Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Byrnedale, Pennsylvania

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…
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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…
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A lengthy unpaved route, Caledonia Pike runs east-to-west through the Pennsylvania Wilds south of the roughly parallel Quehanna Highway to the north. It connects the town of Caledonia to the town of Karthaus. It is…
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Blackwell 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…
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Saunders 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…
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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…
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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…
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Little Medix 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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This route is probably best known for the popular dispersed motorized camp sites along Medix Run at the north end of this former railroad grade. These are some of the closest state forest camp sites…
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Laurel Ridge Road is a gracefully winding gravel road through Moshannon State Forest. Serving as a connector between Laurel Run Road and Mud Run Road and providing access to Pray Run and Laurel Run. Spurline…
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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…
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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…
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Laurel Run Road is a smooth and wide gravel road through Moshannon State Forest, serving as a connector between Tyler Road and Harley Dam Road, and providing access to Laurel Ridge Road. Along the way…
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McGeorge 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…
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Shaggers Inn 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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Sullivan Road is a steep, rarely used trail off of the Quehanna Highway. There is a tiny little cabin that I don't think is used anymore in the middle of the trail. It can be…
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Wallace Mine 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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Harley Dean 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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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…
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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…
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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…
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This easy gravel road is part of a remote, rugged backcountry loop that connects forest routes, crossing paths with the Quehanna Trail, a 75-mile hiking path looping through Moshannon State Forest and showcasing its natural…
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Dewey Road is a 2-mile out-and-back gravel road. It is an easy ride; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel…
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Woodward Dam 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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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…
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Dents Run Road is a 20-mile out-and-back 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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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…
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Four Mile 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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Absolutely one of my favorite trails through Moshannon State Forest! Traversing upland bogs and plateaus, Wilson Switch Road reaches one of the highest points along the forest's trails and roads. The area features unique wetlands…
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Stone Run Road is a 5-mile out-and-back 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…
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