Hours of Use
The Pine Creek Rail Trail is open to the public from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset. Overnight parking in designated areas is limited to those persons with a valid camping permit, call the respective state forest office for more information or to get a camping permit. Some areas may be posted closed to overnight parking.
Camping
All camping reservations for campsites along the Pine Creek Rail Trail can be made online at https://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com
Motorized Vehicles
Motorized vehicles, except emergency, administrative, or maintenance equipment are prohibited on the entire 62 miles of the Pine Creek Rail Trail.
E-bikes
Private Lands
Pine Creek Rail Trail users must respect the rights and privacy of adjoining private property owners. Please do not leave the trail or right-of-way along private property except at clearly designated and marked entrance and exit points.
Road Crossings
The Pine Creek Rail Trail users must come to a complete stop and look both ways at all public road crossings. The trail is gated and signed at all such crossings. Private crossings are signed with stop or yield signs as appropriate.
Helmets
Pennsylvania State law requires all bike riders and passengers under the age of 12 to wear a helmet.
Horses
Horseback riding and horse-drawn wagons (with special authorization) are allowed to use the path beside the pedestrian surface between Ansonia and Tiadaghton only. Horses are not permitted on the pedestrian surface exept at turn around points.
Dogs
Unleashed dogs are not allowed on the Pine Creek Rail Trail right-of-way, or at parking lots and campgrounds. Leashes should not exceed 6 feet in length. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet.
Bridges
Fishing, jumping, and diving from, or climbing on trail bridges is prohibited.
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the trail right-of-way, parking lots, or campgrounds.
Firearms
Firearms may not be discharged from the trail right-of-way, parking lots, or campgrounds.
Emergencies
Contact either Tioga or Lycoming County Communications Center by dialing 911. Please keep in mind that cell phones do not work in many areas of the Pine Creek Rail Trail. You can also contact a nearby hospital or emergency center.
Tiadaghton District Office
10 Lower Pine Bottom Road
Waterville, PA 17776
570-753-5409
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Tioga District Office
One Nessmuk Lane
Wellsboro, PA 16901
570-724-2868
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Maintenance
The Pine Creek Rail Trail is a carry-in, carry-out facility. There are no trash cans located on the trail. Please do not litter! We all want to keep the Pine Creek Rail Trail a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. While on the trail it would be best to avoid bringing glass bottles. Reusbale hiking bottles or flasks offer a reusable option over plastic or glass bottles.