Northumberland County Back Roads | Photo Gallery

Posted:May 17, 2026

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Photo through the windshield as I approach a covered bridge framed by trees near Elysburg, PA, home of Knoebel's amusement park. A tree-covered hill can be seen in the background and through the bridge a gravel road can be seen. Signs on the bridge read "Johnson No. 28" and "10FT 6IN."

This covered bridge acts as a gateway to a tour of back roads in little-known Northumberland county in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The well-maintained, red covered bridge with bright yellow warning signs stand out against the rich greens of the spring foliage. The gravel track visible through the bridge portends the relaxed adventure as it winds away into the forested hills.

Date Taken: May 9, 2026

Camera:

Nikon Coolpix L11

Camera Notes: 37mm; f/28; 1/310 sec; ISO 64; -1 step

Dispatch Type:

Roadside

Approximate Location: Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Gallery

This stretch of gravel road is carved out of a hill that descends from right to left. I snapped this photo through the windshield as the hill that peaked about 25 feet in front of the hood and disappeared into the green forest ahead.

A momentarily steep, rutted gravel track through the forests of Northumberland County Pennsylvania. Lush, green foliage line both sides with steep hills descending from the left to right. A perfect example of a typical east coast US "shelf" road.

The road was a little bumpy as I climbed the gravel track. Just your typical Pennsylvania back road carved up a hill out of sheer rock and determination.

Knoebel's Amusement Park: Celebrating 100 Years

I couldn't resist taking a picture of the Knoebel's centennial sign as I approached.

A right-hand bend with an almost hidden intersection. A creek with chaotic water flows down the right side of the road.

A straight shot through a rural route. Or is it?

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