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14 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

I have ridden this road many times and it is a very nice route. However, the traffic on 209 from Stroudsburg to Bushkill is a nightmare during the summer; many stops and generally heavy traffic.

Also be aware that the federal lands along the river are heavily patrolled by National Park Service rangers. They practice giving out tickets on a grand scale. I was pinched for not slowing down through a construction zone on labor day weekend. No construction vehicles in sight but they had three cars writing tickets non-stop.

The NJ side of the river doesn't have as much a view of the river as the PA side, but it's a very nice ride through rural NJ with very little traffic. I thought the road surface was a little better on the NJ side.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I am thinking of doing this over the Labor Day weekend. John or Mike, would the return trip back down the other side be better on River Road?

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I live a few miles from this route and ride it quite often. I would suggest staying on 611 North in PA instead of crossing into NJ and taking the interstate. If you do, it takes you north along the river and through some nice, easy twisties...nothing crazy...and has some nice scenic pull-offs that overlook the river as strategic viewing points. I also use this route to take my little Ninja 500 for vigorous workouts.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Just completed the loop. It was a lot of fun. The only reason I gave it a 7 instead of higher, was that all of the forests block your view of the water. There are several scenic stops though. It would probably be better in the fall. Here is a custom map from Turkey Hill in Easton, PA. https://goo.gl/maps/dVC2. It does have a twist though... I did something different Southbound. I stayed on River Road instead of taking 209 through Bushkill. There was a growing traffic jam through Bushkill on 209. I was eating lunch just past Community Rd. which is the turn off that you want off of 209 to get to River Rd. CAUTION: If you eat lunch in Bushkill, then head back North to get onto community Road, it is a hairpin turn. My big cruiser and I lost our footing trying to walk the bike around the hairpin (gravel and dust). Thanks to all of the fine gentlemen that helped me lift 750 pounds. Barely a scratch. My floorboards saved everything. Who says you need engine guards? Do not let that discourage you. The roads are awesome and if you do not go into Bushkill, and turn onto Community Road while going Southbound on 209, you'll be fine.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

very nice route. roads can be tricky . many other routes in same areaif you want to stay in pa