Peale Gorton Road

Total Miles
4.2

Elevation

546.11 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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Peale Gorton Road
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Trail Overview

This is an unmaintained high-clearance 4x4 road just outside Moshannon State Forest. It offers a beautifully scenic and challenging back route into the state forest and Black Moshannon State Park. You'll climb over 750 feet in elevation, though there are not any notable vistas or lookouts.

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Peale Gorton Road
Peale Gorton Road

Difficulty

Coming from the town of Pleasant Hill or Grassflat, you can expect a long climb, which may be muddy at the start (just after crossing Moshannon Creek) and will include steep loose rocky climbs, wash outs, and some small rock ledges. At the top, there are several large, but not very deep mud holes. Expect water to be 10-20" deep after rain.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Caleb Meighen
Jul 07, 2024
Open
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Overall fun trail. Small technical sections if you do not have a lifted vehicle due to rocks. Trail is mostly rock and can narrow down in spots but has places to let others pass if need be.
Santino Depalma
Jul 07, 2024
2022 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
Fun trail, completed in a stock 4Runner, many large puddles, but still shallow enough to cross without any problems
Blake Oakes
Jun 03, 2024
Open
Normal
Pretty simple trail. Was completed with a Stock Samurai. Some muddy spot but nothing crazy. Was technical enough to be fun. Several shoot offs on the south side that are fun to play on.
Gabriel Mayer
Apr 06, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet

Access Description

Pass through the town of Grassflat on Cooper Road headed towards Moshannon Creek, after the bridge the road turns into the high clearance 4x4 trail.

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