PA Route 44

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Average Rating - This road has been rated by 10 visitors

State: Pennsylvania
Date Submitted: December 1, 2007
Submitted by: Brad Morgan
Motorcycle Road Length: 89 Miles Photo taken while traveling PA-44

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Written Directions

Easy to find and follow. Just start in Williamsport, PA. Just south of town you'll find PA Route 44. Get on this and take it northwest up to Coudersport, PA.

Scenery

70 plus miles of secluded state forest - a nature lovers dream!

Road Quality

The condition of the tarmac varies greatly. Some spots need work so that's why I've given this road a 4 instead of 5. However, throughout the 120 miles you will encounter many tight turns, elevation changes and a few sweepers.

What you wont have to deal with is stop signs, traffic lights ... there are NONE!!! or traffic - this is one of THE BEST!!!

Roadside Amenities

The secluded nature of this road has its down side - you better gas-up before entering and you should pack a lunch if want to eat something along the way.

Sep 08 Update from Brad Morgan - I would recommend that anyone taking PA44 should also do a quick side trip to the Hyner View Lookout - its a launch point for hang gliders and a place that offers a spectacular view! Take PA1014 "Hyner Road" for approx 4 miles to the Hyner View State Park entrance - turn left and go approx 3 miles to the lookout. Hyner road and the road to the lookout are an experience in and of themselves - well worth the trip - you wont be disappointed ! Bring your camera (see pictures below).

View from the Hyner View Lookout

View from the Hyner View Lookout

View from the Hyner View Lookout

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Reviewed by Straydog on August 20, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Straydog
motorcycle_year: 1983
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: Made this ride many times from north to south and south to north. Just a great way to go. One of my favorite rides.
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Reviewed by Guest on March 15, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Bruce
motorcycle_year: 2009
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: My wife and I took this beautiful ride and it was great. We stayed the night in Coudersport and came back on 872 then over to 555 to Benezette. We love to see all the elk on Winslow Hill. Just go slow for elk crossing! You will not be dissappointed.
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Reviewed by Guest on January 31, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Dave Hollick
motorcycle_year: 2004
motorcycle_make: Yamaha
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I live along Route 44 in Nippenose Valley. You can add about 20 miles of great riding to this by starting at the junction of US 15 and PA 44 at Allenwood. It does, however, include the town of Jersey Shore, but that would allow you to get some food and gas for the rest of the trip. I love being able to ride out of my driveway right onto this fantastic route. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed by Guest on April 11, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: David Pringle
motorcycle_year: 1995
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Excellent road I have ridden it many times from Pleasant Gap, one of the best rides in Pa, but if you go off onto 414 up north expect a bumpy ride at least the last time I rode it, but the view on both roads is great. On 414 heading towards Wellsboro. 414 is like Dukes of Hazard towns and 44 is like going to camp but it all is on a paved road, real nice. (Jack Hoff) knows nothing about riding if he doesn't like this rd.
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Reviewed by Guest on January 20, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Gary Owens
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Suzuki
motorcycle_type: Other
Comment: I took this road last Summer (2008) on my Maxi-Scoot and I thought it was the most beautiful ride I have ever taken. I picked up Rt 44 at Allenwood, PA. I crossed over to Austin on Rt 872, which I picked up just before Coudersport. And came back to Rt 80 by way of Rts 120 and 220s. Awesome scenery and just about total isolation on 872. Was glad to get gas at Austin, since I was running on fumes when I arrived there. Perhaps next time I will see some PA elk.
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Reviewed by Guest on January 7, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Alex Jones
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Moto Guzzi
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: I rode on this road the fall based on the write-up and was NOT disappointed - what great find! Thanks for the accurate description - it did not dissappoint at all. The only thing I would add for others is to be carefull of the lose gravel in some of the tighter corners....and make sure you get gas BEFORE you get on PA 44 !
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Reviewed by Guest on July 10, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: John Schitt
motorcycle_year: 1942
motorcycle_make: OTHER
motorcycle_type: Other
Comment: Maybe "Jack Hoff" is a pseudonym
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Reviewed by Guest on June 4, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Allan Williams
motorcycle_year: 2007
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: This is a great road with everything to offer the motorcycle riding enthusiast EXCEPT gas or food ! Better make sure you can do without a fill-up of either for a couple of hours before you enter ! I will definitely ride this one again PS - Jack Hoff must have missed a turn ! :)
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Reviewed by Guest on May 6, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Jim Reed
motorcycle_year: 2003
motorcycle_make: Ducati
motorcycle_type: Sport
Comment: The silly comment by Mr. Jack Hoff (?) is "'a waste of time"... PA 44 is a great road - I've riden it several times and I agree with the description of the road noted above.
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Reviewed by Guest on March 14, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Jack Hoff
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: BMW
motorcycle_type: Sport-Touring
Comment: Travelling this road is a waste of time. Pack a six pack and go east.
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