District Road

Total Miles
4.3

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Meandering between Route 233 and Newman Road, District Road is a serene gravel forest byway through Michaux State Forest. Along the way, it provides prime access to the Carbaugh Reservoir, a tranquil fishing and wildlife-watching destination near the Carbaugh Run Natural Area, home to protected amphibian and reptile habitats and archaeological sites. This lightly traveled road climbs gently, offering several trail junctions ideal for mountain biking, equestrian use, and hiking. One notable segment descends toward Caledonia Lake and connects with other multi-use trails--including rugged single-track and snowmobile routes--for longer loop adventures. District Road blends peaceful mileage with recreation access across this historic and ecologically diverse landscape.

Photos of District Road

District Road
District Road

Difficulty

Rated a 2 in difficulty, the road is generally passable in good weather, but winter maintenance is not necessarily provided.

Technical Rating

2

District Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

District Road Map

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