Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near New Paris, Pennsylvania

Off of Route 56, start on Mountain Road. As you start to climb the mountain, the road turns to dirt with a few washed-out areas but is easily traveled. Once you reach the top, there is a pull-off area that offers a great view of the valley. Continuing on the road, the area opens up and has an amazi...
Learn more about Old Bedford Pike Road

This is a gravel state forest road through Gallitzin State Forest. This is a multi-purpose road as it is also used as Skiing trails in the winter. Large gravel parking area at the beginning of the Route 56 end, and the other end comes to a T intersection, both ways take you back to pavement. There i...
Learn more about Clear Shade Road

This is a small gravel state forest road/snowmobile trail through Gallitzin State Forest. There are numerous pull-off areas that offer great views of the valley and windmills. People also use these roads as hiking/walking areas, so be aware as you're coming around some of the sharp bends. This also ...
Learn more about Babcock Trail

Singletrack D is one of the easier OHM-only trails at Mountain Ridge ATV Park. Outside of the normal OHM loops, this one is often missed because it is out of the way. You will start on the Main North-South Trail and continue until you hit Mountain Laurel ATV Trail. There are no major attractions alo...
Learn more about Mountain Ridge ATV Park Singletrack D

This is a state forest road through Gallitzin State Forest. This road is an easy gravel ride and can be accessed from Route 56 or off of Strip Mine Road. This road is lined with thick forest on both sides, with a few pull-offs for hiking. If accessing from the Strip Mine Road end, you will come out ...
Learn more about Babcock Circle Road

This is a state forest road through Gallitzin State Forest. This road crosses over Strip Mine Road. The first half of this road is open and allows for great views of the valley. The second half of this road is single lane, lined with trees and vegetation, ending at a small turnaround. The second hal...
Learn more about Wounded Warrior Road

Singletrack C is an almost 7-mile loop broken into 7 sections of varying difficulty. Each section starts and ends at an easily accessible location off of one of the ATV paths, so if you had enough or want to only hit a specific section, you can. Singletrack CD is the 4th part of this loop. You will ...
Learn more about Mountain Ridge ATV Park Singletrack CD

This is a nontechnical gravel state forest road that provides an easy ride through Gallitzin State Forest. There are numerous branches off this road that will lead you to great views of the windmills, even right underneath them. There are also numerous hiking trail areas with small pull-off areas a...
Learn more about Strip Mine Road/Pot Ridge Road

Runs north/south along the ridge of the Tussey Mountain. It passes through part of the Martin Hill Wild Area and along the border of the Sweet Root Natural Area. The north end is notable for a large, beautiful stone planter with wild flowers growing in it. It has one very nice vista looking into the...
Learn more about Martin Hill Road

Rambling through the scenic Martin Hill Wild Area and bridging the Evitts and Tussey Mountains, Blankley Road is a quiet, scenic and relaxing ride through a beautiful part of the state. The picnic area, with restrooms, is a former CCC camp is very nice and well worth stopping at even just to see it....
Learn more about Blankley Road

This dirt road provides access to one of the many excellent vistas in Buchanan State Forest. This one also serves as a hang gliding launch site and faces south, making it a good choice for viewing sunrise or sunset. The road winds along the top of Harbor Mountain. It ends at a gate, but Cove Road ne...
Learn more about Fisher Road

This scenic single-lane forest road meanders alongside a peaceful mountain stream through the heart of (Bedford County) Buchanan State Forest. Towering hardwoods provide a shaded canopy as the route follows the natural contours of the valley, offering a relaxing drive with beautiful woodland scenery...
Learn more about Reddinger Road

A scenic single-lane stone and rock road winds gently through (Buchanan State Forest) Pennsylvania parkland, following a clear mountain stream beneath a canopy of hardwood forest. The route offers a relaxing drive, scattered rock features, and peaceful woodland views, making it ideal for stock 4x4s,...
Learn more about Howsare Road

This trail is a nice scenic drive through Buchanan State Forest. There are many dispersed campsites as well as hiking trails. The trail runs along a ridge, with views of the valley below all throughout the trail. There are a few steep inclines and declines, as well as washed-out areas that could be ...
Learn more about Big Mountain Trail

