Motorcycle Roads in Pennsylvania
The keystone state offers motorcycle riders two federally designated US Scenic Byways, 15 state-designated Byways, and one National Forest Scenic Byway. Pennsylvania (PA) is home to a section of Lake Erie coastline, the incredible Pocono Mountains, rural villages, charming country towns, one of the most famous battlefields in the United States (Gettysburg), and two major cities - Philadelphia & Pittsburgh.
Best Rated Motorcycle Roads & Rides
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Color Key: top-5 ranked routes in the state
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The view from atop Shaffer Mountain is spectacular if you find gaps in the trees on your left to peer through. It's about 800 ft down ( VERY steeply ) to the valley below. The scenery coming down…
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Scenery is nice. Very nice in the fall. Lots of woods and fields. Good ride for local riders. And a good ride if your staying in the area. Minimal intersections and nice cruising speeds. Traffic…
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Beautiful, windy roads with lots of farm scenery. You'll pass a spring along the way with fresh water, and a wonderful overlook (with parking area) and view across the valley.
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This route runs on top of a ridge overlooking the Juniata River. There is a bunch of trees, high cliffs for Appalachain Mtns., lots of curves and switchbacks. Section run along train tracks, and…
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Beautiful wooded areas and farmlands with a couple of tiny villages along the way. A few mountainous sections as well.
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Rolling and twisting PA hills throughout this rural area. A few houses along the way, but NO "civilization/development". A mix of farmlands and woods, with a nice view of Latrobe in the distance…
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Forests, farmlands and a few rural "neighborhoods" in a mix. You will rarely hit 35 mph here, so soak it all it. Once you've done this loop a time or two, it is incredibly relaxing!
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This road allows you to enjoy the scenic west branch of the Susquehanna River valley. Rolling hills, sweeping turns are plentiful along the way with plenty of places to stop and take in the view.…
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this route includes a combination of real estate, mountain tops, valleys and treed tight and gentle curves.Definitely a ride that would be fabulous in the fall and as you go further north towards…
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One of the reasons I love this loop is because of the scenery. A lot of the roads are along branches of the Brandywine River or tributaries, so there's a lot of creekside stretches, with great trees…
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Scenery along PA Route 851 is a mix of rolling hills, old growth woods, farm land and small towns. During the fall months the foliage is beautiful, especially on the eastern end of Route 851.
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You'll see urban housing, Boat House Row, brooks, springs, 20' high natural rock on the sides of the roads, trees, Philadelphia's Art Museum, bars and nightlife, multimillion dollar mansions (some…
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Old Carversville Road is one of the hidden gems of Bucks County. Fully wooded once you're on it, with really interesting houses. Be sure to look right about a half mile in to see a house made out of…
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This route is a great break. A go to of mine for getting out of Philadelphia and enjoying fresh air and some scenery. Rolling Hills Park is a great detour as well, sit and see the rolling hills and…
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This route takes you through a dark heavily forested hollow over a one lane bridge spanning the cliffs above the Lackawaxen to a meandering country road that follows the Peaceful river and then…
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Scenery is mostly open fields. The highlight of this is that you are riding through a valley so beyond the fields is a mountain on both sides. This is great to ride in the fall for the foliage.…
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This route goes over two mountains and includes a run through Rothrock State Forest that completely immerses you. You emerge in Belleville, PA and Amish country where you pick up Route 655, a…
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This route doesn't provide a ton of scenery-which on a sport bike is a good thing. Last thing you want is to be checking out the river and not seeing the 20 MPH turn ahead of you. Has decent hills…
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SR2002 is a twisty, paved road through beautiful rolling foothills in the country and consists of occasional homes, small farms and views of the Kittatinny Mountains. Hikers love the famous…
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This is a beautiful run; through several small, quaint Pa towns that are still vibrant with activity, finishing with a beautiful stretch through State game lands.