Not sure what context I said about the forest.
Yes. 2.5 hours is a minimum. It is going to be longer than that.
Those two routes should be exactly the same now as then.
A few of my routes do have changes as they completely changed Rt 322. But I explain that in one of my threads.
Depending...
You can search my screen name for all kinds of info about Rothrock and Bald Eagle.
Yes, especially lately, stay away from SharpBack and Henstep. People been driving in circles there getting their "off road experience"
I have routes shared and can easily hook you up with a custom one as well...
If you got the Purple Lizard Map you got all the information you need.
Some of the gated roads in the area will be opening soon. Like Hazard Road.
https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Recreation/WhatToDo/Hunting/RoadsOpenForDeerSeason/Pages/default.aspx
There are some cool water crossings in the area...
Yes. I have been to Gallitzin many times. It however is one of 2 of the state forests that do not offer motorized camping.
Blue Knob is one of my favorite State parks.
Lots for great Forest roads and vistas in Gallitzin State Forest.
If it is the jeep ride I am thinking about, I work with...
Forest camping in Tuscarora to get us closer to Carlisle All Trucks Nationals.
I know most like to use jeeps and RTT, But man is the Crew Cab Long Bed so great for family tent camping trips.
And we look so unassuming, like we are just construction guys getting home. No one ever knows what we...
I mentioned in my post that the very first thing I did was look at the legend for 4x4 HC roads and there are none.
That said, they do open roads in hunting season and with an active weather event, your rig could be tested.
If you are looking for more advanced off road trails in a State Forest...
Not much activity here anymore.
I am still out adventuring as often as I can.
Did some scouting this past weekend. Drew some lines on paper maps using Avenza and my RAM.
What has everyone been up to?
PFA.
If you got the Purple Lizard map you got the best resource for the area.
Here is some ideas I had come up with for my trip.
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/loyalsock-state-forest-in-a-ram-or-2.38628/
The best I can tell you is, drive to the closest end of the forest to you and...
I drive all through Bald Eagle with my cute ute Jeep.
Avoid Henstep, SharpBack, Poe Paddy Dr, Paddy Mountain.
If you see the drivable trail sign...stay away if you like, but you would be fine.
Search my name here, I got lots of info for Bald eagle.
If you are in the book of faces, check out...
My son and I are making YouTube videos of our adventures using paper maps and such.
I really like Avenza, because it is like a paper map on your device.
Tuscarora and Rothrock. Being in Belleville you are right between them.
Search my name. I got lots of info on both.
I suggest site 2in Rothrock. Site 20 in Tuscarora.
You can find all the campsites here.
https://maps.dcnr.pa.gov/bof/camping/
I may know a thing or two about that area.
Search my name and you will see a few posts about the area.
Purple Lizard Maps have a Pine Creek map that has Tioga and Tiadaghton on it, and the east side of Sproul. The Moshannon map has the west side. I affectionately call the area in between, THE...
I did see, and such an awesome idea. I did my first two trail rides this past year and had both with a meetup within the state Forest.
Fun fact: I noticed the new format for rigs and coffee to coordinates and coffee as I was scouting a place for meetups. Most of the people in CPAO are from...
Getting kinda over the book of faces and thought I would head back here to see if there is any renewed interest in Pennsylvania State Forests.
I see very little talk about them anymore, but have seen there are some new members from the area.
I started an informational channel on YouTube, just...
I didn't think there was anyone still interested in PA on overland bound.
Welcome.
Be sure to go to be local area forum and for some introductory stuff, read threw some of my posts. Any questions let me know. Haven't talked shop here for awhile!
Purple Lizard Maps and and this link will...
https://www.purplelizard.com/collections/maps/products/pennsylvania-outdoor-recreation-lizard-map
Just released today, it is a full state map with a ton of information.
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