Lincoln Highway

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Average Rating - This road has been rated by 11 visitors

State: Pennsylvania
Date Submitted: July 1, 2006
Submitted by: Topher
Motorcycle Road Length: 40 Miles

Written Directions

The directions couldn't be much easier. Just start your route in Breezewood, PA and take US 30 (Lincoln Highway) all the way to Chambersburg, PA.

Scenery

I couldn't believe that US 30 wasn't on MotorcycleRoads.com. The views on this are amazing. The mountains and the look out points are fantastic!!! I little bit of history; this is the road that Lincoln took to Gettysburg. Its a good thing they didn't have motorcycles bake then or else he might have never given the Gettysburg Address, he would have kept riding this part over and over.

Road Quality

Nice amount of twist and turns up and downs. The road seems like its maintained well.

Roadside Amenities

Gas up in Breezewood if you need it because there is very little till you get to Chambersburg. There is a biker bar on top of one of the high points (nice view from there ... I recommend a stop here).

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Reviewed by Guest on April 13, 2009 (1 out of 1 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Pete and Jan
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: Although we live near by, we never grow bored of this ride. This trip offers sweeping turns, grand views and history along the way. If you can schedule your ride in mid week you,ll find very little traffic between burgs. Our suggestions : an early start with a hot breakfast and fuel in Breezewood sets the tone for a great day.
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Reviewed by flrider06 on August 28, 2011 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: flrider06
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: H D
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: I have made this ride several times traveling from my home in Indiana to Gettysburg, PA. This is, without a doubt, my favorite part of the ride. You get elevation, twists and turns, and awesome scenery. I can't wait to make this trip again.
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Reviewed by Guest on September 3, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Eddie
motorcycle_year: 2003
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: One of the nicest rides you will make in Pa. Rode from Latrrobe to York for Harley Open House. Enjoyed it even in the rain.
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Reviewed by Guest on March 14, 2010 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: pete
motorcycle_year: 2000
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I have ridden this from Pittsburgh to Gettysburg for the last two years in a row to attend Gettysburg Bike Week (which I also recommend attending). This road is spectacular. I also agree with everyone else; give yourself extra time to stop off at all the "Americana" places along the way... and this year I'm definitely stopping at the Flight 93 Memorial.
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Reviewed by Guest on October 29, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: AC
motorcycle_year: 2005
motorcycle_make: Suzuki
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I have ridden this road between Latrobe and as far as Gettysburg..but also just to Bedford and back many times. I never tire of it. The section between Laughlinton and Jennerstown was getting a little rough but has recently been re-paved. The scenery is inspiring, the road is exhilirating and the road surface is near perfect.
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Reviewed by Guest on July 29, 2009 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: WIZ
motorcycle_year: 2003
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
Comment: Was in Gettysburg for a Heritage Springer rally. Took 30 west from there to Pittsburgh on the way home to Ontario Canada . The rally was great but that rt. 30 is awsome. Twisting and turning up one side and the same down the other side. We were loaded down and it was still GREAT!!! Be sure to stop and see the flight 93 memorial. You'll leave with a heavy heart. It's just off the highway near Somerset. *****
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Reviewed by Guest on August 6, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Cindy
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Kawasaki
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: We rode this with our touring group last year on our way to Gettysburg. We stopped at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pa. A must see. From there the road just twists and turns, each view better then then the last with the view from the Mountain House the best of all.
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Reviewed by Guest on July 7, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Mike & Sharon
motorcycle_year: 2008
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Touring
Comment: We rode 30 West from Chambersburg to Pittsburgh this spring. Along the way are great veiws and road side atractions to stop in and experience. Be sure to stop at some of the overlooks and the tourist traps, it is worth every penny. also plan time in to stop at the Flight 911 memorial.
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Reviewed by Guest on May 24, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Mj
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Harley-Davidson
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I ride Rt 30 from Gettysburg to Ligonier every year to go to the Highland Festival in Sept. It's a ride thru history, from the Indian Wars to the present. Gorgeous views here and there, one of my all time favorite local rides.
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Reviewed by Guest on April 15, 2008 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: Chris
motorcycle_year: 2006
motorcycle_make: Honda
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: I live 5 miles off of Hwy 30 about 30 minutes west of Bedford. I just bought my motorcycle so I haven't had a chance to ride to Gettysburg yet but have driven the road coming back from when the family and I went on the Gettysburg tour. There is a lot of nice views on that road and a nice little tavern at the top of one of the mountains that has a great view and good food!
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Reviewed by Guest on December 28, 2007 (0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)
Creator: brad morgan
motorcycle_year: 2004
motorcycle_make: Victory
motorcycle_type: Cruiser
Comment: This road is at its absolute best between PA75 and Breezewood. This stretch is a fun ride with some great sweepers and significant elevation changes. East of PA 75 this route has very little to offer. Stop at the Mountain House Bar & Grill at the very top of the Tusacarora mountain (4 mi West of PA75) . The parking lot offers a spectacular panoramic view of the valley below. The grub is pretty good too. If you are lucky - you will see hangliders launching off the mountain too.
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