, from Rattlesnake Rock to Waterville, opened in 2000.
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At present, the trail is open from Waterville to Ansonia, a distance of
42.6 miles. The Pine Creek Rail Trail, when complete, will run 62.1 miles
from Jersey Shore to Wellsboro Junction. Access areas, benches, and
restrooms are at various places along the trail. The scenery along the trail
is magnificent, and wildlife of many kinds may be seen.
Directions:
The park is in Lycoming County. From the south, take US 220 to the Pine
Creek Exit near Jersey Shore. Take PA 44 north 11 miles to Waterville, then
turn right onto SR 4001 and go four miles to the park. From the northwest,
take PA 120 south to the village of Hyner. Turn left onto Hyner Mountain
Road and follow that to PA 44. Take PA 44 south to Waterville and turn left
onto SR 4001. From the north and northeast, take US 6 to Wellsboro, then PA
287 south to English Center, and SR 4001 to the park.
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