PA Rt. 6 Motorcycle Loops & Itineraries

Rails, Waterfalls, & Lakes Galore!

See “rails, waterfalls, and lakes galore” on the Pocono Mountains Motorcycle Loop! You’ll weave your way through the friendly Heritage Communities of Honesdale, White Mills, Hawley, Milford, and Waymart, making memories along the way at all of the Pocono Mountains’ treasures, including the Stourbridge Line Excursion Trail, D&H Gravity Railroad Museum, Dorflinger Glass Museum, D&H Canal Park at Lock 31, the state’s second-largest lake, Wallenpaupack, stunning Shohola Falls, historic Grey Towers, home of the first Chief of US Forestry, and The Columns Museum to see the blood-stained Lincoln Flag. You’ll also appreciate stopping at Matamoras Memorial Park to honor our nation’s wars, crossing the Delaware River on the Roebling Aqueduct Suspension Bridge, touring the Zane Grey Museum, home of the author of “Riders of the Purple Sage,” and a majestic ride through the Delaware National Forest.

1. Start your journey with a view of the wind farm near Waymart. Stop at the Delaware and Hudson Gravity Railroad Museum before departing for Honesdale on Route 6 East. Stop in Honesdale to experience the history of the Delaware and Hudson with a ride on the Stourbridge Line. Learn more and see a replica of the Stourbridge Lion at the Wayne County Historical Society.
2. Continue on Rt 6E through White Mills, keep an eye out for the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary and Glass Museum, a combination of conservation and open spaces with access to over 1,000 pieces of Christian Dorflinger’s work at the Dorflinger Glass Museum.
3. Follow Route 6 East into Hawley and check out the D&H Canal Park at Lock 31. Hawley offers many shops, restaurants, and resorts. Stop at the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (26) at Lake Wallenpaupack for recommendations for an overnight, restaurants, shopping and attractions.
4. Continue on Route 6 East toward Milford. Make sure to take time to stop at Shohola Falls. Spend the night in Milford.
5. Tour Grey Towers National Historic Site, home of Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the United States Forestry Service and a noted conservationist. If you are a history buff, you shouldn’t miss the “blood relic,” the blood-stained flag taken from Ford’s Theatre the night President Lincoln was assassinated, on display at The Columns Museum.
6. Milford has a variety of inns and restaurants waiting to serve you. Follow Route 6 East to the last town in Pennsylvania at Milemarker 400, Matamoras. Look for signs to their memorial park. Definitely a site to see, the park honors each conflict and war that the USA has ever participated in.
7. Take Route 6 over the Delaware River to enter Port Jervis, NY. From here, ride north on Rt. 97 with its spectacular view of the Pennsylvania landscape from across the river. Make a left on County Highway 168 – Minisink Rd and onto Delaware Rd to cross back into Pennsylvania. You have just crossed over the Roebling Aqueduct Suspension Bridge.
8. Turn left onto Scenic Rd for a quarter mile. Make a sharp right onto Route 590 Ickertown PA. Visit the Zane Grey Museum, home of the author of Riders of the Purple Sage. Continue on Route 590 back through Hawley. Turn onto Route 198 North and continue until it connects to Route 296 North on your way back to Waymart or take 191 South toward Honesdale then 196 South to Mount Pocono.
9. Stay straight on 611 South into Stroudsburg to visit the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (26). Follow Route 209 North through the beautiful Delaware National Forest to Milford.

Rolling Hills, Winding Rivers, & Steaming Rails!

Explore northern Pennsylvania’s rolling hills, winding rivers, and steaming rails on the PA Endless Mountains Motorcycle Loop! Take scenic Rt. 6 through the Susquehanna River Valley, past a plethora of picturesque church steeples, on to Rt. 487 to the waterfalls of Ricketts Glen State Park. Then, enjoy a pleasant winding ride to historic Tunkhannock’s shop-lined Main Street and on to beautiful Lake Winola. Continue the adventure, exploring new treasures in each friendly town along the way, like the quaint shops of Clarks Summit, the rich railroad heritage of Carbondale, the nationally-registered Historical Society in Honesdale, the iconic Tunkhannock Viaduct, and Wyalusing’s spectacular views!

