Beginner Off-Road Trails Near James City, Pennsylvania
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
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
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
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
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
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
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa
Strawband Beaver Road
It is very well maintained gravel mostly one car width road through Moshannon State Forest. Along the route you will find many different types of trees and wildlife. There are plenty of spots along the… Learn more about Strawband Beaver Road
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Poe Paddy Dr
At just under 5 miles, Poe Paddy Drive passes two beautiful vistas on its way from Pine Swamp Road to Poe Paddy State Park. This road can be broken into two sections as a passenger… Learn more about Poe Paddy Dr
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su
Strongs Mountain Trail
Strongs Mountain Trail is a fun and easy mountain road in Bald Eagle State Forest. It is a very scenic drive throughout and takes you to some beautiful Pennsylvania vistas. After a heavy rain, there… Learn more about Strongs Mountain Trail
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Licking Creek
Licking Creek is a main forest road at Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for a relaxing drive through the mountains. Several campsites at the Bell Furnace Camp Ground can be reserved with… Learn more about Licking Creek
Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Longfellow Trail
The West Longfellow Trail runs East West through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for a nice drive off the gravel. At the fork in the road, go left since the right side… Learn more about West Longfellow Trail
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Longfellow Road
The Longfellow Road runs East West through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for an easy and relaxing drive through the forest. This road passes right by the Short Mountain and Anderson Gap… Learn more about Longfellow Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Flat Trail
The Flat Trail is an out and back Trail at Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for a relaxing drive to get away from the gravel. The large and open camp site 008… Learn more about Flat Trail
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Spectacle Gap
The Spectacle Gap Trail is an out-and-back trail at Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for a scenic drive up the mountain. Campsite 009, formerly known as Shade Mountain Fire Tower, can be… Learn more about Spectacle Gap
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Culver Creek Road
2.2 Mile trail along the valley following Culver Creek through private forests and fields. The trail can be muddy and rutted depending on the season. No town maintenance between November 1st and April 31st. Downed… Learn more about Culver Creek Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hunter Road
Hunter Road is a pretty well-maintained gravel road through Bald Eagle State Forest. There are plenty of places to pull off and enjoy the scenery. All along the trail, there are hunting cabins so it… Learn more about Hunter Road
Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Odonnel Field Trail
The Odonnel Field Road runs North-South through Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. The high point of this dirt road has a beautiful unnamed overlook. This road does not have any campsites. There's minimal service at… Learn more about Odonnel Field Trail
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Space Road
This is a short, seasonal road through farmland. There are several large open cornfields, an old abandoned barn, and sections of hardwood forest. This trail connects from County Rt. 4 to County Rt. 1. Often,… Learn more about Space Road
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Knob Ridge Road Drivable Trail
This section of Knob Ridge Road is designated as a drivable trail and compared to others in Bald Eagle State Forest not as technical. It is also wider than most, offering views of the stream… Learn more about Knob Ridge Road Drivable Trail
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Green Hill Road
2.2 mile easy dirt and gravel seasonal road connecting Savona-Campbell Road to Dee Road. Seasonal runoff can make the road slippery at times. No town maintenance between November 1st-April1st. Easily passable by most vehicles, 2… Learn more about Green Hill Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Irish Hill Road
3.2 mile Seasonal Road crossing through Moss Hill State Forest. Depending on the season, the trail can be muddy and rutted. New York State Land is often logged for timber and this track of land… Learn more about Irish Hill Road