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4.54 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.54
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Gold Mine Road to Route 125

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jul 31, 2007

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March 24, 2013
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July 27, 2008
Great ride! Not much traffic if you want to take…
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Written Directions

To start this route, you need to get to Swatara State Park which is about 20 miles north east of Harrisburg, PA. In Swatara State Park, you'll find Gold Mine Road which you want to get on and head north into Tower City. Follow Gold Mine road to the stop sign at intersection of route 325. Take a right on 325 (head east) into Tower City and when 325 intersects Route 209 take a right on to Route 209 (head east). Go to the top of the big hill and continue on slowly to Main Street. Take a left on to Main Street. At the stop sign check out the albino deer at the house on the right. At the same stop sign go straight through and you will be on Route 125. Take Route all the way up to Shamokin - the end point. From there you can go left on Route 61 North and this will take you to Shamokin Dam.

Scenery

This is a very scenic ride with views of the valleys from mountaintops. It also travels through the open valleys and farmlands. This is an exceptional ride in the fall when the leaves are turning color.

Drive Enjoyment

This is an excellent ride for those of you that like the challenge of a hilly, twisty road. The road is in good condition and has several switchbacks.

Tourism Opportunities

This ride is through the mountains so there is only one town on the ride, which is Tower City. Food and gas is available there. For a good meal after arriving at Shamokin continue north on route 61 to Shamokin Dam. Yes, these are two different towns with similar names. There you will find many restaurants and stores. My favorite is Skeeter's BBQ, located on top of the hill at the "Y" intersection of routes 15 and 11.

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Guest
November 7, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Touring
I have ridden this road many times and every time I do, I have a smile on my face. It is fun dragging the pegs on a Goldwing.
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Guest
November 5, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
This is the best road I have found in PA, and there are some nice roads in PA. 125 is best ridden north bound. We loop it in with RT 339 south bound and get a great day of fast riding. We usually stop up in Bloomsburg for lunch and gas. Ride it at least once a month for the past couple years.
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August 4, 2010
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Motorcycle Type : Standard
If you stop in Shamokin, eat at Harry's. Right in town on PA 125 (Market Street) Outstanding food at outstanding prices. The road has a series of ridges it crosses, and each one has a sharp curve, usually on both sides of the mountains. Many sport bike riders like it, but many riders get in trouble due to not expecting the corners being what they are. I suggest picking it up down by Pine Grove and riding the entire road. Get gas before you get on, not much on PA 125. I live about 20 miles from 125, and this road and PA45 (and PA 445 north out of Millheim) are some of the best roads around. Just be sure you have gas. for any of them. Enjoy.
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