Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Lewis Run, Pennsylvania

Forest Service Road 312B in the Allegheny National Forest is a designated accessible road for high-clearance vehicles only that is open all year long. The surface is packed dirt with a few potholes. There are plenty of tree branches along this route. You cross over a nice mountain stream. There are ...
Learn more about Miam Run B - FS 312B

Hunt Club (FS 310) is a nice drive just off the beaten path. This road goes between Route 219 and Big Shanty Road. Starts off with a gravel surface, which down the way, has a few larger rocks and mud puddles. There is a clear opening down the gas pipeline to a nice view of Lewis Run. This road is op...
Learn more about Hunt Club - FS 310

Forest Service Road 312 in the Allegheny National Forest is a designated accessible road for high-clearance vehicles only that is open all year long. The surface is packed dirt with a few potholes. There are plenty of tree branches along this route. You cross over a nice mountain stream, which feeds...
Learn more about Miam Run - FS 312

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 takes you deep into the Allegheny National Forest. Along the route are some small turn-offs ...
Learn more about Overlook Rock Trail

Libby is a bit more of a rough road. The surface is dirt. It has some larger potholes that are potentially filled with water. In spots, there are some larger rocks so travel can be slow in the area. There are some evergreen portions that make travel nice. Along this route are some scenic views of th...
Learn more about Libby - FS 455

Libby B is a bit of a rough dirt road. It's a nice drive with an occasional wetland along this route. Also scattered along this road are gas wells that extract natural gas. There are ruts in spots and some potholes. Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Alleghen...
Learn more about Libby B - FS 455B

ASF #38 Lewis Bypass - FS 85314 starts off at Turnip Run Wetlands. The road is dirt surface and, for the most part, smooth with some potholes. Along this route and area is well known for cross-country skiing. At the end of ASF #38, Lewis Bypass - FSR 85314 is the Westlins Cross Country Ski Trail, wh...
Learn more about ASF #38 Lewis Bypass - FS 85314

East Bucklick - FS 435 is a gravel surface road. It is a nice, pleasant drive. On one side is a slope down toward Sugar Run Creek. The opposite side goes uphill and has some large rock deposits from the ice age. If you find yourself traveling down East Bucklick - FS 435 in late April, bring some bag...
Learn more about East Bucklick - FS 435

Camp Run is a nice road to travel. It winds itself down the backside of a mountain. The road surface is packed dirt with some potholes. You will come across mountain streams, and there are a few camping spots. At the bottom is Turnip Run Creek. There looks to be some good hiking along this creek. Th...
Learn more about Camp Run - FS 504

Forest Service Road 176 in the Allegheny National Forest is a popular route for scenic drives, 4x4 adventures, and accessing dispersed camping often found in the southern part of the forest near the Kinzua Dam area, offering a rustic, unpaved experience through wooded landscapes. It's part of the ex...
Learn more about Bucklick - FS 176

Single track can be very challenging and not for the beginner. We rutted paths, steeps hills, tight turns, and narrow trees, these trails are technical. Expect trails that require good riding abilities and having proper safety equipment. Trails lead to wider trail sections to return to office easil...
Learn more about Orange Single Track G9 - A

I trail is the direct way from the campground entrance road to the trail head. Being a one-way trail, this is the one that leads in that direction. It is an easy trail but does have some fun sections like hills and plenty of turns, and you go down the mountain.
Learn more about I Green I1-I9

Single track can be very challenging and not for the beginner. We rutted paths, steeps hills, tight turns, and narrow trees, these trails are technical. Expect trails that require good riding abilities and having proper safety equipment. Trails lead to wider trail sections to return to office eas...
Learn more about Orange Single Track G9

Townline Run (FS 316) is a gravely dirt surface. It's a nice drive into the forest. There are some down smaller trees that are navigable to get around. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles only. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check ...
Learn more about Townline Run - FS 316

Wintergreen is a gravel/dirt-packed road that winds up the side of a mountain to the top. It has nice mountain streams and views. There are a few camp spots at the top with room for multiple vehicles. There are ruts from rain runoff. It is open year-round to highway legal vehicles only. Like many fo...
Learn more about Wintergreen Run - FS 508

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 will see plenty of oil wells. There is a very narrow bridge that you have to cross about a quarter mile down the ...
Learn more about Blacksnake Run

The area marked for this has one way in and out from the campground area. This is a nice easier section to ride that can be a great start to the day to get warmed up and prepared. The other thing is to have an area that is safe to ride.
Learn more about G3 Pee Wee Area

This is an easier trail that works from the campground over to H or the I sections. There are plenty of turns and twists while traversing the woods. This is a nice connection from the campground over to the parking lot or office area. The directional path may loop you around, so be careful of your d...
Learn more about G Green G-G10

Lafayette Spring (FS 313) starts off just off of Route 219 with a parking lot for local fishing in Kinzua Creek. The surface is gravel and turns into packed dirt. It's a nice shaded drive with large boulders along this route. There are a few scenic views. This road ends at Pine Run Road. The road is...
Learn more about Lafayette Spring - FS 313

J is the final trail that leads down to the trail head. If going through the whole park, this will be the trail that wraps up your day. It is a nice, easy trail section that has a mix of hills, twists, turns, and small obstacles. This will be a great trail to end the day with.
Learn more about J Green

I trail is the direct way from the campground entrance road to the trail head. Being a one-way trail, this is the one that leads in that direction. It is an easy trail but does have some fun sections like hills and plenty of turns, and you go down the mountain.
Learn more about I Green I1-I9

The area marked for this has one way in and out from the campground area. This is a nice easier section to ride that can be a great start to the day to get warmed up and prepared. The other thing is to have an area that is safe to ride.
Learn more about G3 Pee Wee Area

This is an easier trail that works from the campground over to H or the I sections. There are plenty of turns and twists while traversing the woods. This is a nice connection from the campground over to the parking lot or office area. The directional path may loop you around, so be careful of your d...
Learn more about G Green G-G10

J is the final trail that leads down to the trail head. If going through the whole park, this will be the trail that wraps up your day. It is a nice, easy trail section that has a mix of hills, twists, turns, and small obstacles. This will be a great trail to end the day with.
Learn more about J Green

I trail is the direct way from the campground entrance road to the trail head. Being a one-way trail, this is the one that leads in that direction. It is an easy trail but does have some fun sections like hills and plenty of turns, and you go down the mountain.
Learn more about I Green I1-I9

The area marked for this has one way in and out from the campground area. This is a nice easier section to ride that can be a great start to the day to get warmed up and prepared. The other thing is to have an area that is safe to ride.
Learn more about G3 Pee Wee Area

This is an easier trail that works from the campground over to H or the I sections. There are plenty of turns and twists while traversing the woods. This is a nice connection from the campground over to the parking lot or office area. The directional path may loop you around, so be careful of your d...
Learn more about G Green G-G10

J is the final trail that leads down to the trail head. If going through the whole park, this will be the trail that wraps up your day. It is a nice, easy trail section that has a mix of hills, twists, turns, and small obstacles. This will be a great trail to end the day with.
Learn more about J Green