Michaux State Forest Ridge Highway
Traverses South Mountain and crosses the Appalachian Trail at its midpoint. Uninterrupted state forest twisties, reservoir views at Pine Grove Furnace, pine plantation smell, and pure rhythmic riding just west of Gettysburg.
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Consistently voted 'America's Coolest Small Town,' Lititz combines 18th-century stone Moravian architecture with living Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Home to the 1861 Julius Sturgis Bakery, America's very first commercial pretzel bakery, still baking hard and soft pretzels in original stone hearths.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Michaux State Forest Ridge Highway? ▼
Michaux State Forest Ridge Highway spans 26.5 miles and packs approximately 85 curves (3.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 620 ft - 1,980 ft (South Mountain Crest) and technical rating 6/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Newville, PA (Latitude 40.1748, Longitude -77.4019) and finishes at Caledonia State Park / US-30, PA (Latitude 39.9079, Longitude -77.4789).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.