Shuttle your own boat upstream, then float 8 miles back
2-3 hours
Shuttle service, paddles, PFD's
Use this shuttle service for your personal boat and gear on Upper Pine Creek. Start upstream in Gaines and float back to Pine Creek Outfitters.
A non-refundable $10 per person processing fee applies.
Non-refundable $10/person processing fee. Refund (minus $10/person) only with more than 48 hours notice; less than 48 hours gets no refund. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows charged full price; late arrivals may be no-show.
Product ID: 2YJ3DC
Shuttles leave each hour starting at 9:15 AM, with the last shuttle at 3:00 PM.
Park at the Pine Creek Outfitters store. You get shuttled upstream to start, then you float back and finish at Pine Creek Outfitters near your vehicle.
Wear proper footwear—no bare feet. Water shoes or old sneakers work best.
Upper Pine Creek
Shannon and the team here have built a strong reputation around making outdoor adventures in the PA Grand Canyon area stress-free. Their shuttle and vehicle valet services are particularly well-regarded, with backpackers and cyclists consistently praising the reliability, punctuality, and local knowledge the staff brings to every trip. The Canyon Valet service in particular gets warm mentions from hikers doing the West Rim Trail, who appreciate the thoughtful little touches like parking cars close to trail exits after long days on the trail. Bike rentals are another popular offering, with e-bikes available for scenic rides along the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Staff are generally described as helpful and welcoming, and the overall booking experience is smooth. A few riders have noted the bike seats could be more comfortable on longer rides, which is worth keeping in mind if you're planning a longer excursion. The occasional complaint about customer service pops up, but these seem to be isolated experiences against a backdrop of mostly positive interactions. For anyone planning a one-way hike or bike trip in the area, this outfitter fills a real gap and most visitors leave feeling like the experience was well worth it.
Pine Creek Outfitters was a great asset for our 55th wedding anniversary celebration. Their E bike rental and shuttle service provided the perfect combo for these seniors to do 28 miles of Pine Creek rails -to-trails through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. It was our first experience with E bikes which were very easy to use. These are the “pedal assist“ variety. With their electric motors providing maybe 70% of the pedal power we were comfortably tired, but not exhausted by the time we reached Slate Run. Many thanks to the Creator and to Pine Creek outfitters.
Philip Byler
August 17, 2026
Pine Creek Outfitters was a great asset for our 55th wedding anniversary celebration. Their E bike rental and shuttle service provided the perfect combo for these seniors to do 28 miles of Pine Creek rails -to-trails through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. It was our first experience with E bikes which were very easy to use. These are the “pedal assist“ variety. With their electric motors providing maybe 70% of the pedal power we were comfortably tired, but not exhausted by the time we reached Slate Run. Many thanks to the Creator and to Pine Creek outfitters.
Philip Byler
August 17, 2026
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