PA-120 Bucktail Trail Scenic Byway
A 100-mile Pennsylvania Scenic Byway through Sproul and Elk state forests, running from Lock Haven west to Ridgway along the Sinnemahoning Creek corridor. National motorcycling publications describe the full ride as '103 miles of riding bliss' and 'addictive,' with riders flanked by high cliffs, deep hemlock hollows, and drop-offs to mountain streams. The byway follows an ancient Native American trail across the eastern continental divide between the Susquehanna and Allegheny river systems. Wildlife including elk are commonly spotted in Cameron County, and the road is minimally developed throughout — very few traffic lights or commercial interruptions.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Lock Haven
A small riverfront city at the western end of the byway, offering services and a good starting point before heading into the forest corridor.
North Bend
A quiet community along the Susquehanna's West Branch where the river valley begins to narrow and the forested ridges close in.
Westport
A small riverside stop marking the transition into the more remote upper stretch of the Bucktail corridor.
Sterling Run
A small settlement offering a natural break point as the route approaches the higher terrain near Emporium.
Emporium
The largest town near the eastern end of the byway, with fuel, food, and a good place to rest before finishing the run.
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