Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Perryville, Maryland

This is generally an easy gravel trail that winds along and through Fishing Creek. It's about 1.5 vehicles wide, but there are numerous pull-outs to allow opposing traffic to pass. Remote and scenic. There are three water crossings that have a concrete slab bottom, but after significant rain, these ...
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The Middle Creek Adventure Tour is an easy, scenic run through Pennsylvania’s nearly 6,000-acre Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. The route rolls over wooded ridges, dips through creek valleys, and passes the edge of Middle Creek Lake, with mostly hard-packed gravel, some loose stone, potholes,...
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Quite possibly the only gravel road you'll find in a wide area! A fun one to check out any time of year, and you can count on it not being well maintained in winter. There are multiple old ruins to view (they are private property, please keep out) along the road, and a beautiful stream crosses under...
Learn more about Possum Hollow

The trail was a mix of everything. There are some washed-out sections and a bunch of deep water puddles, so you’ll want to take your time picking lines. Ground conditions change a lot — some spots are hard-packed dirt, then it switches to loose sand, which can get a little tricky. We went out the da...
Learn more about Sleepy Creek Trail

This one’s super easy and more about the scenery than anything else. The trail is mostly compacted sand, so it’s easy to drive on and doesn’t cause any trouble. There are a few shallow water puddles here and there, but nothing deep or challenging. Honestly, you could get through this trail in a two...
Learn more about Dutch town to Burnt mill road

This road exists to provide access to State Game Lands 110 and the Bartram Trail. It is a beautiful drive down a rugged gravel road through the forest and across a mountain stream to a very remote area of Schuylkill County. There is a large parking lot at the end of the road. Don't be scared by the ...
Learn more about Bear Creek Road

The northern half of the trail begins with moderately thick patches of sugar sand that can easily leave you stuck if you’re not careful. The middle section features a series of deep whoop-dee-doos that could cause low-clearance vehicles to bottom out. From there, the trail narrows, and full-size tru...
Learn more about Little Mill Road

The trail conditions were mixed and somewhat challenging. There were several washed-out sections throughout, along with multiple deep water puddles that required careful navigation. The terrain consisted of a combination of hard-packed dirt and loose sand. Visited the trail the day after a major sto...
Learn more about Goshen Bridge

Three Bridge Road is located in the western part of Wharton State Forest. Three Bridge Road is a sandy trail with minor potholes throughout the length of the trail. There are a few shoulders to stop at and let traffic through. The trail is mostly one vehicle wide. Three Bridge Road ends at an inters...
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Make Peace Lake Road runs through New Jersey Fish and Wildlife protected land. It primarily features a sandy and dirt surface with mud holes after rain. There is no risk of pinstriping, and most sections are wide enough for two vehicles. The road can be traversed with a high-clearance AWD or standar...
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Oak Road winds through the rugged Port Clinton Tract of Weiser State Forest, providing access to top spots like the Port Clinton Fire Tower, the popular hiking destination of the Pinnacle Trail, and several other rewarding hiking adventures. Designated roadside campsites are available along the trai...
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Slusser Road winds through the rugged, lesser-traveled Port Clinton Tract of Weiser State Forest, offering a peaceful gravel route surrounded by dense forest. This area is a gateway to several hiking trails that explore the rocky ridges and hardwood stands of the region, making it a favorite for hik...
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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 Pinnacle Mountains. The road does cross Highway 233, but remains 95% gravel. Cell service is...
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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 Rocks from the south is recommended unless you have high clearance, as north of there, the we...
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A nice trip in the Pine Barrens with some opportunities to stop along the Batsto River and Batsto Lake. The route can be run either north to south, Atsion to Batsto, or south to north, Batsto to Atsion. Both ends of the trip have relatively large unpaved parking areas to meet friends or attend to ve...
Learn more about Atsion Lake to Batsto Lake

This is a good introduction to Wharton State Forest and the Pine Barrens. Typically this is an easy route. Wet weather creates large "puddles" in depressions in the trail that require some attention. It makes for a nice morning or afternoon trip with friends or family. There are good opportunities f...
Learn more about Lake Atsion to Lake Oswego

This is a dead-end trail that goes up the mountain to what was a coal mining area. You will see the coal mine remnants in the form of pits and piles off to the sides. There are two small offshoots on this section but both are dead ends.
Learn more about Tower City 14

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 is a dead-end trail that goes up the mountain to what was a coal mining area. You will see the coal mine remnants in the form of pits and piles off to the sides. There are two small offshoots on this section but both are a dead end.
Learn more about Tower City 15

Moderately easy trail running about 4-5 miles in length. The trail is rather smooth and easy when dry but is prone to flooding. The southern end of the trail contains heavily whooped sections that can make it easy for you to bottom out if you do not take your time. You can also access sections of th...
Learn more about Stokes Trail

This is a dead-end trail that goes up the mountain to what was a coal mining area. You will see the coal mine remnants in the form of pits and piles off to the sides. There are two small offshoots on this section but both are dead ends.
Learn more about Tower City 14

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 is a dead-end trail that goes up the mountain to what was a coal mining area. You will see the coal mine remnants in the form of pits and piles off to the sides. There are two small offshoots on this section but both are a dead end.
Learn more about Tower City 15

Moderately easy trail running about 4-5 miles in length. The trail is rather smooth and easy when dry but is prone to flooding. The southern end of the trail contains heavily whooped sections that can make it easy for you to bottom out if you do not take your time. You can also access sections of th...
Learn more about Stokes Trail

The trail was a mix of everything. There are some washed-out sections and a bunch of deep water puddles, so you’ll want to take your time picking lines. Ground conditions change a lot — some spots are hard-packed dirt, then it switches to loose sand, which can get a little tricky. We went out the da...
Learn more about Sleepy Creek Trail

This one’s super easy and more about the scenery than anything else. The trail is mostly compacted sand, so it’s easy to drive on and doesn’t cause any trouble. There are a few shallow water puddles here and there, but nothing deep or challenging. Honestly, you could get through this trail in a two...
Learn more about Dutch town to Burnt mill road

The trail conditions were mixed and somewhat challenging. There were several washed-out sections throughout, along with multiple deep water puddles that required careful navigation. The terrain consisted of a combination of hard-packed dirt and loose sand. Visited the trail the day after a major sto...
Learn more about Goshen Bridge

This is a dead-end trail that goes up the mountain to what was a coal mining area. You will see the coal mine remnants in the form of pits and piles off to the sides. There are two small offshoots on this section but both are dead ends.
Learn more about Tower City 14