Getting to Gobbler's Knob

 

Handicapped Parking

Parking is available at the Punxsy Plaza parking lot. We will have a handicapped accessible bus available for transportation. It will run the same route and times as the Knob Bus. 

Contact admin@groundhog.org or 814-618-5591 with any questions.

Walking Directions

Those that are making the trek on foot are invited to park at Primary Health Network. The address is 200 Prushnok Dr, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. This lot is 1.3 Miles from Gobbler’s Knob. *This is not a busing location.*

At 3 a.m. there is one-way traffic to Gobbler’s Knob begins near Wal-Mart, but — even then —you will not be able to drive to Gobbler's Knob. Traffic will be redirected back to town before reaching Gobbler’s Knob.

Trekking to the Knob

For the brave — and stout — of heart, you can hike up to Gobbler’s Knob. The walk up Woodland Ave. is approximately 1.5 miles, but it’s uphill the entire way. It is a strenuous jaunt, especially in inclement weather. Many, however, have found it a great way — weather permitting — to avoid the wait for the buses.

Bus Transportation

Buses to Gobbler's Knob will run from 3 a.m. until 6:30 a.m. from the following locations:

• Barclay Square:  Parking available on the streets and in public parking lots downtown.
• Aldi: 545 West Mahoning St., Punxsutawney (GPS Coordinates: 40.94148, -78.983664). Parking available in the Punxsy Plaza lot. This is the suggested parking lot for charter buses.
• Wal-Mart: 21920 Route 119, Punxsutawney (GPS coordinates: 40.929646, -78.982713). 

Bus Ticket Prices

Ticket Booths for the Knob buses will open at 2 a.m. Ticket prices for the buses to the Knob are $5 per person, 12 years of age and under ride for free.

Tickets will also be available at each bus stop.

Return Bus Transportation 

After the prognostication, the buses from the Knob will transport visitors back downtown. You can choose to get off the bus downtown to eat, visit the events, go to your car, or stay on the bus to go back to Wal-Mart. Visitors who parked at Punxsy Plaza will remain on the bus to return back to that lot.

If you stay downtown to eat or check out the events, shuttle buses will be available from 8AM - 2PM and will run a loop from Barlcay Square to Punxsy Plaza to Wal-Mart every 15 minutes or so. The shuttle buses will pick up in front of Barclay Square.

The PA State Police will be present, searching bags, and providing security. 

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