Grand Canyon of PA

[Happy_Wanderer]

I am looking at running a trip to the Grand Canyon of PA, anyone been there? I guess it’s actual name is Pine Creek Gorge. I am looking for information of places to camp. Anyone interested in heading out there? Thinking about April when spring hits.

 

[DevilDodge]

Purple lizard maps have a Pine Creek map. Lots of good info on it.

We drive up there once or twice a year. Will be following along

 

[Trad77]

I worked out of Tioga County Pa about 15 years ago. I had a chance to go there with a few of the locals. The only thing I remember was how amazing and green that area was. I haven't thought about that place in a long time. Thanks for the reminder and enjoy your trip.

 

[DevilDodge]

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Pine Creek Purple Lizard Map...

I spent some time plotting a course with the Pine Creek map by purple lizard. Anyone not familiar with the area the map covers...it is the area that includes the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. It is from Interstste 80 North to New York. As I was looking at it I noticed quite a few areas if...

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Members with information/experience/interest in Pennsylvania State Forests for off pavement travel/dispersed camping

I have been keeping track of people who have helped with or shown interest in my ramblings and in the Pennsylvania State Forests in genral. The 4 most popular Forests seem to be Bald Eagle Michaux Moshannan Rothrock The Allegheny National Forest is also popular...being in the Susquehannok...

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Some links to help out

 

[DevilDodge]

If you are coming from the south you can follow dirt roads for quite a bit of the trip. I have already made the trip pretty much all dirt from Rothrock to Bald Eagle.

I have went from the Raystown map to the Pine Creek Map...but have not streamlined it for off pavement travel.

I can not wait to get a chance to explore the Pine Creek Map. We usually just use route 6 and drive pavement there. But I want to explore the dirt there.
.i have also hit a good bit of Moshannon/Quehanna also.

Rothrock to Bald Eagle connection

This will be the trip planning for a extended trip with overnight stays and daily exploring that will be an attempt to off pavement travel from the begining of one to the end of the other. Looks like it is possible according to the maps I have. Will need to get some tires in the mud to see for...

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Here I my thread about getting through the 2 off pavement.

They are working on a few more maps that cover more of central PA.

You can also email the state forest individually and get their public use map and plot a dirt adventure with them too

 

[Dusther210]

Thanks for sharing all the info @DevilDodge !
When would you recommend to explore this area for the first time?

 

[DevilDodge]

@Dusther210

I suggest this weekend. Then a weekend in May. Then a weekend in June, etc...seriously though. Late spring early fall.


As I have gotten older and have slowed down I have realized in spring, as trees are getting leaves, they all have a different color leading up to turning green. Just like in the fall.

I would be in this area every chance I could get. Lots of history and nature here.

Any other questions...i would be glad to see if I can answer

 

[Punk'n_Willy]

This place is considered a "Dark Sky" or something like park as well right if I'm not mistaken. Would this be a good first-time spot?

 

[DevilDodge]

Cherry Springs State Park is the area touted for it's dark skies.

But this whole area has some great locations that would be great for star gazing

 

[Punk'n_Willy]

Cherry Springs State Park is the area touted for it's dark skies.

But this whole area has some great locations that would be great for star gazing

Awesome, I am still doing some research and we have a few other things to get but I'm hoping for a trip this fall.

 

[DevilDodge]

Awesome, I am still doing some research and we have a few other things to get but I'm hoping for a trip this fall.

Fall is a great time of year to be in the Pine Creek area.

If you are planning to reserve a spot to sleep...just know you may be very limited on what you can get.

I am hoping to be in this area next weekend scouting out some motorized campsites and 4x4 High Clearance trails.

 

[Punk'n_Willy]

Fall is a great time of year to be in the Pine Creek area.

If you are planning to reserve a spot to sleep...just know you may be very limited on what you can get.

I am hoping to be in this area next weekend scouting out some motorized campsites and 4x4 High Clearance trails.

Thanks, I will keep that in mind. I was just out by Bald Eagle this past weekend on my way to dropping my kid off at IUP for the sophomore semester. A couple of other things going on but I'm hoping I can go out a few times before our first trip to get a feel for what we will be getting into.

 

[Dusther210]

@Dusther210

I suggest this weekend. Then a weekend in May. Then a weekend in June, etc...seriously though. Late spring early fall.


As I have gotten older and have slowed down I have realized in spring, as trees are getting leaves, they all have a different color leading up to turning green. Just like in the fall.

I would be in this area every chance I could get. Lots of history and nature here.

Any other questions...i would be glad to see if I can answer

Thank you!
Im sorry I just saw this now, didn’t mean to keep you hanging since April