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Highway 144: Renovo to Ole Bull, Pennsylvania Wilds, Pennsylvania
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Highway 144: Renovo to Ole Bull

PA 144 · Renovo → Ole Bull State Park

Sweeping25 mi40 min2,200 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,700 ftOne way
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The drive

PA 144 leaves Renovo on the West Branch Susquehanna River and heads north through state forest. In Renovo it shares Huron Avenue with PA 120 before turning onto Tamarack Road, and from there it runs through Sproul State Forest and into Susquehannock State Forest, following and crossing Kettle Creek in places.

The drive is 25.4 miles and takes about 40 minutes. It is a sweeping road with one twisty stretch and about 2,200 feet of climb. It ends beside Ole Bull State Park, a 132-acre park on PA 144 in Kettle Creek Valley, about 26 miles north of Renovo and 18 miles south of Galeton.

North of the park, PA 144 shares pavement with PA 44 for a stretch. The Highway 44 drive covers that part.

Along the way

  1. Renovo (Highway 120)
  2. Ole Bull State Park
Elevation
2,200 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,700 ft
RenovoOle Bull State Park
Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
RenovoOle Bull State Park
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Good to know

  • Cell service is unpredictable in and around Ole Bull State Park, so download a map before you go.
  • The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset.
  • The nearest hospital to the park is UPMC Cole in Coudersport.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check 511PA.

Questions about this drive

How long is the PA 144 drive from Renovo to Ole Bull?

Renovo to Ole Bull State Park is 25.4 miles and takes about 40 minutes.

Where is Ole Bull State Park on PA 144?

Ole Bull State Park is on PA 144 in Cross Fork, Potter County, about 26 miles north of Renovo and 18 miles south of Galeton.

Is PA 144 a twisty road?

This stretch is sweeping, with mostly gentle curves and one twisty stretch.

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Map of Highway 144: Renovo to Ole Bull, from Renovo to Ole Bull State Park