Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Ridgway, Pennsylvania

This trail is a standard National Forest Service road and is open to all street-legal motor vehicles. This trail is open year-round, but does not receive winter maintenance. It connects the gas field at the…
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This is a densely forested gravel road--a nice drive in the spring and summer. There's only one good vantage point on a powerline, but you may see turkey and deer along this route. There is…
Learn more about FR 297/237 Pine Run/Red Mill Campground

This is a graded Forest Service road between Owl Nest and Route 948. There are several stopping points for lunch or to stretch the legs--one on the banks of Bear Creek offers a great camping…
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A standard national forest service road in the southeastern part of the Allegheny National Forest. It connects Owls Nest in the north, at the intersection of FS 135, to Arroyo Road to the south at…
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Nolan Road is an easy, smooth gravel road in Moshannon State Forest that connects from Route 153 to Mountain Run Road and provides access to Evans Fire Road. It is always open to Evans Fire…
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Evans Fire Road is a relatively smooth and wide gravel road in Moshannon State Forest, connecting Nolan Road to Mountain Run Road. At the road's peak elevation, there is a beautiful view to the west…
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The Windy City trail starts right off of Route 66 in Russel City, Pennsylvania. It starts right off with some old oil field relics along the old railroad grade. There are a few other old…
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Ludlow-Jojo starts just outside of Kane, Pennsylvania, and travels through the Allegheny National Forest. It is a very easy trail that doesn't offer any real challenges. There are many trails that are accessible from this…
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This forest road is the unpaved connector between the western and eastern parts of the Clear Creek & Callen Run tract of Clear Creek State Forest. It connects to PA 949 at either end. Though…
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Countyline Road is 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 will become harder to…
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Zimmerman Fire Tower Road is a graded dirt/gravel track through the Allegheny National Forest. The tower was removed in the 1990s but the location is still evident. The route is flat to gently rolling with…
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This is a nice route with some gentle elevation changes, and it also features a good motorized campsite (reservation required). Combine this road with any of the other forest roads in this state forest tract…
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East Slab Run Road is a graded gravel and dirt road. It is a dead-end road with plenty of room to turn around. It is an easy ride in the summer months, however there is…
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Smith Hill Road is a multi-use road open to ATV and SXS traffic that is not maintained in the winter, offering a scenic ride through a diverse forest landscape. Along its length, you'll travel through…
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Kealor starts off of Niver Road, a few miles outside of Kane, Pennsylvania. It is a typical Pennsylvania Forest Service road that is a combination of dirt and gravel. It passes oil production and logging…
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Kealor is a graded gravel Forest Road in Allegheny National Forest, also labeled as FR126. It runs north to south, connecting to Ludlow Jojo road at the south, and near Route 6 and the town…
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This is a narrow, dirt-to-gravel road that is not very well traveled. There are several places that have high banks on either side, allowing only one vehicle to pass safely. The track is generally flat…
Learn more about Loleta Grade North - FS 131

This is a scenic and remote trail. Combined with some of the other local trails and attractions, this is a very nice ride. At the north end, there's access to the Clarion River, and to…
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From the rolling fields to the south to the forest on the north end, this is a very pleasant unpaved road. If coming from Interstate 80, this may be how you enter this forest, especially…
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This trail connects the unpaved Jimtown Road to the west with Firetower Road to the east, both located within the state forest. Two designated drive-in campsites are available along the route; reservations are required through…
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Tyler Road in Moshannon State Forest is an unpaved and well-traveled route between the small town of Tyler and McGeorge Road. There is a long, steep hill at the west (town of Tyler) end of…
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This is a narrow, dirt to gravel road that is not very well traveled. There are several places that have high banks on either side, allowing only one vehicle to pass safely. The track is…
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This trail connects Blacksnake Run to State Route 219 through Forest Road 150, also known as Medes Run. It is a gravel track that passes two ponds. This will make a nice trip in the…
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Moose Grade Road, as the name suggests, is a steady grade from top to bottom. The road is windy and comfortably wide; however, its numerous blind turns should be approached with caution. There is a…
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Buskirk Road in Moshannon State Forest is an unpaved and well-traveled route between Moose Grade Road (just off 153) and Tyler Road. There is a relatively long, steep hill at the southern end, which has…
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Meade Run is a wide and smooth gravel road in the Allegheny National Forest. It is a main connector road in the Bradford Ranger District, between Route 219 and numerous forest roads further to the…
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Gray Hill Road is an ATV/SXS legal route that climbs high onto the hilltops through State Game Lands, offering unique views of the surrounding landscape. Much of this road follows a shelf-style layout, with a…
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Four Corners connects Headwaters to Black Snake Run. This is a packed gravel dirt road with an occasional pothole. The road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles only. Like many forest roads, its condition can…
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Snow Trail is a seasonal access road in Moshannon State Forest, generally open from early October to late January. This is a dirt trail with little to no improvements or maintenance. Expect puddles, ruts, and…
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Windfall Run is a dirt pack surface road with some gravel. There are some potholes, so it makes for a challenging drive. Along this road are some Hemlocks that make for a nice drive. Scattered…
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