Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Hyde, 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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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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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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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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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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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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Golden Arch Trail Road- A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located on the Northern end of the facility, Golden Arch Trail Road is an improved stone roadway, two vehicles wide for the entire 1.1…
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Kit Row - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located at the Northern End of the park, Kit Row should be able to be traversed by anyone with a motorcycle, ATV, or SxS. At…
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Valley View - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located at the Northern End of the park, Valley View should be able to be traversed by anyone with a motorcycle, ATV, or SxS. At…
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Coyote Pass Road - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located on the Northern end of the facility, Coyote Pass Road is an improved stone roadway, two vehicles wide for the entire 6/10ths of…
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Raptor Path Road - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located on the Northern end of the facility, Raptor Path Road is an improved stone roadway, two vehicles wide for the entire mile in…
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Hop Run - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located at the Northern End of the park, Hop Run should be able to be traversed by anyone with a motorcycle, ATV, or SxS. At…
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Play Pond Path Green Trail - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located at the Northern End of the park, Play Pond Path Green Trail should be able to be traversed by anyone with…
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Skunk Loop - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located at the Northern End of the park, Skunk Loop should be able to be traversed by anyone with a motorcycle, ATV, or SxS. At…
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Fern Way - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located at the Northern End of the park, Fern Way should be able to be traversed by anyone with a motorcycle, ATV, or SxS. At…
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Rhino Loop - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located at the Northern End of the park, Rhino Loop should be able to be traversed by anyone with a motorcycle, ATV, or SxS. At…
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Turbine 16 Road- A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located on the Northern end of the facility, Turbine 16 Road is an improved stone roadway, two vehicles wide for the entire 3/10ths of a…
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Rouges Harbor Road- A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located on the Northern end of the facility, Rouges Harbor Road is a portion of improved stone roadway and unimproved trail, two vehicles wide for…
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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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Short Lane - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located at the Northern End of the park, Short Lane should be able to be traversed by anyone on a motorcycle, OHV, ATV, or SxS.…
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Play Pond Connector - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located on the Northern end of the facility, Play Pond Connector is the most direct route to the Play Pond. Just under 3/10ths of…
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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 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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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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Oak Lane - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located on the Northern End of the park, Oak Lane should be able to be traversed by anyone on a motorcycle, OHV, ATV, or SxS.…
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Turkey Flats Road - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located on the Northern End of the park, Turkey Flats Road should be able to be traversed by anyone on a motorcycle, ATV, or…
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Mailbox Road- A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located on the Northern end of the facility, Mailbox Road is an improved stone roadway, two vehicles wide for the entire 1.2 miles in length. Mailbox…
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