NOTES: Rugged terrain that may be
difficult to navigate during inclement
weather. These roads are dirt and gravel
and are windy, narrow and slick when
wet. There is no winter maintenance. No service stations or rest areas
after Ansonia.
One of our most popular requests for driving tours is to drive the length of the Pennsylvania Grand
Canyon. The tour below journeys from Wellsboro to the West Rim of the Canyon and follows the rim
southward ending in Cedar Run, a village located along the bottom of the Canyon. Please be cautious,
drive slowly to enjoy the many scenic vistas along the way, and pay attention to signs and landmarks as
it is very easy to stray from the course. And although it is very tempting to stop in the middle of the
road to enjoy the scenery or spot wildlife, remember, this is a public road and is traveled on a regular
basis by other vehicles including log trucks that carry forest products to be processed into consumer
goods. As a courtesy, pull to the side of the road and allow the log truck to pass. Enjoy your trip!
Set your odometer to zero, as your mileage markers will be comprehensive in reference to your
starting point.
Total
Mlge.* Road
0.0
Rt. 660
2.9
Rt. 362
7.3
Rt. 362
8.1
Rt. 6
8.2
8.5
Rt. 6
Colton Point
11.6
Colton Point
12.6
Colton Point
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Description
Take Route 660 west out of town
Junction of Route 362, continue
straight on Route 362 west
Pass Darling Run Public Access Point
for the Pine Creek Rail Trail
Junction of Route 6, turn left onto
Route 6 west
Arrive in Ansonia
Colton Point Road on left side, located
between the tavern and the gas station,
turn left and continue up a
winding mountain road
On left is the trailhead for Barbour
Rock Trail, a mile-long
handicap-accessible trail to a
magnificent vista overlooking
Owassee Rapids
Main entrance to Colton Point
State Park
GPS Coordinates
N 41’ 44.864’ W 077’ 18.139
N 41’ 44.036 W 077’ 21.165
N 41’ 44.217 W 077’ 25.734
N 41’ 44.812 W 077’26.001
N 41’ 43.390 W 077’ 27.353
N 41’ 43.007 W 0077’ 27.808
1st Canyon vista overlook on left side
N 41’ 42.492 W 077’ 27.918
Continue straight, paved road
becomes dirt road
N 41’ 42.397 W 077’ 27.994
13.6
Colton Point
4 Mile Vista on your left side
N 41’ 42.082 W 077’ 28.267
14.4
Colton Point
You will pass Rexford Trail
N 41’ 42.304 W 077’ 29.980
14.9
Painter Leetonia
Turn left onto Painter Leetonia
Road (mileage sign “Leetonia
12 miles”)
N 41’ 42.273 W 077’ 29.529
16.7
Painter Leetonia
Turn left onto West Rim Road
N 41’ 41.417 W 077’ 28.972
18.2
Painter Leetonia
Pass Seimons Trail on left,
O’Conner Trail on your right
N 41’ 41.337 W 077’ 28.750
20.5
Painter Leetonia
Pass Little Slate Run
N 41’ 39.920 W 077’ 29.388
21.3
Painter Leetonia
Pass Little Slate Run
Vista on your left
N 41. 39.908 W 077’ 28.521
22.7
West Rim
Turn left onto West Rim Road
N 41’ 38.908 W 077’28.781
23.2
West Rim
Pass an unnamed vista on left
N 41’ 39.088 W 077’ 28.291
23.6
West Rim
Pass the Bradley Wales Road, keep
right to continue on the West
Rim Road
N 41’ 38.829 W 077’ 28.229
At this point you can choose to travel down Bradley Wales Road to the lookout and picnic area.
The road is a mile and will end at the picnic area. Be sure to adjust your mileage accordingly
24.9
West Rim
Pass Trestle Hollow Road on right
25.7
West Rim
Pass Fahneystock Road on right
N 41’ 37.692 W 077’ 27.764
27.3
West Rim
Pass Spinning Wheel Vista on
your right
N 41’36.600 W 077’ 26.882
28.2
West Rim
Pass Mine Hole Road on
your right, Pine Trail on left
N 41’ 36.659 W 077’ 26.194
29.3
West Rim
Pass Steel Hollow Trail
N 41’ 35.966 W 077’ 25.392
33
West Rim
Pass an unnamed vista
looking into Blackwell on left
N 41’ 33.857 W 077’ 23.475
34.2
Route 414
Stop sign and the
junction of Route 414
N 41’ 32.925 W 077’ 23.311
12.8
13
Colton Point
Colton Point
Option 1: Turn right onto 414 west and continue towards the villages of Cedar Run, Cammal, Slate Run,
and Waterville. From 414 west, turn left onto 44 south toward Waterville. Turn left onto Little Pine Creek
Road (you will see a sign for Little Pine State Park). Follow Little Pine Creek Road to junction of Route 287
in English Center. Turn left onto 287 north to continue back to Wellsboro.
Option 2: Turn left onto 414 east to travel through Blackwell and into the town of Morris. At the
intersection of 414 and 287, turn left to go Route 287 north. You will travel 287 for approximately 11 miles
to travel back to Wellsboro.
* Mileage is approximate and may vary.
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