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4.22 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.22
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South Central PA Countryside Loop

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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jun 30, 2008

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January 14, 2011
I am from Pa. and love the state, more freedom…
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January 12, 2010
this rout is a great ride. i live right off of 30…
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Written Directions

Start at the North mountain Inn, 3636 Waggoner's Gap Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015, Follow Rt 74 North to Rt 274 West towards Blain for about 18-20 miles. Then take Rt 75 South towards Fannettsburg (in Fannettsburg stop at the Lakeside for a drink) Continue on 75 South to RT 30. Take 30 west towards Mcconnellsburg at the top of the Mountain is the Mountain Top bar, (this bar is very Biker friendly and the view is incredible). This will be the turnaround point. When leaving the mountaintop bar head East on RT 30, stay on Rt 30 east towards Chambersburg for about 25 miles. Once outside Chambersburg take Rt 233 north through Caledonia State park, continue to follow 233 north towards Pine Grove Furnace state park for about 8-10 miles. Continue to follow 233 North towards Newville. Once Outside of Newville take 944 east to 74 South. Trip ends where it began at the North Mountain Inn at 3636 Waggoner's Gap Rd Carlisle, PA.

Scenery

Scenery description: On this route there are many hills and valleys. You will be traveling through a couple state parks and farmland and the views are spectacular. The beautiful state parks that you will pass through or pass by are: Cowans Gap State Park, Caledonia State Park, and Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

Drive Enjoyment

Lots of twists and turns riding up the mountainside and some PA state parks. If you like incline riding then this is for you as you go up at least three mountains. These roads are very good quality very few pot holes if any.

Tourism Opportunities

Stop at the Mountain Top bar on Rt 30 for beautiful views and gorgeous bartenders.

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Guest
October 10, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
my husband(honda vtx 1300) and i(honda 750 areo) rode from ohio. we stayed in chambersburg and did the loop. we went to the mountian top bar the food was good, the owner cool, the view wonderful. Caution if you go through cowans gap- there are BEARS!!! one darted in front of us on the ride, its beautiful there but do the 30 mph speed, the curves make you want to go faster but don't. would reccommend trip.
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September 10, 2008
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This is a great route ! I ride these roads often myself and thisroute is a good combination of roads with a lot to offer !
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Concheezo!
July 1, 2017
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Motorcycle Type : Other
My son and I rode the Bonneville and Tiger, leaving Frederick MD at 9am, shot over to Smithsburg and up to Waynesboro where we took 997 up to Mon Alto to join the route at 233. Highlights included 944, linking 233 to 74 with beautiful curves and countryside, and a country diner near New Germantown on 274 where we sipped mugs of Maxwellhouse and chatted with the local color. Great ride. Fun day.
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