Poe Valley State Park – Penns Creek Path and Tunnel loop from Poe Valley State Park

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Poe Valley State Park – Penns Creek Path and Tunnel loop from Poe Valley State Park

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Poe Valley State Park – Penns Creek Path and Tunnel loop from Poe Valley State Park

04:02

49.6km

700m

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: July 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Bear Run Natural Area

Penns Creek Wild Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

303 m

Poe Valley State Park

Highlight • Lake

From where you park the car and begin the ride to here at Poe Valley is 7 1/2 miles. Mostly flat and slightly uphill, until the last mile into the …

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440 m

Poe Lake

Highlight • Lake

Poe Valley State Park is home to a tranquil 25-acre pond, offering a peaceful spot to take a break or enjoy a ride. A path encircles most of the lake, …

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8.66 km

Bells Majestic View

Viewpoint

38.0 km

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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41.3 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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42.3 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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43.4 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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43.5 km