Wintergreen Gorge
Erie, Pennsylvania
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42°7'23.9"N 79°58'50.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Erie, Pennsylvania
- Head northwest on State St toward N Park Row (285 ft)
- Turn right onto N Park Row (404 ft)
- Turn right onto French St (174 ft)
- Turn left onto E 6th St (1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto E Bayfront Pkwy (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto PA-290 E/Bayfront Connector (4.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Jordan Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left at Behrend College Dr (167 ft)
- Sharp left toward Jordan Rd (203 ft)
- Slight right onto Jordan RdDestination will be on the left(0.1 mi)
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