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Highway 44: Waterville to Coudersport, Pennsylvania Wilds, Pennsylvania
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Highway 44: Waterville to Coudersport

PA 44, US 6 · Waterville → Coudersport

Leisurely59 mi1 hr 25 min5,500 ft climbHigh point ≈ 2,500 ftOne way
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The drive

PA 44 climbs north from Waterville, where it crosses Little Pine Creek, into the Tiadaghton and Susquehannock State Forests. At Oleona it joins PA 144 on Pine Hill Road until PA 144 splits off at Carter Camp. This is a 58.6-mile, leisurely drive of about 1 hour 25 minutes, with mostly gentle curves and 5,500 feet of climb along the way.

The best-known stop is Cherry Springs State Park, which sits on PA 44 inside the 262,000-acre Susquehannock State Forest. DCNR named it the state's first Dark Sky Park in 2000, and the park calls it one of the best stargazing sites on the eastern seaboard. A 2018 law gave the Potter County section of PA 44 the name Highway to the Stars.

The drive ends in Coudersport, where PA 44 shares East 2nd Street with US 6.

Along the way

  1. Waterville
  2. Cherry Springs State Park
  3. Coudersport
Elevation
5,500 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 2,500 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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Good to know

  • Cell service at Cherry Springs is unreliable and most phones have no network coverage there; download a map first.
  • The park's Night Sky Public Viewing Area is for short visits and does not allow overnight stays.
  • The Cherry Springs campground is open mid-April through late October, though the park itself is open every day of the year.

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 does the PA 44 drive from Waterville to Coudersport take?

Waterville to Coudersport is 58.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.

Where is Cherry Springs State Park on PA 44?

Cherry Springs State Park is on PA 44 in Potter County, in Susquehannock State Forest, near Coudersport.

Is Cherry Springs open in winter?

The park is open every day of the year; only the campground closes, from late October to mid-April.

Will my phone work at Cherry Springs?

Probably not: the park says coverage is unreliable and most phones have no network coverage.

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