Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Penn Lake Park, Pennsylvania
Ore Mine Road
This is a narrow, rocky, and muddy trail on the Montage Tract of Pinchot State Forest. The bottom section of the trail follows along a stream and passes through the tornado scar from the 2017… Learn more about Ore Mine Road
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Montage Road
Long Winding Forestry Road with steep climbs on the Montage Tract of the Pinchot State Forest. The road will not be plowed in winter. Steep hill sections will be slippery, and the lower section of… Learn more about Montage Road
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Balish Road
This is a long, winding, non maintained dirt road with occasional muddy areas. The route provides access to the Montage Tract and joining trails. The road will not be plowed in winter. Downed trees and… Learn more about Balish Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Greentown Sale Road
Easy, seasonal forest road on the Delaware State Forest. It starts off in a small dirt lot off Old Greentown Road. The trail opens just before the state archery season in the fall and closes… Learn more about Greentown Sale Road
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Egypt Road Western Section to Tanner Falls
Non-maintained Western section of Egypt Road SR 4017. The trail is mainly gravel with the occasional rock or washout. downed trees and branches can be expected. The trail is one vehicle wide, and backing up… Learn more about Egypt Road Western Section to Tanner Falls
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi
T-743/T-727
The trail starts off in Poyntelle as Township-727 and in Winterdale as T-743. This section of the O and W Trail is a recognized Township route and is open to street-licensed 4x4s. The trail follows… Learn more about T-743/T-727
Total Miles
12.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Big Valley Road
Big Valley Road is a long, winding, and rocky Forest Road through State Game Lands. Trail will not be plowed in winter. Downed trees can be encountered and the trail has a few muddy sections.… Learn more about Big Valley Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
River Road
This narrow woodland path turns into a narrow rocky shelf road along the Upper Delaware River. The trail is a non-maintenance Township and does pass through private property, STAY ON THE TRAIL! You will encounter… Learn more about River Road
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
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
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
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
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
Two Towers Loop
Entering from reed road you will be taken to the trailhead, you will see wild animals from the adjacent safari park. Once you turn onto the trails you will be on soft Pine Barrens sugar… Learn more about Two Towers Loop
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Borden Hollow Road
Two and a half mile seasonal road through private forest land, along a creek, and past old farm land. Can be muddy and washed out after storms. Connects from County rt. 41 to Rogers Road… Learn more about Borden Hollow Road
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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