page_title: Pennsylvania Route 44
section_title: Potter and McKean counties
hierarchical_section_title: Pennsylvania Route 44 / Route description / Potter and McKean counties
caption_attribution_description: Northbound Pennsylvania Route 44 (Main Street) past the intersection with U.S. Route 6 (Main Street/2nd Street) in Coudersport
context_page_description: Pennsylvania Route 44 is a 149.24 mi-long state highway in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The route is designated from Interstate 80 and PA 42 in Buckhorn to the New York state line near New York State Route 417 in Ceres Township.
  Commissioned in 1927 by the Pennsylvania Department of Highways, PA 44 originally ran from the New York state line to Jersey Shore. Today, the highway is a scenic route from Columbia County to Potter County.
context_section_description: PA 44 enters Stewardson Township in Potter County and becomes Pine Hill Road, passing through more of the Tiadaghton State Forest before it turns northwest and runs through the Susquehannock State Forest. The road winds northwest before curving to the west, coming to an intersection with PA 144 in the community of Oleona. At this point, PA 44 and PA 144 head north concurrent on Pine Hill Road, passing through more of the Susquehannock State Forest and entering Abbott Township. The road runs through forests to the east of Little Kettle Creek. Farther north, PA 44/PA 144 leaves the state forest and continues through more wooded areas to the community of Carter Camp, where PA 144 splits from PA 44 by heading east. From here, PA 44 becomes Cherry Springs Road and heads northwest through forested areas of mountains. The road heads back into the Susquehannock State Forest and traverses Mount Brodhead, crossing into West Branch Township. The route curves southwest and crosses back to Abbott Township. PA 44 makes a sharp turn to the northwest and reenters West Branch Township, where it passes through Cherry Springs State Park before heading through the community of Cherry Springs. The road leaves the state forest as it runs through forested areas with a few homes, entering Summit Township. The route crosses back into the Susquehannock State Forest and winds northwest through more hills and mountains. PA 44 turns north and passes Patterson State Park. The road bends to the west and heads out of the state forest as it winds northwest through more rugged woodland, traversing Kaple Hill and Cochran Hill. The route runs to the west of Mill Creek and heads north through wooded areas with some farm fields and residences. PA 44 heads into Sweden Township and continues through a mix of fields and woods with some homes and commercial development, crossing the creek. In the community of Sweden Valley, the route comes to an intersection with US 6. PA 44 is named Highway to the Stars from the border between Lycoming and Potter counties north to US 6 as it passes through Cherry Springs State Park, an International Dark Sky Park that is popular among astronomers and stargazers.
  At this point, PA 44 turns west for a concurrency with US 6 on the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, heading northwest through wooded areas with some fields and residential and commercial development to the north of Mill Creek, crossing into Eulalia Township. The road continues northwest and enters the borough of Coudersport as it passes to the south of Cole Memorial Hospital. US 6/PA 44 becomes East 2nd Street and reaches an intersection with the northern terminus of PA 872, continuing west through forests and development. Farther west, the road heads into residential areas with some businesses and passes to the north of Coudersport Area Junior/Senior High School. US 6/PA 44 crosses the Allegheny River and heads into the downtown area of Coudersport, passing to the south of the Potter County Courthouse. Upon reaching North Main Street, the two routes split, with US 6 turning to the south and PA 44 turning to the north. PA 44 follows North Main Street past downtown businesses before it heads past homes, curving to the north-northeast. The route continues between forests to the west and residential areas and the Allegheny River to the east before it leaves Coudersport for Eulalia Township, becoming an unnamed road. The road runs through a mix of farm fields and woods with some homes, curving to the northeast. PA 44 comes to a junction with the western terminus of PA 49, where PA 44 turns north and the road continues east as PA 49.
  PA 44 runs through hilly areas with a mix of fields and woods, crossing into Hebron Township. The road winds north through rural areas, passing east of Greenman Hill. The route turns northwest and passes through the community of Hebron Center, continuing through wooded areas with some farm fields and residences. PA 44 reaches an intersection with the western terminus of PA 244 in the community of Coneville and turns to the west, heading to th
caption: PA 44 northbound past US 6 in Coudersport
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