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Ride Pennsylvania

51places
18public land
33private
2,046.9trail miles listed
33upcoming events

Permits on public land

  • AOAA pass required. PA registration rules apply to ATVs/UTVs.
  • PA DCNR ATV registration ($20 general registration, 2 yrs) and title ($22.50) required; PA honors other states' ATV registrations only if that state honors PA's, otherwise register in PA. UTVs are Class II ATVs in PA.
  • NRAT annual permit decal (top center of UTV windshield, or right front fender) plus PA DCNR ATV registration. PA DCNR ATV registration ($20 general registration, 2 yrs) and title ($22.50) required; PA honors other states' ATV registrations only if that state honors PA's, otherwise register in PA. UTVs are Class II ATVs in PA.
  • Allegheny NF ATV/Trail permit required: annual $35 (Jan 1–Dec 31) or day $10 (buy up to 14 days ahead); proof of registration and insurance required to buy; permit must be affixed to the machine. PA DCNR registration rules also apply.

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Bayview OHV Area (Shenango River Lake)

Sharpsville · Mercer County · Public land

5mi

Small (about 5 miles, 223 acres) Corps of Engineers off-highway riding area overlooking Shenango River Lake. Details could not be confirmed on the USACE site (blocked); verify before riding.

ATVDirt bikeUS Army Corps of Engineers OHV area on the west shore of Shenango River Lake. PA registration required.

Bloody Skillet ATV Trail (Sproul State Forest)

Orviston · Centre County · Public land

38mi

38-mile summer-and-winter ATV trail in Sproul State Forest built largely on old coal-mining roads. A DCNR advisory (April 2026) closed the section from the Orviston parking lot to the main trail due to erosion over a gas line; check advisories.

ATVSide-by-sideFree with valid PA ATV registration. From the Snow Shoe exit of I-80 take PA 144 north ~19 mi, turn right on De Haas Road and go 5.3 mi south to the Northern Terminus Trailhead.

Burnt Mills ATV Trail (Delaware State Forest)

Pecks Pond · Pike County · Public land

7mi

7-mile summer-and-winter ATV trail in Delaware State Forest, Pike County.

ATVSide-by-sideFree with valid PA ATV registration. Parking on Route 402, 1 mi south of Porters Lake.

Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area ATV Trail (Delaware State Forest)

Albrightsville · Monroe County · Public land

13mi

13-mile summer-and-winter ATV area on the Pohopoco Tract of Delaware State Forest, Monroe County. Also listed by a riding directory as the Pohopoco Tract ATV Area.

ATVSide-by-sideFree with valid PA ATV registration. Route 115, 5 mi south of I-80 (Pohopoco Tract).

East Kettle ATV Trail (Bald Eagle State Forest)

Glen Iron · Snyder / Union County · Public land

20mi

20-mile summer ATV loop in Bald Eagle State Forest in Snyder and Union counties, including East Kettle Road.

ATVSide-by-sideFree with valid PA ATV registration. East Kettle ATV Trailhead on Route 235, 3 mi south of Glen Iron.

Haneyville ATV Trail (Tiadaghton State Forest)

Haneyville · Lycoming County · Public land

17mi

17-mile summer-and-winter ATV trail near Haneyville, including Button Road and a network of 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps trails.

ATVSide-by-sideFree with valid PA ATV registration. Former CCC Camp parking area on Route 44, 1 mi south of Haneyville.

Maple Run Tract ATV Trail (Delaware State Forest)

Pecks Pond · Pike County · Public land

8mi

8-mile summer ATV trail in Delaware State Forest in the Poconos.

ATVSide-by-sideFree with valid PA ATV registration. Parking on Route 402, 1¾ mi north of Pecks Pond.

Martin Hill ATV Trail (Buchanan State Forest)

Rainsburg · Bedford County · Public land

18mi

18-mile summer ATV trail system on Martin Hill in Buchanan State Forest, Bedford County. Trailhead GPS published by DCNR: N 39°52'24.69" W 78°30'34.80".

ATVSide-by-sideFree with valid PA ATV registration. Parking area on Route 326 about 2 mi south of Rainsburg.

Michaux State Forest ATV Trail

Biglerville · Adams / Cumberland County · Public land

36mi

36-mile summer ATV trail between Big Flat and Pine Grove Furnace State Park, expanding to 42 miles in winter using gated dirt roads. Restricted to narrow Class I ATVs.

