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Letter from the Editor

Hello, all, and welcome back to our midsummer issue. We have been out quite a bit since Now In Rec Rider our last writing with all Off-Road Trucks of the summer events finally getting going. On & Buggies Memorial Day weekend, the Rec Riding Crew headed toward the west to pay a visit to Mountain Ridge ATV Resort. The guys had a great time and made some new friends while reviewing all the area has to offer. They then headed south into West Virginia for a twofold mission, where they completed another park review for Burning Rock while also participating in the annual Thrills in the Hills event. You can check out all the details inside this issue.

In addition, we had a couple of our dedicated regulars out playing around on two wheels at a couple of staple Dual Sport rides offered in Pennsylvania. Check out these two features and the great clubs that run them. We also have our regular club updates, recommendations on where to ride and details on upcoming events.

New in this issue, we’ve slipped in some news from our larger four-wheeled brethren. Check out the story from the Rausch Creek Off Road Park and Scrubgrass Village. If your ATV or side-by-side needs a rest, just jump in your hauler and go take in some airconditioned fun. We ask that you all, at least, shoot them an email and welcome them aboard, and if you know of any events or clubs related to off-road trucks or buggies, have them give us a ring.

We’ve also included some competitive events in this issue from a local pro Hill Climb and a Hare Scramble event. As always, we welcome your feedback to find out if we’re doing it right. Emails are always welcome, and better yet, you can post away on our Facebook page.

Coming up in August, we will be heading out to Fisher’s ATV Reunion at Rock Run, and then we’re heading north in September to upstate N.Y. to check out their trail system and the 2012 ATV Manufacturers Expo. You can get details on both of these great events in our pages as well.

Please remember to keep an eye on our website at: www.

RecRider.com and stay tuned into us on Facebook and the pages of Rec Rider. You never know just what you might find.

Well, that’s all for now. Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you on the trail.

– Jim Bull

Rec Rider Contributors

Jim Bull, Tommy Pickup, Brady Marzella, Billy Kaster, Jimmy “Sprocket” Kann, Dick Lepley, Denny Mann, Dave Miller, Al Sain, Josh Bailey, Chris Borger, Chris Banks, Rob Gorczyk, M. Woolford-Buchter and Wayne Yahn.

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Rec Rider Magazine Introducing – Rausch Creek Off Road . 8

ICVATV – Open House ....................... 26

Mountain Ridge – Park Review ......... 15

SVT News .......................................... 18

Thrills in the Hills at Burning Rock..... 6

BMER Harescramble .......................... 18

White Rose Hillclimb ........................ 27

Where to Ride................................... 22

Durty Dabbers Dual Sport ..................17

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Rec Rider Army Application .............. 20

PA OHV Newsletter ........................... 12

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Burning Rock Adventure Park Hosts - “Thrills in the Hills”

Scenery – Burning Rock has it.

By: Brady Marzella Buried deep in the hills of West Virginia, lays a quaint little town known as Sophia. On the surface, you would get the impression of a proud, old coal town. Driving through the square, Phyllis’ Antique shop gladly boasts wares related to the town’s history.

We initially thought that maybe we were in the wrong place. It seemed a bit too quiet for the name “Thrills in the Hills.” That was until we crested a steeply peaked mountain just outside Thanks to the crew at Burning of town, where the whole mood Rock for making it all happen. changed.

Pulling into the park, our eyes experienced sensory overload.

We didn’t know whether to focus on the vast amounts of offroad machines, the extreme race courses that had been set up to challenge most everyone, or the incredible Twin Racing Zipline (yes, zipline), which flew people above the park every few minutes.

All I knew was that I had no idea where to start. Luckily, Dyane, Burning Rock’s Director, had realized who we were and offered some insight to us in the solitude of the woods at our campsite.

Burning Rock was looking more like Spring Break in the Mountains!! I thought to myself, “Should we report on this Thrills in the Hills thing or the 100 miles of trails in these woods?” We decided that it was our duty, as the Rec Rider Crew, to report on all of our findings. We knew it would take all day and all night, but we were willing to do the work! (Wink, wink.) Don’t get me wrong, the riding looked incredible, but then so did the live band, the food and parts vendors, the R/C car track, the dirt drag strip or any part of Pro Armors Extreme Mountain Challenge. I mean, this place was hoppin’.

We kept our composure, set up our camp, fired up our bikes and

An abandoned highway site made for some high speed fun.

disappeared into the woods for a look. Right away steep mountains were evident. Straight up… then straight down. The trails were lined with rocky cliffs that dropped many, many feet. For us, there is nothing better. Climbing and descending are some of the most exciting aspects of our sport. West Virginia is full of steep topography, and we were getting the chance to ride some of its best. Traces of town history were apparent in the abandoned buildings we found on the trails, and the locals were eager to share their knowledge of the land. We stumbled upon an abandoned four-lane highway construction site. We were like kids in a candy store. We were lucky enough to only blow-up one engine on what seemed like an endless straight away.

