The southern terminus is at PA 36 in South Woodbury Township.

The northern terminus is at PA 867 in Bloomfield Township.

PA 868 begins at an intersection with PA 36 in the community of Waterside in South Woodbury Township, heading northwest on two-lane undivided Potter Creek Road.

The road heads through an agricultural valley with some woods and residences, passing through a corner of Woodbury Township before entering Bloomfield Township.

The route passes through the community of Maria prior to continuing through more forested areas with some farm fields and homes.