Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Brockway, Pennsylvania

Countyline 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 to travel on. Countyline Road is within State Game Land 077. On the west end of the road, right of PA Route 219. I...
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East Slab Run Road is a graded gravel and dirt road. It is a dead-end road with plenty of room to turn around. 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 to travel on. East Slab Run Road is within S...
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This is a nice route with some gentle elevation changes, and it also features a good motorized campsite (reservation required). Combine this road with any of the other forest roads in this state forest tract for a peaceful and relaxing tour of this area south of the Clarion River. There are two quai...
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This trail connects the unpaved Jimtown Road to the west with Firetower Road to the east, both located within the state forest. Two designated drive-in campsites are available along the route; reservations are required through the Pennsylvania State Park website. Near the eastern end, an interpretiv...
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Nolan Road is an easy, smooth gravel road in Moshannon State Forest that connects from Route 153 to Mountain Run Road and provides access to Evans Fire Road. It is always open to Evans Fire Road; there is a seasonal gate just beyond the intersection during camp season for the Boy Scout camp at the s...
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Evans Fire Road is a relatively smooth and wide gravel road in Moshannon State Forest, connecting Nolan Road to Mountain Run Road. At the road's peak elevation, there is a beautiful view to the west and a bench to stop and enjoy a sunset. The southern end of the road is more densely wooded with a st...
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This is a scenic and remote trail. Combined with some of the other local trails and attractions, this is a very nice ride. At the north end, there's access to the Clarion River, and to the south, it connects to two other forest roads in Clear Creek State Forest. There is a nice little dam on the Cal...
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From the rolling fields to the south to the forest on the north end, this is a very pleasant unpaved road. If coming from Interstate 80, this may be how you enter this forest, especially if camping in this tract. Get gas before heading into the forest this way. The Love's truck stop off Interstate 8...
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Bark Camp Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is the main connector between PA State Routes 153 and 255. 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. Bark Camp Road is...
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Buskirk Road in Moshannon State Forest is an unpaved and well-traveled route between Moose Grade Road (just off 153) and Tyler Road. There is a relatively long, steep hill at the southern end, which has one near-switchback turn. The road is smooth gravel and wide enough to pass carefully throughout....
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Snow Trail is a seasonal access road in Moshannon State Forest, generally open from early October to late January. This is a dirt trail with little to no improvements or maintenance. Expect puddles, ruts, and some mud if wet, as well as possible limbs and branches. During the winter, there will like...
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Weiss Grade Road is a 3.5-mile out-and-back graded gravel and ungraded dirt road. It is the main access road to the parking area for State Game Lands 331. 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...
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Tyler Road in Moshannon State Forest is an unpaved and well-traveled route between the small town of Tyler and McGeorge Road. There is a long, steep hill at the west (town of Tyler) end of the road. The hill section is narrow and is a shelf road. The road is smooth gravel and wide enough to pass car...
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Zimmerman Fire Tower Road is a graded dirt/gravel track through the Allegheny National Forest. The tower was removed in the 1990s but the location is still evident. The route is flat to gently rolling with open woods and multiple close-running streams, providing a variety of woodland scenery. Hardwo...
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Reservoir (FS 349) starts out a s gravel packed surface and turns into dirt surface. The ride is nice and there is close bushes along the roads edge. At the end is a turnaround where you can get a few vehicles in for camping. This road is open yearlong to high clearance vehicle only. Accessibility: ...
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Colby Road is primarily a graded gravel road with some 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 can become rutted and harder to travel on. Colby Road is within Moshannon State Forest. There are nume...
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Moose Grade Road, as the name suggests, is a steady grade from top to bottom. The road is windy and comfortably wide; however, its numerous blind turns should be approached with caution. There is a large quarry area along the route, as well as several opportunities to view the valley to the north we...
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Irwin Run (FS 343) is a dirt-packed surface road. This is a very nice out-and-back drive. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles only. 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...
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Gordon 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. Gordon Road is within Moshannon State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop alo...
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Os Long Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is a short major access road to this area from PA State Route 153 if you are coming from the north. 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...
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From the rolling fields to the south to the forest on the north end, this is a very pleasant unpaved road. If coming from Interstate 80, this may be how you enter this forest, especially if camping in this tract. Get gas before heading into the forest this way. The Love's truck stop off Interstate 8...
Learn more about Firetower Road

This forest road is the unpaved connector between the western and eastern parts of the Clear Creek & Callen Run tract of Clear Creek State Forest. It connects to PA 949 at either end. Though this featured route ends at the boundary for State Game Land 54 on the eastern end, it does go through. The L...
Learn more about Spring Creek Rd

Smith Hill Road is a multi-use road open to ATV and SXS traffic that is not maintained in the winter, offering a scenic ride through a diverse forest landscape. Along its length, you’ll travel through a mixed hardwood and conifer forest with occasional views down into Caledonia Run, adding some grea...
Learn more about Smith Hill Road

Gray Hill Road is an ATV/SXS legal route that climbs high onto the hilltops through State Game Lands, offering unique views of the surrounding landscape. Much of this road follows a shelf-style layout, with a steep drop-off along one side. The elevation provides some truly spectacular views, especia...
Learn more about Gray Hill Road

From the rolling fields to the south to the forest on the north end, this is a very pleasant unpaved road. If coming from Interstate 80, this may be how you enter this forest, especially if camping in this tract. Get gas before heading into the forest this way. The Love's truck stop off Interstate 8...
Learn more about Firetower Road

This forest road is the unpaved connector between the western and eastern parts of the Clear Creek & Callen Run tract of Clear Creek State Forest. It connects to PA 949 at either end. Though this featured route ends at the boundary for State Game Land 54 on the eastern end, it does go through. The L...
Learn more about Spring Creek Rd

Smith Hill Road is a multi-use road open to ATV and SXS traffic that is not maintained in the winter, offering a scenic ride through a diverse forest landscape. Along its length, you’ll travel through a mixed hardwood and conifer forest with occasional views down into Caledonia Run, adding some grea...
Learn more about Smith Hill Road

Gray Hill Road is an ATV/SXS legal route that climbs high onto the hilltops through State Game Lands, offering unique views of the surrounding landscape. Much of this road follows a shelf-style layout, with a steep drop-off along one side. The elevation provides some truly spectacular views, especia...
Learn more about Gray Hill Road