High Rock Road

Trail Overview

A good way into the southern part of Michaux State Forest if coming from the east. This is a largely gravel/shale state forest road that meanders along the west side of the ridge of the South Mountain. It's notable for having three rustic, dispersed camp sites in a forest that does not have that many. Note that these three are all hike-in, so they're for tent camping vs a roof-top tent, canopy camper, or trailer. A reservation on Reserve America is still required. It's a pleasant drive on a generally smooth, graded surface. Note that the Pennsylvania DCNR map shows a vista, but they've not cleared the vegetation there for some time, so there is no clear view down to the valley at the time of this submission (August 2025). Section 5 of the Mid-Atlantic BDR uses this road, so look out for adventure motorcycles along with other forest users like bicyclists and hikers.

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Difficulty

This typical Pennsylvania state forest road is generally in good condition with some potholes. It is usually passable by any road-legal vehicle.

Technical Rating

High Rock Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV