Exploring a State Forest Road in Pennsylvania
Unknown roads lead to treasures!
Post Covid, I started venturing into neighbouring states of NY and PA for my motorcycle trips. My introduction to Pennsylvania was a day trip to Allegheny forest with its beautiful winding roads nestled inside the serene forest.
Having changed to an Adventure Bike last year, I have been itching to get off the pavement and explore a little off the beaten paths. I recently planned a trip to the Elk Forest in Pennsylvania. I have minimal experience riding on gravel roads but planned to cover a 17 Mile State Forest Road.
I was quite skeptical of my own riding skills and being by myself I was afraid of dropping the bike. Yes it was a nervous ride but I did meet other people on 4 wheel drives and managed to find pavement again. However, I was struck by the very beautiful vistas as well as the inner beauty of a forest that you otherwise miss when going on a paved road. I do hope to discover more of these state forest roads, fire roads and BDRs across this beautiful state in the USA.
What off the beaten path road comes to your mind that you traveled on? Would love to know the location and whether you were on foot, bicycle, motorcycle or a 4 wheel vehicle.