Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Alba, Pennsylvania

This is a short interconnect from Sunfish Pond County Park into Pennsylvania State Game Lands #12 Forest Road. Along the route, you will see many offshoots to gas wells and what looks like reforestation operations. Along the way, you'll see babbling brooks and beautiful mountain ranges off in the di...
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This is a somewhat unmaintained road passing through Pennsylvania State Game Lands #12 in Bradford County, The road entrance is located just outside the town of LaQuin and starts with a narrow hill climb. Portions of the road have the potential for trees down and can be very narrow with limited plac...
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This is a long dirt/gravel road leading through the western portion of Pennsylvania State Game Lands #12 with a few great views of mountains off in the distance, small creeks, and other wildlife. Reforestation is in progress and there are several offshoots to gas wells. There is a small chance of sm...
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Dry Run Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Dry Run Road is within Loyalsock State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop a...
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Yellow Dog Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Yellow Dog Road is within Loyalsock State Forest. There are numerous spots to ...
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Ellenton Ridge Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Ellenton Ridge Road is within Loyalsock State Forest. There are numerous s...
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Upper Pleasant Stream Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Upper Pleasant Stream Road is within Loyalsock State Forest. There ...
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Camel's Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Camel's Road is within Loyalsock State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop a...
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Sprout Point Road is primarily an ungraded dirt road. It is a dead-end road with a large area to turn around on the southern end. At the end of the road is the old Sprout Point Fire Tower. The tower is not accessible via vehicle. You can make an easy hike up the trail to see the location. It is an e...
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Rock Run Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Rock Run Road is within Loyalsock State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop...
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This is a rugged road to the top of a mountain, with a short hike to Band Rock overlook. The road turns from gravel at the bottom to dirt towards the top. There are several small ledgy climbs and potential for washouts and ruts. It's very muddy and wet at the top, but mostly flat at that point. Mud ...
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West Branch Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an out-and-back trail. The eastern end of the road is blocked with a gate just prior to where it would connect back into Mill Creek Road. There was a bridge washout, and it was never rebuilt. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, ...
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Walker Road is a very well-maintained gravel base road through Loyalsock State Forest. There are several blind turns and other wildlife in the area. There is potential for small washouts or downed trees. Generally, it is a very easy and peaceful ride with few challenges. The road was recently graded...
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Bear Wallow is a long forest road that terminates at Mill Creek Road and passes by Bear Wallow Swamp/Pond. Along the way, you will see many blind curves, single-lane roads, potholes, and rough spots. The pond is worth checking out, with a rare resting spot.
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Powerline Road is a seasonal access road in Tioga State Forest that is generally open from early October through late February. It is a well-maintained gravel road that follows a high voltage powerline to a gate at the state forest boundary. Vegetation is primarily tall grass, and the road is likely...
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Masten Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Masten Road is within Loyalsock State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop alo...
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Cabbage Hollow Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Cabbage Hollow Road is within Loyalsock State Forest. There are numerous s...
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Note: this route was only recorded in reverse (on the descent) it is an out-and-back route, there is a gate at the top. To my knowledge, you could continue exploring past the gate on foot or bicycle as this is all PA State Game Lands. The payoff at the top is that there is an abandoned fire tower ou...
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A well-maintained trail winds through Loyalsock State Forest along a Hoagland Branch. Several bridges over a creek bed provide beautiful, scenic views. Several hunting cabins and farms are along the route. There is potential for downed trees or washouts. Wildlife is very abundant in this area in the...
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Cascade Road is an in-and-out trail that is graded gravel within Loyalsock State Forest. Cabbage Hollow Road leads to Cascade, and this road empties into Mill Creek Road. This road is surrounded by big open timber, tall pines, and is home to plenty of wildlife. Also, Cascade Road will lead to Cascad...
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10 Speed is a short trail connecting the Hills Creek Lake area to the Ives Run Lake area. It is mostly comprised of dirt, which is exceptionally muddy during snow melt or rain. The trail follows along Crooked Creek and contains multiple stops to observe the various nature and wildlife preserves main...
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This is a short, seasonal road through farmland. There are several large open cornfields, an old abandoned barn, and sections of hardwood forest. This trail connects from County Rt. 4 to County Rt. 1. Often, after heavy rain, the trail can be washed out and be more difficult as water will expose lay...
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Bail-Out Trail is an ungraded, narrow dirt trail. It is part of the PA DCNR Haneyville ATV Trail System located within Tiadaghton State Forest. The trail system is open for use year-round except for being closed for two months during the spring fire season and in the fall for hunting season. Please ...
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Bail-Out Trail Loop is an ungraded, narrow dirt trail. It is part of the PA DCNR Haneyville ATV Trail System located within Tiadaghton State Forest. The trail system is open for use year-round except for being closed for two months during the spring fire season and in the fall for hunting season. Pl...
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10 Speed is a short trail connecting the Hills Creek Lake area to the Ives Run Lake area. It is mostly comprised of dirt, which is exceptionally muddy during snow melt or rain. The trail follows along Crooked Creek and contains multiple stops to observe the various nature and wildlife preserves main...
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This trail begins in the town of Marsh Creek, beginning at the old Fish Hatchery before entering Tioga State Forest and traveling north following Marsh Creek. The trail is composed of dirt and is easy to travel during dry conditions. Steady rain causes overflowing in many of the areas along the cree...
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This trail is a dirt road connecting Baldwyn Run Road with Norris Brook Road. The trail is easy to drive in dry conditions, but passes through multiple streams and wet areas, which create a lot of mud, washouts, and rutted areas. The entire trail is plagued with fallen trees due to the soft ground c...
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The trail is mostly gravel with dirt. It begins in the town of Asaph and travels northwest to Asaph Run Picnic Area, where it splits into Left and Right Asaph Run Road trails. While this trail is short and fairly easy to travel, there is no winter maintenance with heavy tree cover, causing snow and ...
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