Beginner Off-Road Trails Near New Columbus, Pennsylvania

This is an easy trail on the eastern side of Loyalsock State Forest which winds down outside of LaPorte. Along the way, you will see several small waterfalls with a few narrow sections to traverse.…
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Shanerburg Road is a long winding trail that will pass you by several streams with a 1-lane bridge. The trail passes through much of the forest--it's longer than you'd think. The road has a few…
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This is a winding trail that passes Sones Pond in the eastern section of Loyalsock State Forest. The pond area has a small pavilion and leisure area if you need to stop for a snack,…
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Ashland 190 might look like a tornado recently went through, but in reality, it was recently timbered. Because of the timbering, the trail has logs and downed trees in its path. Some areas in the…
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This trail is an in-and-out route through Loyalsock State Forest, following a graded gravel road with small sections of dirt that can become muddy after rain while still maintaining a solid base. It is easy…
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Ashland 19 is a wide trail that is packed dirt with large ruts from big old coal mining trucks. The terrain can become muddy and slippery if rain has been in the forecast. This trail…
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Ashland 14 branches off of Ashland 15 and is a series of established wooded trails working their way out to a remote property boundary. The trail includes an old railroad bed style of riding with…
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Ashland 20 is a newer type of trail that is on the outskirts of the active mining area. It has many different challenges and areas to have fun. This includes a hill climb, twists and…
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Ashland 17 is yet another trail that was recently timbered. The trail is for the most part dirt with some small rocks, washouts, and muddy puddles. Slight up and downhills take you through wooded areas…
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Ashland 16 may appear to be a smooth road, but appearances can be deceiving! Continue driving and you'll encounter a trail that becomes increasingly challenging, with ruts, varying hill grades, semi-deep-water crossings, and washouts amidst…
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This is a twisting hill climb to the vista overlook of Loyalsock Creek and the rock garden where you can stop to use facilities, seating areas, and parking. Along the remainder of the route, you…
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Ashland 130 is a dead-end trail at the railroad tracks. As with any trail down in this area stay off of the tracks or even the shoulders or you will get arrested for tresspassing. The…
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This long and winding trail has a wide range of up-and-down hills with loose terrain that can cause a loss of traction. Small rocks, washouts, and trail debris such as logs can be found along…
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This single track is not for the beginner and is just for mx dirtbikes. These trail sections are very narrow paths that are sometimes only as wide as the handlebars. There can be very steep…
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This is a short dead-end trail at the railroad tracks. Do not enter or exit here as the railroad is off-limits and you can get arrested for being near the tracks. The trail is a…
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Ashland 118 is a long trail across the northern edge of the southern tract of Ashland. This trail is partially timbered with some beautiful scenery and large Rhododendrons. There are small puddles, rocks, and branches…
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Ashland 110 is just a good old-fashioned dirt trail that has shallow water crossings, small rocks, and washouts. Since the trail goes through the woods, there might be a downed tree, tree branch, or log…
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Ashland 112 has a variety of terrain with a good mix of dirt and rocks. The rocks are small to borderline medium-sized, but the fun part is these rocky areas are part of the up…
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Ashland 109 is a classic dirt trail featuring small rocks and washouts. As the rutted trail winds through the woods, you may encounter fallen trees, branches, or logs. Full-sized vehicles might find the path to…
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Ashland 117 is an odd loop trail that goes down to the property line. Starting at Trail 116 it works down and splits into two different trails and then reconnects before the end. When you…
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Ashland 116 is a very long trail. It is relatively straight as it goes east out of the property to the property line. Most of this trail is very smooth and flat but there are…
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Ashland 12 is a rolling dirt trail that runs in open and wooded areas. Be on the lookout for downed trees, tree branches, and other debris from recent timbering. Ashland 12 does dead-end at both…
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Ashland 106 is an old single-track trail that has become an ATV/SxS trail. It is on a slight hill that you can run in either direction. There are rocks, logs, and some washouts to work…
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Ashland 176 is a mix of gravel and dirt which is a result of the recent timbering that has taken place in this area of Famous Reading Outdoors. The trail has a few obstacles, but…
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Be on the lookout for the Ashland 107 Moss Man! He roams this dirt trail hiding amongst the green moss that can be slippery when wet. Moss Man finds his home sweet home here on…
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Ashland 115 is the middle "finger" that goes from the trail splits in the middle of the property all the way out to the property line. It is a railroad bed type of trail that…
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Ashland 108 offers a spacious trail dotted with small rocks, featuring a mix of uphill and downhill gradients and washouts. Scattered downed trees and logs, along with shallow mud puddles, are also part of the…
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Ashland 4 is a mini offroad park packed into one trail. Various sizes of rocks that are on the small to medium side can be found throughout the trail. Mud puddles, washouts, up-and-down hills, and…
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Ashland 129 is a short trail that dead ends at the railroad tracks. The railroad is off limits please do not trespass. You will get arrested. This is a short but easy trail with some…
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This is a short Y trail that connects between trails 116 and 115. The trail is a gradual hill with lots of smaller loose rocks that can kick up or move around while driving this…
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