Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Blue Ball, Pennsylvania

Michaux Ridge Road

Ridge Road is located in Michaux State Forest, Southeast of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. This is a pleasant and peaceful road that tours the northern half of the forest and includes views of the South and Pinnacle…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Dead Woman Hollow

This road is located in Michaux State Forest, Southeast of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The road's northern end contains the high point near Big Hill, then decreases in elevation until Dead Woman Hollow is reached. The famous…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Montage Road

Long Winding Forestry Road with steep climbs on the Montage Tract of the Pinchot State Forest. The road will not be plowed in winter. Steep hill sections will be slippery, and the lower section of…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Ore Mine Road

This is a narrow, rocky, and muddy trail on the Montage Tract of Pinchot State Forest. The bottom section of the trail follows along a stream and passes through the tornado scar from the 2017…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Balish Road

This is a long, winding, non maintained dirt road with occasional muddy areas. The route provides access to the Montage Tract and joining trails. The road will not be plowed in winter. Downed trees and…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating