231 & 221 Loop - Little Laguna

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In southwestern PA, near Washington, PA, start at the intersection of US 40 and Rt 221. The "S" Bridge @ US-40 E/ PA-221 1. Head northwest on PA-221 N/Green Valley Rd toward Julian Rd 1.6 mi 2. Turn right onto PA-221 N/Geen Valley Rd Continue to follow PA-221 N 0.8 mi 3. Turn right onto PA-221 N/Buffalo Creek Rd 3.2 mi 4. Turn left - Sawhill Covered Bridge 5.6 mi/ 9 mins (AS WITH MOST ALL COVERED BRIDGES, WATCH FOR THE GRAVEL RIGHT AT THE COVERED BRIDGE. It is a bridge to nowhere, so it is great for getting pictures of your bike with the bridge in it without fear of your bike getting run into as your taking the camera shot) 5. Head northeast toward PA-221 S/Buffalo Creek Rd 6. Turn left onto PA-221 N/Buffalo Creek Rd 2.7 mi 7. Turn left onto PA-231 S/N Rd Continue to follow PA-231 S 1.4 mi 8. Turn left to stay on PA-231 S 3.1 mi 9. Turn left to stay on PA-231 S 2.7 mi 10. Turn left onto Main St (Claysville) 9.9 mi/ 18 mins Here you can take an opportunity for gas at Exxon (head West on Rt.40) and if you wish you can grab the Interstate (I-70) which the on ramp is across from the gas station. 11. Head east on US-40 E/Main St toward Parcell St Continue to follow US-40 E 3.8 mi 12. Turn left onto PA-221 N/Green Valley Rd 0.8 mi/ 4.6 mi/ 6 mins Note: While in Claysville check out Brownlee Covered Bridge which is only 2 minutes and 1 mile away. Driving directions to McGuffey Community Park From Claysville, PA 1. Head southwest on Main St toward Green St 0.3 mi 2. Turn left onto PA-231 S/Bell Ave Continue to follow PA-231 S 0.2 mi 3. Turn right onto Beham Ridge Rd 0.5 mi McGuffey Community Park Donegal Township, Pennsylvania

You'll see a couple one lane bridges and features a picturesque Covered Bridge. Pavement is good, watch for loose gravel and watch loose buckeyes in the fall. Scenery is nice farms and valley views from a top of the ridge. I have been on Rt. 231 and I have had a hawk follow me on it as I was cascading from a top the ridge to the valley and back up and down and up again , too cool. I recommend it to the Sport riders, not so much for the Cruisers. I dragged a buddy of mine on a Harley Sportster he was scrapping pegs, wasn't too thrilled.

The route is tight and technical with over seven 15 mph hairpin turns! Pavement is good, watch for loose gravel and watch loose buckeyes in the fall.

You're pretty much on your own with this one. But the Exxon is a good, and busy gas station with a convenience store. Just off the Interstate so it is easy access.

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