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Named "One of America's Top Ten Scenic Drives" by National Geographic Magazine.

Route 6 Corridor - 400 miles winding through Northern Pennsylvania through some of the nation's most beautiful natural areas and fascinating small towns.

At the intersection with the Quehanna Highway, 10 miles south of Sinnemahoning, turn right for a gorgeous 13-mile drive through the Quehanna Wild Area to Medix Run on Route 555.

Wykoff Run Road to Quehanna Highway - From the village of Sinnemahoning, drive south on Wykoff Run Road and enjoy a spectacular stream valley.

Spectacular views at Dennison Run Overlook, about 10 miles south of Renovo, and at Burns Run Overlook, about 15 miles south of Renovo. Visit Tioga-Hammond Lakes Recreation Area The Tioga-Hammond Lakes recreation area has an abundance of camping options, hiking and biking trails, picnic sites, boat launches and overnight mooring for campers.

Route 144 - Through the most remote part of Sproul State Forest, an Audubon-designated Important Bird Area. Colton Point State Park on the west rim and Leonard Harrison State Park on the east rim of the canyon are the 'Must See' vistas to visit.

Bucktail Highway, Route 120 - 75 miles from Emporium to Lock Haven winding through a magnificent river valley.

Route 555 - Travels through the heart of the elk range from Weedville to Driftwood along the scenic Bennett Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek, passing through small towns like Caledonia, Medix Run, Benezette and Dents Run.

From the east, at Exit 147 via Route 144.

Access from the west via Route 153 at Exit 111. Proposed Elk Scenic Corridor - Connects "Elk Country" to Interstate 80 and is the best southern access to the recommended viewing sites.Location: Along the Quehanna Highway, about 9.5 miles southeast of its intersection with Route 555 at Medix Run. Beaver Run Dam - Shallow water impoundment with a field where elk often graze, also offers alternative wildlife viewing during the day for waterfowl, wading birds, deer and songbirds.Location: Trailhead and day-use parking for equestrians along East Hicks Run Road about 3.75 miles from the intersection with Route 555, 12 miles east of Benezette. Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail - 26-mile loop provides the chance to see elk in remote habitat, with connector loops for shorter and varied rides.Location: Parking only along Dents Run Road, about 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 555, 10 miles east of Benezette. Camping, modern cabins, many trails and a lake are all. Elk Trail - This 19-mile non-loop trail offers the chance to enjoy elk and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The 1,200-acre Keystone State Park is great for day-trips and family vacations year-round.Location: Along Route 555 about 12 miles east of Benezette. Hicks Run Viewing Area - This small area near a cemetery offers a great location for photographing elk and other species. Sinnemahoning State Park, located near the center of the Pennsylvania Wilds' scenic steep valleys region, encompasses 1,910 acres of beautiful.Location: Viewing area along Route 872, 14.5 miles north of the intersection with Route 555 at Sinnemahoning.

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Sinnemahoning State Park - Enjoy watching the small resident elk herd from the viewing platform, plus other activities and opportunities for wildlife viewing, including nesting bald eagles.

Location: Winslow Hill Road, 3 miles from its intersection with Route 555 in Benezette.

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Winslow Hill - The most visited elk-viewing site in Pennsylvania, with two established viewing areas, off-road parking, and portable restrooms.

I suggest that you Google “Elk Scenic Drive” for a map of the exact route before heading out. Some of these include short walks to more secluded viewing areas.

The Elk Scenic Drive has many places where you can stop and view various wildlife and possibly elk. I-80 will take you back east to the Woodland exit and Route 322 back to Philipsburg. The drive ends at exit 111 of I-80, near S. The entire tour begins on Route 144 at Snow Shoe and takes you counterclockwise on a 127-mile loop on Routes 144, 120, 555, and 153 through the heart of elk country. The best times to view elk are early in the morning and the last hour before dusk, but I have seen elk at all hours - including in my headlights at night.Ī road tour of Pennsylvania’s elk range, the Elk Scenic Drive, is clearly marked with distinctive brown signs. If you are looking for towns, the area surrounding Benezette, Keewaydin, Karthaus, Pottersdale, Weedville, Medix Run, and the area north of Shawville are all good bets for seeing elk. Also, look along Routes 120, 555, 879, Rolling Stone Road and adjacent to the Caledonia Pike.

Where to go? Over the past decade, I have seen elk at several locations within the Quehanna Wild area (including along the Quehanna Highway, Red Run and Wycoff Run roads).