Back at camp, it felt like the carnival was in town. Brian Fisher and his TV crew were filming the whole weekend, people were hammering on their machines in Pro-Armors Extreme Mountain Challenge, and the zipline just kept zippin’. (I even remember seeing Flying Pigs at one point!) The campsites were full, and people were happy.

Two Days later, with little or no sleep, we determined this event should be marked as a holiday on the Rec Rider calendar. The people of the Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Area worked in perfect harmony to make sure this action-packed weekend went on without a hitch. We owe it all to them. Do yourself, and Burning Rock, a favor, and stay tuned for next year’s Thrills in the Hills.

Check out their well-built website and see for yourself what’s hiding in the hills of West Virginia! You can find them online at: www.burningrockwv.com

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New In Rec Rider

The Other Rausch Creek…

Rausch Creek Off-Road Park

On a 101 training class, rest assured your vehicle will not suffer any damage with the guidance of Rausch’s certified trainer.

By: M. Woolford-Buchter Interested in four wheeling and need a legal, close, fun place to go? Then Rausch Creek Off-Road Park is for you. Located right off Route 81 in the Tremont/Pine Grove area, Rausch Creek Off -Road Park is home to 3,000 acres of various terrains from logging roads to some of the toughest trails in the country. For 4x4s and SUVs, Rausch offers their visitors a day of offroading to meet all skill levels. Or, you can make a weekend out of it and take advantage of the park’s free on-site camping. The park is open Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to dusk, Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday through Thursday by appointment.

New to four wheeling and not sure what to do? Worried about damaging your $30,000 vehicle? Rausch Creek offers training classes for wheelers on all levels. From basic 101 off-road driving classes to winch and recovery classes, Rausch’s International Four-Wheel Drive Trainer Association certified trainer provides hands-on, behind-the-wheel training situations so people can find out what they themselves and their vehicle can truly do. And the best part is all without damaging their vehicles.

Rausch Creek also offers guided trail rides for those who are looking to get out on the trail with an experienced guide to “walk” them through the park. For all you ladies out there, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to honor this Rausch Creek is holding their first Women’s Ride.

There are Jeep rental Come check out Rausch vehicle options available Creek, and see what you for these guided rides. and your vehicle can do.

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Rausch Creek Off-Road Park is Scenic tour packages. With a guide leading the way, folks will follow in their stock or modified vehicles and see some of Rausch Creek’s most beautiful scenery. The tours will then go on the road to view some historic areas such as coal mines, watching military aircraft land at Fort Indiantown Gap, and lunch by the beautiful Sweet Arrow Head Lake.

Rausch is also host to professional racing competitions, including RCrocs Racing and RCrocs Rock Crawling. These competitions are fun and exciting, and all spectators are welcome to come spend the day up close and personal watching these professionals at their best. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, and come check out the next RCrocs Race; this is high speed racing at its best. These buggy-style vehicles will tackle Rausch’s toughest terrain at speeds of up to 70 mph through trees, over rocks, and sweeping turns. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, Rausch will host RCrocs Rock Crawling’s final competition of the year. From slightly modified to full tube buggies, these vehicles will battle it out over vertical hill climbs and other extreme terrain.

BE AWARE! Rollovers and full throttle assaults are likely to happen. Check out Rausch Creek’s schedule on www.rc4x4.org for a list of future events and competitions.

Come visit Rausch Creek Off- Road Park to experience for yourself all the park has to offer.

For additional information about the park, training classes, guided rides, jeep and baja car rentals, contact Kyle@rc4x4.org.

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Rausch Creek Off-Road Park isn’t just about Jeeps; all 4x4s and SUVs are welcome, stock or modified.

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OHV Armstrong County, PA By: Rick Noble I’ve been granted the privilege of informing my fellow OHVers of one of Pennsylvania’s newest offroad riding parks, the Scrubgrass Village OHV Park in Western Pa. OHVers are very fortunate to have such a unique park to enjoy. I say unique because this is not some recently reclaimed strip mine property. This is 1,245 acres of scenic Allegheny mountain real estate with immense 800-foot elevation changes topped with beautiful rolling meadows bordering a clear, trout-filled Mahoning Creek.

Within the thick forests of these hills, you will find old logging roads from days gone by. Along these forest roads, Steve Stiller and his crew have carved many new miles of challenging OHV trails— anything from leisure riding to full differential lock hill climbs and rock crawls that have to be seen to be believed. Speaking of the rock crawls, Scrubgrass has one of the area’s best glacial deposits of boulders for the adventurist to try to conquer. Affectionately called the Rock Garden, I have purposely spent many trail breaks at the Rock Garden to watch Jeeps and custom rock crawling machines attempt to navigate the huge boulders. It’s incredible to witness what man and machine can conquer with skill, finesse and the proper equipment.

