Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Park Forest Village, Pennsylvania

This is an easy gravel mountain road through Rothrock State Forest. It can be accessed from Route 26 when first entering the State Forest, or from Colerain Picnic Area off Route 45. Numerous pull-offs and very thick forests add to this peaceful ride through the State Park.
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Harry's Valley Road is a well-maintained gravel trail in Rothrock State Forest. The trail climbs to a saddle before descending. The trail passes a few private cabins as it traverses a forest of deciduous trees, rhododendrons, and small creeks. The spring rhododendron bloom and fall foliage are espec...
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Steele Top Trail is a seasonal access road because it must be accessed off another seasonal access trail, Shirk's Run Trail. Typical open times are from approximately 2 weeks before Thanksgiving to Christmas, though if the gate is open, it's accessible! The trail is rutted and hilly, though not part...
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Underwood Road is an easy mountain road that is well-maintained and the surface consists of gravel the entire way. This road is great for people new to off-roading and looking to explore an easy mountain road. Spotted with a few hunting camps along the way, there are multiple pull-offs with hiking t...
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Pine Swamp Road is a well-maintained gravel trail in Rothrock State Forest. The trail climbs to a saddle before descending. The trail passes a few private cabins as it traverses a forest of deciduous trees, rhododendrons, and small creeks. The spring rhododendron bloom and fall foliage are especiall...
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Shirk's Run Trail is a seasonal access road. Typical open times are from approximately 2 weeks before Thanksgiving to Christmas, though if the gate is open, it's accessible! The trail surface is dirt and rock, with several grassy clearings along the route. Towards the end of the trail, it gets rutte...
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Dug Road is a minimally maintained forest service road in Moshannon State Forest. It is noteworthy for its elevation change between its high point on the Allegheny Front at over 2100 feet, and its low point about 500 feet below over the course of a mile of this forest service road's length. In the s...
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This is an easy ride through Moshannon State Forest with some thick forest and openings with great views of the mountains. This road is mainly gravel, with a few slightly washed-out areas, and the last mile is hard compacted rock. This road ends at an intersection, to the left is a gravel road that ...
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Beidler Road is a dirt road with some mild, graded slopes. The trail is an in-and-out within Rothrock State Forest. The trail is within the mountainside of Laurel Run Road and exits Route 541. The forest on either side is big timber and ferns, and 2 parking areas to unload a mountain bike. The trail...
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Smays Run Trail is a typical state forest graded gravel trail within Moshannon State Forest. It is up and back and crosses North Run Road. It is a dual sport trail allowing Snowmobiles on the trail in the winter months. It is covered by heavy Pines within sections of the trail. This trail is open to...
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One of the most fun routes in Rothrock State Forest. The northern end begins in corn fields and passes through private property, so be respectful and stay on the trail here. It transitions from broken pavement to loose rock as it climbs into the state forest and ascends Tussey Mountain. At the inter...
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Beaver Meadow Trail is a joint-use snowmobile and motor vehicle trail that leads past a few cabins and connects to a few other seasonal access roads. Beginning from Strawband Beaver Road, the trail is beautifully lined with tall evergreens. The trail surface is dirt, but it is well-maintained. Acces...
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This is a very well-maintained gravel, mostly one-car-width road through Moshannon State Forest. Along the route, you will find many different types of trees and wildlife. There are plenty of spots along the road to pull over. There is a lot of traffic during the hunting season.
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Governor's Trail is a short spur trail directly off of a previously OnX offroad mapped trail called Governor's Run Road. This interesting part of this trail is slightly off camber and mainly dirt with ruts. It is a tight trail with low-lying brush and saplings. It is an up-and-back trail with an are...
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Bear Meadows Road is a well-maintained gravel trail through Rothrock State Forest. The trail passes along the Bear Meadows Natural Area before climbing to a ridge and descending to Alan Seeger Natural Area. The trail passes multiple hiking trailheads, private cabins, and other off-road trails as it ...
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Laurel Run Road is a well-maintained gravel trail through Rothrock State Forest. The trail climbs a series of switchbacks to a ridge before descending and entering Whipple Dam State Park. The trail passes multiple hiking trailheads, private cabins, and other off-road trails as it traverses a forest ...
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Greenlee Road is a well-maintained gravel trail in Rothrock State Forest. The trail climbs to a ridge with a vista view of the surrounding forest. The trail passes a hiking trailhead and a private cabin as it traverses a forest of deciduous trees, rhododendrons, and small creeks. The spring rhododen...
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Little Flat Tower Road is a newly designated out-and-back drivable trail in Bald Eagle State Forest. Even though it is a short drive, it leads to a beautiful historic cabin and fire tower. From the beginning at Laurel Run Road, it is a constant climb in elevation until you reach the end at the cabin...
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Rock Run Lane is a typical state forest graded gravel, with the last 1/3 being dirt and more rutted. It is an up-and-back trail and runs to private property with a gate. This trail has plenty of parking spaces, given 3 separate locations and a few hiking trails. There is not much in the way of big t...
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The Beidleheimer Trail runs East to West through Rothrock State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road offers a pleasant and easy drive along Bell Ridge. While there are no motorized campsites on this trail, Bear Meadows Road connects to the East with one motorized campsite. Whipple Dam State Park is a s...
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This is a very well-maintained gravel, mostly one-car-width road through Moshannon State Forest. Along the route, you will find many different types of trees and wildlife. There are plenty of spots along the road to pull over. There is a lot of traffic during the hunting season.
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This is a maintained gravel road taking you for an easy drive through Moshannon State Forest. Entering from the Casanova Road side will take you through the forest, passing a few pull-off areas and the Benner Run Vista overlook, eventually coming to a three-way intersection. From this intersection,...
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Hall Road is primarily a graded gravel road. 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. Hall Road is within Sproul State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop along this...
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This is a rocky dirt road up the mountainside. There are some small washed-out areas, but it can be easily navigated with a factory-height SUV. You'll get some great views down into the valley along with wildlife such as turkey and deer crossing the trail. It's single-lane with a few pull-off areas ...
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This is a very well-maintained gravel, mostly one-car-width road through Moshannon State Forest. Along the route, you will find many different types of trees and wildlife. There are plenty of spots along the road to pull over. There is a lot of traffic during the hunting season.
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Hall Road is primarily a graded gravel road. 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. Hall Road is within Sproul State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop along this...
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This is a rocky dirt road up the mountainside. There are some small washed-out areas, but it can be easily navigated with a factory-height SUV. You'll get some great views down into the valley along with wildlife such as turkey and deer crossing the trail. It's single-lane with a few pull-off areas ...
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Marsh Creek Trail is primarily a graded gravel road, with the southern end being dirt. 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. Marsh Creek Trail is within Sproul State F...
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