Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Mattawana, Pennsylvania

McVeytown Road is an in-and-out trail leading to an exit on the pavement. This trail is a typical state forest graded gravel road within Tuscarora State Forest. It comes off a main OnX Offroad mapped trail called Licking Creek Road. This trail has an abundance of oak trees and pine trees, providing...
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The Longfellow Road runs East West through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for an easy and relaxing drive through the forest. This road passes right by the Short Mountain and Anderson Gap Vistas. This road does not have any camp sites. There's minimal service at the Tuscarora...
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The West Longfellow Trail runs East West through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for a nice drive off the gravel. At the fork in the road, go left since the right side is private property. This trail does not have any camp sites. There's minimal service at the Tuscarora State...
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The Flat Trail is an out and back Trail at Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for a relaxing drive to get away from the gravel. The large and open camp site 008 can be reserved with a permit. There's minimal service at the Tuscarora State Forest so be sure to download offline ma...
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The Spectacle Gap Trail is an out-and-back trail at Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for a scenic drive up the mountain. Campsite 009, formerly known as Shade Mountain Fire Tower, can be reserved with a permit. There's minimal service at the Tuscarora State Forest, so be sure ...
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Licking Creek is a main forest road at Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for a relaxing drive through the mountains. Several campsites at the Bell Furnace Camp Ground can be reserved with a permit. There's minimal service at the Tuscarora State Forest, so be sure to download of...
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Licking Creek Drive is a standard PA State Forest road. It is graded gravel and is an easy, relaxing drive. This road offers access to several very nice dispersed motorized camp sites that, as with all camp sites and campgrounds in PA, must be reserved on the Reserve America app or site. It also fea...
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This is a normal PA state forest service road that connects the community of Blacklog to East Licking Creek Drive in Tuscarora State Forest. It's a scenic drive that features some private camps that are in restored CCC camp cabins near the midpoint of this track. The road passes between two private ...
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Pine Ridge Road is an up-and-back trail leading to a private property dead end. This trail is a typical state forest graded gravel road within Tuscarora State Forest. It comes off a main OnX Offroad mapped trail called Spectacle Gap Road. This trail has an abundance of oak trees and pine trees, prov...
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This forest road runs north-south over Stone Mountain through the southern part of Rothrock State Forest. It is most notable for having a hawk viewing platform on the east side of the mountain, not far from Allensville, at about 2000 feet above sea level. The platform is a short hike from the parkin...
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The Odonnel Field Road runs North-South through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. The high point of this dirt road has a beautiful unnamed overlook. This road does not have any campsites. There's minimal service at the Tuscarora State Forest, so be sure to download offline maps, although there...
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Vincent Tram Road is an up-and-back trail leading to a private property dead end. This trail is a typical state forest graded gravel/dirt road within Tuscarora State Forest. It comes off a main OnX Offroad mapped trail called Licking Creek Drive. This trail has an abundance of oak trees and pine tre...
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Flat Road is a gravel road that serves as a connector between Allensville & Martins Gap Roads. It is a well-graded gravel road with wide shoulders on each side. There are numerous wildflowers and other natural sights along the sides. It can be easily completed with a 2-wheel drive vehicle.
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Rock Spring Trail is a spur off Martin Gap Road that runs north into the forest. It has a few washouts and puddles, but is easily completed in a stock vehicle with good ground clearance. The north end of the trail terminates at a locked gate.
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This is an out-and-back state forest road in Rothrock State Forest. It is primarily graded gravel and should be passable by any street-legal vehicle outside of the winter months. It can only be accessed from Martin Road in the forest. The intersection won't be easily missed as it is dominated by Cam...
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Martin Road is an easy gravel state forest road that enters Rothrock State Forest from the west and climbs to the ridge line of the Stone Mountain through the Martin Gap of the Rocky Ridge. This is a typical forest service road that can be used by any street-legal vehicle without difficulty, unless ...
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Turkey Hill Road is a gravel trail in Rothrock State Forest. The trail climbs to a ridge before descending into Greenwood Furnace State Park. The trail traverses a forest of deciduous trees and rhododendrons. The spring rhododendron bloom and fall foliage are especially scenic. There is a vista crea...
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Bell Furnace Road is an up-and-back, dirt road within the Tuscararo State Forest. It is a splitter road off of the main road, Licking Creek Road, which is the main road with many spur roads and pull-through campsites. There is a hiking trail at the end of this road that leads to Black Log Mountain R...
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Barrville Road is a typical graded gravel road within Rothrock State Forest. The trailhead is off a main paved road that is Route 305 (Greenwood Road). The Trail is gravel until the end portion turns to a paved road. It is an in-and-out trail. The trail is close to Greenwood Furnace Campground. The ...
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Rag Hollow Road is a well-maintained gravel trail through Rothrock State Forest. The trail starts at the top of Broad Mountain, descending to Greenwood Furnace State Park. The trail starts in an open area at the top of the mountain before traversing a forest of deciduous trees, pine, mountain laurel...
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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 with wildlife such as turkey and deer crossing the trail. It's single-lane with a few pull-off areas ...
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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 pull over. There is a lot of traffic during the hunting season.
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Hall Road is primarily 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 can become rutted and harder to travel on. Hall Road is within Sproul State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop along this...
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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 Benner Run Vista overlook, eventually coming to a three-way intersection. From this intersection,...
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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 with wildlife such as turkey and deer crossing the trail. It's single-lane with a few pull-off areas ...
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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 pull over. There is a lot of traffic during the hunting season.
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Hall Road is primarily 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 can become rutted and harder to travel on. Hall Road is within Sproul State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop along this...
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Marsh Creek Trail is primarily a graded gravel road, with the southern end being dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Marsh Creek Trail is within Sproul State F...
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