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Laurel Treks

Join us in viewing our state flower in the beautiful mountains of Tioga County. Come for a hike off the beaten path with our knowledgeable and friendly guides and view fields of laurel, hundreds of yards deep. We can take you to remote, little known places to get a true immersion in this fleeting botanical treasure. Bring your camera and get one-of-kind photo opportunities. We're offering several guided options from part day hikes all the way to full packages with lodging.

A Walk in the Laurel

Meet us in Ansonia, PA (12 miles west of Wellsboro) from where we'll shuttle you to a secluded location for the best laurel viewing around. Explore fields of laurel hundreds of yards deep with our friendly guides, and get some fabulous photos. Expect about a one to two hour experience. This hike is easy, suitable for novices.

Price: $25 per person, 2 person minimum

Biking the Laurel

Enjoy biking? We begin in Ansonia and shuttle you and your bikes to a great mountain location. From there, we'll guide you over forest roads and mountain throughways to our favorite laurel viewing areas. Your guide will keep you going in the right direction and provide educational information throughout your trip. Once you arrive back at Colton Point State Park, we'll fire up the grills and serve a hearty meal. Expect about a three to four hour experience. Moderate terrain, mostly downgrade.

Price: Starts at $65 per person, 2 person minimum - Bike rental not included, but available

Add an overnight component - let us shuttle right back to your lodging - where dinner is waiting! After your meal, head off to a comfortable bed in a country establishment near the PA Grand Canyon.

Biking the Laurel with lodging starts at $245 for two and includes one cookout meal and dinner at a local restaurant.

Late Day Laurel Hike

You'll be shuttled to one of our favorite laurel viewing spots, where you can explore an incredible site filled with a sea of pink blossoms hundreds of yards deep. You'll continue on a professionally guided hike in moderate terrain through the hollow and fascinating ecosystems. Afterward, we'll take you to Colton Point State Park where we'll cook you dinner over an open fire as you watch the colors of the Pine Creek Gorge change and fade, allowing the stars to come out. Enjoy a night skies and sounds presentation by your guide. Finally, you'll return back to your starting point in Ansonia. Expect about a four to five hour experience.

Price: Starts at $65 per person, 2 person minimum

Add an overnight component - let us shuttle right back to your lodging after your cookout dinner. Head off to a comfortable bed in a country establishment near the PA Grand Canyon.

Late Day Laurel Hike with lodging starts at $209 for two

If you enjoy horseback riding, join us for one of our Mountain Laurel Overnight Rides.

Saddle up for a fantastic adventure! We'll ride to the best Mountain Laurel viewing areas around.These places are remote and wild - and our guides know just how to find them. Two full days of riding and one night at deluxe camp. At camp, enjoy steaks cooked over an open fire, legal beverages, homemade desserts and tasty appetizers. Deluxe trips offer more personal attention from our guides - we'll be glad to take you for a nature walk, tell stories, call owls, or star-gaze with you. Includes all meals, great horses, tents and gear and high-quality guides - just bring yourself and a sleeping bag.

Dates

Saturday June 21 to Sunday June 22
$505 per person

Thursday June 24 to Friday June 25
$445 per person

Contact us for more information about this trip!

Please see our cancellation policy.

 

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