Michaux Ridge Road

Total Miles
10.1

Elevation

628.40 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

Ridge Road is located in Michaux State Forest, Southeast of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. This is a pleasant and peaceful road that tours the northern half of the forest and includes views of the South and Pinnacle Mountains. The road does cross Highway 233 but remains 95% gravel. Cell service is mostly spotty, so be sure to download offline maps.

Difficulty

Ridge Road is an easy drive and very well maintained all year.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Mitch B
Mar 03, 2024
4x4
Open
The marked trail on here isn't bad at all. some puddles here and there. If you keep going past the Cold Springs intersection it gets pretty gnarly in spots. Deep washouts, large puddles that aren't avoidable and it is very rocky.
Jon B
Jan 20, 2024
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
Beautiful trail for off roading or an easy trail ride. Encountered about 6-12 inches of snow on the trail. The entire route was previously driven on so the snow was packed but slightly slippery. It was 20 degrees Fahrenheit outside. 4x4 recommended on this trail for poor weather conditions like snow or heavy rain. Many other roads and 4x4 trails run off of Ridge Road if desired. Started at Ridge Rd off of Shippensburg Rd and ended at Hammond’s Rocks with a small detour down Woodrow Rd. Exited the State Forest via Cold Springs Rd to Pine Grove Rd. Did not see any wildlife. Michaux State Forest is beautiful and well maintained. Would so this trail again.
Steve Gray
Jan 06, 2024
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
Very easy road, marking as tech 2 since the snow can make it tricky without 4wd.
Joel Montanez
Dec 12, 2023
2023 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Open
Normal

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