Tucked into northwestern Susquehanna County, Salt Springs State Park encompasses over 400 acres of protected gorge terrain. Ancient hemlocks estimated at over 300 years old shade Fall Brook as it carves through steep sandstone layers, forming three distinct waterfalls. The surrounding rural township roads feature unpaved sections and steep dirt climbs that become slick after rain showers or during early spring thawing.

Spanning over 7,700 mountainous acres between Great Bend and Susquehanna, State Game Lands 35 features expansive hardwood forests, wild turkey habitats, and panoramic views above the Susquehanna River valley. Access roads like Harmon Road and seasonal Game Commission access points feature loose shale, seasonal washouts, and steep switchbacks where generous ground clearance and low-range mechanical gearing provide total peace of mind.

Constructed in 1848, the colossal bluestone Starrucca Viaduct towers 100 feet in the air across 1,040 feet of the valley floor in Lanesboro. Right below this historic civil engineering landmark lies the northern terminus of the 38-mile D&H Rail-Trail. It serves as an ideal staging hub for gravel biking, family walks, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Unpaved trailheads and gravel parking lots can get slushy when snow melts off the hills.

Sprawling across 6,360 acres along the Pennsylvania and New York state line, Game Lands 70 sits atop high, rolling ridgetops that catch heavy regional lake-effect snowbands. The forested terrain features logging tracks, rustic fire access routes, and scenic northern hardwood trees. It is a haven for wildlife watching, nature photography, and backcountry snowshoeing.