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'''BicyclePA Route J''' runs from the [[Maryland]] border in [[New Freedom, Pennsylvania|New Freedom]], [[York County, Pennsylvania|York County]] north to the [[New York]] border in [[South Waverly, Pennsylvania|South Waverly]], [[Bradford County, Pennsylvania|Bradford County]]. The route runs through the central part of the state, and it follows the [[Susquehanna River]] throughout much of the state. The route utilizes the [[York County Heritage Rail Trail]] between [[York, Pennsylvania|York]] and the Maryland border, where it connects to the [[Northern Central Railroad Trail]], which heads south towards the [[Baltimore, Maryland]] area.
'''BicyclePA Route J''' runs from the [[Maryland]] border in [[New Freedom, Pennsylvania|New Freedom]], [[York County, Pennsylvania|York County]] north to the [[New York]] border in [[South Waverly, Pennsylvania|South Waverly]], [[Bradford County, Pennsylvania|Bradford County]]. The route runs through the central part of the state, and it follows the [[Susquehanna River]] throughout much of the state. The route utilizes the [[York County Heritage Rail Trail]] between [[York, Pennsylvania|York]] and the Maryland border, where it connects to the [[Northern Central Railroad Trail]], which heads south towards the [[Baltimore, Maryland]] area.
====BicyclePA Route J1====
'''BicyclePA Route J1''' is a spur route which connects to Route J in [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania|Harrisburg]]. It runs southeast until it connects to BicyclePA Route S in [[Lancaster, Pennsylvania|Lancaster]].
====BicyclePA Route J2====
'''BicyclePA Route J2''' is a spur route which connects to Route J in Harrisburg. It runs through [[Gettysburg National Military Park]] and continues until the Maryland border just south of [[Fairplay, Pennsylvania|Fairplay]].
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Revision as of 20:33, 13 December 2011

BicyclePA Route Z along Pennsylvania Route 5 in Erie County, which is also part of the Seaway Trail and Lake Erie Circle Tour

In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, a system of BicyclePA bicycle routes exists to provide bicyclists with bicycle routes that cross the state, utilizing various highways and rail trails[1]. These routes were created throughout the 2000s.

Routes

BicyclePA Route A

BicyclePA Route A

LocationMount Morris-Erie

BicyclePA Route A runs from the West Virginia border south of Mount Morris in Greene County north to Presque Isle State Park on Lake Erie in Erie. The route runs through the western part of the state, passing through the Pittsburgh area.

BicyclePA Route E

BicyclePA Route E

LocationMarcus Hook-Morrisville

BicyclePA Route E runs from the Delaware border in Marcus Hook, Delaware County north to the New Jersey border at the Delaware River in Morrisville, Bucks County, passing through the city of Philadelphia. The route is Pennsylvania's part of the East Coast Greenway.

BicyclePA Route G

BicyclePA Route G

LocationPalo Alto-Lawrenceville

BicyclePA Route G runs from the Maryland border south of Palo Alto, Bedford County north to the New York border in Lawrenceville, Tioga County. The route runs through the central mountains of the state, passing through numerous stream valleys. It passes through Pine Creek Gorge, also known as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, in Tioga County.

BicyclePA Route J

BicyclePA Route J

LocationNew Freedom-South Waverly

BicyclePA Route J runs from the Maryland border in New Freedom, York County north to the New York border in South Waverly, Bradford County. The route runs through the central part of the state, and it follows the Susquehanna River throughout much of the state. The route utilizes the York County Heritage Rail Trail between York and the Maryland border, where it connects to the Northern Central Railroad Trail, which heads south towards the Baltimore, Maryland area.

BicyclePA Route J1

BicyclePA Route J1 is a spur route which connects to Route J in Harrisburg. It runs southeast until it connects to BicyclePA Route S in Lancaster.

BicyclePA Route J2

BicyclePA Route J2 is a spur route which connects to Route J in Harrisburg. It runs through Gettysburg National Military Park and continues until the Maryland border just south of Fairplay.

BicyclePA Route L

BicyclePA Route L

LocationChadds Ford-Lanesboro

BicyclePA Route L runs from the Delaware border south of Chadds Ford in Chester County, where it connects to Delaware Bicycle Route 1, north to the New York border north of Lanesboro, Susquehanna County. The route runs through the eastern part of the state, passing through the Lehigh Valley and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area.

BicyclePA Route S

BicyclePA Route S

LocationWest Alexander-Washington Crossing

BicyclePA Route S runs from the West Virginia border in West Alexander, Washington County east to the New Jersey border at the Delaware River in Washington Crossing, Bucks County. The route passes through the southern part of the state, passing to the south of Pittsburgh, passing through York and Lancaster, and passing to the north of Philadelphia. It utilizes the Youghiogheny River Trail in western Pennsylvania.

BicyclePA Route V

BicyclePA Route V

LocationBessemer-Portland

BicyclePA Route V runs from the Ohio border west of Bessemer, Lawrence County east to the New Jersey border at the Delaware River in Portland, Northampton County. The route passes through the central part of the state, roughly following the Interstate 80 corridor throughout the state.

BicyclePA Route Y

BicyclePA Route Y

LocationPymatuning Lake-Lackawaxen

BicyclePA Route Y runs from the Ohio border at the Pymatuning Lake in Crawford County east to the New York border at the Delaware River in Lackawaxen, Pike County. The route passes through the rural northern part of the state, roughly following U.S. Route 6.

BicyclePA Route Y1

BicyclePA Route Y1 is a spur route which connects to Route Y southeast of Wilsonville and runs east along U.S. Route 6, crossing the Delaware River into New York at Matamoras, also in Pike County.

BicyclePA Route Z

BicyclePA Route Z

LocationWest Springfield-North East

BicyclePA Route Z, which is entirely located in Erie County, runs from the Ohio border west of West Springfield to the New York border east of North East, where it connects to the Seaway Trail. The route parallels Lake Erie through the northwestern corner of the state, passing through the city of Erie

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