GRAVEL DAY RIDES

Towanda is the northern gateway to the western half of the Endless Gravel network and the starting point for the Endless Mountains 430, 250 and 115 bikepacking routes. Set along the North Branch of the Susquehanna River, the historic county seat offers abundant lodging and restaurant options, making it an ideal place to begin or end a multi-day adventure.

Sayre serves as the northwestern town in the Endless Gravel network, with routes ranging from short scenic loops to challenging all-day adventures through the Twin Tiers of Pennsylvania and New York. From town, riders can climb to panoramic overlooks, explore quiet gravel roads winding through forests and farmland, pedal along the Chemung River, and visit neighboring communities including Athens, Rome, and Waverly, NY.

Canton is the western basecamp to Armenia Mountain, Barclay Mountain and some of the finest gravel roads in the Tioga and Loyalsock State Forests. Routes from town range from short introductory loops to challenging all-day adventures and overnight bikepacking routes, taking riders to scenic overlooks like Lambs Lookout, the historic Minnequa Springs area, Towanda, and the broad gravel roads atop Armenia Mountain. Known for its welcoming local cycling community, Canton has become a favorite stop for gravel riders, offering lodging, restaurants & diners, ice cream stands, and small-town hospitality.

Worlds End State Park is the heart of the Loyalsock State Forest, where quiet gravel roads, dramatic overlooks, cascading streams, and dense forests create some of the finest riding in Pennsylvania. From the park, routes range from a beginner-friendly scenic loop to challenging full-day adventures featuring Loyalsock Canyon Vista, High Knob Overlook, Eagles Mere, and miles of remote state forest roads. With camping, cabins, swimming, hiking, and abundant wildlife, Worlds End makes an exceptional gravel and bikepacking basecamp.

Dushore sits at the crossroads of the Loyalsock Creek and Muncy Creek valleys, making it an ideal basecamp for exploring the southern reaches of the Endless Gravel network. Routes from town range from short, punchy gravel loops to longer adventures through remote State Game Lands, quiet farm country, and the rugged mountains surrounding the community. With welcoming restaurants, diners, lodging, and bike-friendly businesses, Dushore is also known for its lively community events, including Founder's Day each August and the legendary Outhouse Races, a uniquely local tradition that perfectly captures the town's fun-loving spirit.

Laceyville and Wyalusing showcase the agricultural heart of the Endless Mountains, where fertile river valleys, rolling hills, and quiet back roads create some of the region's most scenic riding. Routes from these neighboring communities wind between working farms, cross the Susquehanna River, and climb to spectacular overlooks while connecting riders with local wineries, cideries, historic villages, and small-town hospitality.

Tunkhannock is the eastern gateway to the Endless Gravel network and home to routes that range from relaxing half-day rides to multi-day bikepacking adventures. From town, riders can explore the scenic backroads of Wyoming County, tackle the demanding Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo course, or set out on the Endless East 200, a five-day journey through the eastern Endless Mountains. With its beautifully preserved historic downtown, excellent restaurants, lodging, the Dietrich Theater, and the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, Tunkhannock is an ideal place to plan your adventure and experience the hospitality that defines the region.

Nicholson is synonymous with the towering Tunkhannock Viaduct, one of the world's largest reinforced concrete railroad bridges and an iconic landmark of the Endless Mountains. From this historic railroad town, riders can explore peaceful creek valleys, quiet gravel roads, working farms, and rolling ridgelines while discovering attractions like the Martins Creek Viaduct, Dennis Farm, and the whimsical Lenoxville Weather Rock. With its restored railroad station, welcoming downtown, and easy access to some of the region's most scenic gravel riding, Nicholson is an ideal base for exploring the rich history, engineering marvels, and pastoral landscapes of northeastern Pennsylvania.

Union Dale is the heart of the D&H Rail Trail, offering some of the most accessible gravel riding in the Endless Mountains alongside routes that venture into the surrounding forests, ridgelines, and ski country. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely traffic-free ride on crushed stone, exploring quiet gravel backroads, or setting out for the historic railroad town of Susquehanna Depot, every route is shaped by the region's rich railroading heritage. Home to the Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, welcoming lodging nearby, and the iconic Cable's General Store, Union Dale is the perfect starting point.

Montrose blends one of Pennsylvania's most beautiful historic downtowns with some of the finest hilly gravel roads in PA. Routes radiate from the county seat through rolling farmland, maple forests, quiet gravel roads, and historic villages, connecting destinations like Salt Springs State Park, Milk Can Corners, and the Endless Mountains Rail Trail. Rich in Revolutionary-era history, Underground Railroad heritage, and small-town charm, Montrose also serves as the home of the annual Starrucca Crossing gravel event, making it an outstanding launching pad for riders seeking gravel and a deep connection to the region's history.

LeRaysville is one of the most remote corners of the Endless Mountains, where steep climbs, fast descents, and quiet gravel roads wind through a landscape shaped by generations of farming. Routes from town feature panoramic ridge-top views, miles of historic dry stone walls, peaceful forests, and quirky roadside discoveries ranging from Cooks Pond County Park and the Keir Family Distillery to antique shops, candy walls, and even a few unexpected critters in the trees.