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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Routes ranked below the top-5 are drawn in gray
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Rolling, forested hills, and occasional farmlands all throughout interspersed with some well spaced rural lots. Keep your head on a swivel, or you'll miss out on some beautiful vistas to the east (…
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At one point there is a small cliff overlooking the road and opposite of that is a creek maybe 20 feet wide. Other than that, the main views is of the woods and the various scattered houses along the…
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This is a pleasant route from Franklin PA, ending in Foxburg, a popular lunch and dinner spot for bikers and couples with a great view of the Allegheny River. A little traffic through the retail…
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Beautiful winding roads recently paved gliding along Fishing Creek, a premier trout fishing stream. Along the way the road climbs steeply toward Rickets Glen State Park, a great place to picnic,swim,…
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The scenery is your typical norther/central PA farms and hill stretches. Not bad, but you've seen it all before.
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Very scenic ride whether your riding north or south. Streams, cliffs run along this route. You'll even ride past a covered bridge. The ride will take you through twisting curves, elevation changes…
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Covers most of York's farm land while following an outside loop of the cities of Redlion and Dallastown.
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Scenery is a solid 3. It's large hills and farmland abound until you delve down into the thick woods. The woods are a solid 5 in the autumn (as in the video provided) and then back out to the hills…
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Rolling rural hills that are a patchwork of cornfields, forests and an occasional small business or home. Keep your eyes peeking to the east for glimpses of the Appalachians each time you crest a…
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Winding roads will take you through sections of thick woods and then some open/corn fields (depending on the time of year). This ride also taps into Little Buffalo State park which is where the…
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The scenery was nice through the forest, not much in the way of hills, but the cut through the forest type road is always a favorite of mine.
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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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Woods and farmland over often steeply rolling hillsides. Few straights, many sweepers and great views of the nearby Allegheny Mountains in many spots.
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This route is an enjoyable mix between back roads and highway. Using only well marked state and us Routes makes this route easy to follow. Traffic flow is low on routs 30, 711 and 31 once you get…
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Much of this is well off the beaten part. Brief mountainous sections with steep drop offs, heavily wooded areas, and rural farmlands all mixed in. Many rapid elevation changes, a few twisites and…
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This is a valley road in the south, for the most part. It does cross some hills, but you get some nice views of the hills on both sides of the road. North of Bolivar it opens up and you been to sweep…
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Once in the park, enjoy the rolling hills, encampment history, George Washington's home while stationed at Valley Forge, and many other historic landmarks.
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Pa 944 and Pa 997 are an absolute joy to ride. The tarmac is in good condition throughout most of this 52 mile journey, so you can enjoy tackling this route at a 'sporting pace' or a leisurely one…
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About a 3.5 I'd say. Some nice high up elevations with farmland and valleys on either side of you. It also drops down into the low lands and meanders with a creek for awhile. A good cruising road, in…