Motorcycle Routes

The Laurel Highlands' rolling hills, deep river valleys, unique covered bridges and charming small towns make it the perfect destination to explore on your motorcycle. Explore six unique routes created by the Somerset Scenic 6, history along the National Road Heritage Corridor and the Lincoln Highway, and plan to attend the next America's 9/11 Ride.

Somerset Scenic 6

See the best of Somerset County with these routes created by the Somerset Scenic 6. Each route is a two-hour long ride that takes you through amazing scenery, bustling small towns, tourist destinations like the Flight 93 National Memorial and incredible state parks like Ohiopyle.

Using the Somerset County Courthouse as a starting point, the two-hour drives include the Flight 93, Mason Dixon, Mount Davis, Ohiopyle, Pike & Ridge Road and Coal Heritage loops.

Honor the lives of the passengers and crew of Flight 93 on your journey through Somerset County. This route is both contemplative and healing with a mixture of scenery and sorrow. Visit the Flight 93 National Memorial and then reflect on your visit with a drive along the historic Lincoln Highway, passing through bubolic farmland and rolling hills before returning to the iconic Somerset County Courthouse. 

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Coal mining has played an important role in Somerset County's past and present. On this tour, experience coal country - its beauty, grit and salt of the earth people. Visit the Quecreek Mine Rescue site, travel through hardy coal mining communities and see coal mines, some of which are still operational today. 

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Set off on an adventure to one of the most beautiful state parks in the country. The scenery and pristine rural landscape on the way will guide you to the breathtaking Ohiopyle State Park, known for its waterfalls and rapids on the Youghiogheny River. Along the way, travel the national Road, America's first federally funded highway, pass covered bridges and see other notable sites. 

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Journey to the highest point in Pennsylvania. Climb to the top of the Mount Davis Observation Tower for a bird's-eye view. Experience the geological features of the rugged Forbes State Forest that spans three counties. Visit the community of Meyersdale, known as "Maple City USA" and home to the Pennsylvania Maple Festival each spring. 

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Experience the best of rural communities and small-town charm on this route through the heart of Somerset County farmland. Cross the mason Dixon Line and travel the same path a young George Washington trekked during the French & Indian War. Honor the fallen heroes at Flight 93 National Memorial. Visit the communities of Grantsville and Springs to experience the unique lifestyle and beautiful craftsmanship of the Amish, but be sure to watch out for slow-moving horse-drawn buggies!

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Cruise back roads and scenic byways like Somerset Pike, Ridge Road and Huckleberry Highway through charming communities like Jennerstown, Conemaugh Township and Shanksville. Enjoy the splendor and bucolic landscapes of Somerset County. 

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National Road Heritage Corridor

Constructed in the early 1800s, the National Road was the first federally funded highway in the United States, stretching from Maryland to Illinois. Nearly 90 miles of the route passes through southwestern Pennsylvania and the Laurel Highlands, forming the National Road Heritage Corridor. As it passes through Somerset and Fayette counties, the roadway offers motorcyclists a ride that blends scenic beauty with a strong sense of history. The route follows ground once traveled by early settlers and military forces, including those led by George Washington during the French and Indian War. Along the way, riders can stop at Fort Necessity National Battlefield, where Washington fought (and lost) his first battle, and Braddock's Grave, the final resting place of British General Edward Braddock. Historic tollhouses and inns remain along the route, offering a glimpse into the early days of cross country travel, while small towns and mountain views create opportunities to slow down and take in the surroundings. Begin your ride in Addison at the Petersburg Tollhouse and follow Route 40 through Farmington, Uniontown, and Brownsville before continuing west into Washington County and toward Wheeling, West Virginia.

Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor

The historic Lincoln Highway stretches from New York City across the country to San Francisco, but one of the most inviting areas of this cross-country Highway is the 200-mile Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor. Visit charming small towns, unique shops, 5 state parks, 2 national parks, and dips and turns reminiscent of days gone by.

Start your journey at the Lincoln Highway Experience museum to learn how this road changed America forever as you enjoy pie and coffee in a refurbished diner.

From here, head west to Latrobe (the home of Arnold Palmer and Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp), Greensburg and Irwin, each full of unique shops, great food and roadside murals and landmarks to see.

Head east and you'll find historic Ligonier (home to Fort Ligonier, antiques and the top-ranked Fort Ligonier Days festival) and onward to Jennerstown and Somerset.

America's 9/11 Ride

Every year, more than 600 motorcyclists meet in Somerset and visit the Flight 93 National Memorial and all of the sites affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks over a several day journey.

America's 9/11 Foundation donates $30,000 annually in scholarships to children of active responders and donates a new police motorcycle to one of their police department escorts.