Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Shirleysburg, Pennsylvania

Bell Furnace Road is an up-and-back, dirt road within the Tuscararo State Forest. It is a splitter road off of the main road, Licking Creek Road, which is the main road with many spur roads and pull-through campsites. There is a hiking trail at the end of this road that leads to Black Log Mountain R...
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The Hemlock Road runs East to West through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for an easy and relaxing drive. Hemlock Road offers beautiful views of the Hickory Ridge & Fowler Hollow Overlooks. Four marked camp sites are along the road but require a permit. There's minimal servi...
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Corbin Road is a minimally maintained township road that crosses the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River on a single-lane suspension bridge and ascends the Terrace Mountain to a high point of about 1100 feet above its start at the bridge, eventually reaching over 1600 feet in elevation. There is a ...
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This is an easy mountain road through Trough Creek State Park. The road is maintained gravel and offers a peaceful ride through the forest with numerous pull-off areas. Keep an eye out for wildlife when traveling the road, as both deer and wild turkeys may cross your path.
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This is a normal PA state forest service road that connects the community of Blacklog to East Licking Creek Drive in Tuscarora State Forest. It's a scenic drive that features some private camps that are in restored CCC camp cabins near the midpoint of this track. The road passes between two private ...
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McVeytown Road is an in-and-out trail leading to an exit on the pavement. This trail is a typical state forest graded gravel road within Tuscarora State Forest. It comes off a main OnX Offroad mapped trail called Licking Creek Road. This trail has an abundance of oak trees and pine trees, providing...
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Please Note: this road may only be open during deer season, though it seems to be open year-round now. This is a beautiful two-track dirt road along a ridge through Tuscarora State Forest. There are no major elevation changes along the route, but there could be some potential for mud and puddles. Wi...
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The Germantown Road runs North to South through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for an easy and relaxing drive. Germantown Road offers beautiful views of Conococheague Mountain, as well as Blue Mountain on the south side of Blain. There's minimal service at the Tuscarora Stat...
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The Little Knob Road runs East to West through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for an easy and relaxing drive. The road offers beautiful views from the top of Little Knob. Two marked campsites are along the road but require a permit. There's minimal service at the Tuscarora S...
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Second Narrows Road winds through the Tuscarora State Forest, offering scenic access to numerous hiking trails--including the renowned 250-mile Tuscarora Trail. This quiet forest road is popular with hikers, overlanders, and campers alike, with several roadside campsites available along the route. C...
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3 Square Hollow Road is a scenic gravel route winding through Tuscarora State Forest, offering access to a variety of hiking trails and landmarks. Along the way, you'll pass the historic 1956 crash site of the C-119G "Flying Boxcar" and the stunning 3 Square Hollow Vista, also known as the Cumberlan...
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This forest road runs north-south over Stone Mountain through the southern part of Rothrock State Forest. It is most notable for having a hawk viewing platform on the east side of the mountain, not far from Allensville, at about 2000 feet above sea level. The platform is a short hike from the parkin...
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This road is generally well-maintained as it offers access to the popular Bear Valley Picnic Area, with restrooms available. At one time, the trail south of the picnic area was paved, but it is all broken pavement now. The trail exits into State Game Lands 235 at the south end. There is a roadside s...
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The Longfellow Road runs East West through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for an easy and relaxing drive through the forest. This road passes right by the Short Mountain and Anderson Gap Vistas. This road does not have any camp sites. There's minimal service at the Tuscarora...
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Cowpens Road is a short, quiet gravel trail connecting 3 Square Hollow Road to Laurel Run Road, winding through the heart of Tuscarora State Forest. This scenic route passes by more of the forest's hiking trails and showcases the area's rugged beauty with dense woodlands, rolling ridges, and peacefu...
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This is an out-and-back state forest road in Rothrock State Forest. It is primarily graded gravel and should be passable by any street-legal vehicle outside of the winter months. It can only be accessed from Martin Road in the forest. The intersection won't be easily missed as it is dominated by Cam...
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Spectacle Gap is an inviting, scenic out-and-back drive through the Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania, ideal for beginners, families, and anyone looking for a relaxed mountain climb with stunning forest views. Spanning approximately 4.4 miles, this route climbs steadily from an elevation of 997...
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Licking Creek is a main forest road at Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for a relaxing drive through the mountains. Several campsites at the Bell Furnace Camp Ground can be reserved with a permit. There's minimal service at the Tuscarora State Forest, so be sure to download of...
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Licking Creek Drive is a standard PA State Forest road. It is graded gravel and is an easy, relaxing drive. This road offers access to several very nice dispersed motorized camp sites that, as with all camp sites and campgrounds in PA, must be reserved on the Reserve America app or site. It also fea...
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Pine Ridge Road is an up-and-back trail leading to a private property dead end. This trail is a typical state forest graded gravel road within Tuscarora State Forest. It comes off a main OnX Offroad mapped trail called Spectacle Gap Road. This trail has an abundance of oak trees and pine trees, prov...
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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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Moss road or T-318 cuts through the southern Game lands. Reaching elevations of 1166 Ft traversing the forest and meadows. There is no public camping allowed on this route. Several parking locations are along the trail. If coming from the south look for a sharp turn heading up a gravel road.
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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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A scenic single-lane stone and rock road winds gently through (Buchanan State Forest) Pennsylvania parkland, following a clear mountain stream beneath a canopy of hardwood forest. The route offers a relaxing drive, scattered rock features, and peaceful woodland views, making it ideal for stock 4x4s,...
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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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Moss road or T-318 cuts through the southern Game lands. Reaching elevations of 1166 Ft traversing the forest and meadows. There is no public camping allowed on this route. Several parking locations are along the trail. If coming from the south look for a sharp turn heading up a gravel road.
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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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This scenic single-lane forest road meanders alongside a peaceful mountain stream through the heart of (Bedford County) Buchanan State Forest. Towering hardwoods provide a shaded canopy as the route follows the natural contours of the valley, offering a relaxing drive with beautiful woodland scenery...
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