Hit the road again: Pennsylvania is known for its beautiful scenery, rolling roads and wildlife. At any time, there are various ways to enjoy our outdoor bounty. Visitpago.com offers a few different scenic drives in Pennsylvania. If you aren’t planning on hitting the roads anytime soon, tuck these ideas away for when spring rolls around again and you can head out to enjoy nature’s new look.
The Fantastic Forests tour lasts a little over two hours and covers 85 miles. The trip begins in Cooksburg, at the intersection of Route 36 and River Road.
During this adventure, you will travel alongside the Allegheny and Clarion Rivers, both protected by the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and spend some time in the woodlands of Cook Forest State Park and Allegheny National Forest.
Route 66, the Devil’s Highway (Route 666) and Fire Tower Road are among the highlights of the various twists and turns this tour will explore.
The Elk Country tour is another two-hour journey from start to finish, covering 91 miles. The trip begins at the Elk County Visitors’ Center in Benezette.
This tour winds its way through St. Marys, Emporium and Driftwood, taking roads that include Quehanna Highway and Route 120. Route 255 will also roll along under the wheels for a portion of your trip.
Take a look at the website for a better idea of the various routes to take to enjoy this tour.
Finally the Groundhog Loop, which covers 112 miles, is a longer trek at two hours and 45 minutes from the starting point to the finish line. The trip begins at the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau in Brookville. It takes routes that include Route 36, US 119 and US Route 219. This tour also encourages stops at both DuBois Harley-Davidson and the Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce.
