Slate Run Loops
Distance:
24 miles and 25 miles
Description
The Slate Run Loops begin and end in the Village of
Slate Run and takes you through the Village of Cedar Run using the Pine
Creek Bike Trail to connect the villages. The ride then ascends the
plateau going into big and remote forest lands. The longer loop goes up
Cedar Run and down Slate Run.
There are nice swimming holes on both
streams. The shorter loop goes up Gamble Run and down Slate Run. The
Manor Hotel has a nice deck overlooking Pine Creek for lunch or dinner.
Ice cream, sodas, and deli sandwiches are available at the State Run gas
station. Ice cream, sodas, and sandwiches are available at the Cedar Run
store. The Cedar Run Inn is open for dinner but unfortunately not for
lunch.
Getting There
From Wellsboro go south 12 miles on Rt. 287 to the Village of Morris.
Turn right on Rt. 414 at the upper end of the village and continue 5
miles to the Village of Blackwell. Be careful coming into Blackwell.
There is a one lane bridge over Babbs Creek with a right angle turn on
the other side. Then the road is very narrow for a bit. This is
not a problem if everyone takes it slow. Continue through Blackwell 12
miles to Slate Run. Turn right just past the gas station and park at the
Slate Run Access for the Pine Creek Bike Trail.
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Village of
Cedar Run along the Pine Creek Bike Path |
Gamble Run Loop
Begin the ride by going upstream on the bike trail
5 miles to the Village of Cedar Run. The path is flat and the ride along
Pine Creek is very scenic.
Get of the bike trail at Cedar Run, cross
the bridge over Pine Creek, and go up a short hill to Rt. 414. Turn left
on Rt. 414 for 1 mile to the Gamble Run Road. This is a steep hill. To
eliminate the hill begin the ride here, parking one car in the Brown
Township Municipal Building lot and the other at the top of the hill.
Otherwise continue 2.5 miles to the top of the hill and another 1.5
miles to the Reynolds Spring Road. Turn left on Reynolds Spring Road and
continue 4 miles to Bear Run Road. Turn left on Bear Run Road and continue
another 2 miles on the Bear Run Road to the Francis Road. Turn left on
the Francis Road and continue 4 miles to Slate Run Road. Turn left on
Slate Run and continue 4 miles to the Village of Slate Run to complete
the ride.
Bear Run Road Loop
Begin the ride by going upstream on the bike trail
5 miles to the Village of Cedar Run. The path is flat and the ride along
Pine Creek is very scenic.
Get of the bike trail at Cedar Run, cross
the bridge over Pine Creek, and go up a short hill to Rt. 414. Turn
right and go .3 miles to the intersection with Cedar Run Road. Turn Left
and follow the Cedar Run Road north. In 2.5 miles you pass the Mile Hole
Road.
Another 2 miles brings you to the Fahneystock Road.
There is a nice swimming hole just upstream
from this intersection.
Another 2 miles brings you to the Village of
Leetonia. Turn left on the Francis Leetonia Road just as you approach
the village. Continue 3.5 miles on this road to the intersection with
the Reynolds Spring Road. Along the way the name changes to the Bear Run
Road.
Continue another 2 miles on the Bear Run Road to
the Francis Road. Turn left on the Francis Road and continue 4 miles to
Slate Run Road. Turn left on Slate Run and continue 4 miles to the
Village of Slate Run to complete the ride.
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