Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Galeton, Pennsylvania

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 Springs State Park. This particular trail is not legal for SxS, ATV, etc, at either en...
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Left Asaph Road connects from Gurnee Road to the intersection of Asaph Run Road and Right Asaph Road. The Asaph Run Picnic area and Campground is at the aforementioned intersection. The restrooms at the picnic area are open during the warm seasons. The road is well-maintained gravel and wide enough...
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Deer Lick Trail is a seasonal access road in Tioga State Forest, generally open from Early October to Late February. The trail leads to a large clearing. The road surface is primarily dirt, which will be muddy in wet seasons. There are a number of small mud puddles and shallow ruts. There is limited...
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Thompson Hollow Road is a well-maintained gravel and dirt forest service road located in Susquehannock State Forest in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. The forest trail is well marked at both entrances. It is wide enough for two vehicles and has great views. There is very little elevation gain and only a ...
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Old Supply Trail is a seasonal access road in Tioga State Forest, which is generally open from early October to Late February. This road serves to connect Goodall Road with Left Asaph Road. It is a minimally maintained dirt road that winds through an otherwise untraveled area of the forest. Expect t...
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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 Springs State Park. This particular trail is not legal for SxS, ATV, etc, though the f...
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Goodall Road is an out-and-back road (unless the seasonal connector Old Supply Trail is open) that leads to a relatively high elevation and the site of a former lookout tower. The cabin for the tower still exists and is well-maintained. There are also some picnic tables in a small grove of trees at ...
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Hessel Gessel Trail is a seasonal access road in Tioga State Forest, generally open from Early October to Late February. There has been a lot of logging activity in this area recently. There is one stunning section of trail with tall pines and low underbrush. The trail leads to a large clearing with...
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The trail is mostly gravel with dirt. It begins in the town of Asaph and travels northwest to Asaph Run Picnic Area, where it splits into Left and Right Asaph Run Road trails. While this trail is short and fairly easy to travel, there is no winter maintenance with heavy tree cover, causing snow and ...
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This trail begins off one of the many gas roads intersecting this area of Pennsylvania, beginning as an access road to a small number of private camps before entering the Tioga State Forest. It is composed mainly of dirt, but is maintained with gravel in the southern half of the trail. While not b...
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Rock Ridge 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 and harder to travel on. Rock Ridge Road is within Susquehannock State Forest. There are numerous spots...
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Twelve Mile 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 and harder to travel on. Twelve Mile Road is within Susquehannock and Sproul State Forests. There are ...
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Left Straight Run Trail is a seasonal access road in Tioga State Forest, generally open from Early October to Late February. There has been a lot of logging activity in this area recently, and the trail begins at a large clearing. The gate is just past the equestrian campsite located near Sand Road....
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Billy Lewis 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 and harder to travel on. Billy Lewis Road is within Susquehannock State Forest. There are numerous spo...
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This trail begins in the town of Marsh Creek, beginning at the old Fish Hatchery before entering Tioga State Forest and traveling north following Marsh Creek. The trail is composed of dirt and is easy to travel during dry conditions. Steady rain causes overflowing in many of the areas along the cree...
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Sunken Branch 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 and harder to travel on. Sunken Branch Road is within Susquehannock State Forest. There are numerous...
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Whitman Road is primarily a 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 and harder to travel on. Whitman Road is within Susquehannock State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop alon...
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Lebo 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 and harder to travel on. Lebo Road is within Susquehannock State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop alo...
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Broad Ridge Trail is a seasonal access road in Tioga State Forest, generally open from Early October to Late February. The road is currently being used by resource companies and, as such, is wide and smooth. The trail leads to a gravel lot and a temporary reservoir pond. The road surface is gravel a...
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Sand Road is a trail through the Tioga State Forest off of Norris Brook Road. The trail is mostly dirt and gravel and offers little technical difficulty. However, after snow melt or steady rain, the trail becomes very muddy and rutted. The surrounding streams and tributaries can make for very soft g...
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Coudy Pike Trail North is a graded gravel access road that allows for powersport vehicle travel from different parts of this region. It is an easy ride in the summer months. During times of rain, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Coudy Pike Trail South is within Susquehannock and T...
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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 also several hunting camps/cabins along the way. It stays in the valley until Hens...
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10 Speed is a short trail connecting the Hills Creek Lake area to the Ives Run Lake area. It is mostly comprised of dirt, which is exceptionally muddy during snow melt or rain. The trail follows along Crooked Creek and contains multiple stops to observe the various nature and wildlife preserves main...
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Log Road is a mostly dirt trail off Dry Run Road in Sproul State Forest. The trail is wide and not enclosed by vegetation that could cause pin striping. There is a gate at the southern end of the trail that is closed during the summer but may open during hunting season. This is an easy, enjoyable tr...
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The trail is mostly gravel with dirt. It begins in the town of Asaph and travels northwest to Asaph Run Picnic Area, where it splits into Left and Right Asaph Run Road trails. While this trail is short and fairly easy to travel, there is no winter maintenance with heavy tree cover, causing snow and ...
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This trail begins off one of the many gas roads intersecting this area of Pennsylvania, beginning as an access road to a small number of private camps before entering the Tioga State Forest. It is composed mainly of dirt, but is maintained with gravel in the southern half of the trail. While not b...
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This trail begins in the town of Marsh Creek, beginning at the old Fish Hatchery before entering Tioga State Forest and traveling north following Marsh Creek. The trail is composed of dirt and is easy to travel during dry conditions. Steady rain causes overflowing in many of the areas along the cree...
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This trail is a dirt road connecting Baldwyn Run Road with Norris Brook Road. The trail is easy to drive in dry conditions, but passes through multiple streams and wet areas, which create a lot of mud, washouts, and rutted areas. The entire trail is plagued with fallen trees due to the soft ground c...
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