Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Brookville, Pennsylvania

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

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...
Learn more about McNeil Station Road

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...
Learn more about Clear Run 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 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...
Learn more about Callen Run Road

Accessible from Route 899 and Blue Ridge Road, this graded gravel/dirt road enters the Allegheny National Forest with a steep descent into the Clarion River Valley. A very short section of River Road follows along the banks of the Clarion River before changing to Millstone Creek Road. This section ...
Learn more about Dark Hollow

This is a rough dirt/gravel single lane road that varies in difficulty with the season and maintenance. After storms, the road gets very rutted out but is sometimes graded. There is a nice view from the top. The road connects to the piney rail trail for SXSs, but this road is open to vehicles as we...
Learn more about Rock Pit Road

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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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...
Learn more about FR228 - Zimmerman Fire Tower

Forest Service Road 166 (FS 166) in the Allegheny National Forest is a 2.39-mile seasonal, maintained route accessible for high-clearance vehicles. Road class is not specified. Snow was around 12 to 15 inches deep. Made for fun and slippery travel. Check for Trail updates on road surface updates. It...
Learn more about Laurel Run - FS 166

Forest Service Road 591 (FS 591) in the Allegheny National Forest is a 2.57-mile seasonal, maintained route accessible for high-clearance vehicles. Road class is not specified. Snow was around 12 to 15 inches deep. Made for fun and slippery travel. Check for Trail updates on road surface updates. It...
Learn more about Log Run - FS 591

Please Note: A Piney Rail Riders membership or day pass is required to drive this trail. The trail is designated for dirt bikes, quads, trikes, side by sides, argos, snowmobiles, horses, dual sport bikes, and go karts. Trucks, jeeps, and vehicles designed for on-road driving that are converted for o...
Learn more about Piney Rail Trail

This is a narrow, dirt to gravel road that is not very well traveled. There are several places that have high banks on either side, allowing only one vehicle to pass safely. The track is generally flat and is scattered with fallen trees and branches. There are a couple of good camping locations with...
Learn more about FR131

Whitey Cove is a very tight entry due to trees growing tightly along the sides that lead back to a secluded camping spot in the forest. The road is very crude, bumpy, and narrow. You could fit possibly 2 vehicles back at the end. Camping during the summer, no one would see you back at the end of Whi...
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Lamonaville Road FSR 85302 Forest Service Road 85302 (FSR 85302) in the Allegheny National Forest is a designated, maintained route accessible for motorized travel. It is part of the extensive road network managed for scenic driving, recreation, and resource access within Pennsylvania's only nationa...
Learn more about Lamonaville Road - FS 85302

West Bird Dog - FS 559 in the Allegheny National Forest is a designated, maintained route accessible for motorized travel. It is part of the extensive road network managed for scenic driving, recreation, and resource access within Pennsylvania's only national forest. The surface is packed dirt with ...
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Cross PA Adventure Trail (FS 85110) starts just outside of Marienville. It is a dirt surface road. It has a scenic view. There are narrow single lane bridge that goes over a mountain stream. There are mud holes and soft dirt spots on this road. There are spots where there are larger rocks in the sur...
Learn more about Cross PA Adventure Trail - FS 85110

Crook Circle - FS 377 in the Allegheny National Forest is a designated, maintained route accessible for motorized travel. It is part of the extensive road network managed for scenic driving, recreation, and resource access within Pennsylvania's only national forest. The surface is packed dirt with ...
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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...
Learn more about Irwin Run - FS 343

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

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 is a rough dirt/gravel single lane road that varies in difficulty with the season and maintenance. After storms, the road gets very rutted out but is sometimes graded. There is a nice view from the top. The road connects to the piney rail trail for SXSs, but this road is open to vehicles as we...
Learn more about Rock Pit Road

Please Note: A Piney Rail Riders membership or day pass is required to drive this trail. The trail is designated for dirt bikes, quads, trikes, side by sides, argos, snowmobiles, horses, dual sport bikes, and go karts. Trucks, jeeps, and vehicles designed for on-road driving that are converted for o...
Learn more about Piney Rail Trail

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

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 is a rough dirt/gravel single lane road that varies in difficulty with the season and maintenance. After storms, the road gets very rutted out but is sometimes graded. There is a nice view from the top. The road connects to the piney rail trail for SXSs, but this road is open to vehicles as we...
Learn more about Rock Pit Road

Please Note: A Piney Rail Riders membership or day pass is required to drive this trail. The trail is designated for dirt bikes, quads, trikes, side by sides, argos, snowmobiles, horses, dual sport bikes, and go karts. Trucks, jeeps, and vehicles designed for on-road driving that are converted for o...
Learn more about Piney Rail Trail