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Penns Creek Path and Tunnel – Penn's Creek loop from Penns Creek Wild Area

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United States

Pennsylvania

Union County

Penns Creek Path and Tunnel – Penn's Creek loop from Penns Creek Wild Area

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Penns Creek Path and Tunnel – Penn's Creek loop from Penns Creek Wild Area

03:45

45.8km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Penns Creek Wild Area

Bear Run Natural Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23 m

Cherry Run Road Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Here is the starting point, the parking lot which is located after the paved road ends at Cherry Run Rd. Stay straight, where the road turns to dirt. Until you see this lot.

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3.34 km

Penns Creek Path and Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Penns Ceek Path is a short section of the 328-mile Mid State Trail. As the name suggest it follows Penns Creek through beautiful forest and an old converted train …

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4.36 km

Penn's Creek

Highlight • River

Here there is a small, paved, bridge crossing Penn's Creek and leading to Poe Paddy State Forest.

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5.42 km

Poe Paddy State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This small state parks sits at the confluence of Penns Creek and Big Poe Creek. There's a campsite, restrooms, water, and a number of trails to access. It's a good …

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5.59 km

Poe Paddy State Park Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

This campground has tent spots and public restrooms. It is also a good spot to fill up water before a ride.

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16.5 km

Bells Majestic View

Viewpoint

45.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

9.88 km

4.07 km

1.18 km

188 m

145 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

11.3 km

9.52 km

7.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

20°C

16°C

42 %

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Penns Creek Path and Tunnel – Penn's Creek loop from Penns Creek Wild Area

Cherry Run Road Trailhead

Penns Creek Path and Tunnel

Penn's Creek

Poe Paddy State Park

Poe Paddy State Park Campground

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