Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Emporium, Pennsylvania

Ridge road can be taken from either end, if entering from the RT120 side you will encounter a steep climb up about 1250 feet as the gravel road takes you to the top of the…
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This scenic and quiet trail winds along the stream at Dents Run. There are lots of pullouts for parking to fish the stocked stream or simply enjoy nature and the sound of the stream. There…
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Belle Draft Road is an easy gravel trail in Elk State Forest. Equestrian camps, two of them, and horseback trails are a major attraction on this trail, so be on the lookout for horses and…
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Table Falls is one of the prettiest roadside attractions in the Quehanna Wilds Area. The Table Falls Loop takes you through some great scenery on this 20-mile ride. It follows Red Run through the woods…
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This trail leads to The Bucktail Overlook (aka Top of the World Vista) near Driftwood, Pennsylvania. This beautiful vista has almost 360-degree panoramic views of the mountain tops within the PA Wilds. The two-mile trek…
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This scenic and quiet gravel trail winds along the stream at Dents Run in Elk State Forest. Yes, seeing elk here is not out of the question, along with other wildlife like deer and wild…
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This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. This trail runs north/south through a…
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Dark Hollow Trail follows a small stream and a 1420 foot elevation change along this 12-mile ride. This trail is a picturesque ride from the Quehanna highway to Sinnemahoning through the PA Wilds. Any vehicle…
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A long, scenic, and varied forest road through parts of Elk, Susquehannock, and Sproul State Forests. At almost 19 miles, it has a bit of everything, including some nice dispersed motorized camp sites (reservation required),…
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This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. This trail runs north/south through the…
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This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. This trail runs along the northern…
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A scenic forest road that drops from the ridge that Montour Road follows down to 856 feet above sea level at Kettle Creek State Park near the upper campground and the south end of the…
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This is an easy dirt and gravel road that offers scenic autumn views from an overlook that lets you see for miles. There is a river crossing in the bottom of the valley and the…
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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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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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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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This road can be taken from either end, if entering from the RT120 side you will encounter a steep climb and some awesome views. Take a minute to stop at the Sinnemahoning Vista which is…
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There's no better place for foliage! This is an easy gravel route to take through some beautifully dynamic forest. There's a massive variety in the species of trees and colors. To top it all off,…
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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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If you're on Lost Reactor Trail, this is more of an oddity to visit while you're there rather than a separate trip. The power line getting there is short but very rocky. It is also…
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This is a beautiful trail cut into the side of a mountain. This trail is narrow but well-shouldered. There is a beautiful flat spot at the bottom for fishing, lunch, or a hike. The confluence…
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This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. The trail is southwest of Cherry…
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Fields Ridge Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is a dead-end road with a looped turn around at the end. It is an easy ride in the summer months, however there is no…
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This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. The trail is southeast of Cherry…
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Yost Ridge Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is a dead-end road with a large circle loop at the end for a turnaround. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however,…
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An out-and-back trail off Jews Run Rd in Sproul State Forest, this is a fun little jaunt with some varied terrain and big mud puddles. The name is derived from an area along this route…
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Another scenic gravel forest road in Sproul State Forest. It hugs Sandy Run for most of its length. There are two dispersed motorized campsites, reservations required via Reserve America, near the north end. There are…
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This scenic gravel road is called Summerson Mountain Road at the South end where it's accessed via the paved road of the same name and, aptly, is at the peak of Summerson Mountain. As it…
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Fisher Fire Road is primarily an ungraded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is a dead-end road, with the last part being all dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however,…
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Jews Run 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…
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