Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Montandon, Pennsylvania

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Nittany Mountain Trail

This is an out-and-back trail along the ridge of Nittany Mountain. There is one vista near the parking area about 0.5 miles from Running Gap Road. Otherwise, it's mostly a wooded track that's a bit…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Running Gap Road

Running Gap Road is located in the Bald Eagle State Forest, and is a graded gravel road. There are two hiking trails off this road Top Mountain Trail and Nittany Mountain Trail. Easy drivability during…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Spruce Run Road

This trail is located in the Bald Eagle State Forest. There is a tranquil brook flowing under a bridge. There are several hiking trails off this road and a rest area with a picnic table.…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Jones Mountain Road

Jones Mountain 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…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

White Deer Creek Road

White Deer Creek Road is a graded gravel and dirt 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…
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Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Mile Run Road

This trail is a graded gravel in-and-out type of trail located in Bald Eagle State Forest. It is a short drive and has a tranquil, flowing brook running alongside the trail. The trail is mostly…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Pine Flat Road

This trail was an in-and-out type of trail, with graded gravel. It had subtle climbs, with most of the trail being a straight run. There was a beautiful Vista with a great lookout. Two hiking…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Brandon Road

Brandon Road is a primarily graded gravel road with a few sections of graded dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months, however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow,…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cooper Mill Road

Cooper Mill 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…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Sand Mountain Road

Sand Mountain Road is in Bald Eagle State Forest and is a graded gravel road. Several hiking trails branch off this road, and there is the Halfway Run Natural Area, with camping options available not…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Third Gap Road

The Trail is part of a joining trail that connects Third Gap Road to Fourth Gap Road. The trail is an in-and-out type of trail; it is graded gravel that is mostly a straight run.…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

East Run Road

This trail is an in-and-out trail that has a graded gravel surface. It has a flowing Brook next to an area with a Picnic table and fire pit/grill. This trail intersects with Mohn Mill Road.…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Fourth Gap Road

This trail is a graded gravel road inside Bald Eagle State Forest. This is a connecting trail to Third Gap Road. The trail is an in-and-out and straight run. There are two hiking trails, Little…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Old Shingle Road

Old Shingle 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…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

150A

150 is also known as the Heart Lake area and the trails that lead to the lake. Part of this is an open field area, but closer to the lake area, it becomes more of…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

138

138 is also known as the sands. In the middle of this loop is a beautiful lake with sandy hill climbs off to the side. There is a lot to do in this area, from…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

115A

115 is one of the longest trails in the park. It winds its way through, hitting some nice points and sections along the way. It also includes the powerline and a few coal roads. This…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

151A

151 is a loop with a few spur trails off it. It is an area with little difficulty but nice to spend time looping around or cutting through to another trail. It has an open…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi

151B

151 has a couple of different small trail connections. They all connect to the trail 151 network to make it one big trail group. 151 is not a difficult trail; it is an advanced dirt…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

150B

Trail 150 has two parts. This part is the area to the southeast of Dead Lake. The section has some water, mud, little hills, and a wooded path. It is a nice cut-through from 133…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

137B

This section of 137 connects 138 and the main trail of 137. There are wooded rocky trails mixed in with multiple trails that lead to the main 137 trail. Be cautious of a few rocks…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

136A

Trail 136 starts when it branches off of trail 123. It continues through the valley and becomes the haul road and then the old mine road. It passes old mining equipment and the old mine…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

137A

This section of 137 connects 138 and the main trail of 137. There are wooded rocky trails mixed in with multiple trails that lead to the main 137 trail. Be cautious of a few rocks…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

ATV Trail 41

These ATV trails are behind and beside Dead Lake, which means they will be wet and muddy. They will also have rocks and logs exposed in the trail to work around. Be careful as these…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

ATV Trail 48

This compact ATV trail loop provides a refreshing diversion from the main Trail 115. Nestled within a wooded area, it offers a pleasant circuit with challenges such as puddles, tight tree sections, rocks, and other…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp

ATV Trail 43

This ATV trail is a narrow path with dense, small pine trees. The sturdy pine branches may hit your machine, as they are not easily breakable. Your machine and body will push through the branches.…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

137D

This section of 137 covers some of the wooded tight trails heading towards Mud Road. Trail 137 has a few sections that branch off the 115 trail. As far as trail severity, there are a…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp

133A

The 133 trail has several segments, and this covers the main trail from end to end. It features rocks, mud, water, puddles, tight tree sections, and more mud. While none of it is extreme, navigating…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

ATV Trail 45

This ATV trail doesn't see much action and seems a bit overgrown with grass. It serves as a winding path between two sections of 137. If you pay close attention to the map, you'll spot…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp

131

131 is a long trail for this park. It starts off trail 123 and works its way to trail 132. Most of the trail is a wide, slightly rocky trail that weaves through the valley.…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

ATV Trails Near Montandon, Pennsylvania

150A

150 is also known as the Heart Lake area and the trails that lead to the lake. Part of this is an open field area, but closer to the lake area, it becomes more of…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

138

138 is also known as the sands. In the middle of this loop is a beautiful lake with sandy hill climbs off to the side. There is a lot to do in this area, from…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

115A

115 is one of the longest trails in the park. It winds its way through, hitting some nice points and sections along the way. It also includes the powerline and a few coal roads. This…
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

151A

151 is a loop with a few spur trails off it. It is an area with little difficulty but nice to spend time looping around or cutting through to another trail. It has an open…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi

151B

151 has a couple of different small trail connections. They all connect to the trail 151 network to make it one big trail group. 151 is not a difficult trail; it is an advanced dirt…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

150B

Trail 150 has two parts. This part is the area to the southeast of Dead Lake. The section has some water, mud, little hills, and a wooded path. It is a nice cut-through from 133…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Montandon, Pennsylvania

150A

150 is also known as the Heart Lake area and the trails that lead to the lake. Part of this is an open field area, but closer to the lake area, it becomes more of…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

138

138 is also known as the sands. In the middle of this loop is a beautiful lake with sandy hill climbs off to the side. There is a lot to do in this area, from…
Learn more about 138
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

115A

115 is one of the longest trails in the park. It winds its way through, hitting some nice points and sections along the way. It also includes the powerline and a few coal roads. This…
Learn more about 115A
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

151A

151 is a loop with a few spur trails off it. It is an area with little difficulty but nice to spend time looping around or cutting through to another trail. It has an open…
Learn more about 151A
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi

151B

151 has a couple of different small trail connections. They all connect to the trail 151 network to make it one big trail group. 151 is not a difficult trail; it is an advanced dirt…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

150B

Trail 150 has two parts. This part is the area to the southeast of Dead Lake. The section has some water, mud, little hills, and a wooded path. It is a nice cut-through from 133…
Learn more about 150B
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su