Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Franklin, Pennsylvania
Piney Rail Trail
This is an old railroad bed that a local club leases and maintains. It's gravel for the most part, with some hill climbs and water holes along the way. The bridges can be scary for… Learn more about Piney Rail Trail
Total Miles
23.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
Overlook Rock Trail
This is a 3-mile out and back trail consisting of light gravel, dirt, and some two-track sections across small elevation changes, water spots, and sweeping turns. This small trail offers some fun spots as it… Learn more about Overlook Rock Trail
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Table Falls Loop
Table Falls is one of the prettiest roadside attractions in the Quehanna Wilds Area. The Table Falls Loop takes you through some great scenery on this 20-mile ride. From the following Red Run through the… Learn more about Table Falls Loop
Total Miles
18.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lost Reactor Trail
This is an easy dirt and gravel road that offers scenic autumn views from an overlook that lets you see for miles. There is a river crossing in the bottom of the valley and the… Learn more about Lost Reactor Trail
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Wild Cat Rock Trail
If you're on Lost Reactor Trail, this is more of an oddity to visit while you're there rather than a separate trip. The power line getting there is short but very rocky. It is also… Learn more about Wild Cat Rock Trail
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Top of the World Trail
This trail leads to The Bucktail Overlook (aka Top of the World Vista) near Driftwood, Pennsylvania. This beautiful vista has almost 360-degree panoramic views of the mountain tops within the PA Wilds. The two-mile trek… Learn more about Top of the World Trail
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dark Hollow Trail
Dark Hollow Trail follows a small stream and a 1420 foot elevation change along this 12-mile ride. This trail is a picturesque ride from the Quehanna highway to Sinnemahoning through the PA Wilds. Any vehicle… Learn more about Dark Hollow Trail
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Sandy Ridge Trail
The Sandy Ridge Trail is a 6.2 point-to-point trail. The trail itself is a well-maintained dirt/gravel road with a lot of views of trees and wildlife. Sandy Ridge has plenty of spots to pull over… Learn more about Sandy Ridge Trail