One would think having this many different types of machines sharing the same trails at the same time would be utter chaos, but nothing could be farther from the truth. The courtesy and trail etiquette at Scrubgrass are second to none. There truly is a brotherhood in the off-road community among all OHVers.

Armstrong County owes its thanks for this new off-road park to one of its former business owners, Frank Garmong. Frank’s dream was to retire on this property to hunt, fish and relax with family and friends, but he decided the property was just too beautiful not to share with his fellow outdoorsmen. Along came Steve Stiller, fellow business owner of Stiller Motorsports. Over the years, Frank and Steve became very close friends. Hearing of Frank’s generous offer of wanting to share his property, Steve was granted permission to create an OHV park there. Western Pennsylvania is now blessed with one of the most beautiful and fastest growing OHV parks bar none.

PA’s newest OHV Park The park is presently open two weekends a month to OPEN RIDE days. Present fees are $20 per machine and $5 per passenger. On the off weekends, there is always something happening at Scrubgrass, as Steve Stiller is also the area promoter of the AWRCS race series.

Presently, Steve and his crew have created 18 miles of race tracks and courses on top of 50 + miles of trails, and it’s still growing.

If off-roading or racing isn’t your thing, you can also experience horseback riding, GEO Tracking, hiking, biking, cross country running, kayaking and tubing, fishing, hunting or even schedule a Scouting event.

So, if you’re tired of the same old boring trails in your neighborhood, come on out to Scrubgrass OHV Park. I guarantee it will become your new favorite riding destination, just as it has become mine. Get more details online at www.

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Where and When August 10-12, 2012 Butler, Pennsylvania

Festival Hours

Downtown Butler Friday, Aug. 10, 6-10 p.m.

Big Butler Fairgrounds Saturday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

More activities from 5-9 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission

$7 for adults $3 for kids 3-12 Purchase tickets at the gate.

Website

www.bantamjeepfestival.com The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival is a tribute event for the father of all jeeps, the history behind it, the people who created it, and its birthplace, Butler, Pennsylvania.

More than 1,500 Jeeps will make their way to Butler Aug. 10-12, 2012, to participate in the second annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival. Online registration was slated to end on July 22, as each event has a maximum number of Jeeps that can participate. Please see their website after this date for all up-to-date information.

Event Schedule

Below is the tentative festival schedule. More activities will be added as plans are confirmed, such as how-to clinics, speakers, raffle drawings, etc. This schedule is subject to change. Please check back to see what is new!

Thursday, August 9 4 – 8 p.m.

Registration Check-In at Clearview Mall

Friday, August 10

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Registration Check-In at Clearview Mall 3 p.m.

Main Street Closes/Jeep Invasion parking begins 6 p.m.

Jeep Invasion begins 10 p.m.

Jeep Invasion ends

Saturday, August 11 8 a.m.

Show ‘n’ Shine Parking Begins, On-Site Registration and Check-In Opens 9 a.m.

Festival Opens 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Show ‘n’ Shine Voting 3 p.m.

Show ‘n’ Shine Winners Announced Show ‘n’ Shine Winners Parade Line-Up Begins

4 p.m.

Show ‘n’ Shine Winners Parade 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Mystery Road Rally Participants Depart 5 p.m.

Sponsor/Vendor Booths Close RCRocs Race Series Professional Driver Demonstrations 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Great Pig Out Served 6 – 9 p.m.

Jeep Team Challenge - Music, Fun and Games 9 p.m.

Road Rally Winners Announced/Prizes Awarded

Sunday, August 12 8 a.m.

Ruff ‘n’ Tuff Parking Begins (track only) Show ‘n’ Shine Parking Begins (field only) 9 a.m.

Festival Opens 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ruff ‘n’ Tuff Judging Ruff ‘n’ Tuff Winners Announced - Ruff ‘n’ Tuff Parade Line-Up 2 p.m.

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Great trails coming right up!

By: Al Sain, Frontline 67 Rep – PA OHV After the first day of classroom work, attendees were offered a chance to visit the new Anthracite Off-road Adventure Park (AOAA) being built about 30 miles from the hotel.

While work has not started on the trails, I had the opportunity to take an ATV ride through the area on trails the local riders have been riding. It is a typical PA coal mining and strip area, but the master plan will give all outdoor enthusiasts a great place to enjoy. The existing trails gave us a quick view of the some of the terrain and vistas, and the 6,500 acres will provide hiking, biking, horseback riding, as well as 24 miles of single-track, 47 miles of ATV riding, and 13 miles of dedicated 4x4 trails organized around 52 miles of shared use motorized trails.

Al Sain is director of communications for the ICV ATV Club located in Fayette County. Al is also the Frontline 67 rep for Fayette County in the Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association (PaOHV).

What’s more important than having great trails to ride your bike, ATV, or side-by-side on? Most will reply that we want MORE trails, and I understand. But, according to the “experts,” we would really prefer fewer miles of high quality trails than more miles of bad trails. Explained that way, I tend to agree.

