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Safety Message


POISON IVY ~ Safety Message:
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Poison ivy is found throughout the State, primarily on drier sites often in association with oak and sometimes near the edge of fields of along fence rows. It has 3 waxy dark green leaflets that are lighter and more fuzzy on the underside. It grows as a woody shrub or vine that climbs up trees. Poison ivy produces a white berry that persists from fall through the winter. ~~ message from the U.S. Dept of Agriculture.


SNAKE ADVISORY ~ Dangers of the Forest: Two poisonous snakes are known to occur in our State Forests although neither is common. These include the northern copperhead and the timber rattlesnake. Anyone who is bitten by a poisonous snake should seek prompt medical attention.

One of the most distinguishing features of poisonous snakes (pit vipers) is the diamond-shaped head that is well defined from the neck. These poisonous snakes have fangs, and elliptical pupils (as opposed to round pupils in nonpoisonous snakes).


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RIDING TRAILS

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Magestic Trails in Northwest Pennsylvania

Whether you are looking for a new challenge or just a leisure ride - this is the Trail System for you!

  • Miles & Miles of Legal Riding
  • Located in the “Majestic” Allegheny Mountain Region of Northwest Pennsylvania
  • Privately funded on privately-owned property
  • One annual fee membership allows 24/7 riding year round
  • Guest riding with a member for a minimal daily fee
  • Open year Round

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Trail information & details


© Majestic Trails ~ PO Box 94 ~ Rew, PA 16744 USA
Phone: 814-465-9979 / Email: contact@majestictrails.com


"All ATV trails on State Forest lands are designated with signs.
Stay on the marked trail. Roads for joint use by ATV's
and vehicular traffic are marked with caution signs at all road junctions."

ATV TRAILS on PENNSYLVANIA STATE FOREST LAND

  Summer Trails ~~ These Pennsylvania trails are open from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September:

Martin Hill - Bedford County - 14 miles of summer trail. Access to the trail is from the parking area located on Route 326 two miles south of Rainsburg.

Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Phone: (717) 485-3148

Sideling Hill - Fulton County - 12 miles of summer trail in the Wells Tannery area. Access is from Ray's Cove Road or Childers Ridge Road.

Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Phone: (717) 485-3148

Potter County - 43 miles of summer trail. A loop trail located south of Denton Hill State Park. Access to the trail is from Lyman Run State Park or the Lyman Run Road east of the former Potatoe City Airfield.

Contact: Susquehannock State Forest, PO Box 673, Coudersport, PA 16915
Phone: (814) 274-3600

Snyder & Union Counties - 7 miles of summer trails. Access is at the parking area located along Route 235 three miles south of Glen Iron. The trail includes the East Kettle Road which has been closed to other types of motor vehicles.

Contact: Bald Eagle State Forest, Box 147, Laurelton, PA 17835
Phone: (570) 922-3344

Pohopoco Tract - Monroe County - 14 miles of summer trails. Access is from Route 115 five miles south of I-80.

Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370
Phone: (570) 895-4000

Maple Run Tract - Pike County - 8 miles of summer trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402 1-3/4 miles north of the village of Pecks Pond.

Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370
Phone: (570) 895-4000

  Summer and Winter Trails ~~ These Pennsylvania trails are open during the summer and winter seasons. The summer season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September. The winter season runs from the day following the last day of the regular or extended antlerless deer season as established by the Game Commission through the following April 1.

Burnt Mills - Pike County - 7 miles of summer and winter trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402 one mile south of Porters Lake.

Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370
Phone: (570) 895-4000

Adams & Cumberland Counties - 37 miles of summer trail. During the winter season the trail system is expanded to 42 miles by using some dirt roads that are gated during the winter. Part of the trail system is shared with snowmobiles when there is sufficient snowfall. The trail is located between Big Flat and Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Access to these are from parking lots located at Big Flat along Shippensburg Road about 1-1/4 miles north of its intersection with Route 233 and on Piney Mountain along Bendersville Road south of Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

Contact: Michaux State Forest, 10099 Lincoln Way East, Feyetteville, PA 17222
Phone: (717) 352-2211

Clinton County - 32 miles of summer and winter trail. Winter use begins after muzzle loader deer season in mid January. Check with the district office for exact date. Access is from the Two Miles Road 1-1/2 miles west of Westport toward Kettle Creek State Park.

Contact: Sproul State Forest, HCR 62 Box 90, Renovo, PA 17764
Phone: (570) 923-6011

Lycoming County - 14 miles of summer and winter trail. Trails are located near Haneyville and include the Button Road and Jack Martin Trail. Acess to the trail is from Zinck Fork Road where it intersects the Button Road, from a parking area located at the CCC Camp along Route 44 and from Route 414 one mile south of Jersey Mills.

Contact: Tiadaghton State Forest, 423 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport, PA 17702
Phone: (570) 327-3450

Allegheny State Forest, PA ~~ ATV Trail Information.

  • ANF ATV/Motorcycle Permit System ~~ An use permit is required for all motorbike and all terraine vehicles that use the designated off-highway vehicle trail system on the Allegheny National Forest
  • Current Conditions ~~ within the State Park (weather, fire, & emergencies)

ATV Trails on State Forest Lands in Pennsylvania.

MDRA Club Property ~~ located off Rt 218 near Brocktown, PA
{more directions coming soon}

"Every ATV and snowmobile rider must be an ambassador for the sports. Please give careful consideration to your effect on the trails, environment and others. The future of your sport depends on it."

 

Club members ~~ please submit other riding trails and information for posting on the MDRA website to the MDRA Webmaster

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Club Webmaster:   rthornberg@alltel.net
Date page last updated:   Sat Apr 29 21:27:44 2006
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