There are few locations in the United States that are more mysterious and more ethereally beautiful than The Poconos Mountains of Pennsylvania.
Known for its all seasons action, the Poconos has long been a destination for weary city dwellers from New York City, Philadelphia, and beyond. What makes this region so special is the swath of small towns and resorts that dot the region’s forested peaks, wetlands, and tranquil lakes. This juxtaposition from the rigors of city life to the stunning landscape of the Poconos is exactly what drew us in, and it’s the region’s remarkable roads that made us want to come back.
So, what are the best roads in the Poconos? Let’s get into it!
Full-Day: Woodloch Spring to Lackawaxen Township Loop
To really experience the majesty of the Poconos Mountains, it’s best to take the delicate winding roads from Woodloch Springs to Lackawaxen Township.
Over the course of 220 glorious miles, you’ll experience everything from world-class resorts like Woodloch Springs to iconic natural sites like Skinner Falls. You’ll jump back and forth between Pennsylvania and New York, rising and falling in elevation along switchbacks, narrow mountain roads, and country lanes. Highlights include the hamlet of Deerpark, which was established in the 1600s, and Pocono landmark restaurants like the Steel Reserve Tavern in Tafton.
This route gives you the opportunity to experience all the history, scenic beauty, and the Poconos, along with some of the small-town charms that have made the region famous.
Half-Day: Hawley Loop
One of the most unique things about the Poconos is the geographic hat trick of being located on the border of several states.
Winding 145 miles from the luxurious Lodge at Woodloch, this route winds through three states (Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey) and brings drivers face to face with natural wonders like Kittatinny Point in New Jersey, and the surrounding Worthington Forest. Dingmans Ferry provides a throwback, small-town experience that is punctuated by the stunning Dingmans Falls. Winding back on State Route 402, drivers will appreciate the cool mountain air, quaint small towns, and general stores. The route ends back at the stunning Lodge at Woodlach for an evening or afternoon of libations and relaxation.
Things of this route as a consolidated version of our full-day journey. Multiple states, multiple natural wonders, and plenty of small-town charm.
2.5 Hour Drive: The Lodge at Woodloch to Hawks Nest, NY
Perched as high as the birds of prey that gave the area its name sits a 2.5-hour drive along scenic State Route 97 in New York.
Starting the day from the iconic Lodge at Woodloch, follow State Route 97, an official scenic byway, as it winds its way down a gorge with impossibly steep sides that are stacked with flora and fauna. Known as one of the most scenic spots in the Northeast, the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River offers drivers the opportunity to view the Poconos in all its natural splendor. Keep an eye on the sky for the region’s numerous birds of prey, along with an eye on the horizon to experience new views at every twist and turn.
If you want to pack scenic beauty into a short stint, this is the drive for you.
The Lodge at Woodloch to Barryville
Start at Lodge at Woodlock and travel down iconic Highway 590 and on to the SR 97 scenic byway for a consolidated blast down through the best of the Poconos.
Short on time but still want that full Poconos driving experience? Begin at Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley and head down Highway 590 towards the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River for views that will make any nature lover weepy. You’ll transition from Pennsylvania to New York and enjoy the Highway 97 scenic byway as it cuts along the Delaware River’s steep banks and dense forest. End in quaint Barryville, New York, and enjoy some of this Revolutionary War hamlets general stores, and local art.
You’ve got an hour? We’ve got the road that will change your whole outlook.
Why driving the Poconos in a Supercar Is A Good Idea
Hopefully, we’ve convinced you that driving through the beautiful Pocono Mountains is a real treat for the sense.
You know what’s an even better treat for the senses? Driving through the Poconos in a proper supercar that’s designed to make the most out of these unique locations! Engines designed to reach preposterous speeds, handling designed to pull some serious G loads, and a noise that will ricochet off the Poconos treeline, and your soul. Supercars and the Poconos, well they just seem like they’re made for each other.
You handle the driving, we’ll handle the route and the supercars. We’ll include a selection of routes that includes everything from mountain-filled vistas, to river gorges that are teeming with wildlife of all kinds.
With Open Road, the road is not just how you get there, it’s also part of the journey.
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