Elevenmile Road

Trail Overview

This is classified as an "improved dirt road" in Susquehannock State Forest, so expect primarily gravel and packed dirt that, in ideal conditions, will be passable by all vehicles. This trail runs north/south through a tract of the forest south of Coudersport and connects Little Moores Run Rd to the north with Southwoods Rd to the south. This particular trail is not legal for SxS, ATV, etc, though the forest does have other shared and dedicated trails for those vehicles. The north part of the trail runs along a ridge, and at about the mid-way point, the payoff is a nice vista with a picnic bench perfect for lunch, a snack, or just sitting to consider the view to the west. The other feature of this trail is 2 "dispersed motorized campsites", Elevenmile Landing A & B, both are relatively large and flat. These require a reservation on Reserve America. Most of the traffic on this road is for access to these two sites, so it's very quiet. On clear nights, the dark skies in this region are a major attraction and do not disappoint. Other than pothole-type disruptions to the pretty well-graded surface, there are no obstacles to be considered.

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Difficulty

Other than a temporary obstacle from weather, this trail should not even require high clearance. During the winter, any state forest road can become dangerous if there is snow and ice on the ground; otherwise, this is an easy cruise through the forest.

History

The trail itself likely was established through the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. There were 10 CCC camps in Susquehannock State Forest during that period, and many of the current forest roads were built at that time.

Technical Rating

Elevenmile Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV