Hyner View Road uses several switchbacks to take you to a scenic vista which overlooks the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and is a favorite spot for hang gliding. At 1,940’ altitude above sea level it is perhaps the most spectacular viewpoint in all of Pennsylvania.
Located northwest of Lock Haven and I-80, X178, it is not far from PA 120 and is worth the short side trip involved.
River Road, AKA Buck River Road, is located 5 miles north of Blakeslee in the Pocono Mountains. Submitted by Charles Peterson, he describes it as “a beautiful country ride through: state game lands, the quaint little town of Thornhurst, and along the upper Lehigh River. Use caution on the turns—several are tight and poorly banked. This road is somewhat difficult to find at each end but a ride well worth the effort after getting there.”
A rider from New York recently submitted PA 191 which takes you through the Pocono Mountains and the Upper Delaware River Scenic and Recreational Area. He stated that he “Found this one by mistake, but what a find.” I completely agree.
I’ve ridden it several times and it is a road that I look at anytime I plan on heading north into New York. Once you cross the bridge to Hancock, NY, you have several options:
1) Take NY 97 to backtrack south along the Delaware and enjoy the infamous ‘Hawks Nest’ with it’s spectacular views of the river.
2) Pickup NY 10 and experience the wonderful scenery provided by the Cannonsville Reservoir.
3) Catch NY 30 which is a great route through the heart of the Adirondack Mountains.
PA 191, along with anyone of the NY routes, will provide a good day of riding.
Added 9 new roads to MotorcycleRoads.US.
1) California: Marysville/La Porte Road: “This road takes you through some great twisty asphalt through the Plumas National Forest.” Located northeast of Yuba City.
2) Illinois: Blue Ridge Road: “Nice curvy 2 lane blacktop up out of the Illinois River valley.”
3) Michigan: River Road: “A scenic ride along the Au Sable River. Several points of interest along the way…” Off of US 23 in northern Michigan.
4) Missouri: SR H: “Highway H doesn’t have the best pavement, but does have some nice sweepers and elevation changes. ” Located east of Fort Leonard Wood.
5) New Jersey: Pasadena Road: “This road runs parallel to a former railroad track and ends up by Route 72 in Manahawkin.”
6) New York: CR 57: “Narrow road with little traffic and twisties.” AKA Shunpike Road.
7) Oklahoma: Cavanal Hill Road: “You’re riding a steep and twisty one lane road to the top of the highest hill in the world…” “If this road had a personality, it would be Snake Plissken!” Located west of Poteau.
8) Pennsylvania: Powells Valley Road: “…from Lykens to Greenland Road the road is smooth with plenty of curves as you go through Lykens Glen State Park.”
9) Tennessee: Daus Mountain Road: “The road starts out as a nice set of twisties and turns into sweepers.” Located northwest of Chattanooga.
