Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Erie, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ross Run Road (FS 85116A) is a rougher, steep road that goes up the hillside. We had the pleasure of going up this road just after a major rainfall, and the sun came out. Made the remaining rain look like diamonds falling. Ross Run is a habitat improvement project area. Nearby, Tionesta Creek is ver...
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Cross PA Adventure Trail (FS 85116) is a beautiful drive along Tionesta Creek. There are plenty of nice views and places to pull off the road to take a hike or just go fishing. The surface is dirt-packed with some potholes. This is a more traveled road. You will find wildlife like deer. This road ca...
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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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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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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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The surface of this road is a bit more rocky. Only highway legal vehicles are allowed to travel this road. This road has some great views of the surrounding valleys. There are typical small stream runoffs coming off from the surrounding hills that have large boulders scattered along them. At the end...
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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...
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A crossroad trail located in Grimsby, Ontario, sandwiched between Mud Street and Ridge Road, the trail consists of a thick clay-covered pathway littered with large ruts and mud. It can be very sticky and difficult to navigate in wet conditions as the main hazard of this trail is the large 5-foot dee...
Learn more about Hysert Crossroad

This is a rough dirt/gravel single lane road that varies in difficulty with the season and maintenance. After storms, the road gets very rutted out but is sometimes graded. There is a nice view from the top. The road connects to the piney rail trail for SXSs, but this road is open to vehicles as we...
Learn more about Rock Pit Road

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

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

A crossroad trail located in Grimsby, Ontario, sandwiched between Mud Street and Ridge Road, the trail consists of a thick clay-covered pathway littered with large ruts and mud. It can be very sticky and difficult to navigate in wet conditions as the main hazard of this trail is the large 5-foot dee...
Learn more about Hysert Crossroad

This is a rough dirt/gravel single lane road that varies in difficulty with the season and maintenance. After storms, the road gets very rutted out but is sometimes graded. There is a nice view from the top. The road connects to the piney rail trail for SXSs, but this road is open to vehicles as we...
Learn more about Rock Pit Road

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