Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Oxford, New York

A well-maintained gravel road winds through Pharsalia Woods State Forest. Along this route, you will find several ponds with beaver dams and multiple side roads, which can create several hours of exploring. The main road is very smooth; however, the multiple side roads are less maintained and often ...
Learn more about Old CCC Truck Trail

Follow this trail through the Beaver Meadow state forest, where you will find a variety of terrain. I suggest approaching it from the north side, where you will drive over rolling hills and down to a fairly substantial pond, which is privately owned. Once you get behind that pond, you will enter a w...
Learn more about Beaver Meadow PFAR

This track is mostly gravel roads through State Forest. There's a nice trailside brook with plenty of tall trees and rock formations, as well as opportunities to hike and fish along this route. The lower portion before the highway crossing into Muller Hill Forest can be accessed year-round. The seco...
Learn more about Buck's Brook Track

Seasonal road with a combination of smooth gravel and rocky, rutted sections. This route connects to other trails in Linklaen State Forest and can be combined for several hours of riding. Route winds through scenic overlooks and some small hills that may require four-wheel drive when wet. During the...
Learn more about Freeman Rd

This is a seasonal road that connects with Cuyler Hill State Forest. The track is a combination of gravel and mud with large ruts and rocks in many areas. The road has been under repair for some time, providing a little more challenging drive. SUVs or 4x4s would have no trouble with the track howeve...
Learn more about Jipson Hill PFAR

This route consists of seasonal gravel roads that are generally well-maintained in the summer. During the winter the roads are used for snowmobile trails. The roads lead to several side routes that are two-tracks, most are out-and-back routes and will add adventure to the ride. The main road is easi...
Learn more about Linklaen State Forest

This route is a seasonal road that begins with some rough gravel and then turns into a two-track road. Starting at Telephone Road will take you into the forest and then a gentle descent into the valley. The trail can also be accessed from Taylor Valley Road. The trail crosses several small streams, ...
Learn more about Taylor Valley State Forrest

This well-marked dirt road winds through the state forest, offering a very easy and scenic drive. The trail rolls gently in and out of small valleys and climbs a few mild hills as it weaves through dense forest with thick surrounding vegetation. Numerous equestrian trails cross this route, so be sur...
Learn more about Truck Trail 4

This dirt State Forest road runs mostly under thick tree cover, offering a shaded and peaceful drive through the forest. Along the way, you’ll pass several open meadows, and in the summertime the road is lined with wildflowers. The surface is generally smooth with a few potholes and very small washo...
Learn more about Truck Trail 9 - Kelley Road

Seasonal forest road that winds through the picturesque Cuyler Hill State Forest. The track features a mix of well-maintained gravel sections and more challenging areas with moderate ruts and occasional loose rocks. The road is canopied by mature hardwoods in many sections, creating a tunnel-like ex...
Learn more about Randall Hill Road

This is a seasonal gravel road that winds through the eastern section of Taylor Valley State Forest. The road starts with well-maintained gravel and transitions into a narrower two-track as it pushes deeper into the forest. Cross Island Road provides a scenic drive through mixed hardwoods and conife...
Learn more about Cross Island Road

This gravel road runs north to south out of the state forest and features a wide corridor with open vegetation along the trail. It’s clear the road is not regularly maintained, with large washouts scattered throughout that can put you into off-camber positions. The route passes through a few section...
Learn more about Collins Rd

This small connecting road leads from Route 11 to the eastern side of Hoxie Gorge State Forest. Starting from Route 11, you'll encounter a tight, seasonal road beside an active stream, passing under I-81. The trail head features a 2-track trail. The initial section is the most challenging, with mino...
Learn more about Steve Russell Hill Road

This smooth, packed gravel and dirt road begins fairly level through a wider section of the forest, alternating between small open meadows and stretches of denser tree canopy. As one of the longer truck trails in the state forest, it offers a relaxed and scenic drive without many stops or turns. The...
Learn more about Truck Trail 13

This easy dirt and packed gravel road winds through the forest, offering a smooth and scenic drive. The trail crosses several equestrian paths, so be sure to observe the 25 mph state forest speed limit and drive cautiously. Along the way, you’ll pass Elmer’s Springs primitive site. There are multipl...
Learn more about Truck Trail 7

This mostly gravel road winds through the forest, passing several open meadows and denser wooded sections while maintaining a wide, open corridor along the trail. The surface is in great condition with very few potholes, making for a smooth and easy drive. The road rolls through small valleys and ov...
Learn more about Truck Trail 2

This easy, packed gravel and dirt road runs through the state forest and connects out to Brown Road. The route passes through a dense, lush forest of pines and ferns, though the trail itself remains wide and open. There is some gentle elevation change as the road winds down into a valley, adding a b...
Learn more about Truck Trail 6

This is a seasonal road that is not maintained during winter. It's a two-track road that's mostly gravel with some sandy sections. In the winter, it is used as a snowmobile trail. Early and late winter offer some challenging snow-covered sections with mild hill climbs. Spring and summer will revea...
Learn more about Cuyler Hill Road

This packed gravel and dirt road winds through the forest around Lost Pond, offering a smooth and easy drive. The Lost Pond primitive campsite is located along the route, with many additional dispersed camping options throughout the state forest. While the surrounding forest is dense, the trail itse...
Learn more about Truck Trail 5

This easy dirt road winds through the forest toward a parking area and trailhead. The surface is mostly smooth with some sections of gravel, and while there are washouts on either side of the road, the main track remains wide, stable, and easy to follow. It’s a straightforward drive through a peacef...
Learn more about Truck Trail 3

This route consists of seasonal gravel roads that are generally well-maintained in the summer. During the winter the roads are used for snowmobile trails. The roads lead to several side routes that are two-tracks, most are out-and-back routes and will add adventure to the ride. The main road is easi...
Learn more about Linklaen State Forest

This is a seasonal gravel road that winds through the eastern section of Taylor Valley State Forest. The road starts with well-maintained gravel and transitions into a narrower two-track as it pushes deeper into the forest. Cross Island Road provides a scenic drive through mixed hardwoods and conife...
Learn more about Cross Island Road

Big Valley Road offers a scenic and highly accessible offroad driving experience for novice drivers and seasoned explorers alike, serving as a tranquil passage through Pennsylvania's dense State Game Lands. Stretching approximately 2.2 miles, this winding forest road climbs from an elevation of 1,29...
Learn more about Big Valley Road

The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows the former route of the Ohio and Western Railroad. Multiple former stations can be observed along the route. ...
Learn more about T-743/T-727

This route consists of seasonal gravel roads that are generally well-maintained in the summer. During the winter the roads are used for snowmobile trails. The roads lead to several side routes that are two-tracks, most are out-and-back routes and will add adventure to the ride. The main road is easi...
Learn more about Linklaen State Forest

This is a seasonal gravel road that winds through the eastern section of Taylor Valley State Forest. The road starts with well-maintained gravel and transitions into a narrower two-track as it pushes deeper into the forest. Cross Island Road provides a scenic drive through mixed hardwoods and conife...
Learn more about Cross Island Road

Big Valley Road offers a scenic and highly accessible offroad driving experience for novice drivers and seasoned explorers alike, serving as a tranquil passage through Pennsylvania's dense State Game Lands. Stretching approximately 2.2 miles, this winding forest road climbs from an elevation of 1,29...
Learn more about Big Valley Road

The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows the former route of the Ohio and Western Railroad. Multiple former stations can be observed along the route. ...
Learn more about T-743/T-727