Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Sickles Corner, Pennsylvania

This is a maintained gravel road that traverses up and over the ridge, offering some pull-offs on both sides that have great views of the valleys. Numerous roads branch off leading through Rothrock State Forest,…
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This is a very easy gravel road with plenty of beautiful scenery. When traveling Brady Road, you will come across some hunting camps and some really nice valley views. Fall would be a great time…
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Tram Road is a well-maintained gravel trail in Rothrock State Forest. The trail follows the valley floor along a mountain providing access to other off-road trails. The trail traverses a forest of deciduous trees, rhododendrons,…
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This is a gravel forest road that comes from the south and will take you into Rothrock State Forest, where it connects with, coming from the north, will bring you out towards RT 305 near…
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This is a maintained gravel road that works its way along the ridge. There is the occasional hunting camp along this road, and a few pull-offs with nice views of the forest. It makes for…
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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…
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This is a dirt road that crosses along the bottom of the ridge between two of the larger roads through Rothrock State Park. This trail does not have any technical obstacles, but is a dirt…
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The Sandy Ridge Trail is a 6.2 point-to-point trail. The trail itself is a well-maintained dirt/gravel road with a lot of views of trees and wildlife. Sandy Ridge has plenty of spots to pull over…
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Ponderosa Drive is a game land access road that is not seasonal. Maintenance is limited; the road will not be plowed in winter. Often rutted and very muddy, this is a fun trail to use…
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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…
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One of the most fun routes in Rothrock State Forest. The northern end begins in corn fields and passes through private property, so be respectful and stay on the trail here. It transitions from broken…
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Crow's Nest is a seasonal access road, typically open between the beginning of October and Early February. The trail is generally smooth dirt, with potential for some mud puddles. There will be no winter maintenance.…
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Harry's Valley Road is a well-maintained gravel trail in Rothrock State Forest. The trail climbs to a saddle before descending. The trail passes a few private cabins as it traverses a forest of deciduous trees,…
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Coming off of Route 305 heading north, this gravel road will start out taking you through the area of some houses before going into Rothrock State Forest and connecting with Tram Road and Harry's Valley…
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Hannah Furnace Road is a well-maintained gravel trail in Moshannon State Forest. It serves as a main route through the forest providing access to additional drivable trails and gated trails which provide hunting access. There…
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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…
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This is an easy gravel mountain road through Rothrock State Forest. It can be accessed from Route 26 when first entering the State Forest, or from Colerain Picnic Area off Route 45. Numerous pull-offs and…
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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…
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Nason Road is a well-maintained, wide gravel road serving as a connector between Strawband Beaver Road and Six Mile Run Rd. The road has plenty of opportunities to pass or pull over, and also provides…
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Clay Mine Road is a well-maintained primary gravel road in Moshannon State Forest. The trail follows and crosses Corbin Run, a tributary of Six Mile Run Creek and associated wetland area. In most areas, the…
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Shirks Road is a well-maintained, wide gravel road serving as a connector between Clay Mine Road and Strawband Beaver Road. The majority of the road borders Black Moshannon State Park and touches the perimeter of…
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Shields Dam Road is a seasonal access dead-end road. Typical open times are from approximately early October to Late January or Early February. Part of the trail is a beautiful drive along a creek, through…
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Dug Road is a minimally maintained forest service road in Moshannon State Forest. It is noteworthy for its elevation change between its high point on the Allegheny Front at over 2100 feet, and its low…
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Also known as Township 538, this road is almost entirely in the Penn State Stone Valley Forest. Although this forest is adjacent to part of Rothrock State Forest, it is on land owned by Pennsylvania…
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Coal Haul Road - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located on the Southern end of the facility, Coal Haul Road is the main throughfare to access the park. Coal Haul Road is an…
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Red Oak Cutoff - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located on the Eastern end of the facility, Red Oak Cutoff is an improved stone roadway, one to two vehicles wide, for just under…
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Blue Lagoon Boulevard- A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Blue Lagoon Boulevard is an original trail to the park, and it should be able to be traversed by anyone. Blue Lagoon Boulevard is 6/10ths…
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Porky Flats Road - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area.Located on the Eastern end of the facility, Porky Flats Road is an improved stone roadway, two vehicles wide for just under half a mile.…
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Clayworks Drive - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. Located in the original section of the park, this was a new addition in the 2025 season as part of the windmill construction project. Clayworks…
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CW Road - A trail of the Rock Run Recreation Area. CW Road is an original trail to the park. It is an easier trail and should be able to be traversed by any rider…
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