Reserve a 2pm or 5pm Blackwell pick-up with shuttle back to Ansonia
approx. 1-hour
Shuttle, You and equipment
Bike or boat to Blackwell, then ride the afternoon shuttle back to Ansonia with your equipment. Choose a 2pm or 5pm pick-up time and plan your day around the canyon section.
Bikes with front fenders or tires over 2.8-inch width cannot be transported. A non-refundable $10 processing fee applies.
There is a $10/person non-refundable deposit. Get a refund of item prices with more than 48 hours notice (minus $10/person processing fee); taxes and processing fees are not refunded. Less than 48 hours: no refund. No-shows and late arrivals may be charged full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: 8UZ6AN
You can’t bring a bike with front fenders (remove them before shuttle time). You also can’t bring a bike with tires over 2.8-inch width.
If you’re biking, leave Pine Creek Outfitters by 11am for the 2pm Blackwell shuttle, or by 2pm for the 5pm shuttle. If you’re boating, put on the water by 10am for the 5pm shuttle and check in by 9:45am.
A non-refundable $10 processing fee applies. The cancellation policy also notes a $10 per person non-refundable deposit, and taxes and processing fees are not refunded.
Blackwell, PA
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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