The road curves east and becomes Southern Drive, heading into open agricultural areas with some homes and crossing Roaring Creek.

The road curves to the north and passes through the neighborhood of Breezy Acres, heading into more wooded areas of homes and turning to the northwest.

The route passes a few more residences and crosses into Scott Township, where it heads into a mix of farmland, woodland, and homes.

The road enters Orange Township and runs along the east bank of Fishing Creek, heading through wooded areas with some farm fields and homes.

The road curves north again and heads into the borough of Orangeville, running past homes as it intersects the northern terminus of PA 93.

In the borough, PA 487 passes through more rural areas before heading near a few homes and turning northwest, crossing Fishing Creek again.

Here, the route becomes Maple Grove Road and heads north through rural areas of homes, intersecting the eastern terminus of PA 254.

Here, PA 239 turns north to join the route, crossing the Fishing Creek and becoming Main Street, passing businesses in the center of town.

The route continues into dense forests and crosses North Mountain, heading into Ricketts Glen State Park.

The road fully enters Colley Township and passes to the west of Lake Jean, continuing along the western border of Ricketts Glen State Park.

Past the state park, the route heads through more dense forest and passes through Ricketts, curving to the northwest.

PA 487 heads into wooded areas with some fields and homes, curving west and coming to the community of Lopez.

The route turns north and passes through the residential community of Mildred, continuing through more woodland with some farm fields and homes.