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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

Tonight
Low 53°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High 69°F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 48°F
Mostly Clear
Labor Day
High 70°F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low 50°F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High 74°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 57°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 80°F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 64°F
Chance Rain Showers
Thursday
High 72°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thursday Night
Low 51°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High 67°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 49°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High 70°F
Mostly Sunny

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Total Change
5 ft.
2 m
Ascent
5 ft.
2 m
Descent
5 ft.
2 m
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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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