Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Roaming Shores, Ohio

This is a short but exhilarating trail that takes you through Amish country. The trail starts on a gravel road and then narrows down into a dual-track trail. When traveling down the trail, there's private…
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Lake Road is a gravel road that stretches from one end to the other of the Oneida Valley Dam. The road is closed in the winter and can often have downed trees. There is fishing…
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Ross Run Road (FS 85116A) is a rougher, steep road that goes up the hillside. We had the pleasure of going up this road just after a major rainfall, and the sun came out. Made…
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Please Note: A Piney Rail Riders membership or day pass is required to drive this trail. The trail is designated for dirt bikes, quads, trikes, side by sides, argos, snowmobiles, horses, dual sport bikes, and…
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Midway (FS 449) is a very nice drive. It has a dirt-packed surface. There are scenic views along this road. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition…
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Cross PA Adventure Trail (FS 85116) is a beautiful drive along Tionesta Creek. There are plenty of nice views and places to pull off the road to take a hike or just go fishing. The…
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This route follows a maintained gravel road through the Raccoon Creek Hunting Area. The surface is primarily gravel with a firm base and occasional minor puddles, depending on recent weather. The road is generally wide…
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Dunham Siding (FS 116) is a gravel and dirt-packed surface road. There are scenic views along this road, along with spots of fir trees. This road is open all year long to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility:…
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Wheeler (FS 119) runs along the southern end of Hickory Creek Wilderness, which makes for a beautiful drive. The surface is dirt packed with potholes, ruts, and some gravel in spots. There are newly planted…
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This is a rough dirt/gravel single lane road that varies in difficulty with the season and maintenance. After storms, the road gets very rutted out but is sometimes graded. There is a nice view from…
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Elk Horn Run (FS 155) starts out at a paved parking lot with Restrooms available. The surface is packed dirt with some potholes. It is a very nice drive that takes you through some fir…
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Grunder Run (FS 245) has a rutted dirt surface from rainfall runoff. It is a fun road. At the end is a closed gate, so this is one way. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its…
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The surface of this road is a bit more rocky. Only highway legal vehicles are allowed to travel this road. This road has some great views of the surrounding valleys. There are typical small stream…
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FS 85337 is a dirt-packed surface road. Portions are rutted due to rain washout. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny National Forest Motor Vehicle…
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Grunder Ridge (FS 362) starts out on a gravel surface and turns to packed dirt. There are some soft spots and medium-sized potholes. Along Grunder Ridge, there are some scenic views and mountain streams that…
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The highlight of this trail is the short travel from Pittsburgh that lets you travel on some dirt in a reasonable amount of time. If it's rained in the past several days, expect to see…
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Hermit Springs (FS 114) is a dirt-packed road. It is a short, nice drive open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the…
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FS 675 is a nice short drive that has scenic views at the end of it. You could even park your vehicle and pitch the RTT for the night. The surface is packed dirt with…
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Adams Run (FS 437) starts out coming from Chapman State Park. The surface is packed dirt with a little mix of gravel. There can be some muddy ruts and potholes. Nothing a high-clearance 4x4 can't…
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Knowlton is a compacted gravel road that is either muddy or dusty. The route passes through Hillman State Park and is a heavily wooded area passing through a reclaimed strip mine. The road accesses some…
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Fools Creek (FS 255) is a dirt-packed surface road. It has some scenic views and a few motorized dispersed camping spots. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its…
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Farnsworth (FS 154) is a packed gravel and dirt surface road. This is a nice road to drive as it has lots of scenery and fir trees. Along this road is Farnsworth Creek, along with…
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Fools Creek A (FS 255A) is a dirt-packed surface road. It has some scenic views. This road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is…
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Adamson (FS 127) is a nice drive. It has some water-filled potholes. We saw a Female (Hen) Grouse along with babies. They were so small you could easily miss them, but knowing this time of…
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Forest Service Road 101A (FS 101A) in the Allegheny National Forest is a designated accessible for Highway Legal Vehicles only that is open all year long. The surface is packed dirt with a few potholes. Along…
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This route is heavily traveled by heavy trucks, so it is very flat with some potholes. The drive takes you through some evergreen forest. Some gas pumps and heavy equipment are scattered, along with new…
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This Forest Service road has a nice drive to it. The surface of the road is mostly flat with typical potholes and washboard ruts from high usage. Only highway legal vehicles are allowed to travel…
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Cross PA Adventure Trail (FS 85110) starts just outside of Marienville. It is a dirt surface road. It has a scenic view. There are narrow single lane bridge that goes over a mountain stream. There…
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This route is heavily traveled by heavy trucks, so it is very flat with some potholes. Scattered are some gas pumps and old tanks. You will also see wildlife such as deer and porcupines. Accessibility:…
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Warrpen (FS 156) is a nice scenic road with mountain streams and fir trees. It starts off under the railroad with a stream built into the side of the road, which is the Morrison Run…
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