Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Austin, Pennsylvania

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Ridge Rambler

Ridge road can be taken from either end, if entering from the RT120 side you will encounter a steep climb up about 1250 feet as the gravel road takes you to the top of the…
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Total Miles
25.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Elevenmile Road

This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. This trail runs north/south through a…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

McConnell Road

This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. This trail runs along the northern…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Trout Run Road

This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. This trail runs north/south through the…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Montour Road

A long, scenic, and varied forest road through parts of Elk, Susquehannock, and Sproul State Forests. At almost 19 miles, it has a bit of everything, including some nice dispersed motorized camp sites (reservation required),…
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Total Miles
17.6
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Horton Run Road

This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. The trail is southwest of Cherry…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Junction Road

This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. The trail is southeast of Cherry…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Sugar Camp Road

A scenic forest road that drops from the ridge that Montour Road follows down to 856 feet above sea level at Kettle Creek State Park near the upper campground and the south end of the…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Thompson Hollow Road

Thompson Hollow Road is a well-maintained gravel and dirt forest service road located in Susquehannock State Forest in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. The forest trail is well marked at both entrances. It is wide enough for two…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Top of the World Trail

This trail leads to The Bucktail Overlook (aka Top of the World Vista) near Driftwood, Pennsylvania. This beautiful vista has almost 360-degree panoramic views of the mountain tops within the PA Wilds. The two-mile trek…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Crawley Road

There's no better place for foliage! This is an easy gravel route to take through some beautifully dynamic forest. There's a massive variety in the species of trees and colors. To top it all off,…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Table Falls Loop

Table Falls is one of the prettiest roadside attractions in the Quehanna Wilds Area. The Table Falls Loop takes you through some great scenery on this 20-mile ride. It follows Red Run through the woods…
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Total Miles
18.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dark Hollow Trail

Dark Hollow Trail follows a small stream and a 1420 foot elevation change along this 12-mile ride. This trail is a picturesque ride from the Quehanna highway to Sinnemahoning through the PA Wilds. Any vehicle…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Dents Run Road East

This scenic and quiet trail winds along the stream at Dents Run. There are lots of pullouts for parking to fish the stocked stream or simply enjoy nature and the sound of the stream. There…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Rock Run Road

This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. The trail is southwest of Cherry…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Sandy Run Road

Another scenic gravel forest road in Sproul State Forest. It hugs Sandy Run for most of its length. There are two dispersed motorized campsites, reservations required via Reserve America, near the north end. There are…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Pfoutz Valley Rd

This scenic gravel road is called Summerson Mountain Road at the South end where it's accessed via the paved road of the same name and, aptly, is at the peak of Summerson Mountain. As it…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Belle Draft Road

Belle Draft Road is an easy gravel trail in Elk State Forest. Equestrian camps, two of them, and horseback trails are a major attraction on this trail, so be on the lookout for horses and…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dents Run Road West

This scenic and quiet gravel trail winds along the stream at Dents Run in Elk State Forest. Yes, seeing elk here is not out of the question, along with other wildlife like deer and wild…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Keating Mountain Road

This road can be taken from either end, if entering from the RT120 side you will encounter a steep climb and some awesome views. Take a minute to stop at the Sinnemahoning Vista which is…
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Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp

Lost Reactor Trail

This is an easy dirt and gravel road that offers scenic autumn views from an overlook that lets you see for miles. There is a river crossing in the bottom of the valley and the…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Barney's Ridge Road

Barney's Ridge Road is an ungraded gravel and dirt road that dead ends at the state forest boundary. It is an easy ride in the summer months, however there is no winter maintenance. During times…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Ten Acres of Doo

An out-and-back trail off Jews Run Rd in Sproul State Forest, this is a fun little jaunt with some varied terrain and big mud puddles. The name is derived from an area along this route…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

First Fork Road

First Fork Road is an ungraded 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 will become harder…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Fork Hill Road

Fork Hill Road is an ungraded dirt and 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…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Jews Run Road

Jews Run Road is 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 will become harder…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Fields Ridge Road

Fields Ridge Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is a dead-end road with a looped turn around at the end. It is an easy ride in the summer months, however there is no…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Yost Ridge Road

Yost Ridge Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is a dead-end road with a large circle loop at the end for a turnaround. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however,…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Fisher Fire Road

Fisher Fire Road is primarily an ungraded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is a dead-end road, with the last part being all dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however,…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Petes Run Road

Petes Run Road is a graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. The road will become harder to travel on during rain, snow, and…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

ATV Trails Near Austin, Pennsylvania

Sandy Run Road

Another scenic gravel forest road in Sproul State Forest. It hugs Sandy Run for most of its length. There are two dispersed motorized campsites, reservations required via Reserve America, near the north end. There are…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Pfoutz Valley Rd

This scenic gravel road is called Summerson Mountain Road at the South end where it's accessed via the paved road of the same name and, aptly, is at the peak of Summerson Mountain. As it…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

First Fork Road

First Fork Road is an ungraded 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 will become harder…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Austin, Pennsylvania

Barney's Ridge Road

Barney's Ridge Road is an ungraded gravel and dirt road that dead ends at the state forest boundary. It is an easy ride in the summer months, however there is no winter maintenance. During times…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

First Fork Road

First Fork Road is an ungraded 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 will become harder…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa