Jump on one of our bikes and ride into the Canyon with your family and friends! Our bike or e-bike rentals are for a full day, meaning you can extend your adventure as long as you like, as long as you return to PCO by 6pm that day. Choose from a variety of bikes and we will surely have one that suits your needs!
Pine Creek Outfitters has two main options for biking the Pine Creek Rail Trail:
Out-and-Back: Pine Creek Outfitters is located 1 mile from the Pine Creek Trail and has a bike path bringing you close to the Marsh Creek Access on the Pine Creek Trail. This is perfect if you only have a few hours to explore or if you’re interested in spending the whole day out on the trail. This out and back ride is very simple and requires minimal planning. We have free parking at Pine Creek Outfitters.
Shuttle Services: Bike rentals can also be paired with a shuttle! Pine Creek Outfitters offers a shuttle service that can deliver you and your bikes to any trail access area. If you would like to rent and ride through the Canyon see “Shuttle Services” for more information.*Bike rentals are best paired with an afternoon pickup. The driving distance is much further because there is no road access into the canyon natural area. Our shuttle service solves any logistical issues by offering a pickup schedule at several convenient locations along the trail.
Equipment Rental:
- We rent a variety of bike styles & sizes: cruisers, hybrids, pedal-assist e-bikes, and mountain bikes. Most bikes have upright handlebars with wider tires and comfortable seats. Our bikes are first come, first served.
- We have adult, youth & kids bikes, pull-behind child carriages, and tag-alongs (a tandem attachment for kids who would use training wheels) so the entire family can be included!
- Our E-bikes are “pedal assist” which is truly a fun experience that will make you smile!
- Helmets are available (free with a rental) at request (ages 12 & under are required to wear a helmet)
Are E-bikes allowed on the Pine Creek Rail Trail? The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources requires that riders must pedal to move the bike on the Pine Creek Trail and cannot use “throttle only.” Pine Creek Outfitter E-bikes are pedal propelled meeting this requirement for the Pine Creek Rail Trail.
Easy Riding on the Scenic Pine Creek Rail Trail
The Pine Creek Rail Trail has appeared numerous times as one of the “Top 10 Places to Bike”, sharing the designation with places in Ireland, Iceland, Puerto Rico, Italy, and Nova Scotia, among others. This trail has been recognized as one of the most scenic and pristine bike trails in the world. The trail is a converted rail bed that winds along the bottom of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and the picturesque Pine Creek Valley. It operated as a railroad from 1883 to 1988, and the bike trail was opened for public use in 1996. The trail was extended north into Wellsboro in 2025, making it 66 miles long from Wellsboro (N Terminus) to Jersey Shore (S Terminus). The trail surface is composed of crushed limestone, and is very flat (about a 1% overall grade).
What are the most popular bicycle trips in the PA Grand Canyon?
- Turkey Path Waterfall Bike Ride – Easy Difficulty. 10 miles roundtrip, 2 – 3 hours. Bike 5 miles to the Turkey Path, enjoy the lovely waterfalls, hike around then bike back to Pine Creek Outfitters.
- Canyon Bike Ride to Blackwell – Easy Difficulty. 17 miles one-way, 2.5 – 3.5 hours. Requires a shuttle at the end, or biking the distance back (& doubling the miles). Please sign up in advance for shuttle services.
- Canyon Bike Ride to Slate Run – 29 miles (4-5 hours) one way through the PA Grand Canyon and Pine Creek Valley with a return shuttle back to PCO. At Slate Run is a general store and a hotel/restaurant. This trip is comfortable if you are conditioned to riding a bike. Please sign up in advance for shuttle services.
Cost
- Half Day Bike Rental (3 hours or less): $20/bike
- Full Day Bike Rental (more than 3 hours): $30/bike
- Electric Bike Rental (less than 3 hours): $40/bike
- Electric Bike Rental (more than 3 hours): $60/bike
- Kids Tag-along or Trailer: $20/day
Bicycle Rental & Return Shuttle Combo
- Blackwell Bike & Shuttle: $55 per person (+$30 for Electric Bike Rentals) – 17 miles
- Slate Run Bike & Shuttle: $65 per person (+$30 for Electric Bike Rentals) – 28 miles
