Porcupine Road

Total Miles
1.6

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Porcupine Road is primarily a graded gravel road. 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. Rock Run Road is within Moshannon State Forest. This area of Moshannon is part of the Quehanna Wild Area. 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 Moshannon 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 Porcupine Road

Porcupine Road
Porcupine Road

Difficulty

Porcupine Road is primarily a graded gravel road. It could become rutted and washed out in the spring due to snow melting. There is no winter maintenance on this road, so during times of snow and ice in the winter, it will become harder.

History

The Quehanna Wild Area is a massive 50,000-acre protected wilderness in north-central Pennsylvania, spanning Cameron, Clearfield, and Elk counties. Managed within the Elk and Moshannon State Forests, it is the largest State Forest Wild Area in the state and is heavily renowned for its native elk herd, rugged backcountry trails, and unique nuclear history.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Porcupine Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Access Description

Porcupine Road is a south-to-north running gravel road. It is accessed on the south from Winslow Hill Road and on the north from Dents Run Road.

Porcupine Road Map

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