The route comes to an intersection with US 220, at which point PA 87 turns north to join US 220 on German Street, heading through wooded areas of homes as it enters the borough of Dushore. The road heads into the commercial center of Dushore, where PA 87 splits from US 220 by turning east onto East Main Street. The route continues onto Mill Street, passing homes and coming to an intersection with the northern terminus of PA 487, at which point it turns north onto Carpenter Street, heading northeast through more residential areas.
The route intersects US 220 at a junction, where PA 87 continues on German Street to enter Dushore. The road then enters the commercial center of Dushore, before splitting from US 220 onto East Main Street. Continuing on Mill Street, it reaches an intersection with PA 487's northern terminus, after which it turns north onto Carpenter Street and travels northeast through residential areas.