PA Grand Canyon

As long as you don’t try to climb out of it sideways, as easy as it gets. Groomed and maintained double wide rail trail on the east side the whole length. Accesses at Darling Run on the upper end, and Blackwell at the bottom end off of paved roads. And a really junky road goes down in about halfway on the east side at Tiadaghton (a cluster of cabins). The road is a rutted muddy mess, high clearance 4WD only.
 
There are trails going down the sides of the canyon.
I went in on a few of them.
The hike out is a bear.

Hiking and floating the best way to do it
 
Riding a bike down from the Darling Run access, or up from the Blackwell access is a good way to get into the middle of the canyon.
 
Tioga Wilds E-Bike rentals is right across the street from Sandfly’s shop in Ansonia. Rent an e-bike and ride right to the rail trail. They even have trailers for the bikes to haul your gear if you wish.
 
Here is a map of the area. It's pricey but very good.


You can also get the Tiadaghton State Forest Map from the Bureau of Forestry, which is free.
 
Here is a map of the area. It's pricey but very good.


You can also get the Tiadaghton State Forest Map from the Bureau of Forestry, which is free.


Halfway down this page I’m linking is the Tioga state forest Pine Creek trail map. It only covers the rail trail, and is more than comprehensive enough. It shows all the access areas, campgrounds, distance between access areas, as well as the names of all the tributaries to Pine Creek, which is helpful in adhering to regulations.

It’s also free.

 
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