If you're gonna be spirited I suggest taking 144, as you head south on 44/144, from coudersport. You're better off on 144, rather than 44, as the pavement is real nice. The last stretch of 144, tamarack rd, is a real treat with fast sweeping turns the whole way. 44 is a more scenice route, though the quality of the tarmac doesn't compare to 144.
Rotten_ronnie, who's posted in other threads here, also recommended taking 872 down as an alternate route. I didn't get a chance to try it out, but it should be fun since the other detours he suggested were fantastic.
edit: I stayed at the budget inn at Wellsville,NY for 55 + tax a nite. It's about 30 mins from Galeton where 144 begins.
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