Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lake Erie Beach, New York

Forest Service Road (FSR) 252 in the Allegheny National Forest is identified as the "Boat Road Run" and is located in Warren County. It provides access for vehicles, though a 2017 document notes it was…
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CDW Run Road in the Allegheny National Forest is located in Warren County. It provides access for vehicles, though a 2017 document notes it was open for hunting at that time. It does not appear…
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A crossroad trail located in Grimsby, Ontario, sandwiched between Mud Street and Ridge Road, the trail consists of a thick clay-covered pathway littered with large ruts and mud. It can be very sticky and difficult…
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Hook Run Road - FSR 160 is a wide dirt road that is easy to navigate. Hook Run leads into Allegheny National Forest south of Warren, Pennsylvania. There are nice mountain vistas with breathtaking views.…
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Jakes Rocks Road - FSR 160 is a dirt road easy traveling for one vehicle. This road leads into the back of Jakes Rock Recreation Area. There is plenty to do like Hiking, Mountain Biking…
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From Jakes Rocks Road - FSR 160 is Dispersed Camping Road - FSR 259. This dirt road is easy to travel, with lots of dispersed campsites. They are first com,e first serve sites. There is…
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This is a 3-mile out and back trail consisting of light gravel, dirt, and some two-track sections across small elevation changes, water spots, and sweeping turns. This small trail offers some fun spots as it…
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This is a dirt road easy travel. There is plenty to do like Hiking, Mountain Biking or just hanging out at your campsite. County Line FSR 120 is very scenic with lots of woods and…
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This is a winding switchback trail that climbs from the Allegheny Reservoir near the Redbridge Campground to the Blacksnake Run trail. Like most trails in this area, you will travel past many oil wells and…
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This is an easy gravel trail that winds through the heart of the Allegheny National Forest. The trail is full of tight switchbacks as you wind your way up and over the rolling hills. You…
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This is a graded Forest Service road between Owl Nest and Route 948. There are several stopping points for lunch or to stretch the legs--one on the banks of Bear Creek offers a great camping…
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This is a densely forested gravel road--a nice drive in the spring and summer. There's only one good vantage point on a powerline, but you may see turkey and deer along this route. There is…
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This is a narrow, dirt to gravel road that is not very well traveled. There are several places that have high banks on either side, allowing only one vehicle to pass safely. The track is…
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Plumbottom State Forest totals 1,666 acres. The main road is a fun, slow drive with scenic views. The road is rocky and has some ruts due to rain runoff. At the end, there is a…
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This trail is a standard National Forest Service road and is open to all street-legal motor vehicles. This trail is open year-round, but does not receive winter maintenance. It connects the gas field at the…
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A standard national forest service road in the southeastern part of the Allegheny National Forest. It connects Owls Nest in the north, at the intersection of FS 135, to Arroyo Road to the south at…
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Zimmerman Fire Tower Road is a graded dirt/gravel track through the Allegheny National Forest. The tower was removed in the 1990s but the location is still evident. The route is flat to gently rolling with…
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Plumbottom State Forest totals 1,666 acres. The main road is a fun, slow drive with scenic views. The road is rocky and has some ruts due to rain runoff. At the end is a turnaround…
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Accessible from Route 899 and Blue Ridge Road, this graded gravel/dirt road enters the Allegheny National Forest with a steep descent into the Clarion River Valley. A very short section of River Road follows along…
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The trail immediately climbs a steep rutted road that is rough; most low-clearance street vehicles will want to go slow to avoid damage. The road climbs quite a ways before leveling off. Several driveways might…
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Vandermark State Forest totals 2,384 acres. The main road is wide and easily traveled. This area is very wooded and has a few camping spots. At the end is a large area/turnaround that can fit…
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This state forest road intersects with Scoville Rd and takes you to a parking area and trail that leads to Rattlesnake Hill State Forest. The parking area is also a camping site that may require…
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This trail is a state forestry road that travels through Ossian State Forest. The road is rough, rutted, and muddy in some sections. There are no technical obstacles that would be a concern. It is…
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Vandermark State Forest totals 2,384 acres. The main road is a bit narrow, but an easy drive. This area is very wooded and has a few camping spots. This area provides opportunities for many informal…
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This is a section of road that is not maintained during the winter months. The road is in good shape and climbs a hill for most of this section. At the top, the road levels…
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This is a scenic and remote trail. Combined with some of the other local trails and attractions, this is a very nice ride. At the north end, there's access to the Clarion River, and to…
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The east end of the road is open agricultural fields, allowing you to see quite a way. Traveling west, the road becomes more wooded and would be a great road to see the colors in…
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This forest road is the unpaved connector between the western and eastern parts of the Clear Creek & Callen Run tract of Clear Creek State Forest. It connects to PA 949 at either end. Though…
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From the rolling fields to the south to the forest on the north end, this is a very pleasant unpaved road. If coming from Interstate 80, this may be how you enter this forest, especially…
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This is a nice leisurely trail through the woods. There is little elevation change. This can be a little zig zaggy. There are some small mud sections. This can be accessed by all size and…
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