1. Start your journey in Towanda, make sure to look up—steeples, steeples, everywhere steeples. Stop at Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency (24) for all of your visitor needs.
2. Take Rt. 220 South through the Susquehanna River Valley towards Dushore. Make a left onto Rt. 487 and follow to Ricketts Glen State Park and its 22 named waterfalls. Turn onto Rt. 118 and follow north through some beautiful scenery.
3. Connect to Rt. 29 and follow into historic Tunkhannock. Main Street Tunkhannock has many dining and shopping places. A side trip to the 6 West just out of Tunkhannock will bring you to the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau (25) for restaurant and lodging ideas.
4. From Tunkhannock, take the Rt. 6 Bypass to Rt. 92 / Rt. 307, continue following Rt. 307 as it splits with Rt. 92 and head towards Lake Winola, once a popular vacation resort with dance pavilion and amusement park. Continue on Rt. 307 into Clarks Summit and turn left onto Rt. 6 W & 11 N, otherwise known as the Lackawanna Trail.
5. Clarks Summit has many unique and quaint shops. Take Rt. 632 in Dalton, heading towards Carbondale. Turn onto Bus. Rt. 6 East into the Pioneer City, Carbondale, where the Gravity Railroad moved massive amounts of anthracite coal east to Honesdale and on to the Hudson River and New York.
6. Visit the Historical Society on the third floor of City Hall, on the National Regis-ter of Historic Places. Follow Bus. Rt. 6 E and take the left onto Rt. 171 toward Forest City. In Forest City, take Rt. 247 to Rt. 106, you will cross under I-81. Make a left onto Rt. 92 and head towards Nicholson. Passing by the Tunkhannock Viaduct, which was built in 1915 and was once the largest concrete bridge in the world.
7. Take the right to get back on Rt. 6 West and return into Tunkhannock for a possible overnight stay. Continue on Rt. 6 West through the rolling hills of the Endless Mountains.
8. In Wyalusing, take a side trip down the picturesque main street and visit the Grovedale Winery and have dinner or a cold beverage at the Wyalusing Hotel. Pull off at the overlook just past Wyalusing for spectacular views. The Marie Antoinette Overlook sits approximately 500 ft above the Susquehanna River. Built in 1930, it overlooks, to the far east, French Azilum, where aristocrats fled persecution during the French Revolution.
9. Return to Towanda to complete your journey and plan your next Route 6 adventure.

Canyon Country, Dam Neat, Highway to the Stars!

The PA Wilds East Motorcycle Loop begins with a scenic ride from Wellsboro to the PA Grand Canyon for some amazing views of the Pine Creek Gorge. Then head west to Galeton for a Tig Burger at the Permastone Inn, a stop at Larry’s Sport Center for some new motorcycle gear, and a visit to the Black Forest Trading Post and Deer Park. From there, you’ll head to Coudersport to view the “Dark Skies” and then south to Austin Dam Memorial Park, where you’ll learn the “whole dam story” behind the 1911 flood. Watch for Pennsylvania Elk on your way to Sinnemahoning State Park before a pleasant mountain ride all the way back to Wellsboro!

