Endless Gravel
in the Endless Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania
4 Routes. 30+ Day Rides.
Over 2,000 Miles
The American Planning Association named the Endless Mountains 430 a 2025 Great Greenway/Trail in Pennsylvania through its Great Places in Pennsylvania program. Our thanks to Bradford County Planning Director Duane Naugle for the nomination.
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Four Counties.
Endless Gravel.
Ride Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains the way the roads were built; rolling farmland, forested ridges, quiet river valleys, and historic towns that feel untouched by time.
The Endless Gravel PA routes take cyclists through Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties on mixed surface loops that are mostly gravel and dirt, with enough paved riding to carry you straight into our downtowns and business districts.
Every climb is paid back with a view, a farm stand, a brewery, a rail viaduct, or a swimming hole. With B&Bs, hotels, and campgrounds spread along the way, you can ride a full loop in one trip or chip away at it a weekend at a time. The choice is up to you.
The Endless Mountains 430 was created in partnership between the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency, the Susquehanna County Promotion & Tourism Agency, the Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission, and our four county planning departments. Since its launch in July 2022, we’ve worked with avid local cyclists and consultant David Landis of Village to Village Trails to add the 250, the 200, the 115, and dozens of single-day rides all under the Endless Gravel PA umbrella.
Multi-Day Loops
Four bikepacking routes from 115 to 430 miles, each with a day-by-day itinerary.
30+ Single-Day Rides
Shorter loops built around our historic downtowns across all four counties.
Mostly Unpaved
Back-country dirt and gravel, rail-trail miles, and quiet country pavement between towns.
The routes
Pick your distance
Four multi-day loops, each with a full itinerary
Endless Mountains 430
430 Miles
8 Days
42,000 FT climbing
The full loop, and the one that started it all. Eight days across all four counties, linking breweries and barns, farm stands and theatres, rail viaducts and wild overlooks. The elevation adds up to more than the height of Everest, but the scenery keeps you too busy to notice. Riders who’ve finished it recommend going counter-clockwise. The official start is Towanda, though you can join the loop anywhere you like.
Endless Mountains 250
250 Miles
5 Days
A five-day version of the same landscape for riders who want the character of the 430 on a shorter calendar. Rolling farmland, forested ridges, and quiet river valleys, with daily narratives that cover not just the gravel but the stops, the food, and the small-town history along the way.
Endless East 200
200 Miles
5 Days
30 – 50 Miles/Day
Starting in Tunkhannock, this loop traces the eastern half of the 430 through rolling farmland, quiet backroads, and forested hillsides. Daily distances stay approachable while still delivering plenty of climbing and steep grades. Sleep indoors each night with hotels, B&Bs, and rustic cabins or camp at several points along the way.
Two features frame the loop: the D&H Rail Trail along its eastern edge, and the North Branch of the Susquehanna curving around to the northeast and southwest. The terrain asks for steady fitness, but the surfaces aren’t technical, which makes this a good first multi-day gravel tour.
Endless Mountains 115
115 Miles
2-3 Days
From Towanda the route heads northwest into the Valley, through Sayre and Troy, then climbs onto the forests and sweeping gravel roads of Armenia Mountain. Highlights include the panoramic view from Lambs Lookout (a slight detour) and a stop at Greener Pastures, a family-run farm, distillery, and event venue where bikepackers can camp by advance arrangement — an ideal first night if you’re stretching this into three days. Canton offers a welcoming local cycling community along with lodging and restaurants.
Leaving Canton, the route runs east on Southside Road before the steep climb up Leroy Mountain Road to Sunfish Pond County Park on Barclay Mountain, a quiet campground with fishing and walking trails around the lake. From there it crosses gravel near historic timber communities like Laquin and drops into the Schrader Creek valley — big boulders, swimming holes, and one of the prettiest stretches on the whole route — before returning to Towanda from the south.
Not ready for multiple days?
Ride for an afternoon
More than thirty single-day gravel loops connect our historic downtowns across Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties. Park in town, ride the dirt, and be back in time for dinner at a local spot.
30
Single-day rides and counting
Maps & GPS
Ride with gps
Download the route files before you go
Cell service is limited in parts of the region so download your maps for offline use before you leave the trailhead.
Save the date
Endless Mountains Grand Depart
September 12, 2026. Riders choose the 430, the 250, or the 115.
Visit endlessgravelpa.com/grand-depart for all the details.
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Before you go
Safety First
A few things every rider should know
Cell Service is Spotty
This is a rural region, and there are stretches of the loop with poor cell reception. The layered map developed by Northern Tier highlights these low-service areas so cyclists know where a signal will be hard to find in an emergency. We recommend carrying an emergency alert device or satellite GPS locator that doesn’t rely on cell reception. As coverage improves, we’ll keep revising the map.
Be Visible
Wear bright clothing and put reflectors on your bike so passing motorists can see you. Some of our dirt and gravel roads are narrow, keep to the side of the roadway as much as you can.
Share the Road, and Stay Alert
Motorists should share the road with cyclists. Since the natural gas boom of 2008, operations pop up in new locations and bring increased truck traffic to certain routes. Stay alert even on rural dirt roads that don’t look heavily used, and skip ear buds or anything else that impedes your hearing while riding.
PA Bicycle Laws and Bike Safety
EMHR and our regional tourism bureaus work closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on pedestrian and bicyclist safety across the area, guided by PennDOT’s Active Transportation Plan and the 2007 Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. More information and safety resources:
Bicycle Safety and Pennsylvania Laws →
PA Active Transportation Plan: Executive Summary →
Pennsylvania Bicycle Driver’s Manual →
Staying Safe: Your Bicycle and You: Youth Guidelines →
Bike and Wheeled Sports Safety →
Commuter Resources →
Smart Cycling →
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Which direction should I ride the 430?
Counter-clockwise. That’s the recommendation from cyclists who have ridden the full route.
Where does the route start?
The official starting point is Towanda in Bradford County, but the routes are loops — you can start wherever it’s most convenient for you.
How much of the route is unpaved?
Roughly two-thirds. The paved sections are mostly quiet country roads and short connectors that bring you into town.
Do I have to ride the whole thing at once?
No. With B&Bs, hotels, and private campgrounds spread along the route, plenty of riders take it in increments over several trips.
What kind of bike do I need?
A gravel or adventure bike with wider tires is the usual choice. The surfaces aren’t technical, but they are mixed, and the climbing is steady, fitness matters more than equipment here
Is there an organized ride?
Yes. The Endless Mountains Grand Depart is set for September 12, 2026, with the option to ride the 430, 250, or 115.
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