West Rim Trail (PA) Permit: Route
West Rim Trail (PA) permits are booked by advance reservation in Tioga State Forest (PA). The route covers 30 miles.
This guide covers the West Rim Trail Pennsylvania permit.
Nightly Trailside camping fee (confirm current rate at booking)
Permit Cost
typically 2-4 days
Duration
30 miles
Distance
4,711'
Elevation Gain
About West Rim Trail (PA)
The West Rim Trail is a 30-mile hiking trail along Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon in Tioga State Forest. Trailside camping books through Pennsylvania State Parks' reservation system; this page sells a cancellation alert on that booking.
The West Rim Trail (PA) route
- Distance
- 30 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- Elevation gain
- 4,711 ft
- Trip length
- typically 2-4 days
Pine Creek Gorge (the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon), Tioga and Lycoming counties. Nearest town: Wellsboro, PA
Points along the route
- Ansonia trailhead (north terminus)Mile 0, 1,134 ft
- Bradley Wales OverlookMile 14.4, 1,635 ft
- Pine Creek (gorge floor)
- OwasseeMile 26.7, 1,163 ft
- Barbour Rock overlookMile 27.4, 1,864 ft
- Matson SpringMile 28.8, 1,610 ft
- Blackwell trailhead (south terminus)Mile 30, 1,206 ft
West Rim Trail (PA) permit detailsandAll Tioga State Forest (PA) permits
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Pro Tips
Never confuse this Pennsylvania West Rim Trail with Zion National Park's West Rim Trail; they are unrelated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a West Rim Trail (PA) permit?
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West Rim Trail (PA) permits require advance reservations. Book online as soon as reservations open for your desired dates.
How long is the West Rim Trail (PA) route?
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The route is 30 miles, as a point-to-point. Plan on typically 2-4 days.
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