ATVFree with valid PA ATV registration. Big Flat lot on Shippensburg Road ~1¼ mi north of Route 233, or Piney Mountain lot on Bendersville Road south of Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

Northcentral Regional ATV Trail (PA Wilds)

Galeton · Clinton / Lycoming / Potter / Tioga County · Public land

1000mi

Connected network of nearly 1,000 miles of designated ATV roads and trails across Clinton, Lycoming, Potter and Tioga counties, linking state forest trails with township and state roads and trail towns like Galeton. Requires a separate yearly permit.

ATVSide-by-sideSeason permit: $70 PA resident / $100 nonresident (2026)

Potter County ATV Trail / Denton Hill Loop (Susquehannock State Forest)

Galeton · Potter County · Public land

43mi

43-mile summer loop south of Denton Hill State Park in Susquehannock State Forest, connecting with Lyman Run State Park. Also part of the larger Northcentral Regional ATV Trail area.

ATVSide-by-sideFree with valid PA ATV registration. Access from Lyman Run State Park, SR 44 north of Cherry Springs, or the Rock Run Road / Ridge Trail intersection.

Seven Mountains & Shade Mountain Dual-Sport Trails (Bald Eagle State Forest)

Spring Mills · Centre / Mifflin / Snyder / Union / Juniata County · Public land

Volunteer-maintained dual-sport and single-track motorcycle trails on Jacks, Sand and Shade mountains in Bald Eagle State Forest, one of the few public single-track options for street-legal dirt bikes in PA. Host area of the 7 Mountains Dual Sport Adventure.

Dirt bikeStreet-legal (registered, plated, insured) motorcycles only, on designated trails in Bald Eagle State Forest. Trails maintained by the Pennsylvania Trail Riders Association (PTRA). Trailheads include Sand Mountain Road (Spring Mills) and Jacks Mountain.

Sideling Hill ATV Trail (Buchanan State Forest)

Wells Tannery · Fulton County · Public land

15mi

15-mile summer ATV trail in the Wells Tannery area of Buchanan State Forest, Fulton County.

ATVSide-by-sideFree with valid PA ATV registration. Access from Ray's Cove Road or Childers Ridge Road near Wells Tannery.

Snow Shoe Rails to Trails (SSRT)

Snow Shoe · Centre County · Private

46mi

19 miles of former railroad bed plus 27 miles of legalized Snow Shoe Township roads, run by the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Association, connecting to Snow Shoe area towns.

ATVSide-by-sideSSRTA membership sticker required on each machine; Gillentown Trailhead off SR 144 (I-80 exit 147, ~3 mi). Open 24/7.

Whiskey Springs ATV Trail (Sproul State Forest)

Westport · Clinton County · Public land

50mi

50-mile summer-and-winter ATV trail network in Sproul State Forest southeast of Kettle Creek State Park in the PA Wilds. One of the few DCNR trails open to larger side-by-sides (up to 64 in.).

ATVSide-by-sideFree with valid PA ATV registration (or reciprocal out-of-state registration). From SR 120 at Westport go ~1.5 mi along Kettle Creek, then north on Two Mile Road to the trailhead.

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Alvin's Offroad Playground

Long Pond · Monroe County · Private

70-acre Pocono riding area offering guided ATV tours and bring-your-own riding for dirt bikes, ATVs and side-by-sides, aimed at families and beginners.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideBring-your-own day passes (seasonal schedule) or guided ATV tours (year-round). BYOM: a child 14 or younger must be riding, max 2 adults per child.

Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA)

Coal Township · Northumberland County · Public land

County-owned (Northumberland County) off-road park with hundreds of miles of trails on about 8,000 acres of coal-region land, open to ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes and full-size 4x4s. Trailhead Campground adjoins; partner rentals and guided full-size rides available.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-side4x4 / JeepDay pass from $40 per machine; multi-day and annual passes available

Famous Reading Outdoors (FRO)

Locust Gap · Schuylkill / Northumberland County · Private

Off-road permit program on Reading Anthracite Company coal lands (about 20,000 acres, varies with leases) with hundreds of miles of trails for ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes and trucks across several trailhead lots.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-side4x4 / JeepAnnual membership $300 adult / $250 minor; passenger memberships available

Four Seasons Resort ATV Trails

West Finley · Washington County · Private

35mi

850-acre campground resort in Washington County with 35+ miles of groomed ATV trails, bordered by about 1,050 acres of state game lands. UTV/dirt bike policy not stated on homepage.

ATVCampground resort with groomed ATV trails; see rates and ATV rules pages on site.

