Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Columbus, Pennsylvania

Grunder Run (FS 245) has a rutted dirt surface from rainfall runoff. It is a fun road. At the end is a closed gate, so this is one way. 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 the latest inf...
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FS 85337 is a dirt-packed surface road. Portions are rutted due to rain washout. 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 the latest information on its status. Conditions are also subject to ...
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Elk Horn Run (FS 155) starts out at a paved parking lot with Restrooms available. The surface is packed dirt with some potholes. It is a very nice drive that takes you through some fir forests. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its conditi...
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Grunder Ridge (FS 362) starts out on a gravel surface and turns to packed dirt. There are some soft spots and medium-sized potholes. Along Grunder Ridge, there are some scenic views and mountain streams that make for a nice drive. There are also some grassy areas to park and put up your RTT for the ...
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FS 675 is a nice short drive that has scenic views at the end of it. You could even park your vehicle and pitch the RTT for the night. The surface is packed dirt with an occasional pothole. There might be some downed trees, but nothing too big to handle. Along this route, you will find a very old sk...
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Adams Run (FS 437) starts out coming from Chapman State Park. The surface is packed dirt with a little mix of gravel. There can be some muddy ruts and potholes. Nothing a high-clearance 4x4 can't handle. This road is open year-round and is labeled suitable for passenger cars. You might even see some...
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Warrpen (FS 156) is a nice scenic road with mountain streams and fir trees. It starts off under the railroad with a stream built into the side of the road, which is the Morrison Run watershed. Along this road, you can find the Warren Archery Club. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicl...
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Dunham Siding (FS 116) is a gravel and dirt-packed surface road. There are scenic views along this road, along with spots of fir trees. This road is open all year long to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny Nati...
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Wheeler (FS 119) runs along the southern end of Hickory Creek Wilderness, which makes for a beautiful drive. The surface is dirt packed with potholes, ruts, and some gravel in spots. There are newly planted trees along the way. At the western end of the wilderness is a nice trout stream, East Hickor...
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Hook Run Road - FSR 160 is a wide dirt road that is easy to navigate. Hook Run leads into Allegheny National Forest south of Warren, Pennsylvania. There are nice mountain vistas with breathtaking views. At the end of Hook Run is the Seneca Pump Storage for Kinzua Reservoir and the back entry to Jake...
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Hermit Springs (FS 114) is a dirt-packed road. It is a short, nice drive open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. 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 the latest information on its stat...
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Farnsworth (FS 154) is a packed gravel and dirt surface road. This is a nice road to drive as it has lots of scenery and fir trees. Along this road is Farnsworth Creek, along with the Farnsworth Trout Club and Trout Nursery. This was established between the Pennsylvania Fish Commission and the Alleg...
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Midway (FS 449) is a very nice drive. It has a dirt-packed surface. There are scenic views along this road. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny National Forest Motor Vehicle Use M...
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Fools Creek (FS 255) is a dirt-packed surface road. It has some scenic views and a few motorized dispersed camping spots. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny National Forest Motor...
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Jakes Rocks Road - FSR 160 is a dirt road easy traveling for one vehicle. This road leads into the back of Jakes Rock Recreation Area. There is plenty to do like Hiking, Mountain Biking or just standing on rocky outcrops enjoying the scenic views. Side roads off of Jakes Rocks Road will lead you to ...
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Fools Creek A (FS 255A) is a dirt-packed surface road. It has some scenic views. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. 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 the latest in...
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Gusher Plank (FS 256) is a dirt-packed surface road. It is a nice road, with lots of trees and scenery. There are a few motorized dispersed camping spots. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check th...
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Rock Run (FS 117) is a gravel and dirt-packed surface road. The scenery is nice on this drive. At the end is a Wild Turkey Habitat setup by Boy Scout Troop 35 and maintained by the Sheffield Rod and Gun Club. This road is open to high-clearance vehicles only. There are a few motorized dispersed camp...
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Rock Run C (FS 117C) is a dirt-packed surface road. In spots, gravel has been added. This road has some mountain streams. This road is accessible by high-clearance vehicles only. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny National Forest Moto...
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Rock Run A (FS 117A) is a dirt-packed surface road. This road has a few scenic views. The road gets narrow and grassy with some potholes. Nice grove of evergreen trees. There was a sizable tree in the road that prevented me from going all the way to the end. This road is only open to high clearance ...
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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...
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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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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

I trail is the direct way from the campground entrance road to the trail head. Being a one-way trail, this is the one that leads in that direction. It is an easy trail but does have some fun sections like hills and plenty of turns, and you go down the mountain.
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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

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

I trail is the direct way from the campground entrance road to the trail head. Being a one-way trail, this is the one that leads in that direction. It is an easy trail but does have some fun sections like hills and plenty of turns, and you go down the mountain.
Learn more about I Green I1-I9