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Wetlands Trail

The Wetland Trail at State Game Lands 313 (The Muck) in Wellsboro Pennsylvania is an easy 0.2-mile out-and-back boardwalk trail that leads to a wildlife blind in the middle of a swamp.

This short easy and accessible trail has plenty of views for bird watchers and nature lovers as the trail leads out above the swamp.

From the wildlife viewing blind, you can wait to see bald eagles, turtles, and other native wildlife to this area.

Parking
Hikers can find a small parking lot at the coordinates provided. Caution - watch for trains entering and leaving the plant nextdoor.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed.

Vista / Lookout
Please note that the "lookout point" or vista listed on this trail is for wildlife viewing and there is not real vista point here.
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Know Before You Go

  • Wetlands Trail in Wellsboro, PA, is a short and easy 0.2-mile boardwalk trail.
  • It features a wildlife viewing blind for observing birds, turtles, and other native wildlife.
  • Dogs are allowed on a leash, and a small parking lot is available, but be cautious of nearby train traffic.
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Distance
0.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
6 min
Elev. Gain
5'
Rating
0.0
Added
April 07, 2020
Updated
April 07, 2020

Weather Forecast

This Afternoon
High 23°F
Light Snow
Tonight
Low -4°F
Chance Light Snow
Saturday
High 4°F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low -3°F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High 12°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low -2°F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High 24°F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low 11°F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 34°F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 22°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow
Wednesday
High 33°F
Chance Light Snow
Wednesday Night
Low 18°F
Chance Light Snow
Thursday
High 28°F
Slight Chance Light Snow
Thursday Night
Low 14°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
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Total Change
5'
Ascent
5'
Descent
5'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
PA Wilds logo PA Wilds

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.797269, -77.299444
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.797356, -77.299332

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Snakes (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, others)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Boardwalk

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0.2 miles / 0.3 km
April 07, 2020
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