1. Spend a day in the charming little town of Wellsboro, where you’ll find plenty of neat little shops along their gas-lit boulevard. After resting up in Wellsboro at the Sherwood Motel (15) or Canyon Motel (16), head west on PA Route 6 until you see signs for PA 660, which will take you to Leonard Harrison State Park for a wonderful view of the Pine Creek Gorge, also known as the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
2. While there, stop at Visit Potter-Tioga (17) to get information about other events going on in this region, such as wagon rides through the canyon and excursions on Lake Hammond.
3. Back on PA Route 6, continue west to Gaines and a quick jaunt up Route 349 to Patterson Farms (18) to get your maple fix before continuing on to Galeton for a bite to eat at the PermaStone Inn (19), home of the famous Tig Burger. Next stops will be Larry’s Sport Center (21) for all of your motorcycle needs, the Black Forest Trading Post and Deer Park (20) where you can have ice cream and pet deer, and the PA Lumber Museum (22) where you’ll learn about northcentral PA’s lumber heritage.
4. Turn this trip into a multi-day experience with a stay at Frosty Hollow Bed & Breakfast (23) on Route 44 on your way to Cherry Springs State Park and International Dark Sky Park for viewing the night sky and participating in one of the DCNR’s many events.
5. In Coudersport, visit the Eliot Ness Museum to learn about “The Untouchables” before taking Route 872 south to Austin. In approximately 12 miles, you will pass the impressive Austin Dam, site of a flood that devastated the town in 1911. Turn into the park and explore the interpretive area.
6. Continue south to stop at the Visitor’s Center at Sinnemahoning State Park. Maybe you’ll even catch a glimpse of some Pennsylvania Elk.
7. Make a left onto Route 120 to follow the Bucktail Scenic Byway. Take a left on Route 144 North and then Route 44 South through Haneyville until you get to Route 414 North through the Pine Creek Gorge. Continue following Route 414 through Morris towards Liberty.
8. Take the Route 15 North exit to travel the open highway to Mansfield. Exit at onto Bus. Rt. 15 South. Continue on Business Route 15 a short while and make a right onto Rt. 660 West. Head west on PA Route 6 back to Wellsboro.

Adventures in the Allegheny National Forest!

The PA Wilds Motorcycle Loop will take you on a wild adventure through Pennsylvania’s only National Forest. First, grab an ANF Zippo Lighter from the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau Gift Shop, then head to the Zippo/Case Museum to explore the iconic brands’ “Made in America” legacy. Hit the Penn Brad Oil Museum before taking to the road and enjoying impressive views of the Allegheny Reservoir and Kinzua Dam. Stop in each friendly town along Route 6 to explore its unique offerings, including Warren’s Blair Factory Store and Warren Antiques, Ekey Marketplace, Irvine’s Wilder Museum and its antique gun collection, Kane’s CJ Spirits distillery tour, Mt. Jewett’s towering Kinzua Sky Walk, Smethport’s gorgeous Victorian Mansion District, Port Allegany’s shimmering Serenity Glass Park, and Eldred’s World War II Museum!

1. Start your PA Wilds West Loop in the City of Bradford by visiting the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau Welcome Center (5) for maps and information on nearby attractions and lodging, including the Best Western Plus Bradford Inn (6) conveniently located within walking distance of downtown. Spend the day touring the world-famous Zippo/Case Museum & Flagship Store and Penn Brad Oil Museums.
2. A self-guided walking tour in Bradford’s National Historic District takes you past family owned restaurants and quaint shops. Head west along Route 346, then turn south on Route 321 for beautiful views of the deep and lush Alle- gheny National Forest. Merge with Route 59 W and travel along the Longhouse National Scenic Byway. Capture a breathtaking view of the Allegheny Reservoir by taking a side road and stopping at Rimrock Overlook.
3. Return to Route 59 W, travel the bridge across the Reservoir and stop at Kinzua Point and Kinzua Dam for spectacular views.
4. Turn right onto Route 6 towards Warren, follow the Business Route 6 signs to and down-town. The self-guided Walkable Warren Tour features a parade of grand homes and scenes along the Allegheny River. Enjoy eating at local restaurants and exploring the Blair Store and Museum or shopping at Warren Antiques and Giftware (7) and Ekey Marketplace (8).
5. Take Market Street (Route 62 N) to Russell, passing The Commons shopping plaza along the way. Head west on Route 957 through Amish Country to Sugar Grove. Then follow Route 958 to Route 6 East, traveling towards Youngsville and Irvine. Make a stop at the Wilder Museum on Erie Avenue.
6. Continue on Route 6 E with a stop at the Warren County Visitors Bureau (9) for friendly assistance and information. Capture a picture with the replica of the Kinzua Railway Arch to keep as a souvenir.
7. Continue on Route 6, stop for the night or return for a weekend retreat at Olmsted Manor (10). Tour CJ Spirits (11) or enjoy a steak and seafood dinner at Table 105 (12). Drive east on Route 6 to Mt. Jewett before turning left onto the Kinzua Bridge Scenic Byway to the Kinzua Sky Walk and the Kinzua Bridge Visitors Center where you can also learn about the Lumber Heritage Trail (14).
8. Return to Route 6, turn left to head east to the Victorian town of Smethport. Enjoy a leisurely tour through the beautiful scenery of farmlands and forest to arrive in Port Allegany. Route 6 will make a right turn, from there go to the second stop light then right to shimmering glass.
9. Driving from Port Allegany, drive west on Route 6 to the end of Route 155. Take Route 155 to Route 446 N to Eldred. Stop and tour the Eldred World War II Museum (12), a world class museum with history you can see, touch and feel.
10. From Route 446 N, turn onto 346 W to Bradford for the night. In the morning you will have access to Route 219, which leads to Niagara Falls, Canada or Southwest PA—possibly your next “wild” journey.

