I'm doing a quick little overnight trip next week to Allegany state park, then to Sussquehannock forest. Any stops, roads sights, or camping areas recommended? TIA
I haven't camped there before, but I have always wanted to stay at the Kettle Creek Campground. That area is really stunning. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/kettlecreek/#camping
For roads, this is taken from another thread on here called 'Stateside Roads':
Longhouse Scenic Drive: This really is a scenic drive with some nice curves thrown in for good measure. It's a great way to start or end your travels in Pennsylvania and also has the Kinzua Dam right beside the north end of this road. The Dam is a really interesting spot to take a break. And while you are at it, ride about 20 minutes to the east and check out the Kinzua Bridge.
PA949: A sweet road filled with fast sweepers and nice pavement. A good road to link up to the 666
PA666: A great road to ride, but it would be much better if the pavement was as good as the rest of the state.
PA144: One of the best roads in the state. Endless curves, amazing scenery and almost flawless pavement. It's about 75 miles long and the southern half is better.
Kettle Creek Road: There is an awesome park on this road which is a great scenic spot for taking a break by the lake. The road itself is pretty sweet - it can be a bit bumpy and narrow in spots, but the scenery is quite remarkable and it's a scenic twisty road. There is also camping at the Kettle Creek State Park.
PA120: At almost 100 miles long between Lockhaven and Ridgeway, this road is great for fast, long winding sweepers. The views are quite awesome with hills on either side as it meanders along the river. It's also great that it intersects many of the others twisty roads listed here, so it makes for a good connecting road.
Wykoff Run Road: This road is pure fun. It has many tight turns with amazing scenery as you wind along a river. Keep your eyes on the road here, because the lanes are slightly narrow and it can be well traveled at times. The only problem with this road is that it's only 10 miles.
PA872: This 40 mile road is nothing but big scenery and fast sweepers. Very nice road to ride on that's more enjoyable than technical.
Hyner Sate Park: There is a sweet lookout at the top of Hyner Mountain. The road going up is also nice - a very narrow and twisty climb to the lookout point. This is another great place to take a break with an awesome view. There are some nice gravel roads up near the top here where I have seen bears.
the 129 from Shamokin
do you mean the 125 from Shamokin? If so, great road and tie it in to Gold Mine Rd too.
As for gas quality what is good in the US? I need premium no ethanol
I am going to be is Pennsylvania for the first time in August. I am staying up at Arrow head in the Pocono's. I have plans to do this 125 also 447 and 502. Any other great roads in the area that might trump those picks?
FYI: Longhouse Scenic Drive is marked at both ends with big signs "Closed - local traffic only".
There was also bridge work that totally blocked the road just north of the PA666 and PA948 intersection.