Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon

Colton Point was named in the late 1800s for Henry Colton, a lumberman who supervised harvesting of trees in the area. Logs were floated down Pine Creek to sawmills in Williamsport. The park was established from state forest lands purchased in the early 1900s. Colton Point State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from 1933 to 1936 and opened to the public in 1936. The CCC’s contributions are still visible today through the five stone and timber pavilions in the park. Three of the five pavilions have fireplaces. In 1988, the CCC built facilities that were added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The park features rustic charm of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era of the 1930s. The Park also highlights 4 miles of hiking trails. This very narrow trail steeply descends to the floor of the Canyon and does not allow access across Pine Creek to the other side of the Gorge. Additional miles of trails are accessible through the Tioga State Forest, adjacent to the park.

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 1450 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.
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Ski Denton

Ski Denton offers all kinds of downhill skiing. Located on Route 6, the skiing ranges from beginner slopes to the Avalanche Trail, and a Black Diamond rated trail that is one of the most dangerous, vertical drop ski experiences on the East Coast. There are ski lifts at the park, each of which stops at a different elevation on the slopes. Lift-access Snow Tubing is also available. Ski Denton receives a lot of natural snow each year. Usually over 100 inches annually, which helps draw skiers to its remote location in north central Pennsylvania. Ski Denton opens its slopes and trails for lift-serviced mountain bikers in the off-season.

There are over 50 miles of maintained downhill and cross-country single track trails available for riding. Mountain bike trails begin at Denton Hill State Park and is 15 miles long, passing through Patterson State Park on its way to Cherry Springs State Park. Part of the Susquehanna Trail system, an 85 mile loop hiking trail, forms the southern border of the park. Scenic lift rides are offered any time during the posted operating schedule and provide the rider with beautiful panoramic views of the country.

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Fishing & Hunting

Lyman Run State Park was named for Major Isaac Lyman, an American Revolutionary War soldier believed to be the second permanent settler in Potter County. In 1809, Lyman built his home in nearby Lymansville (now Ladonna), east of present day Coudersport. In the 1880’s, large stands of white pine were harvested and floated down Lyman Run to Pine Creek and on to Williamsport. In the 18905, the Goodyear Brothers purchased
most of the land drained by the West Branch of Pine Creek.
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• Lake Fishing:
  The 45-acre Lyman Run Lake is noted for its exceptional water quality and provides excellent trout fishing. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks the lake with trout throughout the fishing season.
• Boating:
  Electric motors only boating facilities include a launching ramp and a courtesy dock. The mooring area holds 60 boats. A permit, available at the park office, is needed for the moorng area.
• Swimming:
  The 300-foot sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules for swimming. A modern bathhouse with flush toilets, changing rooms, snack bar and boat rental is the centerpiece of the beach area.

  The 142-acre George B. Stevenson Reservoir has fishing for cold-water and warm-water species, including brook, rainbow and brown trout, small mouth and large mouth bass, sunfish, bluegill, pickerel, perch, crappie, catfish and tiger muskellunge. Nearby creeks and runs also provide good angling. Some feeder streams in the park contain native brook trout. There is a delayed harvest artificial lures only special regulation area from the mouth of Baily Run south 2.1 miles on First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek.

• Hunting and Firearms:
  About 1,400 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, grouse, squirrel, bear, turkey and waterfowl.
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Pennsylvania Lumber Museum

The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum is a recreated 20th-century lumber mill and camp with a visitors center and themed exhibitions, operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Associates (PALMA).

The Museum is in the midst of a major and long-anticipated renovation and expansion project for our visitor’s center. This year-long project began in May of 2013 and should be completed in mid to late summer of 2014. The new facility will include expanded galleries, new interpretive exhibitions, community meeting space and commercial style kitchen space, among other improvements.

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