Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Newport, Pennsylvania

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Hunter Road is a pretty well-maintained gravel road through Bald Eagle State Forest. There are plenty of places to pull off and enjoy the scenery. All along the trail, there are hunting cabins so it…
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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…
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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…
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Ridge Road runs through much of Michaux State Forest. The northern end is known for its access to Hammond's Rocks and for being more challenging than most of the other forest roads here. Accessing Hammond's…
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The Red Ridge Trail runs East to West through Bald Eagle State Forest in Pennsylvania. The trail begins down low in the Treaster Valley and heads Northeast until the Bear Gap Picnic Area. After the…
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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…
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This trail is a fun little single track. This is on the easy side of intermediate riding skill. There are no major obstacles, mostly level, no big descents or ascents, and minimal rocks. Start from…
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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,…
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This trail is an in-and-out graded Gravel Road within Bald Eagle State Forest. There are a few areas to camp and picnic. Two Hiking trails off this trail are Boney Hollow Trail and Penns Creek…
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This is an in-and-out trail that is a graded gravel road within the Bald Eagle State Forest. There are no hiking trails on this road; there is a bridge with a small flowing brook. This…
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This trail is an in-and-out on Graded Gravel within the Bald Eagle State Forest. There is an area called Chimney Rock Trailhead and Parking, also a nice flowing brook under a bridge. This trail is…
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Strongs Mountain Trail is a fun and easy mountain road in Bald Eagle State Forest. It is a very scenic drive throughout and takes you to some beautiful Pennsylvania vistas. After a heavy rain, there…
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Longwell Draft Road is a very straight but pleasant drivable trail in Bald Eagle State Forest. From end to end, there is approximately 850 feet of elevation change and it is gradual along the entire…
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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…
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This Trail is an in-and-out trail and is within the Bald Eagle State Forest. It is a Graded Gravel Trail. Along the trail is a Tranquil small brook of running water. There is an area…
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Ridge Road is located in Michaux State Forest, Southeast of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. This is a pleasant and peaceful road that tours the northern half of the forest and includes views of the south and the…
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The Strongs Improvement Trail runs North to South through Bald Eagle State Forest in Pennsylvania. This trail makes for a fun and scenic drive that follows the contour lines of Strong Mountain. Strongs Improvement offers…
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Stony Run Road is a Maintained dirt/gravel road that is easily navigated by just about any vehicle. There is no winter maintenance in the forest, however. There can be some washboard sections. It is a…
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The Little Knob Road runs East to West through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for an easy and relaxing drive. The road offers beautiful views from the top of Little Knob. Two…
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