Pennsylvania Route 177
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Pennsylvania Route 177 is an 9 miles (14.5 km) long state highway
located in York
county in Pennsylvania
. The southern terminus is an intersection with PA 74
and Township Route 4026 (Old York Road) in Rossville. From this intersection, PA 177 bisects the southwestern portion of Pinchot Lake and continues along the northwestern side of Gifford Pinchot State Park. Just south of Lewisberry
, PA 177 intersects PA 382
and marks the northern terminus of PA 392
to the north of town. The northern terminus is at PA 262
between Yocumtown and Frogtown, just after an interchange with I-83
.
in the community of Rossville in Warrington Township
, heading northeast on two-lane undivided Rosstown Road.The road passes through wooded areas with some homes before entering forested areas of Gifford Pinchot State Park
and crossing a portion of Pinchot Lake. The route continues to form the northwestern boundary of the state park, passing a few homes and fields. Upon reaching Maytown, PA 177 leaves the state park and turns north through more hilly forests. The road crosses the Stony Run and becomes the border between Fairview Township
to the west and Newberry Township
to the east, passing through a mix of farms and woods with a few homes. Upon crossing PA 382
, the route enters Lewisberry
and becomes Market Street as it is lined with homes. After leaving Lewisberry, PA 177 continues northeast into Newberry Township and becomes Potts Hill Road as it passes through farmland with some residences. The road ascends a forested hill as it becomes the border between Fairview Township and Newberry Township again. Upon intersecting PA 392
, Potts Hill Road turns east to follow that route and PA 177 continues north on Wyndamere Road. The route descends the hill into a mix of farms and homes, with the road fully entering Fairview Township. The road passes a mix of homes and businesses as it comes to an interchange with I-83
. Past here, the PA 177 passes more residences before turning northwest onto Old York Road and ending at PA 262
a short distance later.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
located in York
York County, Pennsylvania
York County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 434,972. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania....
county in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The southern terminus is an intersection with PA 74
Pennsylvania Route 74
Pennsylvania Route 74 is a long north–south state highway located in central Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at the Mason-Dixon Line southwest of Delta, where PA 74 continues into Maryland as Maryland Route 165...
and Township Route 4026 (Old York Road) in Rossville. From this intersection, PA 177 bisects the southwestern portion of Pinchot Lake and continues along the northwestern side of Gifford Pinchot State Park. Just south of Lewisberry
Lewisberry, Pennsylvania
Lewisberry is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 362 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lewisberry is located at ....
, PA 177 intersects PA 382
Pennsylvania Route 382
Pennsylvania Route 382 is an long state highway located in York county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 114 near Bunches. The eastern terminus is at PA 181 in York Haven.-Route description:...
and marks the northern terminus of PA 392
Pennsylvania Route 392
Pennsylvania Route 392 is an long state highway located in York county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 177 near Lewisberry. The eastern terminus is at PA 262 near Goldsboro.-Route description:...
to the north of town. The northern terminus is at PA 262
Pennsylvania Route 262
Pennsylvania Route 262 is an long state highway located in York county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 114 in Fairview Township. The eastern terminus is at PA 382 near York Haven.-Route description:...
between Yocumtown and Frogtown, just after an interchange with I-83
Interstate 83
Interstate 83 is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States. Its southern terminus is in Baltimore, Maryland at the Fayette Street exit; its northern terminus is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at Interstate 81....
.
Route description
PA 177 begins at an intersection with PA 74Pennsylvania Route 74
Pennsylvania Route 74 is a long north–south state highway located in central Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at the Mason-Dixon Line southwest of Delta, where PA 74 continues into Maryland as Maryland Route 165...
in the community of Rossville in Warrington Township
Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania
Warrington Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 4,532 at the 2010 census. The township is named after Warrington, England, like many townships having English names in York County.-Geography:...
, heading northeast on two-lane undivided Rosstown Road.The road passes through wooded areas with some homes before entering forested areas of Gifford Pinchot State Park
Gifford Pinchot State Park
Gifford Pinchot State Park is a Pennsylvania state park in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park contains wooded hillsides, reverting farm fields, and Pinchot Lake. It is near York and Harrisburg in the south-central part of the state.The park is named...
and crossing a portion of Pinchot Lake. The route continues to form the northwestern boundary of the state park, passing a few homes and fields. Upon reaching Maytown, PA 177 leaves the state park and turns north through more hilly forests. The road crosses the Stony Run and becomes the border between Fairview Township
Fairview Township, York County, Pennsylvania
Fairview Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,668 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.17%, is water....
to the west and Newberry Township
Newberry Township, Pennsylvania
Newberry Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 15,285 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.91%, is water. The township is located in northern York...
to the east, passing through a mix of farms and woods with a few homes. Upon crossing PA 382
Pennsylvania Route 382
Pennsylvania Route 382 is an long state highway located in York county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 114 near Bunches. The eastern terminus is at PA 181 in York Haven.-Route description:...
, the route enters Lewisberry
Lewisberry, Pennsylvania
Lewisberry is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 362 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lewisberry is located at ....
and becomes Market Street as it is lined with homes. After leaving Lewisberry, PA 177 continues northeast into Newberry Township and becomes Potts Hill Road as it passes through farmland with some residences. The road ascends a forested hill as it becomes the border between Fairview Township and Newberry Township again. Upon intersecting PA 392
Pennsylvania Route 392
Pennsylvania Route 392 is an long state highway located in York county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 177 near Lewisberry. The eastern terminus is at PA 262 near Goldsboro.-Route description:...
, Potts Hill Road turns east to follow that route and PA 177 continues north on Wyndamere Road. The route descends the hill into a mix of farms and homes, with the road fully entering Fairview Township. The road passes a mix of homes and businesses as it comes to an interchange with I-83
Interstate 83
Interstate 83 is an Interstate Highway in the eastern United States. Its southern terminus is in Baltimore, Maryland at the Fayette Street exit; its northern terminus is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at Interstate 81....
. Past here, the PA 177 passes more residences before turning northwest onto Old York Road and ending at PA 262
Pennsylvania Route 262
Pennsylvania Route 262 is an long state highway located in York county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 114 in Fairview Township. The eastern terminus is at PA 382 near York Haven.-Route description:...
a short distance later.