Potato Creek Trail Association
Potato Creek Trail Association
The PCTA designed, created and administers a network of multipurpose trails and trailheads encompassing the Smethport, Pennsylvania Wilds region. It also maintains a close association with the Seneca Highlands Snowmobile Club.
Northstar Studio has produced a 20-page picture book capturing the scenic beauty of the land and water trail system that runs through Smethport.
Download a topological map of the Wolfinger Trail System.
Potato Creek’s geocaching coordinates:
The trail head with the sign on Rt. 46 toward farmers valley: N 41 49.633 W078 25.651
The trail head with the sign near the Taste Freeze and bridge: N 41 48.446 W078 27.127
JOIN, DISCOVER, EXPLORE…
The land-water trail system supports a variety of non-motorized activities:
- Hiking
- Biking
- Canoeing & Kayaking
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Equestrian
This trail system directly connects to the Allegheny National Forest and surrounding McKean County trail systems. Here’s what some visitors had to say about their experience.
Photo Documentary
On Saturday, April 19, 2008 Smethport residents Corky Hull, Rev. John Wesley, Jovanna Porter and photographer Ross Porter launched their kayaks at Galco Crossing and headed north on the Potato Creek. This photo documentary is a record of their journey on the pristine Potato Creek as they head north toward the Allegheny River.
Meeting Minutes for January 19, 2012
Meeting Minutes for October 20, 2011
Meeting Minutes for September 22, 2011
Meeting Minutes for August 25, 2011
Meeting Minutes for May 18, 2011
Meeting Minutes for March 16, 2011
Meeting Minutes for February 18, 2011
Meeting Minutes for January 20, 2011
PCTA Officers
President: Steven Brougham
Vice President: Curt Wallace
Secretary: Claudia Caminite
Treasurer: Lori Coffman
Directors
Sandy Wolfinger
Tim Pierson
Corky Hull
Potato Creek Trail Association
c/o Borough of Smethport
201 W. Main Street
Smethport, Pennsylvania 16749
tel: 814-887-5815
cell: 814-598-5811
fax: 814-887-5810
HAMLIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Fly-Tying Class
Mondays: Jan. 23 to Feb 27 at 7 pm - 9:00 pm
Place: Library Meeting Room
Fee: $25 covers instruction and materials
The sessions are funded in part by a PPA grant from the PA Council on the Arts. Call the Hamlin Library 887-5326 or stop in to register.
Join the fun! Bring your friends!
SMETHPORT SENIOR CENTER
Amish Tour - Lancaster, PA - May 8th & 9th
Package: 2 Days - 1 Night, May 8 - May 9
Transportation: RT Motor Coach
Accommodations: Deluxe - Lancaster, PA area
Breakfast: Fantastic Full Amish style
Dinner: Family Style - Amish Restaurant
Theater: All new "JONAH" Show
Guided Tour: 3-Hour Amishland tour
Visit: Wilbur Chocolate Company & Museum
Shopping: Kitchen Kettle Village (optional)
Cost: $209.00 per person/double occupancy
For more information and reservations, contact Barbara Ness at 814-887-5630.
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THE DAILY PLANET
Visit us every day on Facebook and see what’s happening in the exploration of Smethport, Pennsylvania’s rich history.
– Planet Smethport Team
Timeless Home - Buy it Online!
This book is an historical record of Smethport’s growth from its birth as a tiny hamlet to a modern borough.
Containing a wealth of historical photos, this is the most comprehensive record of Smethport ever published. It was funded by the Smethport Sesquicentennial Committee through the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce.
Book size: 8-1/2” x 11”
Soft Cover $20.00
Shipping and Handling: $5.00 per order.
Spread the word !
Let your friends and family know about this website, so they can stay informed about news and events around the Borough.
Send an email now ...Christian J. Howard, OD
ALLEGHENY EYE CARE
- Thorough tests for Eye diseases and disorders - glaucoma/cataracts
- Lasik pre and post correction care
- Designer frame gallery including Calvin Klein and Nike
- Guaranteed contact lens success program
- Medicare and Insurances welcome
422 W. Main Street
Smethport, PA 16749
887-2920
FREE FITNESS EQUIPMENT
Costa's Ace Hardware Store
Two grants - Get Active and WalkWorks – support Smethport residents in their efforts to stay or get fit.
In this spirit, 2 bikes with helmets and 2 pairs of snow shoes with poles are available to be checked out FREE of CHARGE from Costa’s Ace Hardware Store on 323 East Water Street in Smethport (887-5542).
Some restrictions apply. For more information contact Claudia Caminite at 362-5066 or clc209@pitt.edu.
