Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Force, Pennsylvania

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Countyline 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 to…
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East Slab Run Road is a graded gravel and dirt road. It is a dead-end road with plenty of room to turn around. It is an easy ride in the summer months, however there is…
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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 trail is a standard National Forest Service road and is open to all street-legal motor vehicles. This trail is open year-round, but does not receive winter maintenance. It connects the gas field at the…
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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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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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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 is a densely forested gravel road--a nice drive in the spring and summer. There's only one good vantage point on a powerline, but you may see turkey and deer along this route. There is…
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This is a graded Forest Service road between Owl Nest and Route 948. There are several stopping points for lunch or to stretch the legs--one on the banks of Bear Creek offers a great camping…
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A standard national forest service road in the southeastern part of the Allegheny National Forest. It connects Owls Nest in the north, at the intersection of FS 135, to Arroyo Road to the south at…
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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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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…
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This is a nice route with some gentle elevation changes, and it also features a good motorized campsite (reservation required). Combine this road with any of the other forest roads in this state forest tract…
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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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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…
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This trail connects the unpaved Jimtown Road to the west with Firetower Road to the east, both located within the state forest. Two designated drive-in campsites are available along the route; reservations are required through…
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This is a scenic and remote trail. Combined with some of the other local trails and attractions, this is a very nice ride. At the north end, there's access to the Clarion River, and to…
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Hannah Furnace Road is a well-maintained gravel trail in Moshannon State Forest. It serves as a main route through the forest providing access to additional drivable trails and gated trails which provide hunting access. There…
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Six Mile Run Road is a well-maintained gravel trail in Moshannon State Forest. The trail follows Six Mile Run Creek through a forest of deciduous tees and abundant rhododendrons passing the sites of the historic…
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Zimmerman Fire Tower Road is a graded dirt/gravel track through the Allegheny National Forest. The tower was removed in the 1990s but the location is still evident. The route is flat to gently rolling with…
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