Endless Mountains
Gravel PA

Come experience the beautiful pastoral landscapes of northeastern Pennsylvania in a whole new way! The series of Endless Mountains gravel bikepacking loops take gravel cyclists hundreds of miles through the four scenic counties of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Wyoming, with some unforgettable stops along the way.

These mixed surface routes are primarily gravel and dirt roads, but also incorporate some paved riding to ensure cyclists see our beautiful towns and business districts. Our rural region is home to countless back country dirt roads, quaint and historic downtowns, stunning scenic overlooks, museums and historical societies, breweries and wineries, award-winning trails, state and county parks, picturesque creeks and streams, and the majestic Susquehanna River. With various overnight options like our beautiful B&Bs, conveniently located hotels and private campgrounds strewn throughout the designated route, cyclists can ride this massive loop in increments over time or plan a multi-day (or multi-week) trip to complete the entire journey. The choice is up to you!

The Endless Mountains 430, originally known as the Endless Mountains Gravel Bikepacking Loop (EMGBL), was created in a collaborative partnership between the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency, the Susquehanna County Promotion & Tourism Agency, and the Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission, and our four planning departments. Since the launch of the Endless Mountains 430 in July of 2022, we have worked with avid cyclists and our consultant, David Landis of Village to Village Trails, in creating a series of smaller gravel loops throughout the region, including the Endless Mountains 250, the Endless Mountains 115, and multiple single-day rides connected to our historic downtowns across the four counties. These loops are all under the umbrella of Endless Gravel PA.

Be sure to save the date of September 20, 2025 for our Endless Mountains Grand Depart, in which cyclists have the option of riding the Endless Mountains 430, 250, or 115. More info at https://emheritage.org/the-endless-mountains-430-challenge/
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Safety First

Before embarking on a quest along the Endless Mountains Gravel Bikepacking Loop, there are certain details cyclists should be aware of:

• Being a rather rural region, there are areas along the loop that have poor cell phone reception. The layered map developed by Northern Tier highlights these areas of low service so cyclists are aware of the areas in which it will be difficult to get a signal in the event of an emergency. We recommend that cyclists carry emergency alert devices or satellite GPS locators with them that do not require cell phone reception. As cell phone reception improves in the area, we will continue to revise the map to keep trail users informed.
• We also recommend cyclists adorn bright clothing and place reflectors on their bikes to ensure visibility by passing motorists. Some of our dirt and gravel roads are rather narrow, so cyclists should keep to the side of the roadway as much as possible.
• Motorists should “share the road” with cyclists. Since the natural gas industry boom of 2008, fracking operations frequently pop up in new locations, leading to increased truck traffic along certain routes. Cyclists should stay alert, even when traveling along rural dirt roads that don’t seem to be heavily used by motorists. We suggest cyclists refrain from using ear buds or items that impede one’s hearing while riding.

PA Bicycle Laws and Bike Safety

The EMHR and our regional tourism bureaus continue to work closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to ensure the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists across the area under the guidance of PennDOT’s Active Transportation Plan and 2007 Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Find more information and bicycle safety resources through the following links:

• PennDOT Bicycle Safety and Pennsylvania Laws
• PennDOT Pennsylvania Active Transportation Plan · Executive Summary
• PennDOT Pennsylvania Bicycle Driver’s Manual
• PennDOT Staying Safe: Your Bicycle and You · Youth Guidelines Brochure
• Safe Kids PA · Bike and Wheeled Sports Safety
• Bike Now · Commuter Resources
• League of American Bicyclists · Smart Cycling