Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Rothsville, Pennsylvania

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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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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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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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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R2 is a relatively new trail and may appear a little grassy as it is not frequently used. However, it offers an enjoyable experience if you find yourself on the ridge and seeking green trails. Although the map indicates it leads to a blue trail and stops, you can continue onward, as that section of ...
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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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R1 serves as the connector between the trails atop the ridge, offering a smooth pathway with occasional small rocks and moderate puddles to navigate. As there is only one other green trail on the ridge, and it can be challenging at times, it's important to plan your route accordingly. Keep in mind t...
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Tower City 20 is a connector trail that takes you through the woods. Some areas will be tight for full-size vehicles, so use caution. Be on the lookout for downed trees and/or tree limbs. The very slight up-and-down hills with small rocks are barely noticeable.
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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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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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Tower City 28 is hard to find. It isn't an obvious trail at first, but it dead-ends at the single track. This trail is rocky with typical forest debris scattered along it. Watch out for sharp rocks and loose soil.
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Tower City 12 is just what you have been looking for, with its rocky up-and-down hills, washouts, off-camber areas, and various water crossings. The water crossings are generally shallow, however, use caution when entering these obstacles as the depths can vary depending on recent rainfall. Take tim...
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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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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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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 13 is a long railroad bed left over from the old coal mining days. It goes from Gold Mine Road out to Trail 6. There are plenty of puddles but it is a long smooth trail. Expect a few small rocks in the twisted area.
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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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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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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

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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