This trail is a short dirt road through Buchanan State Forest. This trail is all dirt and rock, and could be slick during the winter months as it is unmaintained. This trail is ideal for someone passing through Buchanan or anyone who is new to exploring the area. There are a few inclines and decline...
Learn more about Raccoon Ridge

This is an easy gravel road in Buchanan State Forest that provides access to the three primary points of interest in Buchanan. This is a must drive trail because of what it provides access to. The trail was originally established for the historic CCC camp on this road. The ruins of that camp still e...
Learn more about Oregon Road

A fun "drivable trail" for high clearance 4x4 vehicles in the southern part of the Sideling Hill Tract of Buchanan State Forest. Not technical unless weather is a factor, but loose rock and about 750 feet of elevation change make for an enjoyable diversion. Best enjoyed along with West Pittman Road ...
Learn more about Betsy Road

A fun "drivable trail" for high clearance 4x4 vehicles in the southern part of the Sideling Hill Tract of Buchanan State Forest. Not technical unless weather is a factor, but loose rock and about 750 feet of elevation change make for an enjoyable diversion. Best enjoyed along with Betsy Road and som...
Learn more about West Pittman Road

This trail is a short scenic route through Buchanan State Forest with options for hiking, camping, and sightseeing. On this trail, you can find beautiful views the entire time. The trail is mostly packed dirt, rocks, and gravel. 4WD is recommended throughout the winter months, as there are a few inc...
Learn more about Mount Zion

This route features one of the more beautiful and nicely landscaped vistas in all of the Pennsylvania state forests. It's a nice scenic drive that runs along the southern part of Sideling Hill. It's the primary a north/south unpaved route through this forest tract south of US 30. It's an easy and en...
Learn more about Bark Road

A scenic single-lane stone and rock road winds gently through (Buchanan State Forest) Pennsylvania parkland, following a clear mountain stream beneath a canopy of hardwood forest. The route offers a relaxing drive, scattered rock features, and peaceful woodland views, making it ideal for stock 4x4s,...
Learn more about Howsare Road

Moss road or T-318 cuts through the southern Game lands. Reaching elevations of 1166 Ft traversing the forest and meadows. There is no public camping allowed on this route. Several parking locations are along the trail. If coming from the south look for a sharp turn heading up a gravel road.
Learn more about Moss Road - T-318

This is a relaxing route in the panhandle of Maryland with good proximity to many Western Maryland parks and sites. When entering the trail from the north you will come across a campground about one mile in. You will need to reserve these campsites online ahead of time if you want to stay. At the re...
Learn more about St. Johs Rock

Lower Branch - A trail of the Rock Run Recreation Area. Lower Branch is an original trail to the park. It is an easier trail and should be able to be traversed by anyone on a bike, ATV, or SxS. To get to Lower Branch, you will need to traverse some more difficult trails, though at one end. This trai...
Learn more about Lower Branch - Rock Run Recreation Area

This scenic single-lane forest road meanders alongside a peaceful mountain stream through the heart of (Bedford County) Buchanan State Forest. Towering hardwoods provide a shaded canopy as the route follows the natural contours of the valley, offering a relaxing drive with beautiful woodland scenery...
Learn more about Reddinger Road

A scenic single-lane stone and rock road winds gently through (Buchanan State Forest) Pennsylvania parkland, following a clear mountain stream beneath a canopy of hardwood forest. The route offers a relaxing drive, scattered rock features, and peaceful woodland views, making it ideal for stock 4x4s,...
Learn more about Howsare Road

Moss road or T-318 cuts through the southern Game lands. Reaching elevations of 1166 Ft traversing the forest and meadows. There is no public camping allowed on this route. Several parking locations are along the trail. If coming from the south look for a sharp turn heading up a gravel road.
Learn more about Moss Road - T-318

This is a relaxing route in the panhandle of Maryland with good proximity to many Western Maryland parks and sites. When entering the trail from the north you will come across a campground about one mile in. You will need to reserve these campsites online ahead of time if you want to stay. At the re...
Learn more about St. Johs Rock