2022 Walk In Penn’s Woods: Exploring The Streets of Landrus, Tioga County Coal Ghost Town

The Tioga County Woodland Owners, in conjunction with the DCNR, invites the public to participate in the 6th annual Walk in Penn’s Woods: Exploring Landrus, Tioga County’s Coal Ghost Town.

Explorers will meet Sunday, October 2nd from 1-3pm to hear the story of the World’s First Electric Coal Mine— the Bear Run Mine— that operated from 1888-1914 and put Tioga County on the map.

The town of Landrus itself only existed for 36 years before being forgotten to all except the land and a handful of history enthusiasts who appreciate the story of Landrus’s residents. BRING YOUR STORIES!

The trail will highlight 10 relics of Landrus’ past, interpreted by local Landrus enthusiasts and guided by the map originally published in Curt Lytle’s book, “Landrus, PA: Pennsylvania Ghost Town and Electric Coal Mine”

Details! There is no registration necessary. The monument to meet at is on Landrus Road east of Morris and west of Blossburg at Coordinates (41.6416278, -77.2082250.) Some parking is available at the campsite by the monument, and also on widened pulloffs by the road. Porta-john will be available. There is no cell phone reception. Although the hike will be short and not strenuous, the terrain through the forest can be uneven and rocky; walking sticks recommended.

The Origin of Walk In Penn’s Woods, from the Penn State Extension Website:

“Walk in Penn’s Woods evolved from a simple statement made by landowner Ruth Park to a receptive audience in 2016: “I do wish we could ALL get out into the woods for a walk one day!” That idea, spoken with such passion, birthed a partnership of forest organizations and woodland owners, motivating people throughout the state into the woods on the first Sunday in October.”