Indian Creek Valley ATV Club

Melcroft · Fayette County · Private

40mi

Private member club in the Laurel Highlands with 40+ miles of groomed, color-rated trails on about 750 acres for ATVs, side-by-sides and dirt bikes.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideFirst vehicle $110/yr; second +$25; additional +$10 each

Majestic Trails

Smethport · McKean County · Private

41mi

Family ATV, UTV and dirt bike park in McKean County with about 41 miles of mostly one-way trails on 900+ acres, plus on-site camping and lodging.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideAdult $25/day, $40/2-day; veterans $20/day; passengers $10/day; child (14 & under) $10/day; annual single $150, couple $225, family $300; camping $10/night per adult (kids free)

Mines and Meadows ATV/RV Resort

Wampum · Lawrence County · Private

84mi

877-acre ATV/RV resort with 84+ miles of marked trails and the only underground riding in the Northeast, through abandoned limestone mines with an underground lake. Campground, rental cottage and ATV/SxS rentals on site.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideDay/weekend $25; afternoon $15; Gold Pass $279 single / $479 family; mine tour $5

Mountain Ridge ATV Park (Mountain Ridge Trails Resort)

Central City · Somerset County · Private

Private ATV/UTV/dirt bike park on a Somerset County ridge with marked trails, single track, hill climbs, mud bogs, a drag strip, kids' track and MotoX/UTV tracks, plus scheduled night rides.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideDrivers $35/day Fri–Sun & holidays, $30 Mon–Thu; passengers $20; 2-day driver $65; season: individual $375, family of 3 $625, of 4 $775, of 5 $850 (2026)

Rausch Creek Off-Road Park

Pine Grove · Schuylkill County · Private

A 3,000-acre private 4x4 park in the Pennsylvania coal region, open year-round on weekends to full-size Jeeps, trucks and SUVs only. Marked trails run from easy forest roads to red-rated rock lines, with primitive camping included in admission. Hosts the Ultra4 Rausch Creek Rumble. Separate from the Rausch Creek Trail Riders club next door (bikes/ATVs/SxS).

4x4 / Jeep2026 non-member: driver/vehicle $82.80 ($80 cash), passenger $31.05 ($30 cash). Membership $62.10 ($60) per person 16+, then member driver $62.10 ($60)/day, passenger $20.70 ($20). 5-visit pass $248.40 ($240); season pass $558.90 ($540). Kids 15 and under free.

Rausch Creek Trailriders (Rausch Creek Powersports)

Valley View · Schuylkill County · Private

Private members' riding club (formerly Tower City Trail Riders) with thousands of acres of working coal land for dirt bikes, ATVs and side-by-sides near Valley View. Sister to the Rausch Creek 4x4 park, which is for full-size 4x4s only.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideSingle membership $530 + $55 mandatory insurance; family $940 + $55; add youth $90, add adult $405 (each + $55 insurance); guest rider $75/day; seasonal campsite $460 (+$400 electric)

Rock Run Recreation Area

Patton · Cambria / Clearfield County · Private

140mi

Large private OHV park with 140+ miles of trails on reclaimed mine land in northern Cambria and southern Clearfield counties, open to ATVs, dirt bikes, side-by-sides and other OHVs. Hosts the Summer Blast rally.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideAdult 1-day $24, 2-day $42, 3-day $56; child (under 12) 1-day $16; individual season $173.25; family season (2 adults + 2 kids) $341.25 (incl. 5% amusement tax)

The New Lost Trails ATV Park

Dunmore · Lackawanna County · Private

Four-season motorsports park near Scranton open to utility and sport quads, side-by-sides and dirt bikes, with features like 'Top of the World', 'The Lake' and 'The Tunnel', mud, a pee-wee course and organized night rides.

Dirt bikeATVSide-by-sideDay pass $40 adult / $30 under 18 / free 5 & under; 2-day $70 adult; season single $275, buddy $425, family (4) $525; groups 8–14 $35 each

Tri County ATV Recreation & Rescue

Northern Cambria · Cambria / Indiana / Clearfield County · Private

200mi

Private ATV club that owns and maintains over 1,000 acres with a large trail network around Northern Cambria. Details; confirm with club.

ATVSide-by-sidePrivate members-only club; call or text for details.

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Breezewood Proving Grounds

Clearville · Bedford County · Private

Three-track motocross park (advanced, intermediate, pee-wee) near Breezewood with cabins and camping; runs the Outlaw Motocross race series.

