Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dushore, Pennsylvania

This trail is a convergence point with two other trails. It is a typical Graded Gravel road within the Loyalsock State Forest. It is an up-and-back trail that runs to a dead end. There are…
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This trail is a typical up-and-back, graded-gravel road within the Loyalsock State Forest. It is connected to two other trails, Masonite Road and Old Berwick Turnpike. The trail is surrounded by a variety of tall…
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This is a winding trail that passes Sones Pond in the eastern section of Loyalsock State Forest. The pond area has a small pavilion and leisure area if you need to stop for a snack,…
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This is an easy trail on the eastern side of Loyalsock State Forest which winds down outside of LaPorte. Along the way, you will see several small waterfalls with a few narrow sections to traverse.…
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Shanerburg Road is a long winding trail that will pass you by several streams with a 1-lane bridge. The trail passes through much of the forest--it's longer than you'd think. The road has a few…
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Marshall Road is a winding, single-lane road through forest and field. There's potential for downed trees, but the road is otherwise well-maintained and has recently been graded. Check out the old one-room schoolhouse while you're…
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A recently graded gravel road through farmland just East of Overton. As you crest the road, you will be greeted with one of the most spectacular views of mountains off in the distance. You will…
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This is an in-and-out trail within Loyalsock State Forest. The trail runs off of Flynn Road, leading towards two trails: Hottenstein Road and Old Berwick Turnpike. This trail is Graded Gravel with plenty of parking…
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This is a trail within Loyalsock State Forest that is reachable from the main road, SR 2006, and converges with other state forest trails. It is a typical state forest trail that is an in-and-out,…
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This is a twisting hill climb to the vista overlook of Loyalsock Creek and the rock garden where you can stop to use facilities, seating areas, and parking. Along the remainder of the route, you…
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Essentially a connector between Shanerburg Road and Worlds End State Park, this trail has some narrow bridges and potholes but no major obstacles. There are a couple of places to pull off if needed and…
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Mountain Spring Road is a typical State forest graded gravel road that is within the Loyalsock State Forest and is managed by PA DCNR and the Ricketts Glen State Park. This trail is a in…
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Note: this route was only recorded in reverse (on the descent) it is an out-and-back route, there is a gate at the top. To my knowledge, you could continue exploring past the gate on foot…
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New Pond Road is a graded gravel road within Loyalsock State Forest and is managed by PA DCNR and Ricketts Glen State Park. This trail is an offshoot from Mountain Spring Road. The trail is…
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This light gravel road runs from High Knob Road along Dry Run inside Loyalsock State Forest. The 6.8-mile out-and-back trip (if you continue further down the road, you will encounter the state park facilities/watershed area)…
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This gravel road runs from the entrance off of Dry Run Road and heads further into the State Park. This trail is narrow, be mindful when traveling in groups and of oncoming vehicles. Be sure…
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This Trail is a typical state forest graded gravel road within Loyalsock State Forest. This trail is a up and back and leads to another trail system, but is gated. There was a small washout…
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This trail is an in-and-out route through Loyalsock State Forest, following a graded gravel road with small sections of dirt that can become muddy after rain while still maintaining a solid base. It is easy…
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A well-maintained trail winds through Loyalsock State Forest along a Hoagland Branch. Several bridges over a creek bed provide beautiful, scenic views. Several hunting cabins and farms are along the route. There is potential for…
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Mill Creek 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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The Railroad Grade trail is a point-to-point trail leading to Mountain Spring Road. It is a typical state forest graded gravel road. It has big timber and pine trees, with several pull-offs and some parking…
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This is a somewhat unmaintained road passing through Pennsylvania State Game Lands #12 in Bradford County, The road entrance is located just outside the town of LaQuin and starts with a narrow hill climb. Portions…
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This is a short interconnect from Sunfish Pond County Park into Pennsylvania State Game Lands #12 Forest Road. Along the route, you will see many offshoots to gas wells and what looks like reforestation operations.…
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Ogdonia Road is a wide, easily-traveled road through part of Loyalsock State Forest and beyond, to the border of Sullivan County and Lycoming County. The road surface is smooth gravel, with the occasional pothole or…
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Camel's 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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Big Hollow 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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Ticklish Rock Road is a wide and smooth gravel road just outside of Loyalsock State Forest. Meandering through dense hardwood forest, many sections are a shelf road or are lined with exposed rock. The rock…
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Bear Wallow is a long forest road that terminates at Mill Creek Road and passes by Bear Wallow Swamp/Pond. Along the way, you will see many blind curves, single-lane roads, potholes, and rough spots. The…
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Dry Run 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 is a long dirt/gravel road leading through the western portion of Pennsylvania State Game Lands #12 with a few great views of mountains off in the distance, small creeks, and other wildlife. Reforestation is…
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