Strap on your helmet for some of PA’s wildest motorcycle rides to complete every bikers’ #FallinPA bucket list. Get ready to embrace the crisp autumn air and explore the state’s spectacular views with these eight thrilling rides!
1. Clarion Countryside
Bradys Bend
Explore the scenic routes throughout the Clarion Countryside. Catch a glimpse of breathtaking fall foliage at Cook Forest State Park, quiet farms, and quaint small towns. The countryside loop features jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Allegheny River bend. Keep your eyes wide open because this region is a hot spot for eagle and hawk sightings!
2. Elk Country
Emporium
Elk Country‘s 127-mile loop ride through portions of five counties and five state parks is a “drive-to-believe-it” kind of experience. With sweeping turns, roadside waterfalls, and spectacular views of the area’s wildlife including the storied elk — the largest herd in the entire northeastern U.S. — it’s easy to see why this route was voted one of the most scenic motorcycle rides in the state!
3. Lincoln Highway
Morrisville
Experience the history and heritage of southern Pennsylvania with a trip along Route 30. Incorporated into the transcontinental Lincoln Highway built in the early 1900s, Pennsylvania’s section dates back to much earlier times from roads constructed in the mid to late-1700s. You’ll see historic sites, beautiful scenery, and enjoy the city lights of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with a trip along this iconic route — the first road in North America made of crushed stone.
4. Groundhog Loop
Punxsutawney
Where else but Pennsylvania can you take a drive named after the world’s most beloved groundhog?! The 107-mile Groundhog Loop features PA’s one-and-only Punxsutawney Phil. Notable destinations include Punxsutawney — home of Phil and the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center — and DuBois Harley Davidson, “The Most Unique Harley Davidson Dealership in the U.S.A. and definitely worth the stop, along with some spectacular scenery along the way!
5. Fantastic Forests
Marienville
A fall ride like no other, Fantastic Forests encompasses more than 82 glorious miles of sparkling waters, dense forests, two federally designated National Wild & Scenic Recreation Rivers, Cook Forest State Park, and the half-million acre Allegheny National Forest. You’re sure to cross fall foliage off your bucket list with this super-scenic ride!
6. Route 6
Milford
Named “one of America’s most scenic drives” by National Geographic Travel and Pennsylvania’s best touring route by Harley Davidson, Route 6 offers a simply magical ride. Whether you opt to journey across the entire 400+ miles of open road connecting the state from east to west or one (or more) of the loop trails specifically designed for motorcyclists, you’re in for the ride of a lifetime! Weather Channel picked Route 6 as its Pennsylvania choice for “Amazing Road Trips to Take in Every State!”
7. Route 655
Armagh
Fall is the perfect time to travel Route 655 and along the back roads of Kishacoquillas Valley (a.k.a., “Big Valley”). Along with magnificent views of the area’s mountains and countryside, it’s harvest time for PA’s second largest Amish community. Be sure to stop in the small, locally owned shops where you’ll find lots of local culture and tasty cuisine!
8. Highway to the Stars
Coudersport
Pennsylvania’s officially designated Highway to the Stars is so much better than anything you’ll find in Hollywood! Also known as Route 44, the road passes right through Cherry Springs State Park — a designated Gold Level Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association. The views are truly out of this world!
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