Pennsylvania--Wellsboro to Warren
· Date: 2004-12-09
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Part of the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, this drive takes about five
hours. Leave the town of Wellsboro and drive west 12 miles to Ansonia. A
left on Colton Road leads to Pine Creek Gorge, the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania,
and to Colton Point State Park. The park offers views of the 830-foot deep
gorge.
Back on Route 6, follow Pine Creek through the town of Galeton to the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum. Follow the Allegheny River for about 35 miles to the town of Smithport, where you pick up Marvin Creek. As you head toward Mount Jewett, a turnoff leads you to the 301-foot-high Kinzua Viaduct. This was the highest railroad viaduct in the world in 1882. Next, you will enter the 250,000-acre Allegheny National Forest. Here you can see part of the 3,200-mile North Country National Scenic Trail, which is being built from New York to North Dakota. The drive ends as you enter the town of Warren. This is a gorgeous drive with lots of wildlife and great fishing.
Starting Point:
Wellsboro, PA
Distance of Drive:
284 miles
Must Eat:
Cedar Run Inn
Buela Land Road, Cedar Run, PA 17727
Phone: 570-353-6241
Call ahead to confirm hours of operation.
Best Time of Year for Drive:
Spring through fall
Points of Interest on Drive:
Pine County Creek Gorge
Colton Point State Park
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Allegheny River
Allegheny National Forest
North Country National Scenic Trail
