Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Hancock, New York

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 road that is all loose gravel. There was nothing technical on this. It is mostly wide enough for two vehicles to pass by. There is a section that gets too narrow for two vehicles, but it does have a few pull-overs.
Learn more about Readburn Road

This is a somewhat maintained dirt/rock road near Pennsylvania State Game Lands with a good mix of gravel base, rocks, and some mud. There are small areas of mud and washes. Evidence of downed trees more recently. The road is much less maintained in the center section though passing is possible alon...
Learn more about Slocum Hill Road

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

Carpenter Hill Road from the Southern end to the town line is very well maintained and graded, once you cross into the Northern Section it becomes very much less maintained and nearly abandoned, with evidence of trees down, brush, large rocks, mud, and ruts. Potential for pin striping through the ti...
Learn more about Carpenter Hill Road

This is a non-maintained road made of mostly loose gravel. It is mostly wide enough for two vehicles, but there are some pull-over spots where it is only wide enough for one vehicle. There is nothing technical about this; it's just a nice, easy ride through the mountain.
Learn more about Old Union Road

This started as a single-lane loose-gravel trail following a stream through the woods. You do cross over a man-made bridge to cross the stream. There are limited pullouts for most of the road to let other vehicles through. After you come out of the woods, it becomes a loose gravel section past house...
Learn more about Hoolihan Brook Rd

This narrow woodland path turns into a narrow rocky shelf road along the Upper Delaware River. The trail is in a non-maintenance Township and does pass through private property. STAY ON THE TRAIL! You will encounter landslides, downed trees, and snow/ice. The trail's highlight is where it passes thr...
Learn more about River Road

This is a seasonal road that is all loose gravel. There was nothing technical on this road. It is wide enough for two vehicles to pass by. This follows the Carcass Brook, which is a nice drive. There are pull-outs to check the book out.
Learn more about Carcass Brook Road

This is a non-maintained road, mostly made up of loose gravel. Most of the road is wide enough for two vehicles, and where it isn't, you have enough room to move over. There is nothing technical on this road; it is just a nice, easy road that follows a river.
Learn more about Blum Road

This is a loose gravel, non-maintained road. This goes up the mountain and connects Basket Cr Road and Route 28. Nothing technical, loose stone for the most part, either way you enter, it's a climb up a mountain and drop down on the other side. There are some places to pull over and let another vehi...
Learn more about Johnston Road

This is a seasonal, limited-use road, and it was all loose gravel. There was nothing technical on this route. For the most part, two vehicles can get through only a few sections that are only one car width, with some pullovers. This is a nice short road to other trails around this area.
Learn more about Behrmann Hill Road

This is a loose gravel road. There is nothing technical on this road; it follows Cooley Creek. The road is wide enough for two vehicles, and it can still fit two cars where it narrows a little. Towards the end is a small pond.
Learn more about Cooley Creek Road

This is a loose gravel road, starts wide enough for two vehicles, but some spots are only one lane with plenty of pull-over spots to let vehicles go. It runs with the West Trout Brook, with plenty of spots to pull over and enjoy the brook. Nothing technical on this route.
Learn more about West Trout Brook Road

This is a non-maintained road, mostly loose gravel. There is nothing too technical on this road. Some sections are wide enough for two vehicles, but others are only wide enough for one with limited pullover spots. There is a small wooden bridge to cross.
Learn more about River Road

Just a short way outside of Halstead, Pennsylvania, this series of roads goes around State Game Land #35 to the southern end of Million Dollar Highway. It appears to be a gravel base that can be slick at times, with minimal road maintenance. Along the way, you will see several offshoots to natural g...
Learn more about Bedbug Road to Million Dollar Highway South

Non-maintained Western section of Egypt Road SR 4017. The trail is mainly gravel with the occasional rock or washout. downed trees and branches can be expected. The trail is one vehicle wide, and backing up a distance can be expected. The trail passes through State Game Lands 159 and, dead ends at t...
Learn more about Egypt Road Western Section to Tanner Falls

This is a route through Pennsylvania State Game Lands #35 just outside of Great Bend/Hallstead, Pennsylvania. The route takes you through the game lands in its entirety with several sections that can become muddy. It is a well-maintained trail with some nice forest views. This is a true seasonal-use...
Learn more about Million Dollar Highway

This started as a loose gravel road as you started climbing the hill. It then turned to a mix of gravel and mud, which changed to full mud as you were finishing the climb. The trail then changed to a single lane through the woods. It was a lot of washed-out sections with loose rocks. At the time a l...
Learn more about West Murphy Hill Road

This is loose gravel and dirt. Nothing technical on this road. There are some sections that are just wide enough for one vehicle, with some spots to pull over. Along the way beautiful views of the mountains. Any vehicle can do this road.
Learn more about Mary Smith Hill 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

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

Trail 11 is a very mixed terrain trail. There are plenty of water puddles and rocks all over this trail. Then add in the hills and slightly off camber areas and it is a great mix. The bear caves are also along this trail. It is also fun to look out to the highway as it runs parallel to the trail.
Learn more about 11 Blue

Trail 30 is an alternate loop that can be taken to mix up your trail route. This includes "shipwreck". Shipwreck is a boat off to the side of the trail. The trail includes plenty of rocks, wash outs, and puddles while working through the brush and trees.
Learn more about 30 Blue

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

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

Trail 11 is a very mixed terrain trail. There are plenty of water puddles and rocks all over this trail. Then add in the hills and slightly off camber areas and it is a great mix. The bear caves are also along this trail. It is also fun to look out to the highway as it runs parallel to the trail.
Learn more about 11 Blue

Trail 30 is an alternate loop that can be taken to mix up your trail route. This includes "shipwreck". Shipwreck is a boat off to the side of the trail. The trail includes plenty of rocks, wash outs, and puddles while working through the brush and trees.
Learn more about 30 Blue