Coon Run 2 - FS 327-2

This is Forest Service Road 327-2, Coon Run 2. The trail is open to high-clearance vehicles only and is open year-round. The road starts as a hard-packed dirt road with some gravel, bearing off to the left. It's actually a pretty nice drive right from the beginning. There are a few small tree branches down and some shallow water-filled potholes, but nothing that should cause any problems. The drive is lined with beautiful fir trees, although the road doesn't appear to be maintained very often. The grass along the edges is fairly tall, and while some of the downed trees have been cleared, you can tell this isn't a heavily traveled route. Along the way, you'll pass a few old pump jacks and a couple of old storage tanks on the left side of the road. Eventually, the route opens up beneath a power line, giving you a nice view of the surrounding area. You'll also notice some PVC piping running alongside the road. It's best to leave those alone, as they appear to be associated with high-voltage utility infrastructure. Several spur roads are branching off this main route, but most of them are heavily overgrown, so we won't be exploring those today. About one mile in, there's a larger water-filled pothole that's worth slowing down for. Other than that, the road continues as hard-packed gravel and remains in good shape. At about 1.5 miles, this road is still easily passable in two-wheel drive. Around that point, you'll also come across a couple of snowmobile trail crossings. At roughly 1.6 miles, the road curves to the left, and you'll begin seeing a few places that would make good dispersed camping sites. There are definitely a handful of nice pull-offs along this section. At the 2.0-mile mark, there's a tree down across part of the road, but there's enough room to drive around it without much trouble. Finally, at approximately 2.3 miles, you'll reach the end of the road. There's a small turnaround with plenty of room to maneuver, and this would also make another nice dispersed camping spot if you're looking for a quiet place to spend the night. Overall, this is about a 2.3-mile drive into a beautiful forest. It's peaceful, scenic, and doesn't look like it gets much traffic. If you're looking for an easy forest road with few potential camping locations, this one is definitely worth checking out. Accessibility: Like many forest roads, its condition can vary, and it is best to check the Allegheny National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for the latest information on its status. Conditions are also subject to weather and seasonal changes. Surface Type