Trail Overview
Duncan Trail is primarily an ungraded dirt road. It is classified as a Pennsylvania Drivable Trail, which means no maintenance at all. Travel at your risk. It is a deeply rutted, rocky, and off-camber ride in the summer months and could have up to a foot of snow in the winter. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road will become heavily rutted and harder to travel on. There are areas of heavy mud and standing water. Duncan Trail is within Bald Eagle State Forest. Pack a chainsaw for this road. There will usually be a tree or branch that will need to be addressed. There are numerous spots to stop along this road and enjoy the foliage and possible wildlife. This region of Pennsylvania is a great place to explore during the fall when the leaves are changing color, and the full beauty of the State Forest is on display.
Difficulty
Duncan Trail is primarily an ungraded dirt road. It is a deeply rutted, rocky, and off-camber ride in the summer months; there is no maintenance on this trail at all. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road will become heavily rutted and harder to travel on. There are areas of heavy mud and standing water. The ruts can be up to 18 inches deep, snow could be over 12 inches deep in the winter, and there will potentially be trees or large branches down across the trail. Please ensure you have a chainsaw, recovery gear, and a winch.