And that was the theme of the OHV Recreation Management Workshop sponsored by PaOHV, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) and the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC). Better trails mean more fun and less danger for the rider, less maintenance for the work crews, and less money spent by the trail owner. When a trail system is designed and built properly, we will have more money and work time to put in more miles. And that means we all get what we want.

I am ACTIVELY involved in trail layout, construction, maintenance, mapping, and signage for an ATV club in southwestern PA. Being involved in all these phases of trail operation and then having to raise funds to pay for it all, I thought it was a good idea to invest

$300 of club money (and some of my own) to attend this conference and learn everything I could. Presentations were given by great trail designers and builders like Dick Dufourd and Tom Crimmins, who both provide trail consulting and design for new and existing OHV trails systems all over the U.S. When Dick Dufourd started by saying, “Just because there is an existing trail doesn’t mean it has to be a part of the final trail system,” I was a little confused. It costs money to build trails, so when something is there for free, we always include it. But some of those trails are actually old logging roads put in temporarily to get the lumber out. Long-term maintenance and challenging ATV riding was not considered when they were built. As I look back at those very trails, we spend more money and effort keeping them open than we do on other trails. I think Dick could see the light bulb image clicking on above my head.

Tom Crimmins asked the attendees, “Which is safer, a one-way trail system or two-way?”

The obvious answer was a one-way system. In reality, most ATV accidents are one vehicle, and more accidents occur when the riders think that it’s okay to go faster. Riders are more cautious when there may be another vehicle coming around the bend. The conference continually challenged conventional wisdom and gave great information and examples to help educate all

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The first day of classroom time was filled with great information, as well as many visual examples from trails systems all over the U.S. The second day was a visit to a local trail system, where we walked the trails and identified real Pennsylvania problems and talked about various ways to address them.

The last day was back to the classroom, where the presenters identified all the resources available so that attendees can go

forth and build better trails.

Thanks to this conference, I have a new appreciation for trail issues. I now recognize problems that stem from rider abuse versus water damage. I can also come up with simple solutions that alleviate the problem quickly, as well as the complex solutions that prevent them from reoccurring. I’m very proud of the trail map and the signage at our club, but even that was covered in this conference, and I know our signage can and will get better.

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Many thanks to NOHVCC for putting this conference together with such high quality presenters. This was only the second such conference in the country, and PA should be proud of PaOHV and DCNR for bringing them here. Riders...get ready!

For more info and to get involved: http:// www.paohv.org/ and http://www.nohvcc.org/ For specific info about this conference: h t t p: / / w w w. n o hv c c .o r g / Ed u c a tio n / Workshops/PaOHVwks2012.aspx

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Certified Pennsylvania DCNR Youth Safety Instructor Contact Info Pennsylvania requires any child between the ages of 8 and 16 to have a Certificate of Completion for the Youth ATV Safety Course in order to ride any state land. Below is a list Nicole Yiengst • York 717-577-5142 nichole@ecowater.us Lance Schwartz Lewisburg 570-847-6102 Dennis Felty • Pine Grove / Port Trevorton 570-640-5735 coalcountryriders@yahoo.com Robert Smith • Minersville 570-527-6197 beerman08@verizon.net Ed Geehan Bucks County / Pocono.

Eddiecharles11@yahoo.com Rich Rudzinski • Lower Bucks County 267-716-2450 rrudzi@verizon.net

of Instructors who have the training provided by the DCNR to offer these courses and provide the training necessary to complete it and receive a certificate.

Chas McHenry • Bucks County 267-446-6176 McHenryCo@comcast.net Rick Latchaw Mercer/Venango County 724-253-3069 maxxrc@windstream.net

Willow Hill Off-Road Riding School in Roxbury, PA - ATVs and Dirt Bikes Denny Mann @ 717-532-6439 or go to: http://www.willowhillcampandtrail. com/riding_school_is_open_for_ the_2012_riding_season.html Motorcycle Safety Foundation Closed Range Exercise on dirt bikes. http://www.dirtbikeschool.org/

Gary Elder Lawrence/Venango County 724-924-2062 geelder@comcast.net

Allen Marker – Somerset/Uniontown Dirt Bike School Instructor 814-233-7451 or motoman774@yahoo.com

Mark Lynch DCNR Master Inst. • Connellsville Pa 734-984-5138 maglynch@zoominternet.net

David Miller Montgomery, Bucks, Lehigh, Berks and Northampton Counties 610-322-0106 or millerdavidv@gmail.com

If you do not see an Instructor listed in your area, please call 717-783-7941 and ask for the nearest Instructor’s contact information. Children under the age 8 or over age 16 are not eligible to receive the certificate, but if your rider is between the ages of 8 and 16 they are eligible to take the course and receive the certificate.

Proper safety gear and a safe machine are required to take the course. By

contacting your local Instructor, you can receive all the information you need to ensure your child has the proper gear to complete this course. Completing the course and receiving the certificate provides the knowledge and skill to operate the machines in the various manners necessary to ride trails with confidence, not to mention that most children think it’s really cool to get their “license” in the mail!

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What’s In Your Winch?

By Dave Miller, Lehigh Valley ATV Association We all hope this kind of scenario never happens: You’re out on your favorite trail system and you need to use your winch for any one of several reasons. Could be you sunk your quad in a deceptively deep mud hole, ended up “off the trail” unexpectedly and can’t drive the machine back to the twin track under its own power, or maybe you need to help one of your fellow riders extract his machine from similar circumstances.

You try to power out your winch cable…and nothing happens! You try to use the free-spool selector to pull some cable, but that’s not working either. Suddenly, it dawns on you that it’s been months, maybe YEARS, since you’ve actually used your winch. And now, in your moment of need, your winch is useless.

If any of that sounds familiar, it will likely be small (if any) consolation to know that it does happen…a lot! Many winch-equipped machine riders take it for granted that their winch will always work on demand and run the way it’s supposed to. However, several factors (alone or in combination) can stall your winch when you need it most. Some of this information can be picked up from the better owner’s manuals out there, but, hey, who actually reads those things?

Checking the winch should be one of those “pre-ride” inspection points before we hit the trail, but one many of us neglect it. Next time you ride, check your free-spool selector (if so equipped) to be sure the line (braided cable or synthetic rope) will pull freely from the spool. Next, check your in/out switch to check winch operation. Feeding just a few inches of cable and pulling it back should confirm basic readiness.

Front-mounted winches see a lot of dust, mud and water, and few of them are completely sealed against these elements. After months or years of neglect, your winch’s gear sets can become impacted with enough grit, grime and mud to either lock up your planetary gear sets or rust them fast with the same end result: it won’t run when you need it!

I recently found this out the hard way after using my Outlander’s Warn 2.5ci

winch to pull a stranded rider’s quad up a rocky slope at Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. As I was reeling the cable in to pull both our machines up the rock-strewn trail, the electric motor was making a loud howling sound. At home, when I decided to disassemble the winch to figure out what the problem was, I was amazed at how much grime had packed into the planetary gears and housings!

It was a miracle it ran at all after six years of neglect. Plus, most of the cable had been undisturbed on the spool for so long, it was crusted together too. A couple of hours washing the parts in solvent, followed by a flushing with carburetor cleaner, got everything clean again, and the gear sets went back together after being packed with wheel bearing grease to increase longevity.

Before you decide to tackle a winch cleanup project like this, assess your comfort level with electric motors (which is all a winch really is). The armature and brushes, along with the permanent magnets in the motor housing, most likely need the crud cleaned out of them as well. There are small springs and bearings involved that require care and attention during cleaning as well as proper reassembly. Once you’ve got all the heavy-duty parts cleaned and reassembled, if your in/out switch still gets no results, it’s probably time to trouble-shoot the in/out switch itself or the contactor (also called a solenoid by some manufacturers).

Most cases of a non-operating winch can be remedied by following the above steps, and a little elbow, wheel bearing grease, and possibly some common tools can save hundreds of dollars on the cost of a new winch. If you get really stuck after getting started, search for some how-to videos on your favorite internet search engine.

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Mountain Ridge ATV Trails – Park Review By: Tom Pickup So this month’s journey took the Rec Rider Crew to Mountain Ridge ATV Trails, located in Central City Pennsylvania. We loaded up our Triton Trailer, packed the Suburban full, topped off our GS500 chase bike, and were off! To the hills of Central City we headed.

Upon arriving, the first thing we saw were windmills! These were HUGE 250-foot-tall white windmills ... all over the property. These things are massive! We spent a good bit of time there admiring the operating mechanics. It is truly an impressive site to watch them move to catch the wind.

The park sits atop of one of the many rolling hills that make up the Somerset County landscape. This provides awesome views of the valleys below, one of which is the memorial site for Flight 93. So, we swung by the office, met all the wonderful guys and gals, signed all the papers, and went over the rules and were shown our campsite. The fun had begun!

With camp set up, we decided to get out on the trails and see what Mountain Ridge had to offer, and we were not disappointed! Our first journey led us down Shamrock, a medium rated trail. Mountain Ridge has three levels of difficulty designated by the color of the trail marker, and trails are directional. As we blasted down the Shamrock, the views were incredible. Sprawling open fields draped in a setting sun provided some much-needed relaxation after a several hours behind the wheel of the Suburban. Then we remembered—setting sun means dark soon, and there is no night riding unless it is guided by the staff!

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Back at camp, we decided to take a walk around and visit other riders. We quickly found out that Rockin’ Randy is one of the toughest trails, and Big John is muddy. Both trails are black trails, meaning extremely difficult. You could quickly tell that everybody really enjoyed the park. Everybody had a trail they liked, including the kids.

