Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Glen Aubrey, New York

This small connecting road leads from Route 11 to the eastern side of Hoxie Gorge State Forest. Starting from Route 11, you'll encounter a tight, seasonal road beside an active stream, passing under I-81. The trail head features a 2-track trail. The initial section is the most challenging, with mino...
Learn more about Steve Russell Hill Road

This is an easy route with a gravel base leading through Hammond Hill State Forest. After snow/rain, traction can be limited with little to no winter maintenance. There are a few decent turnarounds and some mud off to the sides. A barrier exists about two-thirds the way through to the other side.
Learn more about Hammond Hill Track

Dirt and gravel two track that winds through the North West section of Kennedy State Forest. This route connects to Cortwright Road and Odell Road to make the loop around the forest last for roughly an hour. While there is no pavement on this section of the trail, the full loop around the forest c...
Learn more about Kennedy State Forest - Hauk Hill Road

This is an out-and-back gravel public forest access road through state land. There are several walking/cross-country ski trails off the sides of the road. It can be driven in winter if you think you can make it, but beware of ice that is under the snow. This road does not close, no matter what seaso...
Learn more about Snyder Hill PFAR

Pipeline Public Forest Access Road is a gravel road maintained by the DEC that is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter months. However, if there is no snow, it is open for off-road vehicles. There are plenty of opportunities for hiking and brook trout fishing in the numerous small streams in the...
Learn more about Pipeline PFAR

Seasonal road that winds through the forest. Several spots are fairly rutted and narrow with an occasional pull-off to pass. The drive through the forest and then along the fields is very scenic with spectacular views of the hills in multiple places. There are numerous hiking trails that wind thro...
Learn more about Kennedy State Forest

The trail is easily accessible with a car or truck, has some turnoffs that meander through some tight spots and steep inclines with some good mudholes. The turnoffs from the main trail do dead-end, but they are a good time with some deep mud holes. if your in a 2-wheel drive, stay straight
Learn more about Owego Hill Road

Brinton Road connects Brackney, Pennsylvania, to eastern Susquehanna County. This is an all-dirt road that is mainly 2 cars wide but does thin down to one car width at higher elevations. A ride can be connected to Cross Road at the end of this route, opposite of Brackney.
Learn more about Brinton Road to Lyons Road

This is a short seasonal-use road outside of Little Meadows, Pennsylvania, paved with stone. It is a low/no maintenance road that has some steep grade hill climbing on the way up. The road can be washed out at times and has no winter maintenance. About halfway up, you will be presented with a hard r...
Learn more about Shaughnessy Road

Recently graded and milled road just South of Owego near Pennsylvania State Game Lands #219, and an easy ride for any vehicle with great views on the Southern end of a working farm and mountains. The Southernmost end of the trail is much less maintained and can have small washes, rocks, and is gener...
Learn more about Gould Road

This route connects Lower Rhiney Creek Road to Upper Rhiney Creek Road. This is an all-dirt road that is mainly one car wide but is two cars wide at entrances and exits. This road has some elevation changes and rolling turns that make it a lot of fun when dry or wet.
Learn more about Cross Road

This route takes you through Tuller Hill State Forest and connects to several other routes. There are several good places to pull off the main route and check out the view from the power line trail. The route ends at the top of the hill with views in multiple directions. This route shows a small se...
Learn more about Vinnedge PFAR

This is a short, seasonal-use road that is largely unmaintained. The northernmost section is typically wet and swampy, leading into a semi-permanent wash. During winter, there is no snow removal, entrances may be blocked by snow mounds, and icy conditions should be expected in the northern section.
Learn more about Hakes Road

This is an easy road through Pennsylvania State Game Lands #219 leading back into New York. Mild grade, a few swooping turns, pretty tame overall. Pretty much a nice connector to get you from Montrose Turnpike back into Appalachian without passing through Little Meadows. Wintertime can be much harde...
Learn more about Fox Road

This is a seasonal-use road that follows a creek bed with a few small waterfalls. It's beautiful to see and worth the effort. The road is a gravel base that is mostly unmaintained in the winter. There is at least 1 small area that is a little close to the edge at a water crossing; otherwise, it's a ...
Learn more about Leonard Road

Mill Road is a gravel road that has some great ups and downs and a bridge about halfway down. There is a gas pad at the northern end, as you head south the trail gets tighter and has more turns. Great connection south towards other good dirt road riding.
Learn more about Mill Road

Howard Hill Road connects Lower Rhiney Creek Road to Camp Road. This road is mainly 1.5 cars wide and is a gravel road with minimal washouts or potholes. This road goes up a steep grade at the beginning before it curves towards an intersection at the top of the road.
Learn more about Howard Hill Road

Very steep inclines and descents that go over the mountain; it's very short and narrow, but a good time and a great time saver if heading toward Slaterville. Can get very washed out with heavy rains. Would not suggest a two-wheel drive vehicle, especially after a storm. Drive safe, have fun!
Learn more about Beam Hill Road

Tripp Lake Road connects to Brinton Road and Mill Road. This trail is mainly 2 cars wide but does get narrower to about 1.5 cars wide in spots. It is a great road for cruising with minimal potholes and washouts. Great connection to the other dirt roads of northeast PA.
Learn more about Tripp Lake Road

This is a trail through Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 219. It's mostly 1.5 vehicles wide and composed of dirt and gravel, leading you towards LeRaysville Road just over the border in Windam Township from Warren Township. The property owner nearest Montrose Turnpike has an excellent sense of h...
Learn more about Reagan Hill Road

This is a seasonal gravel road that winds through the eastern section of Taylor Valley State Forest. The road starts with well-maintained gravel and transitions into a narrower two-track as it pushes deeper into the forest. Cross Island Road provides a scenic drive through mixed hardwoods and conife...
Learn more about Cross Island Road

This route consists of seasonal gravel roads that are generally well-maintained in the summer. During the winter the roads are used for snowmobile trails. The roads lead to several side routes that are two-tracks, most are out-and-back routes and will add adventure to the ride. The main road is easi...
Learn more about Linklaen State Forest

Big Valley Road offers a scenic and highly accessible offroad driving experience for novice drivers and seasoned explorers alike, serving as a tranquil passage through Pennsylvania's dense State Game Lands. Stretching approximately 2.2 miles, this winding forest road climbs from an elevation of 1,29...
Learn more about Big Valley Road

The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows the former route of the Ohio and Western Railroad. Multiple former stations can be observed along the route. ...
Learn more about T-743/T-727

This is a seasonal gravel road that winds through the eastern section of Taylor Valley State Forest. The road starts with well-maintained gravel and transitions into a narrower two-track as it pushes deeper into the forest. Cross Island Road provides a scenic drive through mixed hardwoods and conife...
Learn more about Cross Island Road

This route consists of seasonal gravel roads that are generally well-maintained in the summer. During the winter the roads are used for snowmobile trails. The roads lead to several side routes that are two-tracks, most are out-and-back routes and will add adventure to the ride. The main road is easi...
Learn more about Linklaen State Forest

Big Valley Road offers a scenic and highly accessible offroad driving experience for novice drivers and seasoned explorers alike, serving as a tranquil passage through Pennsylvania's dense State Game Lands. Stretching approximately 2.2 miles, this winding forest road climbs from an elevation of 1,29...
Learn more about Big Valley Road

The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows the former route of the Ohio and Western Railroad. Multiple former stations can be observed along the route. ...
Learn more about T-743/T-727