Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Shiloh, Pennsylvania

Burma Road is a 6.5-mile out-and-back gravel and dirt 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 can become rutted and harder to travel on. Burma Road is between two areas of Moshannon State Forest. There are ...
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Woolridge Road is primarily 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 can become rutted and harder to travel on. Woolridge Road is between two areas of Moshannon State Forest. There are numero...
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This is a beautiful trail cut into the side of a mountain. This trail is narrow but well-shouldered. There is a beautiful flat spot at the bottom for fishing, lunch, or a hike. The confluence of Gifford Run and Mosquito Creek is right at the bottom. Quehanna Trail goes through this area and it's a f...
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This is an easy dirt and gravel road that offers scenic autumn views from an overlook that lets you see for miles. There is a river crossing in the bottom of the valley and the trail ends near the abandoned site of the Curtis Wright Nuclear Reactor that was used to test nuclear jet engines in the 19...
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Wild Cat Rock Trail is a short, rocky spur ideal for adventurous offroaders looking to explore a historical curiosity nestled deep within the Pennsylvania backcountry. Branching off Lost Run Road near the Lost Reactor Trail, this brief 0.38-mile in-and-out route carries a technical rating of 3 due t...
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Six Mile Run Road is a well-maintained gravel trail in Moshannon State Forest. The trail follows Six Mile Run Creek through a forest of deciduous tees and abundant rhododendrons passing the sites of the historic Plumbe Forge and the Wolf Rocks Civilian Conservation Corps Camp. There are occasionally...
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Stone Run Road is a 5-mile out-and-back 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 can become rutted and harder to travel on. Stone Run Road is within Moshannon State Forest. There are numerous s...
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Absolutely one of my favorite trails through Moshannon State Forest! Traversing upland bogs and plateaus, Wilson Switch Road reaches one of the highest points along the forest's trails and roads. The area features unique wetlands altered by historical logging and beaver activity, providing habitat f...
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Wallace Mine Road is primarily 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 can become rutted and harder to travel on. Wallace Mine Road is within Moshannon State Forest. There are numerous spots...
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Turkey Call Lane is an out-and-back, typical graded dirt road within Moshannon State Forest. The trail has a small parking area at the beginning and at the end, which runs into a dead-end due to private property. The forest is filled with big timber with plenty of nutrition for local wildlife. The t...
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Reservoir Road is a 4-mile out-and-back 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 can become rutted and harder to travel on. Reservoir Road is within Moshannon State Forest. This road is the onl...
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Kennedy Preserve Road is a 5.5-mile out-and-back graded gravel road. It is the southern road out of S.B. Elliot State Park. It 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. Kenne...
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Shaggers Inn Road is primarily 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 can become rutted and harder to travel on. Shaggers Inn Road is within Moshannon State Forest. There are numerous spots...
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McGeorge Road is primarily 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 can become rutted and harder to travel on. McGeorge Road is within Moshannon State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop...
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Laurel Run Road is a smooth and wide gravel road through Moshannon State Forest, serving as a connector between Tyler Road and Harley Dam Road, and providing access to Laurel Ridge Road. Along the way are access points to a number of streams and non-motorized use trails. There is a power line that i...
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This easy gravel road is part of a remote, rugged backcountry loop that connects forest routes, crossing paths with the Quehanna Trail, a 75-mile hiking path looping through Moshannon State Forest and showcasing its natural and historical resources. It offers a good and relatively quick way back to ...
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Dark Hollow Trail offers a scenic, easy-going off-road route through the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds, making it perfect for beginners and scenic cruisers alike. Running for approximately 12 miles from the Quehanna Highway down to Route 120 near Sinnemahoning, this trail follows a peaceful mounta...
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Crystal Springs Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is the northern route out of S.B. Elliott State Park. CCC Camp S-116 is located along this 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 can become rutte...
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Harley Dean Road is primarily 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 can become rutted and harder to travel on. Harley Dean Road is within Moshannon State Forest. There are numerous spots t...
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Weilder Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It is a short connector trail between Pennsylvania State Route 153 and Schofield 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 can become rutted and harder to trave...
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This is a maintained gravel road taking you for an easy drive through Moshannon State Forest. Entering from the Casanova Road side will take you through the forest, passing a few pull-off areas and the Benner Run Vista overlook, eventually coming to a three-way intersection. From this intersection,...
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This is a very well-maintained gravel, mostly one-car-width road through Moshannon State Forest. Along the route, you will find many different types of trees and wildlife. There are plenty of spots along the road to pull over. There is a lot of traffic during the hunting season.
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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 steep drop-off along one side. The elevation provides some truly spectacular views, especia...
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This is a rocky dirt road up the mountainside. There are some small washed-out areas, but it can be easily navigated with a factory-height SUV. You'll get some great views down into the valley along with wildlife such as turkey and deer crossing the trail. It's single-lane with a few pull-off areas ...
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This is a very well-maintained gravel, mostly one-car-width road through Moshannon State Forest. Along the route, you will find many different types of trees and wildlife. There are plenty of spots along the road to pull over. There is a lot of traffic during the hunting season.
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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 steep drop-off along one side. The elevation provides some truly spectacular views, especia...
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This is a rocky dirt road up the mountainside. There are some small washed-out areas, but it can be easily navigated with a factory-height SUV. You'll get some great views down into the valley along with wildlife such as turkey and deer crossing the trail. It's single-lane with a few pull-off areas ...
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Summerson Road is an ATV/SXS legal connector route that branches off the main highway and leads to two notable points of interest in the area. The track winds its way through a thick conifer forest, creating a secluded and immersive ride. A creek meanders alongside much of the route, adding to the s...
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