The route connects major cities between Chicago and New York; • Numerous railroads and divided roads are used along the route; • With the addition of Bike Route 66, this route completes a cross-country connection from Los Angeles to New York.
From Lancaster, the route takes quiet roads through Amish farm country to reach Valley Forge National Historic Park
The Schuylkill River Trail takes cyclists through downtown Philadelphia
You will cross the Delaware River into New Jersey heading east, and at Highlands you will take a ferry to Manhattan Island
A five-block bike path takes you to Battery Park, the end of the route.