PA 287 winds around curves, until the intersection with Lick Run Road, where it turns to the northwest, entering the isolated community of English Center. In English Center, the route intersects with Little Pine Creek Road, where PA 287 turns to the north. The route returns to the deep forests, intersecting with PA 284. PA 287 turns to the northwest at that intersection, continuing through the deep forests. After several miles, the route turns to the northeast, passing to the west of a large pond. The forests began to clear as PA 287 enters the community of Pine Township, where the route continues northward, through fields and tree patches. At an intersection with Granger Lane, PA 287 crosses the county line into Tioga County.
