Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Shickshinny, Pennsylvania

New Pond Road is a graded gravel road within Loyalsock State Forest and is managed by PA DCNR and Ricketts Glen State Park. This trail is an offshoot from Mountain Spring Road. The trail is a up-and-back trail that runs to a no-exit. It is surrounded by big timber and pine trees, with plenty of wild...
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The Railroad Grade trail is a point-to-point trail leading to Mountain Spring Road. It is a typical state forest graded gravel road. It has big timber and pine trees, with several pull-offs and some parking spots. There was a detour on this trail that does place you back onto the correct path rather...
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Mountain Spring Road is a typical State forest graded gravel road that is within the Loyalsock State Forest and is managed by PA DCNR and the Ricketts Glen State Park. This trail is a in and out leading to the main highway from the mountain. There are two rather large ponds and fishing is allowed, w...
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This Trail is a typical state forest graded gravel road within Loyalsock State Forest. This trail is a up and back and leads to another trail system, but is gated. There was a small washout on this trail, but it remained accessible to full-size vehicles. The trail is surrounded by big timber and pin...
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This is an in-and-out trail within Loyalsock State Forest. The trail runs off of Flynn Road, leading towards two trails: Hottenstein Road and Old Berwick Turnpike. This trail is Graded Gravel with plenty of parking spaces and turnarounds. There are big timber woods with some tall pines. The trail is...
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This is a trail within Loyalsock State Forest that is reachable from the main road, SR 2006, and converges with other state forest trails. It is a typical state forest trail that is an in-and-out, graded gravel trail. Surrounded by big timber and tall pines, with plenty of wildlife surrounding this ...
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This trail is a convergence point with two other trails. It is a typical Graded Gravel road within the Loyalsock State Forest. It is an up-and-back trail that runs to a dead end. There are plenty of parking spaces and turnarounds. The trail is surrounded by big timber oak trees and tall pines, and p...
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This trail is a typical up-and-back, graded-gravel road within the Loyalsock State Forest. It is connected to two other trails, Masonite Road and Old Berwick Turnpike. The trail is surrounded by a variety of tall pines and big timber. There is plenty of wildlife surrounding this trail. Plenty of par...
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Boulder Field Run provides a loop run located off 534 in Hickory Run State Park and ends near the state park picnic area. This route is one way but watch for State Park vehicles in addition to animals on the trail. There is a wooden bridge crossing and tunnel (underneath the PA Turnpike), the rest i...
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Ashland 190 might look like a tornado recently went through, but in reality, it was recently timbered. Because of the timbering, the trail has logs and downed trees in its path. Some areas in the wooded areas are going to be tight for full-size vehicles. The trail itself can be visually hard to see ...
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Ashland 20 is a newer type of trail that is on the outskirts of the active mining area. It has many different challenges and areas to have fun. This includes a hill climb, twists and turns, and small rocky areas. Most of this trail is in an open area.
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Cooper Road is primarily a graded dirt and gravel road. Cooper Road is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. There are numerous spots to stop along this road and enjoy the f...
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Ashland 19 is a wide trail that is packed dirt with large ruts from big old coal mining trucks. The terrain can become muddy and slippery if rain has been in the forecast. This trail does dead-end at a mining area. Watch and follow the signs or you might end up in a stripping pit--and that is not a ...
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Ashland 116 is a very long trail. It is relatively straight as it goes east out of the property to the property line. Most of this trail is very smooth and flat but there are some puddles and tree roots that will keep you humbled as you drive the trail. There are also some washouts along the way.
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Ashland 130 is a dead-end trail at the railroad tracks. As with any trail down in this area stay off of the tracks or even the shoulders or you will get arrested for tresspassing. The trail has puddles and some trees to work around to get to the dead end.
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Ashland 14 branches off of Ashland 15 and is a series of established wooded trails working their way out to a remote property boundary. The trail includes an old railroad bed style of riding with some puddles and small changes in elevation. This trail is a nice ride but since it goes off of the pro...
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This is a short dead-end trail at the railroad tracks. Do not enter or exit here as the railroad is off-limits and you can get arrested for being near the tracks. The trail is a little rocky with some forest debris scattered along the trail.
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Ashland 117 is an odd loop trail that goes down to the property line. Starting at Trail 116 it works down and splits into two different trails and then reconnects before the end. When you are at the property line it does seem to continue to another trail. Do not trespass.
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This is a short Y trail that connects between trails 116 and 115. The trail is a gradual hill with lots of smaller loose rocks that can kick up or move around while driving this trail. The sides have plenty of brush but it is an easier trail.
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Ashland 16 may appear to be a smooth road, but appearances can be deceiving! Continue driving and you'll encounter a trail that becomes increasingly challenging, with ruts, varying hill grades, semi-deep-water crossings, and washouts amidst small-sized rocks. The area has also been subject to recent...
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Ashland 190 might look like a tornado recently went through, but in reality, it was recently timbered. Because of the timbering, the trail has logs and downed trees in its path. Some areas in the wooded areas are going to be tight for full-size vehicles. The trail itself can be visually hard to see ...
Learn more about Ashland 190

Ashland 20 is a newer type of trail that is on the outskirts of the active mining area. It has many different challenges and areas to have fun. This includes a hill climb, twists and turns, and small rocky areas. Most of this trail is in an open area.
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Ashland 19 is a wide trail that is packed dirt with large ruts from big old coal mining trucks. The terrain can become muddy and slippery if rain has been in the forecast. This trail does dead-end at a mining area. Watch and follow the signs or you might end up in a stripping pit--and that is not a ...
Learn more about Ashland 19

Ashland 116 is a very long trail. It is relatively straight as it goes east out of the property to the property line. Most of this trail is very smooth and flat but there are some puddles and tree roots that will keep you humbled as you drive the trail. There are also some washouts along the way.
Learn more about Ashland 116

Ashland 190 might look like a tornado recently went through, but in reality, it was recently timbered. Because of the timbering, the trail has logs and downed trees in its path. Some areas in the wooded areas are going to be tight for full-size vehicles. The trail itself can be visually hard to see ...
Learn more about Ashland 190

Ashland 20 is a newer type of trail that is on the outskirts of the active mining area. It has many different challenges and areas to have fun. This includes a hill climb, twists and turns, and small rocky areas. Most of this trail is in an open area.
Learn more about Ashland 20

Ashland 19 is a wide trail that is packed dirt with large ruts from big old coal mining trucks. The terrain can become muddy and slippery if rain has been in the forecast. This trail does dead-end at a mining area. Watch and follow the signs or you might end up in a stripping pit--and that is not a ...
Learn more about Ashland 19

Ashland 116 is a very long trail. It is relatively straight as it goes east out of the property to the property line. Most of this trail is very smooth and flat but there are some puddles and tree roots that will keep you humbled as you drive the trail. There are also some washouts along the way.
Learn more about Ashland 116