The next day, we fired up our machines and were off to explore every inch of the 2,500 acres. We have to say that Mountain Ridge has lots to offer everybody, from side x sides to dirtbikes. We turned lap after lap on the motocross track and really enjoyed the big downhill! Woohooo! The terrain consisted of brown, hard-packed dirt with a loose top coating of rocks of all shapes and sizes.

There are trails that are littered with Subaru-sized rocks that snake up into the hills of the park, as well as mud! They had a nice variety to test every level of rider and provide a great experience.

At the end of the day, we had another great riding experience and saw more incredible sites. We met alot of great people along the way: Kim and Shuey, Sara and Jess, Hunter and all the staff at Mountain Ridge! If you get the opportunity to visit this park, check it out. It is well worth it. The trails were great, the views spectacular, and the company wonderful! This is truly a place worth visiting. Check them out at www.mountainridgeatvtrails.com.

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Eighteenth Annual Seven Mountains Dual Sport

By Denny Mann The 24th of June was the 18th running of the Seven Mountains Dual Sport, and what a great event it was. Over the past three years, the Seven Mountains Dual Sport has been hosted by three different groups, and it’s remarkable that each group has improved on its predecessors. The first 16 events were hosted by the York County Chapter of PaTRA, who made the Seven Mountains Dual Sport possible. Then SMCC hosted the 17th, adding the chicken dinner at lunch, the Enduro cross, and finally the best gas stop at any dual sport. Now, with the Centre County Chapter of PaTRA at the helm, the dual sport riders saw less blacktop by moving the gas stop, and for the first time the addition of a separate Adventure Tour complete with more difficult options. According to Steve Bottiger, one of the original PaTRA Centre County Chapter members, this was the 18th straight Seven Mountains event without rain. So dust wasn’t new for the event, but I did miss the beauty of the blooming Mountain Laurel, which peaked several weeks earlier.

This year’s event was a true showcase of the state-owned and PaTRAmaintained Dual Sport Trail System in Bald Eagle State Forest. So often at dual sport events, the host organizations will state that the trails used for the event are not to be ridden at any other time. That was not the case with the 2012 Seven Mountains Dual Sport. Every trail that was used is open for public use during the riding season, and PaTRA hopes everyone will come back to enjoy this public trail system.

As many of you may know, the riding season may change as of September 2012 to match the time restraints of the ATV Trail Systems in State Forests across Pennsylvania. If the Bald Eagle District Forester adopts the seasonal changes, both Seven Mountains and Shade Mountain riding parks will lose five months of trail riding each year. PaTRA and PaOHV are fighting this seasonal change and need rider support. This was the reason for the mandatory membership to PaTRA for those who rode the 2012 Seven Mountains Dual Sport. Yet, the additional fees for the 18th running didn’t affect the attendance. With the addition of 30 adventure riders to the 150 dual sport riders, attendance was quite good. I spoke to many of the attendees, and everyone had high praise for the event.

The Centre County Chapter had course workers at all of the route options to assist pre-riders checking the course an hour ahead of the participants and two sag trucks at opposite ends of the event for disabled motorcycles. What a commitment to safety! I can’t wait to see what next year has in store.

The Seven Mountains Dual Sport trail system is the brainchild of PaTRA, whose focus is to keep the only dual sport trail system in Pennsylvania open for our enjoyment. PaTRA membership fees will pay for trail maintenance and the fight for keeping trails open. For more details, read the letter from PaTRA Director David Whiteman at the end of this article. Also, visit the DCNR website, www. dcnr.pa.gov, or http://www.patrailriders.org/ for PaTRA dual sport trail maps.

Remember: always ride safely and legally by staying off closed trails.

Mission Statement for PaTRA To ensure that the Seven Mountains and Shade Mountain motorcycle trail systems remain a legal trail system. To improve the development, planning, maintenance and construction of sustainable trails, with approval and consent of DCNR, to better meet the needs of the riding public and to reduce conflicts between recreational, community, and environmental stakeholders.

Dear PaTRA Members: If you enjoyed today’s event, please take a minute to drop the Bald Eagle State Forest a thank-you note. The Bald Eagle has the only legal trail system in the Commonwealth that includes the trails you may have ridden today or the Shade Mountain trail system. The address is as follows: Bald Eagle State Forrest Attn: Amy G. Griffith 18865 Old Turnpike Road Milmont, PA 17845-9376 Also, let Amy know how important it is to you and your family to be able to ride year-round. The idea of closing the trail system completely after Labor Day weekend is not fair. Let her know that a reduced riding schedule in the fall based on the various hunting seasons allowed in the forest makes sense to reduce conflicts but that you do not want to lose your ability to enjoy the forest on Sundays, and we want access to all roads regardless of the season.

