Clear Shade Road

Total Miles 3.5
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

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 the Route 56 end, and the other end comes to a T intersection, both ways take you back to pavement. There is a bridge crossing a small stream with pull-offs on both sides.

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Difficulty

This is an easy gravel road, 4WD is not needed.

Technical Rating

1

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William Mitchell
Nov 15, 2025
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Relaxing drive thru the state park. Overlook is great!! Windmills are awesome. Very dry conditions.

Clear Shade Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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