Pine Creek Gorge
Look across Pine Creek's deep forested gorge from an east-rim overlook.
Artwork inspired by Edward Redfield
Often called the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, Pine Creek Gorge cuts a dramatic corridor through Tioga State Forest. The east rim at Leonard Harrison State Park makes its depth legible at a glance, while the opposite rim at Colton Point offers a different angle. The gorge is a landscape, not a single waterfall or one signed photo spot.
The map opens Leonard Harrison, a practical reviewed overlook for a first visit. Short overlook walks are available, but descending toward Pine Creek is steep and should be treated as a hike, not a scenic sidewalk. Pair a rim visit with a separate Pine Creek Rail Trail outing if you want to see the canyon from below.
- Waterway
- Pine Creek
- Mapped viewpoint
- Leonard Harrison
- Other rim
- Colton Point
Quick guide
- Use the east rim
- Leonard Harrison gives a clear first view into the gorge.
- Compare levels
- The rail trail below tells a different story from the rim.
Know before you go
- Arrive at the rim
- The map links to Leonard Harrison, not the entire gorge.
- Check overlook access
- Weather can affect exposed paths.
- Treat descent seriously
- Canyon trails are steep even when short on a map.
- See the creek
- Plan the rail trail as a separate lower-level stop.
Good to know
The gorge spans many miles; the map points to a specific east-rim overlook.
Notice these
- Pennsylvania's canyon country
- Pine Creek
- Leonard Harrison