Trail Overview

Hyner River Road is primarily a graded gravel road with multiple sections of dirt. The southern end is rutted dirt with a steep incline. It is an easy ride in the summer months, however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road can become rutted and harder to travel on. Hyner River Road is within Sproul State Forest. The road travels along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River between Lock Haven and Renovo. The road can be flooded in times of high water.

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Difficulty

Hyner River Road is an easy ride in the summer months, however there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice the road will become harder to travel on. It can become washed out and rutted in the spring thaw and rainy seasons. There can be water in the ruts and they will become slick and muddy. In times of flooding and high water parts of the road will be under water.

Technical Rating

Jason Fleming

Oct 05, 2025

Open

Approached this using Graham Road from north to South, making a right turn onto T449/Hyner River Road. There are a lot of posted signs at this end and it is not obvious that this is in fact a legitimate road and not just private property. The trail was grown up and in for the first 1/4 mile. You Def need something with ground clearance and cannot be afraid of getting scratches on your vehicle. We rode this on dual sport motorcycles and it was fine. Once you get to the RR crossing at the east/south end it is just a normal back/dirt road. We saw 3 bald eagles along the river.

Ron Karper

Jun 27, 2025

Open

Really nice drive along the river, couple puddles here and there, has the potential to flood.

John W.

Jun 01, 2025

Open