McClosky Road

Total Miles
2.8

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

McClosky Road is primarily an ungraded dirt trail. It is a moderate ride in the summer months; however, there is no maintenance at all on this trail. During rain, snow, and ice, the trail can become heavily rutted and extremely difficult to travel on. There may be downed trees or large branches that will have to be cleared to continue on. McClosky Road is within Sproul State Forest. There are numerous spots to stop along this road and enjoy the foliage and possible wildlife. There are a few camp sites located in this part of Sproul State Forest to choose from. 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.

Photos of McClosky Road

McClosky Road
McClosky Road

Difficulty

McClosky Road is primarily an ungraded dirt trail. It is a deeply rutted, tight, muddy ride in the summer months; however, there is no maintenance, which means you may need a chainsaw. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road will become heavily rutted and extremely hard to travel on. There are areas of deep rutting, heavy mud, and standing water up to 18".

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

McClosky Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Access Description

McClosky Road is primarily an east-to-west dirt road. It is accessed from Orviston Mountain Road on the east and from Kato Orviston Road on the west.

McClosky Road Map

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