Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Vicksburg, Pennsylvania

Brandon Road is a primarily graded gravel road with a few sections of graded dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months, however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road will become harder to travel on. Brandon Road is within Bald Eagle State Forest.
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A standard Pennsylvania state forest road that offers entry to the east edge of the forest if coming from the Milton area, just south of Interstate 80. Spruce Run Road is paved outside the forest boundary, coming from the community and the local reservoir. This forest road begins shortly after that ...
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This trail is located in the Bald Eagle State Forest. There is a tranquil brook flowing under a bridge. There are several hiking trails off this road and a rest area with a picnic table. This trail is an in-and-out trail that is easily drivable during summer, spring, and fall. Expect the difficulty ...
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Cooper Mill Road is 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 will become harder to travel on. Cooper Mill Road is within Bald Eagle State Forest. The Mountain Overlook is along Cooper Mill Roa...
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Sand Mountain Road is in Bald Eagle State Forest and is a graded gravel road. Several hiking trails branch off this road, and there is the Halfway Run Natural Area, with camping options available not far from the road. The road is easily drivable in Summer, Fall, and Spring; however, due to no winte...
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Running Gap Road is located in the Bald Eagle State Forest, and is a graded gravel road. There are two hiking trails off this road Top Mountain Trail and Nittany Mountain Trail. Easy drivability during Summer, Spring, Fall. Increased difficulties driving in snow and ice due to no Winter Maintenance....
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This trail is a graded gravel in-and-out type of trail located in Bald Eagle State Forest. It is a short drive and has a tranquil, flowing brook running alongside the trail. The trail is mostly a straight run with some subtle inclines. There are two hiking trails called Mile Run Trail and 5 Point Tr...
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Garden Hollow Road is 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 will become harder to travel on. Garden Hollow Road is within Bald Eagle State Forest. The McCalls Dam State Park is located clo...
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This trail is located in the Bald Eagle State Forest and is an in-and-out trail that is graded gravel. There are seven hiking trails to note: Lipko Trail, Frederick Trail, Yankee Run Trail, Braucher Path, Douty Mill Trail, Dug Trail, and Barner Gap Trail. This is an easy drivable trail during the Wa...
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Boyer Gap 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. Boyer Gap Road is within Bald Eagle State Forest. There are numerous spots to s...
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Jones Mountain Road is 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 will become harder to travel on. Jones Mountain Road is within Bald Eagle State Forest. The Jones Mountain Road Vista is along ...
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The Trail is part of a joining trail that connects Third Gap Road to Fourth Gap Road. The trail is an in-and-out type of trail; it is graded gravel that is mostly a straight run. It has 2 hiking trails, Little Break Trail and Third Gap Trail, along its connecting Fourth Gap Road. The trail may becom...
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This trail was an in-and-out type of trail, with graded gravel. It had subtle climbs, with most of the trail being a straight run. There was a beautiful Vista with a great lookout. Two hiking trails Kurtz Gap Trail and Spike Buck Trail. The trail has a spur trail called Red Tongue Tram. Pine Flat Ro...
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White Deer Pike is primarily a graded gravel road. There is a short western section over the Interstate 80 bridges that is paved. The pike runs east all the way to the village of White Deer Pike, but from the Mile Run Exit of Interstate 80 eastward, it is paved. It is an easy ride in the summer mont...
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White Deer Creek Road is a graded 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 will become harder to travel on. White Deer Creek Road is within Bald Eagle State Forest.
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Black Gap Road is a graded 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 will become harder to travel on. Black Gap Road is within Bald Eagle State Forest.
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This trail is an in-and-out trail that has a graded gravel surface. It has a flowing Brook next to an area with a Picnic table and fire pit/grill. This trail intersects with Mohn Mill Road. It is close to a drivable trail called Red Tongue Trail that recommends 4-wheel drive vehicles. Trail can be d...
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This trail is a graded gravel road inside Bald Eagle State Forest. This is a connecting trail to Third Gap Road. The trail is an in-and-out and straight run. There are two hiking trails, Little Break Trail and Third Gap Trail along this connecting state forest road. The trail may be more difficult t...
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Old Shingle Road is 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 will become harder to travel on. Old Shingle Road is within Bald Eagle State Forest. The Molasses Scenic Overlook is accessed via O...
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Pipeline Line Road is an easy, graded gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months, with no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice makes this trail becomes more treacherous for travel. There are a few areas that are designated hiking trails off of Pipeline Line Road. The pip...
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150 is also known as the Heart Lake area and the trails that lead to the lake. Part of this is an open field area, but closer to the lake area, it becomes more of a dense pine tree area. There are puddles and washouts along the way.
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This ATV trail is a narrow path with dense, small pine trees. The sturdy pine branches may hit your machine, as they are not easily breakable. Your machine and body will push through the branches. Following the pine section, you'll encounter two exit options. There's a level exit heading north, and ...
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These ATV trails are behind and beside Dead Lake, which means they will be wet and muddy. They will also have rocks and logs exposed in the trail to work around. Be careful as these trails may not be easy to follow as the terrain changes with wear and weather.
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This compact ATV trail loop provides a refreshing diversion from the main Trail 115. Nestled within a wooded area, it offers a pleasant circuit with challenges such as puddles, tight tree sections, rocks, and other obstacles that weave through the trees. Keep in mind that during the summer and into ...
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150 is also known as the Heart Lake area and the trails that lead to the lake. Part of this is an open field area, but closer to the lake area, it becomes more of a dense pine tree area. There are puddles and washouts along the way.
Learn more about 150A

This ATV trail is a narrow path with dense, small pine trees. The sturdy pine branches may hit your machine, as they are not easily breakable. Your machine and body will push through the branches. Following the pine section, you'll encounter two exit options. There's a level exit heading north, and ...
Learn more about ATV Trail 43

These ATV trails are behind and beside Dead Lake, which means they will be wet and muddy. They will also have rocks and logs exposed in the trail to work around. Be careful as these trails may not be easy to follow as the terrain changes with wear and weather.
Learn more about ATV Trail 41

This compact ATV trail loop provides a refreshing diversion from the main Trail 115. Nestled within a wooded area, it offers a pleasant circuit with challenges such as puddles, tight tree sections, rocks, and other obstacles that weave through the trees. Keep in mind that during the summer and into ...
Learn more about ATV Trail 48