EMPORIUM – The following gated roads on the Elk State Forest will be open for early muzzleloader season from Oct. 18 through Oct. 25. Side roads are not open to motorized vehicles.
- McNuff No. 141
- Switchback Trail No. 15
- Doe Run Road No. 91
- Elk Fork Road
- Frog Camp Hollow Road
- North Fork Road No. 61
- Ospect Road No. 62
The following gated roads on the Elk State Forest will be open for the regular rifle deer season from Dec. 1 through Dec. 13. Side roads are not open to motorized vehicles.
- Buffalo Switch Rd No. 14
- Bauer Hollow No. 1 and No. 2
- Berge Run Road No. 137
- County Line Road No. 64
- Arskill Road No. 104
- Switchback Trail No. 15
- Elk Fork Road No. 81
- McNuff No. 141
- Deer Pen Road No. 56
- McDonald Road No. 222
- Briggs Hollow No. 57 and No. 58
- Gilmore Trail No. 254
- North Fork Road No. 61
- Sugar Run Road
- Norcross Road No. 131
- Whiting Hollow Road No. 215
- Short Road
- South Fork Road No. 69
- Whittaker Road No. 62
- Ospect Road No. 62
- Doe Run Road No. 91
- Boundaryline Road No. 91
- Canoe Run Road No. 40
- Frog Camp Hollow Road
- Tanglefoot Road No. 119
- Wilmer Road (Boothes Hollow Rd) No. 213
The roads above are seasonal roads, constructed for the removal of timber and may not support heavy traffic under unusually wet, muddy conditions. If unfavorable weather conditions exist and road condition deteriorate the roads may be closed for visitor safety. Please use caution when using these roads as they are narrow in places and may be rough and rocky.
If you would like to contact the bureau, please call the District Office at 814-486-3353. You can visit the bureau online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/elkstateforest.