Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Stoystown, Pennsylvania

Singletrack D is one of the easier OHM-only trails at Mountain Ridge ATV Park. Outside of the normal OHM loops, this one is often missed because it is out of the way. You will start…
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Singletrack C is an almost 7-mile loop broken into 7 sections of varying difficulty. Each section starts and ends at an easily accessible location off of one of the ATV paths, so if you had…
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This is a gravel state forest road through Gallitzin State Forest. This is a multi-purpose road as it is also used as Skiing trails in the winter. Large gravel parking area at the beginning of…
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This is a state forest road through Gallitzin State Forest. This road is an easy gravel ride and can be accessed from Route 56 or off of Strip Mine Road. This road is lined with…
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This is a state forest road through Gallitzin State Forest. This road crosses over Strip Mine Road. The first half of this road is open and allows for great views of the valley. The second…
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This is a nontechnical gravel state forest road that provides an easy ride through Gallitzin State Forest. There are numerous branches off this road that will lead you to great views of the windmills, even…
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This is a small gravel state forest road/snowmobile trail through Gallitzin State Forest. There are numerous pull-off areas that offer great views of the valley and windmills. People also use these roads as hiking/walking areas,…
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Off of Route 56, start on Mountain Road. As you start to climb the mountain, the road turns to dirt with a few washed-out areas but is easily traveled. Once you reach the top, there…
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This is a cool little through trail that'll connect you from Triple Creek, just off the backside of Seven Springs, up towards Gary Run, that'll drop you off in proximity to Cole Run Falls and…
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John Henry Road is found along 653 in Laurel Ridge State Park. This 2.5 mile trail is surrounded by the State Forest which is mostly a mix of dirt and gravel. A majority of the…
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This is definitely one of the rougher legal roads in the Laurel Highlands. This section definitely prefers a dual transfer case and high clearance, definitely at the time of posting. This is a steep and…
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Obstacles under 12" on the trail, including small ledges. The trail is fairly well maintained and is mostly one vehicle wide but the trail has plenty of pull-offs if you encounter oncoming vehicles. There was…
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Rambling through the scenic Martin Hill Wild Area and bridging the Evitts and Tussey Mountains, Blankley Road is a quiet, scenic and relaxing ride through a beautiful part of the state. The picnic area, with…
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This is one of the most technical of the trails in Laurel State Park/Forbes State Forest. The trail is mostly dirt and rough gravel. It is quite narrow in some sections and expects to be…
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This is a wide-open trail for the first half, then when you crest the top, it becomes a nice wooded route with a long descent towards Melcroft. This is another sneak route on dirt to…
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Runs north/south along the ridge of the Tussey Mountain. It passes through part of the Martin Hill Wild Area and along the border of the Sweet Root Natural Area. The north end is notable for…
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This is a compacted gravel super highway now that'll take you from the Mt. Pleasant area to the top of the ridge. This road has been totally rebuilt with drainage and grading. It passes through…
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Bidwell Road is an out-and-back to the Ghost Town of Bidwell. Everything has been removed except the old steps to the courthouse. This route is a long, steep downhill road with several water crossings. Some…
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This 5.6 mi trail starts by turning off Sugarloaf Road and runs along the border of Ohiopyle State Park. It begins after turning onto Taylor Road and eventually transitions into Beaver Creek Road and New…
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This 5.2 mile trail starts by turning off U.S. Route 40. It runs along the border and then into Ohiopyle State Park. The trail begins after turning onto Dinner Bell - Ohioyple Road and turns…
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This trail is a short scenic route through Buchanan State Forest with options for hiking, camping, and sightseeing. On this trail, you can find beautiful views the entire time. The trail is mostly packed dirt,…
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This trail is a nice scenic drive through Buchanan State Forest. There are many dispersed campsites as well as hiking trails. The trail runs along a ridge, with views of the valley below all throughout…
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This trail is a mainly dirt/gravel forest road. There are a few offshoots with dispersed camping sites and hiking options. During the winter months, 4WD is recommended due to the inclines and declines, which can…
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This is an awesome dirt road in Green Ridge State Forest. There are several deep rutted mud holes (smelly mud!) and a historic cemetery along the way. It's rated a 3 just because of the…
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Cucumber Road runs through the Picnic Area parallel to Cucumber Run Falls and can be completed as a loop. There are several picnic sites on both sides of the trail. It is one vehicle wide…
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This dirt and gravel trail runs through Green Ridge State Forest and includes a few small washouts along with several steep climbs and descents. Multiple dispersed campsites can be found along the route, and the…
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This trail is an unmaintained forest road consisting mainly of gravel and dirt. It is the connecting road from Old Cumberland Road to 15 Mile Creek Road. There are multiple dispersed camping sites along this…
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This gravel and dirt road connects Frank Davis Road with Carpenter Road on the northern side of Green Ridge State Forest. Dispersed camping sites are located along the route, and a swimming hole can be…
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This is a fun rutted dirt climb with lots of puddles (none very mucky). This beautiful trail can be enjoyed by any vehicle with good tires and ground clearance, though the climb at the beginning…
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This gravel and dirt trail connects Wallitzer Road to Mertens Avenue and features tight switchbacks along with overgrown vegetation during the spring and summer months. Wider vehicles may experience pinstriping. Four-wheel drive is recommended due…
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