Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Port Deposit, 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...
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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 ...
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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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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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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...
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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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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.
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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.
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Tower City 7 is an old railroad bed from Gold Mine Road to Trail 6. There is plenty of forest debris on this trail including logs, branches, and small rocks. Stay off the road as it is illegal to ride up and down the road. This is a great start to the trail network.
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Trail 11 is a short but challenging green trail. The reason for the rating is that there are a few decent-sized rocks on the sides of the trail. They can be avoided but can be a little bit of a challenge depending on the size and set up of the vehicle.
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This dead-end trail branches off of the corner of the parking lot. It is a skidder path left from the logging with some small obstacles and shallow puddles. The trail is just a short slow uphill that leads to a dead end where you have to turn and come back down.
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Tower City 25 is a harder begginer trail that is a dead end in the woods. It starts out as a green trail that is a road type of trail then turns rocky. There are decent rocks but all are passable with a little caution and picking the right line.
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This single track is not for the beginner and is just for mx dirtbikes. These trail sections are very narrow paths that are sometimes only as wide as the handlebars. There can be very steep hills, large drop-offs, dangerous turns, and so much more. Please use caution if you are not familiar with thi...
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Trail 10 is half of a trail entrance to Trail 8. It is a hill with a few rocks and some small obstacles along the way. The trail is usually covered in leaves and changes regularly in the summer with more use. These trails do not see a lot of use.
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This long trail is a logging road that was put in during the logging and it connects to an old trail that was in the woods. This is a nice artery for this part of the tail network. Expect ruts, rocks, puddles, branches, logs, and other small obstacles.
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Trail one is a nice long skidder path. It is pretty much the main skidder path to the landing during the timbering. This makes the trail nice and wide and very compact. This goes from the parking lot to the middle of the property. There are some small rocks and forest debris scattered on this trail.
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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 dead ends.
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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

Tower City 7 is an old railroad bed from Gold Mine Road to Trail 6. There is plenty of forest debris on this trail including logs, branches, and small rocks. Stay off the road as it is illegal to ride up and down the road. This is a great start to the trail network.
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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 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