Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Clappertown, Pennsylvania

This is an easy mountain road through Trough Creek State Park. The road is maintained gravel and offers a peaceful ride through the forest with numerous pull-off areas. Keep an eye out for wildlife when traveling the road, as both deer and wild turkeys may cross your path.
Learn more about John Bum Road

Corbin Road is a minimally maintained township road that crosses the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River on a single-lane suspension bridge and ascends the Terrace Mountain to a high point of about 1100 feet above its start at the bridge, eventually reaching over 1600 feet in elevation. There is a ...
Learn more about Corbin Road

This is a gravel forest road that comes from the south and will take you into Rothrock State Forest, where it connects with, coming from the north, will bring you out towards RT 305 near Petersburg. This is an easy forest road with a few pull-offs to view the forest, one being a small pull-off with...
Learn more about Mc Quire Road

This is a maintained gravel road that works its way along the ridge. There is the occasional hunting camp along this road, and a few pull-offs with nice views of the forest. It makes for an easy and relaxing ride to cut across the ridge between two of the larger roads through Rothrock State Forest...
Learn more about Mule Road

This is a maintained gravel road that traverses up and over the ridge, offering some pull-offs on both sides that have great views of the valleys. Numerous roads branch off leading through Rothrock State Forest, with small parking areas available throughout for hiking trails.
Learn more about Colerain Road

This is a very easy gravel road with plenty of beautiful scenery. When traveling Brady Road, you will come across some hunting camps and some really nice valley views. Fall would be a great time to visit with all of the fall foliage. Brady Road can be driven with any vehicle.
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This dirt road provides access to one of the many excellent vistas in Buchanan State Forest. This one also serves as a hang gliding launch site and faces south, making it a good choice for viewing sunrise or sunset. The road winds along the top of Harbor Mountain. It ends at a gate, but Cove Road ne...
Learn more about Fisher Road

This is a dirt road that crosses along the bottom of the ridge between two of the larger roads through Rothrock State Park. This trail does not have any technical obstacles, but is a dirt and rocky road with a few small puddles and mud areas. There are a few roads that branch off, and there is an ...
Learn more about Leading Ridge Road

Coming off of Route 305 heading north, this gravel road will start out taking you through the area of some houses before going into Rothrock State Forest and connecting with Tram Road and Harry's Valley Road. This is a standard forest road that follows a small stream and has a few small pull-offs to...
Learn more about White Deer Road

Tram Road is a well-maintained gravel trail in Rothrock State Forest. The trail follows the valley floor along a mountain providing access to other off-road trails. The trail traverses a forest of deciduous trees, rhododendrons, and small creeks. The spring rhododendron bloom and fall foliage are es...
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Off of Route 56, start on Mountain Road. As you start to climb the mountain, the road turns to dirt with a few washed-out areas but is easily traveled. Once you reach the top, there is a pull-off area that offers a great view of the valley. Continuing on the road, the area opens up and has an amazi...
Learn more about Old Bedford Pike Road

Martin Road is an easy gravel state forest road that enters Rothrock State Forest from the west and climbs to the ridge line of the Stone Mountain through the Martin Gap of the Rocky Ridge. This is a typical forest service road that can be used by any street-legal vehicle without difficulty, unless ...
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One of the most fun routes in Rothrock State Forest. The northern end begins in corn fields and passes through private property, so be respectful and stay on the trail here. It transitions from broken pavement to loose rock as it climbs into the state forest and ascends Tussey Mountain. At the inter...
Learn more about Pennsylvania Furnace Road

This is an out-and-back state forest road in Rothrock State Forest. It is primarily graded gravel and should be passable by any street-legal vehicle outside of the winter months. It can only be accessed from Martin Road in the forest. The intersection won't be easily missed as it is dominated by Cam...
Learn more about Frew Road

This is a rocky dirt road up the mountainside. There are some small washed-out areas, but it can be easily navigated with a factory-height SUV. You'll get some great views down into the valley along with wildlife such as turkey and deer crossing the trail. It's single-lane with a few pull-off areas ...
Learn more about Bald Eagle Pike

