Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hawk Run, Pennsylvania

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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Clay Mine Road is a well-maintained primary gravel road in Moshannon State Forest. The trail follows and crosses Corbin Run, a tributary of Six Mile Run Creek and associated wetland area. In most areas, the…
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Shields Dam Road is a seasonal access dead-end road. Typical open times are from approximately early October to Late January or Early February. Part of the trail is a beautiful drive along a creek, through…
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Crow's Nest is a seasonal access road, typically open between the beginning of October and Early February. The trail is generally smooth dirt, with potential for some mud puddles. There will be no winter maintenance.…
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The Sandy Ridge Trail is a 6.2 point-to-point trail. The trail itself is a well-maintained dirt/gravel road with a lot of views of trees and wildlife. Sandy Ridge has plenty of spots to pull over…
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This is a very well-maintained gravel, mostly one-car-width road through Moshannon State Forest. Along the route, you will find many different types of trees and wildlife. There are plenty of spots along the road to…
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Nason Road is a well-maintained, wide gravel road serving as a connector between Strawband Beaver Road and Six Mile Run Rd. The road has plenty of opportunities to pass or pull over, and also provides…
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This is a maintained gravel road taking you for an easy drive through Moshannon State Forest. Entering from the Casanova Road side will take you through the forest, passing a few pull-off areas and the…
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Ponderosa Drive is a game land access road that is not seasonal. Maintenance is limited; the road will not be plowed in winter. Often rutted and very muddy, this is a fun trail to use…
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Shirks Road is a well-maintained, wide gravel road serving as a connector between Clay Mine Road and Strawband Beaver Road. The majority of the road borders Black Moshannon State Park and touches the perimeter of…
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Benner Run Road is a well-maintained gravel trail in Moshannon State Forest. The trail starts in a picnic along Black Moshannon Lake in Black Moshannon State Park before passing into Moshannon State Forest. The trail…
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This is a rocky dirt road up the mountainside. There are some small washed-out areas, but it can be easily navigated with a factory-height SUV. You'll get some great views down into the valley along…
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Beaver Meadow Trail is a joint-use snowmobile and motor vehicle trail that leads past a few cabins and connects to a few other seasonal access roads. Beginning from Strawband Beaver Road, the trail is beautifully…
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Shirk's Run Trail is a seasonal access road. Typical open times are from approximately 2 weeks before Thanksgiving to Christmas, though if the gate is open, it's accessible! The trail surface is dirt and rock,…
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Steele Top Trail is a seasonal access road because it must be accessed off another seasonal access trail, Shirk's Run Trail. Typical open times are from approximately 2 weeks before Thanksgiving to Christmas, though if…
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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 is an easy ride through Moshannon State Forest with some thick forest and openings with great views of the mountains. This road is mainly gravel, with a few slightly washed-out areas, and the last…
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Underwood Road is an easy mountain road that is well-maintained and the surface consists of gravel the entire way. This road is great for people new to off-roading and looking to explore an easy mountain…
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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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A beautiful, easy gravel road ride with a fun little dirt two-track spur. The primary surface is a very well-groomed, 1- to 1.5-lane wide gravel road. There are numerous areas to pull over and get…
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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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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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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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State Line Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During rain, snow, and ice, the road will become harder to…
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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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One of the most fun routes in Rothrock State Forest. The northern end begins in corn fields and passes through private property, so be respectful and stay on the trail here. It transitions from broken…
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This is a very easy gravel road with plenty of beautiful scenery. When traveling Brady Road, you will come across some hunting camps and some really nice valley views. Fall would be a great time…
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This is a maintained gravel road that traverses up and over the ridge, offering some pull-offs on both sides that have great views of the valleys. Numerous roads branch off leading through Rothrock State Forest,…
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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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