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Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
TIOGA COUNTY
LEONARD HARRISON AND COLTON POINT
STATE PARKS are on opposite sides of Pine Creek
Gorge, called the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania.
Many scenic vistas offer spectacular views into
the glacially-carved canyon. The scenery at these
parks is superb in every season of the year and
is especially stunning in late September through
mid-October. The large abundance of deciduous
hardwood trees displays beautiful autumn shades of
yellow, orange, red and purple. Pockets of evergreen
trees provide a dash of green year-round.
The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania begins just
south of Ansonia, along US 6, and continues south
for about 47 miles. At its deepest point, Pine Creek
Gorge is 1,450 feet deep and nearly one mile wide.
At Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks,
the depth of the canyon is about 800 feet and these
parks have the most spectacular scenic overlooks.
This area received national acclaim in 1968 when a
12-mile section of Pine Creek Gorge was designated
as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park
Service.
A visitor center and gift shop are located at Leonard
Harrison State Park.
DIRECTIONS
To visit Leonard Harrison State Park (east rim), follow Route 660 West
from Wellsboro approximately 12 miles. The road will end at the park.
To visit Colton Point State Park (west rim), follow Route 6 West from
Wellsboro. The entrance is along Route 6 in Ansonia, approximately 12
miles from Wellsboro.
Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks
4797 Route 660, Wellsboro, PA 16901
570-724-3061
CURT WEINHOLD
Camping Reservations: www.dcnr.pa.gov / 888-PA-PARKS
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