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parts of nine counties, but it centers on Elk Elk on centers it but counties, nine of parts
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through the region with distinctive signage. signage. distinctive with region the through
additional location to see elk. It is located located is It elk. see to location additional
attempt to feed or touch the elk or any any or elk the touch or feed to attempt
regions of Penn’s Woods. Elk can be easily easily be can Elk Woods. Penn’s of regions LAUREL MOUNTAIN WINERY & GIFT SHOP GIFT & WINERY MOUNTAIN LAUREL Located in the heart of Elk County, minutes from the the from minutes County, Elk of heart the in Located
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VisitPAGO.COM Attractions: Forest for 24.5 miles through spectacular mountain vistas to East As you enter St. Marys make a left on Sorg Turn right on Jenks Street, Clarion’s Hickory. Street to visit Straub Brewery. go 1 mile then slight right Kalyumet Fore Fun on Valley Street before Leaving the brewery on Sorg Street, turn Countryside Fryburg Antique Depot In East Hickory make a left on Rt. 62 South for 7.2 miles as you ride another slight right on along the Wild & Scenic Allegheny River to the town of Tionesta. left on Brusselles Street which turns right South White Street. 105 Miles - 2 hours 20 min. Beaver Creek Nature Area and becomes South Michael Street 0.4 From Tionesta take Rt. 36 South for 20.6 miles through Leeper back miles. Continue on Rt. 36 South/ Clarion River Brewing Company to Cook Forest State Park. South White Street for This drive features the American Golf Hall of Fame at Then turn left on Rt. 255 South/North St. 19.5 miles. beautiful countryside of Foxburg Country Club Marys Street. Continue on Rt. 255 South Clarion County through Attractions: 8.8 miles. Turn left on Walston dense forests, along peaceful Foxburg Road. In 2.4 miles it Marienville Rangers Station • Minister Creek Trail Turn left on Caledonia Road 3.7 miles. becomes North Findley Street for 0.8 miles. rivers, quiet farms, and Brady’s Bend Overlook through quaint small towns Flying W Ranch • Tionesta Market Village Turn left on Rt. 555 East and back to In Punxsutawney turn left on Mahoning Street. Before the bridge offering many interesting Benezette for some more elk viewing. make a left on Rt. 119 North for 13.5 miles to Sykesville. Sherman Memorial Lighthouse places to stop along the way. SUGGESTED SIDE TRIPS: At the stop light stay on Rt. 119 North, crossing over Rt. 322, for There are so many roads in the PA Great Outdoors Tionesta Dam • Seneca Point 1 mile. Starting at the Clarion County Courthouse in downtown Clarion, Kahle Lake - 1.6 miles off Rt. 208 Attractions: region to drive and explore, the hardest part is deciding take North 5th Avenue out of town and across the bridge spanning Cameron County Canvas Deer Creek Winery - 3.4 miles off Rt. 322 West on Soap Fat Road Turn left on Rt. 219 North 2.7 miles which routes you should take. The four highlighted the upper end of Piney Reservoir on the Wild & Scenic Clarion Marion Brooks Natural Area The Big Cow - From Rimersburg take Rt. 68 West 9 miles to Sligo Then make a left turn on East DuBois Avenue. DuBois Harley River. Stay on Milo Road (Rt. 1005) for 14 miles. Pennsylvania Bucktails Memorial drives in this guide were put together by bikers for SUGGESTED SIDE TRIPS: Davidson is the next left. bikers. These routes will take you through some of the Make a left onto Rt. 36 North drive 8 miles through Leeper to the The Little Museum • Bucktail State Park Natural Area intersection of Rt. 208 West towards Fryburg. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts - 2 miles off Rt. 36 North Leaving DuBois Harley-Davidson make a left on Rt. 219 North/ most spectacular scenery in Pennsylvania. Along on Forest Road Johnson Run Natural Area • Straub Brewery West DuBois Avenue for 9.8 miles to Brockway. the way, you’ll have many opportunities to enjoy Travel West on Rt. 208 to the town of Fryburg where you will make Fantastic a left on Rt. 208 towards Marble and on to Shippenville 12.6 miles. Buzzard Swamp - Loleta Road 1.3 miles then left 3.5 miles on Cameron County Chamber of Commerce & Artisan Center In Brockway turn right on Rt. 219 North for 17.5 miles to stunning vistas and interesting stops. Buzzard Swamp Road (dirt surface) Ridgway. From Shippenville stay on Rt. Forests Quehanna Wilds Area In Ridgway make a left turn on South Broad Street. Wykoff Run Road in the Quehanna Wild Area is a 208 West through Knox and 82.3 Miles R** Bandana Winery - 1.5 miles off Rt. 36 North just past Tylersburg road built for motorcycle riding. It features amazing the Beaver Creek Nature Area Take Rt. 949 South/State Street 0.5 miles. 