Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Newport, Pennsylvania

Shade Mountain Road is unique for its length and the access it offers for motorcycles. The road itself is a fairly smooth gravel surface that runs along the ridge of the Shade Mountain from west to east. The steeper climb is from the west up to the ridge and the descent to the east is much more grad...
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The Little Valley Road runs east to west through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for an easy and relaxing drive. Little Valley Road offers beautiful views from the top of Conococheague Mountain at the Blain Vista. Three marked campsites are along the road but require a permit...
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I recommend entering from Lykens and driving through their nice borough park to get to the eastern end of this track. Expect graded gravel forest service roads that should be passable by any vehicle. At the western end of the trail, it's a short walk to the hang glider launch area which has a nice v...
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Laurel Run Road is a scenic gravel route that winds through the quiet beauty of the historic Henry Valley in Tuscarora State Forest. Following the path of its namesake stream, the road passes several notable landmarks: the Pioneer Cemetery of the old town of Pandamonia, the stunning overlook at Henr...
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This is a beautiful drive through Weiser State Forest. This route is all gravel, with some steep winding ascents/descents, possible washouts and ruts, and a beautiful streamside picnic area. There are numerous hiking trails, as well as several primitive campsites available to reserve. This area is a...
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Elk Hill Road is a rugged gravel road cutting through the remote stretches of Tuscarora State Forest, offering travelers sweeping ridge views, dense forest scenery, and access to several secluded hiking trails. This backcountry route is perfect for those looking to escape the crowds and experience t...
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Meadows Road offers a peaceful gravel drive through the heart of Tuscarora State Forest, connecting to Laurel Run Road at both its eastern and western ends. Along the way, you’ll find several designated roadside campsites (check the Pennsylvania DCNR website for current rules and regulations). Don’t...
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Pine Ridge Trail is primarily a graded dirt road. It is an out-and-back road with ample room to turn around. 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. Pine Ridge Trail is ...
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This section of Knob Ridge Road is designated as a drivable trail and compared to others in Bald Eagle State Forest not as technical. It is also wider than most, offering views of the stream below, the mountains across the valley, and plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities. 4x4 is recommended as p...
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This trail is an in-and-out trail. It is a graded gravel trail. One hiking trail Thick Mountain trail, and a picnic area called Snyder Middleswarth Picnic area. The trail has easy access and drivability in the warm months, difficulty driving in the winter due to snow and ice, with no winter maintena...
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This is an in-and-out trail off of Swift Run Road and can be accessed from the main pavement road. There is a beautiful Vista and hiking trail, called the Kreb Gap trail, that is a dual sport trail. This trail is a graded gravel road that is easy to access and drivability during the warm months, and...
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High Top Trail Green is primarily a graded gravel road. It is an out-and-back road. There is ample room to turn around. 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. High Top ...
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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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Knob Ridge Road is a dead-end road covering roughly 8.5 miles while crossing through state and private property. It is a hard-packed, smooth, dirt road that will turn muddy when wet. It offers a beautiful, scenic, relaxing drive across the mountain ridge with occasional views of New Lancaster Valley...
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This trail is an in-and-out and comes off of Breininger Gap Road. The road parallels a running stream and has no hiking trails off of this road. It is a graded gravel road within the Bald Eagle State Forest. Easy access and drivability during the warm months, but it may be more difficult during wint...
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This trail is an in-and-out trail off of Hunter Road. It is a graded gravel road within the Bald Eagle State Forest. There is a picnic area called Rock Spring picnic area. Two hiking trails are off this route: Cold Spring Trail and Little Mountain Trail. Easy access and drivability during the warm m...
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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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Horseshoe Bend trail is another short but fun single-track trail. Starting from Hunter Road. It is very easy and relatively flat terrain, about halfway there's a section of rocky descent, which gets a little more difficult as you continue to descend out onto the main road. Try your skill by turning ...
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This trail is an in-and-out trail located in the Bald Eagle State Forest. It is a graded gravel road. There is one hiking trail Horseshoe Bend Trail. Enter this trail from Hunter Road. Easy Access and drivability during the warm months. There is no Winter Maintenance, so it may be more difficult dur...
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This trail is a longer trail and is graded gravel; it is an in-and-out type of trail. The second half of this trail, coming in from the mountain top, has some tighter shelf road that is easily drivable in Summer, Spring, and fall. There is one hiking trail called the white mountain ridge trail. Ther...
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Tower City 6 is probably the longest trail in this trail network. It goes from Gold Mine Road all the way out to Trail 3. This trail is a railroad bed so it is very flat and smooth with just a few rocky spots but plenty of puddles.
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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. Following the pine section, you'll encounter two exit options. There's a level exit heading north, and ...
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Trail one is a nice long skidder path. It is pretty much the main skidder path to the landing during the timbering. This makes the trail nice and wide and very compact. This goes from the parking lot to the middle of the property. There are some small rocks and forest debris scattered on this trail.
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Tower City 7 is an old railroad bed from Gold Mine Road to Trail 6. There is plenty of forest debris on this trail including logs, branches, and small rocks. Stay off the road as it is illegal to ride up and down the road. This is a great start to the trail network.
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Tower City 6 is probably the longest trail in this trail network. It goes from Gold Mine Road all the way out to Trail 3. This trail is a railroad bed so it is very flat and smooth with just a few rocky spots but plenty of puddles.
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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. Following the pine section, you'll encounter two exit options. There's a level exit heading north, and ...
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Trail one is a nice long skidder path. It is pretty much the main skidder path to the landing during the timbering. This makes the trail nice and wide and very compact. This goes from the parking lot to the middle of the property. There are some small rocks and forest debris scattered on this trail.
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Tower City 7 is an old railroad bed from Gold Mine Road to Trail 6. There is plenty of forest debris on this trail including logs, branches, and small rocks. Stay off the road as it is illegal to ride up and down the road. This is a great start to the trail network.
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