Pine Creek Rail Trail 2022 Fall Foliage Update

Pine Creek Rail Trail 2022 Fall Foliage Update.

Here are the fall foliage conditions along the Pine Creek Rail Trail in the PA Grand Canyon as of October 3, 2022.

Fall foliage on October 3 2022 along the Pine Creek Rail Trail in Tioga County PA.
Fall foliage on October 3, 2022 along the Pine Creek Rail Trail.

I rode roughly 12 miles (6 miles out, 6 miles back) from the Rattlesnake Rock parking area along Route 414 north past Blackwell.

Looking north along Pine Creek from Route 414 on October 3 2022.
Looking north along Pine Creek from Route 414 on October 3 2022.

Generally, I found the foliage to be just starting to change near the beginning of my ride.

Fall foliage along Pine Creek near Rattlesnake Rock on October 3 2022.
Pine Creek near Rattlesnake Rock on October 3 2022.

The further north I rode, the more color I found.

Fall foliage along the Pine Creek Rail Trail southbound near Blackwell.
Fall foliage along the Pine Creek Rail Trail north of Blackwell.

I made stops at a few of the hollows along the way where I knew waterfalls existed just a short hike from the rail trail.

Fall foliage at Upper Water Tank Hollow Falls along the Pine Creek Rail Trail.
Upper Water Tank Hollow Falls along the Pine Creek Rail Trail on October 3, 2022.

Water Tank Hollow Falls was flowing nicely, with lots of yellows and gold foliage to be found in the immediate vicinity.

Fall foliage around Water Tank Hollow Falls along the Pine Creek Rail Trail.
Water Tank Hollow Falls along the Pine Creek Rail Trail on October 3, 2022.

North of that, Benjamin Hollow Falls was another great fall foliage scene.

Fall foliage around Benjamin Hollow Falls along the Pine Creek Rail Trail on October 3 2022.
Benjamin Hollow Falls along the Pine Creek Rail Trail on October 3 2022.

I made the return trip to the Rattlesnake Rock parking area, and then walked the short trail to the actual Rattlesnake Rock in Pine Creek to cap off the day.

Fall foliage near Rattlesnake Rock along the Pine Creek Rail Trail on October 3 2022.
Rattlesnake Rock along the Pine Creek Rail Trail on October 3 2022.

My best guess is that by this coming weekend, fall foliage conditions will be excellent all along this stretch of the Pine Creek Rail Trail.

Fall foliage along the Pine Creek Rail Trail northbound near Blackwell in Tioga County PA.
The Pine Creek Rail Trail northbound near Blackwell in Tioga County.

But even if you’re headed there today, you’re going to find some beautiful fall foliage scenes up and down the trail.

Fall foliage along the Pine Creek Rail Trail north of Blackwell in Tioga County PA.
Fall foliage along the trail north of Blackwell on October 3, 2022.

My Clarion County 2022 Fall Foliage Update highlights the conditions there as of October 10, 2022.

Clarion County Pennsylvania 2022 Fall Foliage Update
2022 fall foliage scenes in Clarion County.

My Tioga County 2022 Fall Foliage Update highlights the conditions in Wellsboro and the PA Grand Canyon as of October 6, 2022.

Tioga County Pennsylvania 2022 Fall Foliage Update.
2022 fall foliage scenes in Tioga County.

My Potter County 2022 Fall Foliage Update highlights the conditions there as of October 5, 2022.

2022 Potter County Pennsylvania Fall Foliage Update.
2022 fall foliage scenes from Potter County.

Where to Find the Best Fall Foliage Views in the PA Grand Canyon is your guide to even more great spots to check out fall foliage in the area.

Where to find the best fall foliage views in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
Fall foliage scenes from the PA Grand Canyon.

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