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Williamsport and Lycoming County is an outdoor recreation paradise, from biking on our internationally recognized Pine Creek Rail Trail to fly-fishing on Loyalsock Creek. Water enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing or kayaking along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River which flows through the county. As part of the Pennsylvania Wilds region, there is plenty to see and do outdoors in Lycoming County from boating and golfing to camping and hunting. Experience all the natural beauty of Lycoming County.
Water Sports & Outfitters
Williamsport and Lycoming County is an outdoor recreation paradise, from biking on our internationally recognized Pine Creek Rail Trail to fly-fishing on Loyalsock Creek. Water enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing or kayaking along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River which flows through the county. As part of the Pennsylvania Wilds region, there is plenty to see and do outdoors in Lycoming County from boating and golfing to camping and hunting. Experience all the natural beauty of Lycoming County.
There are plenty of water sports available in the area. Lycoming County offers everything from boating, canoeing, kayaking and more. For more information on water activities please check out the Lycoming County Guide provided by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission . If you don't want to bring along your canoe or kayak these local outfitters rent a range of boats and safety gear.
Fishing & Hunting
Williamsport and Lycoming County is an outdoor recreation paradise, from biking on our internationally recognized Pine Creek Rail Trail to fly-fishing on Loyalsock Creek. Water enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing or kayaking along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River which flows through the county. As part of the Pennsylvania Wilds region, there is plenty to see and do outdoors in Lycoming County from boating and golfing to camping and hunting. Experience all the natural beauty of Lycoming County.
Cast your reels in many different fishing venues throughout Lycoming County. Our area is renowned throughout the country and across the world as a site for outstanding fishing opportunities, especially trout and bass. Such notables as Presidents Herbert Hoover, Jimmy Carter, Vice President Dick Cheney and Dick Vermeil have tried their luck and been successful in our streams. You can cast your line into such great fishing spots as Loyalsock Creek, Slate Run, Pine Creek and Black Hole Creek, just to name a few. Talk to the local outfitters like McConnell's Country Store and Fly Shop or Slate Run Tackle Shop and we'll bet they'd be willing to share with you the best spots and fly's to use when going out to the streams. They'd probably also be able to tell you where the best place to grab a bite to eat after your day in the creek.
For more information on fishing licenses and such please visit the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission .
Hunters will also find that game is abundant in Lycoming County. From the start of small game season through the end of spring gobbler, the opportunities are plentiful with the number of state game lands and other properties available for you to take in the sport. Lycoming County is perennially at or near the top for the harvest of black bears.
For more information on hunting in Lycoming County and Pennsylvania, please check out the Pennsylvania Game Commission
Hiking & ATV Trails
Williamsport and Lycoming County is an outdoor recreation paradise, from biking on our internationally recognized Pine Creek Rail Trail to fly-fishing on Loyalsock Creek. Water enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing or kayaking along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River which flows through the county. As part of the Pennsylvania Wilds region, there is plenty to see and do outdoors in Lycoming County from boating and golfing to camping and hunting. Experience all the natural beauty of Lycoming County.
We offer an array of hiking trails in Lycoming County. From the Old Loggers' Path to the Mid-State trail, there are many options to choose from.
Black Forest Trail, a 42.2 mile trail built by the Bureau of Forestry, utilizes old railroad grades, logging trails and foot trails along some of the most stunning terrain in Pennsylvania.
The Old Loggers Path is a 27 mile hike that passes the valleys of Rock Run and Pleasant Stream. The path follows old logging trails and logging railroad grades.
The Loyalsock Trail is a 59-mile trail beginning in Montoursville and ending north of Laporte. Explorer Scouts of Post No. 110 (Boy Scouts of America) from Williamsport, PA, led by Howard Ulman, Jr., laid out the Loyalsock Trail in 1951. The Loyalsock Trail is one of the best backpacking trails of Pennsylvania.
Golden Eagle Trail is often called the best day hike in Pennsylvania. The Golden Eagle Trail is an 8.9 mile circuit trail located in the Pine Creek region of Lycoming County. The trail head is about 4 miles north of Cammal at the mouth of Bonnel Run.
For more information and maps on the these trails, please check out www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
For more information and regulations on ATV trail within State Parks and Forests in Lycoming County, please check out http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/atv/index.aspx
State Parks & Forests
Williamsport and Lycoming County is an outdoor recreation paradise, from biking on our internationally recognized Pine Creek Rail Trail to fly-fishing on Loyalsock Creek. Water enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing or kayaking along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River which flows through the county. As part of the Pennsylvania Wilds region, there is plenty to see and do outdoors in Lycoming County from boating and golfing to camping and hunting. Experience all the natural beauty of Lycoming County.
State Forests
Tiadaghton State Forest
214,973 acres for hunting, fishing, wildlife watching and scenic drives. Over 200 miles of forest roads for winter snowmobiling, 6 natural areas and 6 wild areas. Thirty miles of cross-country ski trails and extensive hiking trails.
Other Major Parks
Riverfront Park
56 acres, includes Canfield's Island National Historic Site and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's Lester L. Greevy, Sr. Boat Access for fishing, picnicking, hiking and entrance to the Susquehanna Bikeway.
Heshbon Park
27 acres, with fishing access to Lycoming Creek, picnicking, playground and Susquehanna Bikeway trailhead.
- Telephone: (570) 323-6151
State Parks
Little Pine State Park
2,158 acres, 94-acres lake, boating, fishing, camping, swimming, picnicking, hunting, shooting range, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and eagle watching.
Ravensburg State Park
78 acres in a steep-walled rocky gorge offers tent camping, fishing and hiking on the Mid-State Trail.
Susquehanna State Park
Located along the Susquehanna River offers picnic pavilion, boat launch and Hiawatha, a modern paddlewheeler, offers Susquehanna River excursions May through October.
Winter Activities
Williamsport and Lycoming County is an outdoor recreation paradise, from biking on our internationally recognized Pine Creek Rail Trail to fly-fishing on Loyalsock Creek. Water enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing or kayaking along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River which flows through the county. As part of the Pennsylvania Wilds region, there is plenty to see and do outdoors in Lycoming County from boating and golfing to camping and hunting. Experience all the natural beauty of Lycoming County.
For more information and regulations on Snowmobile Trails within State Parks and Forests in Lycoming County, please check out http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/snowmobile/index.aspx
Biking
Williamsport and Lycoming County is an outdoor recreation paradise, from biking on our internationally recognized Pine Creek Rail Trail to fly-fishing on Loyalsock Creek. Water enthusiasts can enjoy canoeing or kayaking along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River which flows through the county. As part of the Pennsylvania Wilds region, there is plenty to see and do outdoors in Lycoming County from boating and golfing to camping and hunting. Experience all the natural beauty of Lycoming County.
Lycoming County is home to one of the ten best biking trails in the world. The Pine Creek Rail Trail is a 62 mile trail that extends from Jersey Shore in Lycoming County to Ansonia in Tioga County. Travel through many quaint villages along the trail including Waterville, Cammal and Slate Run. The trail is made of crushed limestone and features beautiful natural scenery and is perfect for all levels of biking from a family outing to an avid biker.
Click for a map of the Pine Creek Rail Trail
Lycoming County is home to several other bikeways such as the Lycoming Creek Bikeway, the Montoursville Bikeway, the Loyalsock Bikeway and the Williamsport Bikeway .
We invite you to bring your bikes and take a memorable ride on one of our many trails.
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