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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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PaMotorcycleTours
March 24, 2013
This combo of Gold-Mine Road and Pa 125 to…
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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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brendamarie
January 3, 2020
11 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
I road this south. Goldmine road is definitely not for a beginner. There are a couple of switchbacks that are challenging. With that said. It is a beautiful fun ride.
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Fishbizkit
June 22, 2013
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Whenever we can figure out where to go, this is the ride we end up doing. Some times we just head up to Skeeters after work in the summer.

This is a fantastic ride. The roads are all well maintained and smooth. The scenery is great. The road is well marked, no "gotcha!" curves. Watch out after heavy rain, there's often wash out and mud on the north side of the ride.

We ride from Harrisburg, starting at 443, to Goldmine, to 125, to 61, and stop at Skeeters. Then head down 11/15 back to Harrisburg.
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Len1957
November 29, 2011
2 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
I took 125 from the north down to 443 outside of Pine Grove that 3 mile strait is great to open it up! I went on down 443 to 22/322 and up 147 to 254 and home to Dallas, Pa what a ride!
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