2 hours 15 min. SUGGESTED SIDE TRIPS: sweeps and turns following a clear, cold mountain for 13.6 miles. Continue on Rt. 949 16.6 miles then turn right on Rt. 949 South stream with pull-offs for streamside viewing of Make a left on Rt. 478 West/ Elk Country Sinnemahoning State Park, George B. Stevenson Dam, & Wildlife for 14.8 miles to Sigel. Center at Sinnemahoning - From the town of Sinnemahoning turn several beautiful waterfalls. PA 38 South to St. Petersburg This drive features sparkling In Sigel turn left on Rt. 36 South 7.5 miles. 2.2 miles. 86 miles - 2 hours 20 min. left on Rt. 872 North. It is 13 miles to the park. waters and dense forests with Then right on Maplevale Road 0.4 miles then right to Blackbird Mason Hill Overlook - “Top of the World” Rt. 555 from Driftwood The rides in this guide are just suggested routes. Feel In St. Petersburg make a right two nationally designated Distillery. free to explore, make changes, and take side trips as on Rt. 58 East for 2.3 miles to Wild & Scenic rivers, Cook This drive offers spectacular to Mason Hill Road 2 miles. you choose. Be sure to start each ride with a full tank the resort town of Foxburg. Forest State Park, and the ½ mountain views in the heart Whittimore Overlook - From Emporium take South Broad Street. of gas because there are some stretches where gas Leaving Foxburg, cross the bridge spanning the Wild & Scenic million acre Allegheny National Forest. of Pennsylvania’s wild elk It turns into Whittimore Road after 2 miles. Attractions: stations are few and far between and cellular service Allegheny River then make a left on Rt. 268 South/Kittaning Pike 11 Starting in Cook Forest take River Road for 8.5 miles along the country. Wykoff Run Road Weather Discovery Center miles to Petrolia. banks of the Wild & Scenic Clarion River to the town of Clarington. in the Quehanna Wild Area can be spotty. Punxsutawney Phil’s Burrow Make a left onto Main Street which becomes Queenstown Road (Rt. is one of the top rated motorcycle rides in Pennsylvania. Groundhog Near Clarington take a left onto Rt. 899 for 9 miles. Then turn right BP Inn • Dan Smith’s Candies If you want more information about the region, pick up 4002) for 6.2 miles. onto Rt. 66 North. Continue on Rt. 66 through Marienville for 3 Starting at the Elk Country Visitor Center, when leaving at the Loop a free copy of the PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau Make a left on Rt. 68 East for 10 miles through East Brady to miles. The Allegheny National Forest bottom of the hill make a left turn on Winslow Hill Road. It is 1.5 Elk County Elk Farm Welcome Guide, available at businesses in Cameron, Rimersburg. Rangers Station will be on your left miles to Benezette. 107 Miles - 2 hours 30 min. Clear Creek State Park • Blackbird Distillery Clarion, Elk, Forest, and Jefferson Counties. Other As you leave Rimersburg make a right on Rt. 861 East. It is 11.6 in 3 miles. Stop by to learn about the From Benezette turn right on Rt. 555 West miles to New Bethlehem. ANF and stretch your legs. for 3 miles popular publications include Spring/Summer and This drive features SUGGESTED SIDE TRIPS: Fall/Winter GO Magazines, Elk Viewing Guide, and In New Bethlehem turn Leaving the ANF Rangers Station Then turn left on the Quehanna Highway Punxsutawney, home of the Jefferson County History Center - Main Street Brookville Uncork the PA Great Outdoors Wine Trail. You can left on Rt. 66 North for make a left on Rt. 66 North for 4 for 14.4 miles. world’s most famous weather forecaster, Punxsutawney also find more information online at VisitPAGO.com 16.2 miles to Clarion. miles then take a left on Blue Jay Scripture Rocks Heritage Park - Rt. 28 North Creek Road. Wykoff Run Road is a sharp left turn then Phil, the most unique Harley- just outside Brookville or call (814) 849-5197 to have information mailed Make a left on Main runs for 10 miles to Sinnemahoning. Davidson Dealership in the Street and end your trip Stay on Blue Jay Creek Road for Gobblers Knob - Rt. 36 North then left on to you. From the town of Sinnemahoning take Rt. U.S., historic towns, Brookville at the Clarion River 5.5 miles. When you cross Tionesta & Ridgway, the Wild & Scenic Clarion River, and beautiful rolling 120 West for 21.6 miles to Emporium. Woodland Avenue 2 miles We hope you enjoy the wild and wonderful PA Great Brewing Company on Creek, make a left onto Rt. 666. hills. the corner of 6th & From Emporium take Rt. 120 West 19 miles Outdoors as much as we do! Main. Travel “The Devil’s Highway” Rt. Starting at the PA Great Outdoors Visitor Bureau in Brookville 666 across the Allegheny National to St. Marys. make a left on Maplevale Road.