Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Bemus Point, New York

FS 85337 is a dirt-packed surface road. Portions are rutted due to rain washout. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the latest information on its status. Conditions are also subject to ...
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Grunder Run (FS 245) has a rutted dirt surface from rainfall runoff. It is a fun road. At the end is a closed gate, so this is one way. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the latest inf...
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Grunder Ridge (FS 362) starts out on a gravel surface and turns to packed dirt. There are some soft spots and medium-sized potholes. Along Grunder Ridge, there are some scenic views and mountain streams that make for a nice drive. There are also some grassy areas to park and put up your RTT for the ...
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Elk Horn Run (FS 155) starts out at a paved parking lot with Restrooms available. The surface is packed dirt with some potholes. It is a very nice drive that takes you through some fir forests. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its conditi...
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Warrpen (FS 156) is a nice scenic road with mountain streams and fir trees. It starts off under the railroad with a stream built into the side of the road, which is the Morrison Run watershed. Along this road, you can find the Warren Archery Club. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicl...
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Hook Run Road - FSR 160 is a wide dirt road that is easy to navigate. Hook Run leads into Allegheny National Forest south of Warren, Pennsylvania. There are nice mountain vistas with breathtaking views. At the end of Hook Run is the Seneca Pump Storage for Kinzua Reservoir and the back entry to Jake...
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FS 675 is a nice short drive that has scenic views at the end of it. You could even park your vehicle and pitch the RTT for the night. The surface is packed dirt with an occasional pothole. There might be some downed trees, but nothing too big to handle. Along this route, you will find a very old sk...
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Adams Run (FS 437) starts out coming from Chapman State Park. The surface is packed dirt with a little mix of gravel. There can be some muddy ruts and potholes. Nothing a high-clearance 4x4 can't handle. This road is open year-round and is labeled suitable for passenger cars. You might even see some...
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Jakes Rocks Road - FSR 160 is a dirt road easy traveling for one vehicle. This road leads into the back of Jakes Rock Recreation Area. There is plenty to do like Hiking, Mountain Biking or just standing on rocky outcrops enjoying the scenic views. Side roads off of Jakes Rocks Road will lead you to ...
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This is Brothwell Run - FS 625. This road is open year-round to high-clearance vehicles only. This is a dirt surface pack road. It’s pretty smooth. There are a few potholes. The road is marked for heavy truck traffic and looks like there’s some activity; a little bit further in from the entrance, th...
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From Jakes Rocks Road - FSR 160 is Dispersed Camping Road - FSR 259. This dirt road is easy to travel, with lots of dispersed campsites. They are first com,e first serve sites. There is plenty to do, like Hiking, Mountain Biking, or just hanging out at your campsite. Traveling Dispersed Camping Road...
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This is Old State Road - FS 157. The surface of the road starts off dirt-packed, with a little bit of gravel. The posted speed limit for this Service Road is 25 miles per hour. 0.3 miles in is an S-curve, so you want to take it slow. There is some activity of natural gas wells in the area. 0.8 miles...
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FS 85514 is a dirt-packed surface road. It has nice powerline views and leads to some nice motorized dispersed camping opportunities. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the latest infor...
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Coal Flat - FS 140 starts off flat, packed dirt surface. There is a narrow, rough road sign. There are a few large rocks on the surface of this trail, but they do not protrude out of the surface that far. Getting over them is no problem. It looks like there is some active timber harvesting going on,...
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This is Rob's Knob - FS 204. The surface is dirt packed. This has a narrow, rough road at the entrance. 0.2 miles in is a spur off called FSR 204A on the right-hand side of this trail. The roadside vegitation os overgrown. 0.4 miles in, there is a widowmaker about the trail. 0.6 miles in there is an...
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Forest Service Road (FSR) 252 in the Allegheny National Forest is identified as the "Boat Road Run" and is located in Warren County. It provides access for vehicles, though a 2017 document notes it was open for hunting at that time. It does not appear to be a designated boat launch site with ameniti...
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CDW Run Road in the Allegheny National Forest is located in Warren County. It provides access for vehicles, though a 2017 document notes it was open for hunting at that time. It does not appear to be a designated boat launch site with amenities, but rather a forest road providing some type of water ...
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This gravel and dirt forest road is a little bumpy as it climbs and descends through the hills, offering a fun and scenic drive through a mix of dense woods and open areas with views of the surrounding hills. The route provides access to additional hiking and equestrian trails, and wildlife is commo...
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Dewdrop Trail A (FS 263A) is a dirt and gravel surface road. This road is a nice drive in the forest and leads to two large areas for motorized camping. This road is open to high-clearance vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny ...
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Dewdrop Trail (FS 263) is a dirt-packed surface road. It is a narrow, rough road that leads to a very secluded camping spot at the end of this road. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for t...
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I trail is the direct way from the campground entrance road to the trail head. Being a one-way trail, this is the one that leads in that direction. It is an easy trail but does have some fun sections like hills and plenty of turns, and you go down the mountain.
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The area marked for this has one way in and out from the campground area. This is a nice easier section to ride that can be a great start to the day to get warmed up and prepared. The other thing is to have an area that is safe to ride.
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This is an easier trail that works from the campground over to H or the I sections. There are plenty of turns and twists while traversing the woods. This is a nice connection from the campground over to the parking lot or office area. The directional path may loop you around, so be careful of your d...
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E is a nice trail with some hills, mud, tighter areas, and has access to the campground. Basically bordering a few sides of the campground, it is the main trail to jump on to get there. Starting towards the bottom of the hill it works its way up and down the hillside.
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I trail is the direct way from the campground entrance road to the trail head. Being a one-way trail, this is the one that leads in that direction. It is an easy trail but does have some fun sections like hills and plenty of turns, and you go down the mountain.
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The area marked for this has one way in and out from the campground area. This is a nice easier section to ride that can be a great start to the day to get warmed up and prepared. The other thing is to have an area that is safe to ride.
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This is an easier trail that works from the campground over to H or the I sections. There are plenty of turns and twists while traversing the woods. This is a nice connection from the campground over to the parking lot or office area. The directional path may loop you around, so be careful of your d...
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E is a nice trail with some hills, mud, tighter areas, and has access to the campground. Basically bordering a few sides of the campground, it is the main trail to jump on to get there. Starting towards the bottom of the hill it works its way up and down the hillside.
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