Table Falls Loop

Total Miles19.8
Technical Rating
2Easy
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Table Falls Loop is an easy, scenic 20-mile dirt and gravel route perfect for beginners, families, and dual-sport riders seeking a picturesque journey through the heart of the Quehanna Wilds. This route features a mix of peaceful forest scenery, starting near the Quehanna Highway and descending along Red Run to its confluence with Mix Run and the Bennett Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek. Drivers will find themselves surrounded by dense woodlands, with the highlights of the journey including the beautiful, roadside Table Falls. The trail offers a gentle tour with a technical rating of 2, making it highly accessible for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and adventure motorcycles looking to experience the beauty of Pennsylvania's backcountry without encountering extreme obstacles. The route takes riders down to the historic town of Driftwood, Pennsylvania, where local restaurants offer a great spot to grab a bite and take a mid-trip break. From Driftwood, the loop begins its return leg with a steep and rewarding climb up Hoover Road, which gains approximately 1,300 feet of elevation in just a few short miles. Depending on the season, travelers might catch a glimpse of a hidden, cascading hillside waterfall along Hoover Road, though spring visitors should be prepared for muddy conditions along this section of the climb. Reaching a maximum elevation of nearly 2,100 feet, the loop eventually winds back to its starting point near the highway, completing a memorable tour of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

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Difficulty

Most of the ride is on dirt/gravel roads with nice views of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

History

The historic town of Driftwood served as the assembly and embarkation point for the Bucktail Regiment (42nd Pennsylvania Infantry) during the American Civil War, where soldiers constructed timber rafts to float down the Sinnemahoning Creek. Additionally, the nearby Mix Run is the birthplace of legendary silent-era Western film star Tom Mix.

Technical Rating

2

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Greg
Oct 24, 2025
2021 Chevrolet Silverado
Open
Muddy/WetSnow/Ice
Been using this road for several years. BE CAREFUL IN THE WINTER FOR SNOW AND ICE. EASY TO GET STUCK IN WINTER. Watch for rattlesnakes on the road and sides of the road in the summer. I got stuck in a 3 foot deep snow drift here once in fresh powder. Took me a little while to get out as my truck did not have a winch yet and it was single digits with 30mph wind. The snow can easily reach knee deep over 24-48 hour period if Lake effect bands set up which begins in mid November so be careful if camping. In late winter due to thawing and re-freezing a crust of ice forms on top of the snow which can be very dangerous. Hoover road was fixed in summer of 2024 and again in 2025 thus all the big mud bogs that used to make this trail fun/sketchy are mostly gone. They scraped the top layer of the road down and added some hard stone and packed it in really good. I suspect next year they will add gravel. There is no cell signal along this road so bring a satellite phone and appropriate recovery/survival gear.
Jason Fleming
Sep 14, 2025
2005 Nissan Titan
Open
They came in and fixed this road. It was fun in 2024 but now in 2014 I could take any 2wd car on it. The muddy section has been fixed they added drainage, etc. A fair portion of it was graded, new ditches, and they even put asphalt millings on sections. Still nice scenery but it's not at all like it was.
Jon dodge
Jun 09, 2025
2023 Ford F-Series
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Trail was great. Entered in on the left and passed the falls then going further in there are cabins on the right. Shortly after that is the downed tree.
John W.
Jun 01, 2025
2023 Ford Ranger
Open
Table falls loop is open except the north side of hoover road is temporarily closed.
andy thomas
Mar 13, 2025
2015 Chevrolet Silverado
Open
Snow/Ice
I tried getting into both roads from the south and both roads I came on sections that were completely iced over for a ways. I backed out to avoid getting stuck in the forest. I'd give it a week or 2 before heading in without chains.
Marshall Seigle
Oct 13, 2024
Open
Normal
Nice and scenic,2wd in a slight drizzle
Mike Walker
Sep 13, 2024
2023 Honda Pilot
Open
Normal
Dry
J Street
May 11, 2024
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Open
Muddy/Wet
Starting at the trailhead, its paved asphault then goes into stone about half way to split road. When returning to the trail, this is where its all mud. Lots and lots of mud and and mud puddles. Mud ruts are deep. 4x4 or atv needed for the next few days after all the rain in the past 7 days.
Gabriel Mayer
Apr 07, 2024
Open
Muddy/Wet
Jared B
Jul 20, 2023
2020 Dodge Durango
Open
Rough/DeterioratedWashboardMuddy/Wet
Drew L
Jul 01, 2023
Temporarily Closed
Trail Restoration
benny fuller
Jun 15, 2023
Open
Muddy/Wet

Table Falls Loop Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

Access Description

The route follows state forest roads and public roads. Street-legal vehicles and registered adventure motorcycles are permitted. Operators of SxSs or non-street-legal vehicles should verify Pennsylvania DCNR regulations and local county ordinances regarding road access and permit requirements, as rules vary by road type. No fees are required to access Table Falls.

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