Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Yukon, Pennsylvania

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 some pretty areas as you climb. As you near the top, large rocks scatter the hillsides, letting you kno...
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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 push you further into the Laurel Highlands. Expect the odd small mud hole now and then, but nothing too pressing. ...
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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 long hill climb if you start at the bottom. A considerable amount is straight up the fall line...
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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 brushing some small branches but there are enough pull-offs in case you encounter any oncoming vehicles. There is...
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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 trail has locations to pull off, but there are narrow sections. Be mindful when traveling in groups and for oncoming vehicl...
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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 active logging as of June 2023, so watch for trucks. Senneth Cemetary Rd branches off Brow...
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This is an easy trail which is the gravel section of Old Mill Road between Fox Chapel Road and Indianola Road in Fox Chapel and Indiana Township Pennsylvania in the Northern Greater Pittsburgh Suburbs. The section of Old Mill East of this track is paved. Rawlings Run is also gravel at a T intersecti...
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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 but there are plenty of places to pull to the side to allow others to pass or to stop.
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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 entries to the water crossing can be steep. Otherwise, the trail is fairly tame and used by ...
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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 Blue Hole. Like most trails in the Laurel Highlands, it's mostly directly in the fall line, and conditions ...
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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 to Pressley Ridge Road and Sarver Road. The trail consists of a nice mix of light gravel and dirt, with a f...
Learn more about Dinner Bell to Sugarloaf Trail

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 Beaver Creek Road. The trail consists of a nice mix of light gravel and dirt, with a few hills. ...
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This is an easy and well-maintained gravel and dirt road route from the Burgettstown area towards Bavington, where you can link up with the other trails. Expect muddy roads if it's recently rained. The area tends to hold water and will keep things damp and muddy along the way!
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Buck Run Road is primarily a graded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months. However, there is no winter maintenance. The road can become rutted and harder to travel on during rain, snow, and ice. The southern half of the road is partially paved and not shown on on...
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Ramage Road is primarily a graded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months. However, there is no winter maintenance. The road can become rutted and harder to travel on during rain, snow, and ice. Ramage Road connects PA State Route 231 to State Game Land 232 and is ...
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Young Road is primarily a graded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months. However, there is no winter maintenance. The road can become rutted and harder to travel on during rain, snow, and ice. The eastern third of the road is partially paved and not shown on onX.
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Williams Road is primarily a graded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Buck Run Creek is along Williams Road.
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The highlight of this trail is the short travel from Pittsburgh that lets you travel on some dirt in a reasonable amount of time. If it's rained in the past several days, expect to see some mud and some rutting. This route passes by some crown jewel mountain bike trails and a model airplane field, a...
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Knowlton is a compacted gravel road that is either muddy or dusty. The route passes through Hillman State Park and is a heavily wooded area passing through a reclaimed strip mine. The road accesses some nice piney hiking and mountain bike trails. Also, watch out for hunters while in season.
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Shaler Road is primarily a graded gravel road with sections of dirt. It is an easy ride in the summer months. However, there is no winter maintenance. The road can become rutted and harder to travel on during rain, snow, and ice. The eastern half of Shaler Road is dirt and gravel up to the intersect...
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This route follows a maintained gravel road through the Raccoon Creek Hunting Area. The surface is primarily gravel with a firm base and occasional minor puddles, depending on recent weather. The road is generally wide and straightforward, making for a simple, easy ride suitable for most vehicles in...
Learn more about Nichol Road

This is a standard green (easy) dirt and rock trail that is suitable for all vehicle types. It is mostly loose dirt and slight hills, but nothing major. It can get a little slick when it rains. It is mostly gravel, dirt rocks, and some small ruts. There are slight hill climbs and it's wide enough fo...
Learn more about Sniper Ledge Connector Part 1

This is the entrance to the Ben Franklin Range. It's a little rough, but paved and easy enough to get trailers and RVs in and out as needed. The posted speed limit is 15 mph. Use caution as it's 2-way traffic in and out with a steep drop on one side.
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This is a moderate trail with a decent hill climb that is mostly made of dirt and rocks. It's suitable for all offroad vehicle types. The hill climbs can be a bit steeper here, usually including some ruts and rocks. It can get a little slick when it rains. Expect mostly gravel, dirt rocks, and some ...
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This route follows a maintained gravel road through the Raccoon Creek Hunting Area. The surface is primarily gravel with a firm base and occasional minor puddles, depending on recent weather. The road is generally wide and straightforward, making for a simple, easy ride suitable for most vehicles in...
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McCausland Hill Road is a gravel road that is simple to navigate; any car, truck, or SUV can make it through this road without any problems. Very few potholes, a few tight areas, but manageable for two vehicles to pass at once in some locations. Just keep an eye out for downed trees around turns. Th...
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Halstead Hill Road is a gravel road that is fairly easy with a small hill and a few washboards. A few ninety-degree and one hundred and eighty-degree turns. No real hazards other than occasionally down tree and no guardrail. This road is not maintained in the winter. Cars could make this road.
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This is a standard green (easy) dirt and rock trail that is suitable for all vehicle types. It is mostly loose dirt and slight hills, but nothing major. It can get a little slick when it rains. It is mostly gravel, dirt rocks, and some small ruts. There are slight hill climbs and it's wide enough fo...
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