Dirt bikeATVYearly membership $50; 1-day ride $50, 2-day $100, 3-day $150; kids 70cc & under $35/day; spectator $10; full-year unlimited $700 (Dec 1–Jan 31 sale); camping $10–$60/night; private rental $2,000/day; cash only

Doublin Gap Motocross Park

Shippensburg · Cumberland County · Private

Three-track motocross park near Shippensburg running the Doublin Gap Series, MDRA and Loretta Lynn qualifier events; 2027 schedule to be posted after December sanction meeting.

Dirt bikePractice $40; race $40 per class; gate $20; RV hookups $50/night (cash only)

Dutchmen MX Park

Pine Grove · Schuylkill County · Private

Motocross park opened in 1969 as the Flying Dutchmen, with a main track, mini-moto track and woods/hare scramble loop (woods loop closed for the 2026 season end).

Dirt bikeOpen bike practice every Tuesday (weather permitting); MDRA, MAMA, D6 hare scramble and D6 MX events.

Evansville MX Park

Berwick · Columbia County · Private

Northeastern PA track running a Saturday supercross series for bikes, quads, pit bikes and STACYC, plus AMA District 6 cross country rounds on its woods loop.

Dirt bikeATVSaturday supercross series, open practice and PA State/D6 cross country events.

Happy Ramblers Motorcycle Club

Hanover · York County · Private

Club-run motocross track near Hanover and Codorus State Park, listed as open to members only.

Dirt bikeMembers only.

Hill Side Riding Club

Saegertown · Crawford County · Private

6mi

Club-operated riding area with a motocross track and about 6 miles of trails at Five Star Cycle in Crawford County.

Dirt bike

Hilltop Lodge MX Track & Trails

Emporium · Cameron County · Private

Rental lodge with two motocross tracks and wooded trails on 116 acres in Cameron County. Motocross page on the official site currently returns 'Page Not Found'; confirm availability.

Dirt bikeLodging guests; contact lodge.

Hurricane Hills Sports Center

Greenfield Township · Lackawanna County · Private

Scenic northeastern PA motocross track running the Hurricane Hills Ultimate Series; member of the District 34 Tri-State Trax Series.

Dirt bikeRace series and open practice days (see site).

Irish Valley Motocross & ATV Park

Paxinos · Northumberland County · Private

Members-only motocross and ATV property near Paxinos. Its former website domain now points to an unrelated site, so current status is unconfirmed.

Dirt bikeATVMembers only.

Latrobe Motorsports

Latrobe · Westmoreland County · Private

Small Westmoreland County motocross track with weekday practice.

Dirt bike.

Miles Mountain Motocross

Elkland · Tioga County · Private

Motocross facility with a 1.5-mile track and supercross track near the NY line. Official website did not respond when checked.

Dirt bike

Pagoda Motorcycle Club

Birdsboro · Berks County · Private

Motorcycle club since 1945 with a motocross track, mini track and flat-track speedway near French Creek State Park; hosts D6 MX and flat track races and open practices.

Dirt bikeClub track open on scheduled open MX practice days and races (D6 MX, MDRA, D2 Pro Am).

Pleasure Valley Raceway

Seward · Westmoreland County · Private

AMA-sanctioned motocross track near Johnstown hosting PAMX, MDRA, the Pennsylvania State Championship and the Travis Pastrana Pro Am events.

Dirt bikeATV2026 examples: admission $15–$25 per person depending on days; practice $40–$45; trophy classes $42–$45

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex

Markleysburg · Fayette County · Private

Fayette County motocross track near Ohiopyle; the official site directs riders to Facebook for current information and posts a 2026 registration form.

Dirt bikeRace/practice schedule posted on Facebook (site links 2026 registration form).

Rocket MX & Outdoor Entertainment Complex

Three Springs · Huntingdon County · Private

Central PA natural-terrain motocross track (formerly Rocket Raceway / MX23 Unleashed) with weekend practice, series races and demo derbies.

Dirt bikeATV$50 per bike (spectators free); no gate fee practice days; $15 gate on race weekends; cash only

Sleepy Hollow MX Park

Fredericksburg · Lebanon County · Private

Lebanon County motocross track open on select practice and race days.

Dirt bikeOpen only on select practice and race days.

SwitchbackMX (Switchback Raceway)

Butler · Butler County · Private

Butler County motocross and pee-wee track running a supercross series and Sunday open practice.

Dirt bikeOpen practice $35/rider + $15 annual waiver fee; track rental 2 hr $300 (up to 8 riders), 3 hr $475, 4 hr $600

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