We are also open to your comments and ideas to make our Dual Sport Event better and welcome your ideas on how we as an organization can be a strong force in protecting our trails system. You can also help by going to our website occasionally to see when there is scheduled trail maintenance to be done and volunteer to help. Your comments can be sent to my email address at dwhite4508@aol.com.

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Round 1 of the AMA/Husqvarna National Dual Sport Series • June 2-3, 2012, Mill Hall, PA By: Chris Borger The 22nd annual Durty Dabbers Dual Sport was held June 2 and 3 in Mill Hall, Pa. For many years, the Durty Dabbers club has stepped up to provide one of the finest dual sport trail ride events in the country. The club membership puts forth a huge effort for this event, and the results are a fantastic weekend riding some of the best trails in the central Pennsylvania region.

The event begins on Friday evening with the traditional sign-up and social hours at G-Brick Motorsports in Mill Hall. The riders are always treated to nice snacks and drinks in addition to getting their rider packets and GPS downloads. G-Brick Motorsports (formally Williamson Honda) is a longtime sponsor and supporter of this event. Their hospitality is always appreciated. New this year was the Husqvarna sponsorship of the National Series, and the Yamaha sponsorship of the National Adventure Riding Series. Husqvarna held a demo ride session Friday and Saturday at the event, with several test bikes on site to ride.

The Saturday ride began at 11 a.m. and ran late into the afternoon hours. The area had been somewhat dry, but a Friday evening rainstorm dropped 3 inches of rain in as many hours and made for some perfect course conditions all weekend. The Saturday event had several sections of awesome trail alternates, with some new trail sections and some different routing for this year. The layout of the course is well done, with gravel park roads transfering you to each trail section, resets, and scenic views, as well. The traditional Saturday evening dinner was very well done, and as always, the club’s trials riders put on an amazing trials demonstration at the dinner. Every rider who attended got a very nice prize at the dinner courtesy of the event sponsors and the club. Weather conditions were perfect, and it was indeed a fine day of riding.

The Sunday ride began at 9 a.m., and most riders were back by mid- to late afternoon.

The Sunday course was awesome—miles of great trail consisting of rocky single track, technical ATV trail, fast sections of loamy woods, rocky fire roads, and the famous creek crossing. This year, with the heavy rain, the current was much stronger, and several riders went for the big swim. A couple of small showers came up throughout the day, but overall the conditions were outstanding. The Sunday lunch is a gut buster, with large heavy amounts of pasta, meatballs, cake and drinks, all served up by the Chapman Township Fire Department, Company 1 at North Bend. Each year, these fine folks from Company 1 open their station to the riders for the huge meal. The station is always a welcome site during this event. The Sunday route also includes a stop at the Hyner Ridge overlook, several smaller creek crossings, and a long, winding, rocky trail down the mountain back to town to the finish. The course runs about 100 miles each day, with several resets, gas stops, scenic views, lunch stops, and lots of great trail action all day.

Five hundred forty riders attend this year’s event, and all were treated to a fantastic weekend of riding and eating. The Durty Dabbers club is first rate, and their efforts are very much appreciated by all. In addition to being a nationaly known dual sport club, they are also a premier trials club with several longtime members and national champions. The club was just recently awarded the AMA Recreational Off-Road Organizer Award in Las Vegas.

Many thanks to the Durty Dabbers club, all their sponsors, Husqvarna for their demo ride weekend, the Pennsylvania DCNR, and the local community for all their support. Check out the club at their website, www.durtydabbers.com, for upcoming events and updates.

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SVT Summer Update Here we are, deep into the summer riding season. Members of the Susquehanna Valley Trailblazers are hitting the trails hard.

Members have been riding at Hatfield McCoy Trails, Burning Rock, Ride Royal Blue, Rock Run, Mountain Ridge, and on some of the state trails. While we are cruising through the summer schedule, the club is adding new rides for late summer and fall. Some of the places we are heading include Hatfield McCoy, AOAA, the Alleghany National Forest, Mines and Meadows and many more. If you are looking to come join in the hospitality of the great people of the Susquehanna V a l l e y Tr a i l b l a z e r s , look us up on the web at www. sv trailblazers. com.

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ATV, SXS, and dirt bikes welcome. There are over 2,000 acres of trails to ride as you please, all weekend long for regular admission prices, to benefit the Pink Ribbon Riders©. Find hidden bras throughout the trails and bring them back for a prize! The Pink Ribbon Riders is a 501 C 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide direct financial assistance to both men and women breast cancer patients through fundraising events.

With your help during last year’s event, over $1,700 was raised for the cause.

Preregistration is available.

For more information, please visit the forum community at www. ridelosttrails.com or call 1-570-730-8131.

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BMER PA State Harescramble Series June 17, 2012 By: Chris Banks After battling terrible weather the last two years, this year we were rewarded….big time!!

With 80 degree weather, low humidity, and no heavy rain the couple of weeks leading up to the race, it was as close to perfect as you could hope for. With a relatively new track due to floods and lack of races, we had 5.8 miles of dirt. A sand hole here, a mud hole over there, but the rest was just awesome dirt.