Bell Furnace Road is an up-and-back, dirt road within the Tuscararo State Forest. It is a splitter road off of the main road, Licking Creek Road, which is the main road with many spur roads and pull-through campsites. There is a hiking trail at the end of this road that leads to Black Log Mountain R...
Learn more about Bell Furnace Road

Also known as Township 538, this road is almost entirely in the Penn State Stone Valley Forest. Although this forest is adjacent to part of Rothrock State Forest, it is on land owned by Pennsylvania State University. It has two vistas, one onto Muthersbaugh Swamp about midway and one at the north in...
Learn more about Hammond Road

Summit Road in Buchanan State Forest is known for the Summit Road Vista, a highly regarded scenic overlook with far-reaching views and strong ties to the region's CCC-driven road development and forest conservation legacy. The vista is considered one of the best fall foliage overlooks in Buchanan St...
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This is a nontechnical gravel state forest road that provides an easy ride through Gallitzin State Forest. There are numerous branches off this road that will lead you to great views of the windmills, even right underneath them. There are also numerous hiking trail areas with small pull-off areas a...
Learn more about Strip Mine Road/Pot Ridge Road

This forest road runs north-south over Stone Mountain through the southern part of Rothrock State Forest. It is most notable for having a hawk viewing platform on the east side of the mountain, not far from Allensville, at about 2000 feet above sea level. The platform is a short hike from the parkin...
Learn more about Allensville Road

This is a rocky dirt road up the mountainside. There are some small washed-out areas, but it can be easily navigated with a factory-height SUV. You'll get some great views down into the valley along with wildlife such as turkey and deer crossing the trail. It's single-lane with a few pull-off areas ...
Learn more about Bald Eagle Pike

Trail 1B- A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Trail 1B is an original trail to the park. It should be able to be traversed by anyone on a motorcycle, ATV, or SxS. Trail 1B is just over 1/10th of a mile in length and is part of the larger network at the park. This trail is mostly dirt with the poten...
Learn more about Trail 1B - Rock Run Recreation Area

Lower Branch - A trail of the Rock Run Recreation Area. Lower Branch is an original trail to the park. It is an easier trail and should be able to be traversed by anyone on a bike, ATV, or SxS. To get to Lower Branch, you will need to traverse some more difficult trails, though at one end. This trai...
Learn more about Lower Branch - Rock Run Recreation Area

Trail 2F - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Trail 2F is an original trail to the park. It should be able to be traversed by anyone on a motorcycle, ATV, or SxS. Trail 2F is just a few hundred feet in length and is part of the larger network at the park. This trail is mostly dirt with the potenti...
Learn more about Trail 2F - Rock Run Recreation

This is a rocky dirt road up the mountainside. There are some small washed-out areas, but it can be easily navigated with a factory-height SUV. You'll get some great views down into the valley along with wildlife such as turkey and deer crossing the trail. It's single-lane with a few pull-off areas ...
Learn more about Bald Eagle Pike

Trail 1B- A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Trail 1B is an original trail to the park. It should be able to be traversed by anyone on a motorcycle, ATV, or SxS. Trail 1B is just over 1/10th of a mile in length and is part of the larger network at the park. This trail is mostly dirt with the poten...
Learn more about Trail 1B - Rock Run Recreation Area

Lower Branch - A trail of the Rock Run Recreation Area. Lower Branch is an original trail to the park. It is an easier trail and should be able to be traversed by anyone on a bike, ATV, or SxS. To get to Lower Branch, you will need to traverse some more difficult trails, though at one end. This trai...
Learn more about Lower Branch - Rock Run Recreation Area

Trail 2F - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Trail 2F is an original trail to the park. It should be able to be traversed by anyone on a motorcycle, ATV, or SxS. Trail 2F is just a few hundred feet in length and is part of the larger network at the park. This trail is mostly dirt with the potenti...
Learn more about Trail 2F - Rock Run Recreation