Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

A standard out-and-back gravel Pennsylvania state forest road. It is scenic and peaceful. During the fall and early winter, the gate at the end of this road is open, giving access to an additional mile of forest road, but beyond that, the bridge is out and is unlikely to be replaced. This road offer...
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Devils Elbow 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. Devils Elbow Road is located between Sproul and Moshannon State Forests and ...
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Woomers Divide 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. Woomers Divide Road is just south of Sproul State Forest. There are numero...
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This trail is within the Bald Eagle State Forest. It is State game land for hunting, and is gated during the off-season. It is a graded Gravel road with some turns and small slopes. There are a few small parking lots along the trail. It is a mix of pines and big timber. This trail is an out-and-back...
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Greens 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. Greens Run Road is just south of Sproul State Forest. There are numerous spots...
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Hall 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. Hall Road is within Sproul State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop along this...
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A beautiful, easy gravel road ride with a fun little dirt two-track spur. The primary surface is a very well-groomed, 1- to 1.5-lane wide gravel road. There are numerous areas to pull over and get out to explore, picnic, or park for day-use. This is a great alternate route into Black Moshannon State...
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Governor's Trail is a short spur trail directly off of a previously OnX offroad mapped trail called Governor's Run Road. This interesting part of this trail is slightly off camber and mainly dirt with ruts. It is a tight trail with low-lying brush and saplings. It is an up-and-back trail with an are...
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Rock Run Lane is a typical state forest graded gravel, with the last 1/3 being dirt and more rutted. It is an up-and-back trail and runs to private property with a gate. This trail has plenty of parking spaces, given 3 separate locations and a few hiking trails. There is not much in the way of big t...
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Bear Meadows Road is a well-maintained gravel trail through Rothrock State Forest. The trail passes along the Bear Meadows Natural Area before climbing to a ridge and descending to Alan Seeger Natural Area. The trail passes multiple hiking trailheads, private cabins, and other off-road trails as it ...
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Laurel Run Road is a well-maintained gravel trail through Rothrock State Forest. The trail climbs a series of switchbacks to a ridge before descending and entering Whipple Dam State Park. The trail passes multiple hiking trailheads, private cabins, and other off-road trails as it traverses a forest ...
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Corner Road is a typical graded gravel state forest road within Rothrock State Forest. The trail is up and back due to private land with a gate. The trailhead is off Bear Meadows Road. A flowing brook runs parallel to the trail. There are some hunting cabins set off from the trail. There is an abund...
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This is an easy ride through Moshannon State Forest with some thick forest and openings with great views of the mountains. This road is mainly gravel, with a few slightly washed-out areas, and the last mile is hard compacted rock. This road ends at an intersection, to the left is a gravel road that ...
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Treaster Kettle Road is a typical graded gravel road within Rothrock State Forest. The trail is an in and out trail, with the trailhead off highway 604 and run into Treasure Kettle Trail. A side trail is Thickhead Road at the exit of Treaster Kettle Road. There are two hiking trails, the Bailout Tra...
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Little Flat Tower Road is a newly designated out-and-back drivable trail in Bald Eagle State Forest. Even though it is a short drive, it leads to a beautiful historic cabin and fire tower. From the beginning at Laurel Run Road, it is a constant climb in elevation until you reach the end at the cabin...
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This is a maintained gravel road with occasional homes and hunting camps along the route. This is also used for hiking and bicycle riding, so be aware of people along the way. There are a few pull-offs, and it is an easy ride through the forest. The trail ends at Route 322.
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Marsh Creek Trail is primarily a graded gravel road, with the southern end being dirt. 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. Marsh Creek Trail is within Sproul State F...
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Texas Eastern Pipeline Trail is a 3-mile out-and-back graded dirt trail. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance at all on this trail. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the trail can become rutted and harder to travel on. Texas Eastern Pipeline Trail is wi...
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The Treasure Kettle Trail runs East to West through Rothrock State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road offers a scenic and easy drive along Tussey Ridge. While there are no motorized campsites on this trail, there are numerous hiking trails with backpack camping opportunities. The Bear Meadows Natural...
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Smays Run Trail is a typical state forest graded gravel trail within Moshannon State Forest. It is up and back and crosses North Run Road. It is a dual sport trail allowing Snowmobiles on the trail in the winter months. It is covered by heavy Pines within sections of the trail. This trail is open to...
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Hall 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. Hall Road is within Sproul State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop along this...
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Marsh Creek Trail is primarily a graded gravel road, with the southern end being dirt. 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. Marsh Creek Trail is within Sproul State F...
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Kato Orviston Road is primarily a graded gravel road with some short dirt sections. 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 rutted and harder to travel on. Kato Orviston Road is within Sproul State Fo...
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This is a very well-maintained gravel, mostly one-car-width road through Moshannon State Forest. Along the route, you will find many different types of trees and wildlife. There are plenty of spots along the road to pull over. There is a lot of traffic during the hunting season.
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Hall 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. Hall Road is within Sproul State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop along this...
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Marsh Creek Trail is primarily a graded gravel road, with the southern end being dirt. 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. Marsh Creek Trail is within Sproul State F...
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Kato Orviston Road is primarily a graded gravel road with some short dirt sections. 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 rutted and harder to travel on. Kato Orviston Road is within Sproul State Fo...
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This is a very well-maintained gravel, mostly one-car-width road through Moshannon State Forest. Along the route, you will find many different types of trees and wildlife. There are plenty of spots along the road to pull over. There is a lot of traffic during the hunting season.
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