Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Orwell, Ohio

This is a short but exhilarating trail that takes you through Amish country. The trail starts on a gravel road and then narrows down into a dual-track trail. When traveling down the trail, there's private property on the northern side of the trail. The southern side of the trail is public property o...
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Lake Road is a gravel road that stretches from one end to the other of the Oneida Valley Dam. The road is closed in the winter and can often have downed trees. There is fishing at the lake, just not from the dam, and hiking in the woods. The road can be tight so travel carefully and watch for oncomi...
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This route follows a maintained gravel road through the Raccoon Creek Hunting Area. The surface is primarily gravel with a firm base and occasional minor puddles, depending on recent weather. The road is generally wide and straightforward, making for a simple, easy ride suitable for most vehicles in...
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Please Note: A Piney Rail Riders membership or day pass is required to drive this trail. The trail is designated for dirt bikes, quads, trikes, side by sides, argos, snowmobiles, horses, dual sport bikes, and go karts. Trucks, jeeps, and vehicles designed for on-road driving that are converted for o...
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The highlight of this trail is the short travel from Pittsburgh that lets you travel on some dirt in a reasonable amount of time. If it's rained in the past several days, expect to see some mud and some rutting. This route passes by some crown jewel mountain bike trails and a model airplane field, a...
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Ross Run Road (FS 85116A) is a rougher, steep road that goes up the hillside. We had the pleasure of going up this road just after a major rainfall, and the sun came out. Made the remaining rain look like diamonds falling. Ross Run is a habitat improvement project area. Nearby, Tionesta Creek is ver...
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Knowlton is a compacted gravel road that is either muddy or dusty. The route passes through Hillman State Park and is a heavily wooded area passing through a reclaimed strip mine. The road accesses some nice piney hiking and mountain bike trails. Also, watch out for hunters while in season.
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Midway (FS 449) is a very nice drive. It has a dirt-packed surface. There are scenic views along this road. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny National Forest Motor Vehicle Use M...
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Cross PA Adventure Trail (FS 85116) is a beautiful drive along Tionesta Creek. There are plenty of nice views and places to pull off the road to take a hike or just go fishing. The surface is dirt-packed with some potholes. This is a more traveled road. You will find wildlife like deer. This road ca...
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This is a rough dirt/gravel single lane road that varies in difficulty with the season and maintenance. After storms, the road gets very rutted out but is sometimes graded. There is a nice view from the top. The road connects to the piney rail trail for SXSs, but this road is open to vehicles as we...
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This is an easy and well-maintained gravel and dirt road route from the Burgettstown area towards Bavington, where you can link up with the other trails. Expect muddy roads if it's recently rained. The area tends to hold water and will keep things damp and muddy along the way!
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This is an easy trail which is the gravel section of Old Mill Road between Fox Chapel Road and Indianola Road in Fox Chapel and Indiana Township Pennsylvania in the Northern Greater Pittsburgh Suburbs. The section of Old Mill East of this track is paved. Rawlings Run is also gravel at a T intersecti...
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Wheeler (FS 119) runs along the southern end of Hickory Creek Wilderness, which makes for a beautiful drive. The surface is dirt packed with potholes, ruts, and some gravel in spots. There are newly planted trees along the way. At the western end of the wilderness is a nice trout stream, East Hickor...
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Dunham Siding (FS 116) is a gravel and dirt-packed surface road. There are scenic views along this road, along with spots of fir trees. This road is open all year long to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny Nati...
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This is a standard green (easy) dirt and rock trail that is suitable for all vehicle types. It is mostly loose dirt and slight hills, but nothing major. It can get a little slick when it rains. It is mostly gravel, dirt rocks, and some small ruts. There are slight hill climbs and it's wide enough fo...
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This is a standard green (easy) dirt and rock trail that is suitable for all vehicle types. It is mostly loose dirt and slight hills, but nothing major. It can get a little slick when it rains. It is mostly gravel, dirt rocks, and some small ruts. There are slight hill climbs and it's wide enough fo...
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This is a standard green (easy) dirt and rock trail that is suitable for all vehicle types. It is mostly loose dirt and slight hills, but nothing major. It can get a little slick when it rains. It is mostly gravel, dirt rocks, and some small ruts. There are slight hill climbs and it's wide enough fo...
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This is an easy trail from the upper parking lot that is suitable for all vehicle types. It is mostly loose dirt and slight hills, but nothing major. It can get a little slick when it rains. Expect mostly gravel, dirt rocks, and some small ruts. There are slight hill climbs and it's wide enough for ...
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This is a standard green (easy) dirt and rock trail that is suitable for all vehicle types. It is mostly loose dirt and slight hills, but nothing major. It can get a little slick when it rains. It is mostly gravel, dirt rocks, and some small ruts. There are slight hill climbs and it's wide enough fo...
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This is the entrance to the Ben Franklin Range. It's a little rough, but paved and easy enough to get trailers and RVs in and out as needed. The posted speed limit is 15 mph. Use caution as it's 2-way traffic in and out with a steep drop on one side.
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This route follows a maintained gravel road through the Raccoon Creek Hunting Area. The surface is primarily gravel with a firm base and occasional minor puddles, depending on recent weather. The road is generally wide and straightforward, making for a simple, easy ride suitable for most vehicles in...
Learn more about Nichol Road

Please Note: A Piney Rail Riders membership or day pass is required to drive this trail. The trail is designated for dirt bikes, quads, trikes, side by sides, argos, snowmobiles, horses, dual sport bikes, and go karts. Trucks, jeeps, and vehicles designed for on-road driving that are converted for o...
Learn more about Piney Rail Trail

This is a rough dirt/gravel single lane road that varies in difficulty with the season and maintenance. After storms, the road gets very rutted out but is sometimes graded. There is a nice view from the top. The road connects to the piney rail trail for SXSs, but this road is open to vehicles as we...
Learn more about Rock Pit Road

This is a standard green (easy) dirt and rock trail that is suitable for all vehicle types. It is mostly loose dirt and slight hills, but nothing major. It can get a little slick when it rains. It is mostly gravel, dirt rocks, and some small ruts. There are slight hill climbs and it's wide enough fo...
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This route follows a maintained gravel road through the Raccoon Creek Hunting Area. The surface is primarily gravel with a firm base and occasional minor puddles, depending on recent weather. The road is generally wide and straightforward, making for a simple, easy ride suitable for most vehicles in...
Learn more about Nichol Road

Please Note: A Piney Rail Riders membership or day pass is required to drive this trail. The trail is designated for dirt bikes, quads, trikes, side by sides, argos, snowmobiles, horses, dual sport bikes, and go karts. Trucks, jeeps, and vehicles designed for on-road driving that are converted for o...
Learn more about Piney Rail Trail

This is a rough dirt/gravel single lane road that varies in difficulty with the season and maintenance. After storms, the road gets very rutted out but is sometimes graded. There is a nice view from the top. The road connects to the piney rail trail for SXSs, but this road is open to vehicles as we...
Learn more about Rock Pit Road

This is a standard green (easy) dirt and rock trail that is suitable for all vehicle types. It is mostly loose dirt and slight hills, but nothing major. It can get a little slick when it rains. It is mostly gravel, dirt rocks, and some small ruts. There are slight hill climbs and it's wide enough fo...
Learn more about 61