Strip Mine Road/Pot Ridge Road

Total Miles
3.4

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Strip Mine Road/Pot Ridge Road
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Trail Overview

This is a nontechnical gravel state forest road that provides an easy ride through Gallitzin State Forest. There are numerous branches off this road that will lead you to great views of the windmills, even right underneath them. There are also numerous hiking trail areas with small pull-off areas along the road.

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Strip Mine Road/Pot Ridge Road
Strip Mine Road/Pot Ridge Road

Difficulty

This is an easy gravel state forest road, no need for 4WD.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

William Mitchell
Nov 15, 2025
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Relaxing drive thru the state park. Overlook is great!! Windmills are awesome. Very dry conditions
John Odell
Sep 27, 2025
4x4
Open
good place to wander around. some roads are 4 low, most are not.

Strip Mine Road/Pot Ridge Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Access Description

Wide Gravel area off of Route 56.

Strip Mine Road/Pot Ridge Road Map

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