The Best of Lake & Country!

Experience “the best of lake and country” on the Pennsylvania Great Lakes Motorcycle Loop! Begin your expedition in Erie, the state’s only Great Lakes Port City. Enjoy stunning lake- and countryside-views between stops to explore the region’s most interesting and unusual gems, including the lighthouse of Presque Isle, one of only two Climax Engines in existence, how “ducks walk on fish” at Pymatuning Spillway, one of the world’s oldest wooden roller coasters, and PennDOT’s quirky Road Sign Sculpture Garden. Finish your trip back in Erie with a tour of the Erie Maritime Museum and US Brig Niagara.

1. After a peaceful stay at Spencer House Bed & Breakfast (1), start your ride in Erie, Pennsylvania’s only Great Lakes Port, and make your first stop Presque Isle State Park with 7 miles of sandy beaches and a 13-mile ride around the park. Leaving Erie, take Route 5N and travel east along the Lake Erie shoreline to the town of North East and Lake Erie Wine Country to enjoy tours and tastings at 22 distinct wineries.
2. Head south on Route 89 to Route 8 to pick up Route 6 in Union City. Take Route 6 east to Corry. Grab a bite to eat downtown and check out the Painted Finch (2) showcasing local artists. Don’t miss the Climax Engine, housed at the Corry Area Historical Society.
3. From Corry, follow Route 77S to 89S into Titusville, home of the Drake Well Museum and the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad. Continue through Titusville on Route 8 south to Oil City to stop at the Oil Region Alliance (3).
4. From Oil City, continue west on Route 62 and take Route 285 toward Adamsville and eventually Linesville, where you will reconnect with Route 6. Rent a cabin at Pymatuning State Park, Pennsylvania’s second largest park. A must-see is where the “ducks walk on fish” at the Pymatuning Spillway, listed in Good Housekeeping magazine for “America the Unusual.”
5. Back on 6E, you will enter Conneaut Lake, home of one of the world’s oldest wooden roller coasters at Conneaut Lake Park. Take a paddle boat ride on the Barbara J Sternwheeler and tour Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania’s largest glacial lake. Sample award-winning wines and spirits at Conneaut Cellars Winery & Distillery. Then grab lunch or dinner with lakefront dining at Silver Shores restaurant.
6. Map out your route to Street Track and Trail for all your motorcycle needs. Grab a snack at Eddie’s Footlong Hotdogs or Hank’s Frozen Custard before stopping at the Crawford County Visitors Bureau (4) for information and souvenirs.
7. Spend the night in Meadville, which offers a variety of lodging and great restaurants. Keep your eyes open for the PennDOT sign featuring the oil lamp located at the Meadville Market House and the Baldwin House Museum. Voodoo Brewery on Arch Street is known for organic food, microbrews, tours, and tastings.
8. Next, go east on Route 6 to Cambridge Springs. You will pass by the Venango Valley Inn and Golf Course, once a historic home. Continue east on Route 6 until the light in Mill Village, then turn left on Route 6 toward the college town of Edinboro, where every fall the Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival is held. Enjoy the haunting sounds of massed pipe bands, marching, food, competitions, and kid’s games.
9. Follow 6N, the northern extension of Route 6, west to West Springfield and connect with Route 5 — The Great Lakes Seaway Trail, an America’s Byway™. Following 5N west will take you directly into the city of Erie along Presque Isle Bay and to the Brig Niagara and the Erie Maritime Museum.