Pennsylvania Vacation
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If you're coming into PA on 6 & then 59, you'll pass Kinzua Dam & Kinzua Bridge, first. Then take 219 down to 120 & go east to Lock Haven. Makes more sense than going all the way back to the dam on day 3 --- spend some time at Hyner & Benezette. Also, 120 ends in Lock Haven so you'll take 220 north to 15 north. Map out a route to Leonard Harrison State Park east rim of canyon), via 15, 6, & 660. Then go to Colton Point (west rim). Then take 6 west to Galeton. 144 south runs into 44 south & goes right back into Lock Haven. Take this route because 414's not too nice right now. We had a tornado about a month ago. There's been some damage down there ---- trees down, half of road washed out in places, etc. I hear it's not pretty, so go down 144 & 44. Stop at the Black Forest Inn for dinner on the way back to Lock Haven. It's a nice ride & you'll have plenty of time to do it that day. Hope it helps.
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If you're coming into PA on 6 & then 59, you'll pass Kinzua Dam & Kinzua Bridge, first. Then take 219 down to 120 & go east to Lock Haven. Makes more sense than going all the way back to the dam on day 3 --- spend some time at Hyner & Benezette. Also, 120 ends in Lock Haven so you'll take 220 north to 15 north. Map out a route to Leonard Harrison State Park east rim of canyon), via 15, 6, & 660. Then go to Colton Point (west rim). Then take 6 west to Galeton. 144 south runs into 44 south & goes right back into Lock Haven. Take this route because 414's not too nice right now. We had a tornado about a month ago. There's been some damage down there ---- trees down, half of road washed out in places, etc. I hear it's not pretty, so go down 144 & 44. Stop at the Black Forest Inn for dinner on the way back to Lock Haven. It's a nice ride & you'll have plenty of time to do it that day. Hope it helps.
I just bought the Zumo 220 so I'll see if it lets me program some routes. The 2 most important features for me are the fuel locator and locking in a location so you can always point your way back home.
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Definitely do Hyner & Benezette over the dam! (I rode to Benezette yesterday, just for somewhere to go. Took the long way down there, and the shorter way home. Saw 8 elk.) On 80, take a break at Dubois Harley. Different setup. Kind of a cool place. It's right off of 80 & easy to get to 255 up to Benezette & up to 120 ---- unless you're just taking 80 all the way to Lock Haven, the 1st day. Have a great trip.
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Definitely do Hyner & Benezette over the dam! (I rode to Benezette yesterday, just for somewhere to go. Took the long way down there, and the shorter way home. Saw 8 elk.) On 80, take a break at Dubois Harley. Different setup. Kind of a cool place. It's right off of 80 & easy to get to 255 up to Benezette & up to 120 ---- unless you're just taking 80 all the way to Lock Haven, the 1st day. Have a great trip.
I have a couple questions about the area so I sent you a PM.
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Definitely do Hyner & Benezette over the dam! (I rode to Benezette yesterday, just for somewhere to go. Took the long way down there, and the shorter way home. Saw 8 elk.) On 80, take a break at Dubois Harley. Different setup. Kind of a cool place. It's right off of 80 & easy to get to 255 up to Benezette & up to 120 ---- unless you're just taking 80 all the way to Lock Haven, the 1st day. Have a great trip.
From Kylertown we took 53 to 144 up to Renovo. Damn near pee'd my pants. Locals must have known I was a "Flat Lander" because they gave me space. Renovo has to be the prettiest place in the world, if you don't count the town. Gorgeous location, no jobs I'd guess.
There's a tower overlooking the PA Grand Canyon. When you turn off the dirt road to the road that leads to the tower there is a sign that says enter at your own risk. I took that sh*t dirt mountain bike road with my fully loaded bagger and the Mrs on back. All the way up I was saying "Lean Forward". She want to walk back down but I told her it was safe as long as she leaded back going down hill. It wasn't worth risking our a** and the view wasn't as great as Hyner.
Thanks for the tips Geezr. Maybe next time we can meet up.
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I know that tower! Too bad you didn't mention it ---- I'd have talked you out of going! (Glad you didn't use the front brake on the way out!) Not a bad view, but wouldn't ride there. Glad you had a good trip. Do it again & see other stuff that you missed this trip!
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