Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Benton, Pennsylvania

This is an easy trail on the eastern side of Loyalsock State Forest which winds down outside of LaPorte. Along the way, you will see several small waterfalls with a few narrow sections to traverse.…
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Shanerburg Road is a long winding trail that will pass you by several streams with a 1-lane bridge. The trail passes through much of the forest--it's longer than you'd think. The road has a few…
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This trail is an in-and-out route through Loyalsock State Forest, following a graded gravel road with small sections of dirt that can become muddy after rain while still maintaining a solid base. It is easy…
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This is a twisting hill climb to the vista overlook of Loyalsock Creek and the rock garden where you can stop to use facilities, seating areas, and parking. Along the remainder of the route, you…
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This is a winding trail that passes Sones Pond in the eastern section of Loyalsock State Forest. The pond area has a small pavilion and leisure area if you need to stop for a snack,…
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Essentially a connector between Shanerburg Road and Worlds End State Park, this trail has some narrow bridges and potholes but no major obstacles. There are a couple of places to pull off if needed and…
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This gravel road runs from the entrance off of Dry Run Road and heads further into the State Park. This trail is narrow, be mindful when traveling in groups and of oncoming vehicles. Be sure…
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This light gravel road runs from High Knob Road along Dry Run inside Loyalsock State Forest. The 6.8-mile out-and-back trip (if you continue further down the road, you will encounter the state park facilities/watershed area)…
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A recently graded gravel road through farmland just East of Overton. As you crest the road, you will be greeted with one of the most spectacular views of mountains off in the distance. You will…
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Mill Creek 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…
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Ashland 90 is a powerline trail that splits the property. There are hill climbs and small rocks to challenge you as you ride. The north side ends at the creek and the south side at…
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Ashland 19 is a wide trail that is packed dirt with large ruts from big old coal mining trucks. The terrain can become muddy and slippery if rain has been in the forecast. This trail…
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Ashland 20 is a newer type of trail that is on the outskirts of the active mining area. It has many different challenges and areas to have fun. This includes a hill climb, twists and…
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Ashland 91 starts off of trail 90 and is a tight brushy trail with some trees down. It leads through the brush and dumps out into a large grass field/yard. Please stay off of the…
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This single track is not for the beginner and is just for mx dirtbikes. These trail sections are very narrow paths that are sometimes only as wide as the handlebars. There can be very steep…
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Ashland 109 is a classic dirt trail featuring small rocks and washouts. As the rutted trail winds through the woods, you may encounter fallen trees, branches, or logs. Full-sized vehicles might find the path to…
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This long and winding trail has a wide range of up-and-down hills with loose terrain that can cause a loss of traction. Small rocks, washouts, and trail debris such as logs can be found along…
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Ashland 3 is a wide trail that runs through the woods and into recently timbered locations. Because of the recent work, you can find debris and other tree branches that have fallen onto the ground.…
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Ashland 110 is just a good old-fashioned dirt trail that has shallow water crossings, small rocks, and washouts. Since the trail goes through the woods, there might be a downed tree, tree branch, or log…
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Ashland 21 is part of the old Trail 3 section and the trails that formed at the top of the hill climb. It goes from Trail 3 to a dead end also. This is just…
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Ashland 88 has a variety of terrain, including small rocks, washouts, and slight up-and-down hills. The trail has shallow ruts along the way as well as depressions that collect precipitation. If there has been in…
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This is a Y trail from the two sections of Ashland 2 that connect to Trail 10. One side is a smooth trail with very few obstacles but the other side is a rocky hill…
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Ashland 190 might look like a tornado recently went through, but in reality, it was recently timbered. Because of the timbering, the trail has logs and downed trees in its path. Some areas in the…
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Ashland 4 is a mini offroad park packed into one trail. Various sizes of rocks that are on the small to medium side can be found throughout the trail. Mud puddles, washouts, up-and-down hills, and…
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Ashland 112 has a variety of terrain with a good mix of dirt and rocks. The rocks are small to borderline medium-sized, but the fun part is these rocky areas are part of the up…
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Ashland 92 is the main east-to-west trail starting on 54 and going to Trail 90. This is a relatively smooth trail with some small rocks and brush. This trail is commonly used as a dump,…
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Marshall Road is a winding, single-lane road through forest and field. There's potential for downed trees, but the road is otherwise well-maintained and has recently been graded. Check out the old one-room schoolhouse while you're…
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Be on the lookout for the Ashland 107 Moss Man! He roams this dirt trail hiding amongst the green moss that can be slippery when wet. Moss Man finds his home sweet home here on…
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Ashland 87 is a wooded dirt trail that doesn't see a lot of sunshine. This keeps the trail damp and slippery in a few areas. There are slight up-and-down hills with small rocks along the…
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This single track is not for the beginner and is just for mx dirtbikes. These trail sections are very narrow paths that are sometimes only as wide as the handlebars. There can be very steep…
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