The 68 peewee and youth motorcycle and quads started at 9 a.m. After them, around 147 motorcycles started at 11:00 a.m. and finished up their two hour, plus one lap race before the 92 quads took off and ran for an hour and a half, plus a lap. There was nothing but praise about the track. I, myself, had the opportunity to do the sweep after the motorcycles, and after their time on the track, I could not believe how awesome it still was. The one section coming out of the woods into the field section and the other going back into the woods were the only “rutted” sections, other than that the track was awesome.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the scoring system went old school, and I mean old school! We brought out the clipboards and paper. We had about fifteen members stand there in the exhaust-filled tents with the sun beating in the sides eating dust and listening to some perfectly tuned and some not-so-perfectly tuned machines come through scoring. But you know what? Not one complaint or protest by the riders or the scorers. Please send praises to our members that did such a great job!!

Clean up went very quickly and most of the members got right to work pulling stakes and ribbon out of the fields, pulling the arrows out of the woods and picking up trash in the parking area. While that was going on, we had a couple others firing up the grills for a well deserved cookout for all that helped out.

Profitable….I don’t think so. But to be involved with such a great event that is a part of the AMA, District 6 and the Pennsylvania State HareScramble Series makes all the hard work worth it. The track was so good that I cannot wait for Sunday, August 26th, which will be round 10. Hope to see all motorcycle and quad enthusiasts there.

‘Cause if the event is even half as good as this last one, it is going to be one great track! After that, for all the Dual Sport riders, some of which actually raced this HareScramble, our Lawton 100 will be held Sunday,September 23rd. We are trying the fall this year, instead of the spring.

Check out www.bmer.org or become a friend on Facebook @ Back Mountain Enduro Riders to keep up with this season’s action.

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Volunteering 101: Working Well With Others

By Dave Miller, Lehigh Valley ATV Association There has already been a brief club biography about Lehigh Valley ATV Association (LVATV) in the first issue of Rec Rider, but we didn’t really take the time to explain one of the most important activities of our club. I am referring to our cooperative trail maintenance efforts with various segments of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

When the club was formed in March of 1985, the founding members were very involved with DCNR in both Delaware and Sproul state forests.

Those early relationships have endured throughout the years and have recently expanded into Tiadaghton State Forest. LVATV members assisted DCNR personnel with many important aspects of establishing the trail system that is now known as Whiskey Springs in Sproul. And, due to their proximity to the Lehigh Valley, there were many rides and clean-up details held at the Maple Run and Burnt Mills tracts in Delaware State Forest.

Essentially, the clean-up program consists of LVATV organizing members to travel to the trail systems to “brush” the trails by trimming over-hanging branches and cutting any fallen trees that either block trails or present hazards to riders. Our main effort takes place just days before the ATV trails open on Memorial Day weekend, and our riders are provided with a Letter of Authorization from the appropriate DCNR forestry office so that we have the necessary permission to ride on the closed trails.

In 2011, our members arrived at Whiskey Springs for our typical

Thursday start to the clean-up effort, and by day’s end, we had covered all of the major trails and removed all the serious obstacles. However, that night the Renovo area experienced near hurricane level straight line winds that wreaked havoc on the trees near the trails. Our members ventured out Friday morning to wrap up what we thought would be an easy day of trimming, which turned into the most significant amount of tree clearing we’ve performed since the trails were first cleared. There were literally dozens of large hardwoods and pines across the major trails! Luckily, several members had chainsaws, bar oil and fuel on their quads, and we worked in teams rechecking the trails we had done such a nice job on just 24 hours earlier. By the time we finished on Friday, we had reopened all the major trails and had run out of fuel for the saws! According to forest officials, if it had not been for the effort of LVATV, they would have had no option but to close the system until DCNR maintenance workers could get the trees removed. That would have meant a LOT of unhappy riders for the Memorial Day weekend!

For 2012, LVATV has reached out to DCNR in Tiadaghton State Forest to perform the same type of community service work on the Haneyville ATV trail system. Our club also stays in close contact with DCNR personnel in Delaware State Forest to assist their maintenance crews as well.

The ATV riding community can expect to hear about more proposed restrictions, or even trail system closures, due to the bleak fiscal situation facing state and federal budgets, which oversee recreation trail riding.

Now, more than ever, legislatures are scrutinizing where every dollar is being spent, and I know first-hand that DCNR has experienced significant budget cuts. Fewer dollars for trail maintenance will present the opportunity for more clubs to volunteer their help under the Conservation Volunteer Program already in place in DCNR. If your club isn’t already involved in helping to offset the budget cuts by volunteering your time and effort, get in touch with your local DCNR office to see which projects they need help with. Pitching in makes you feel like you’ve accomplished something, not the least of which might be helping to preserve the future of off-road riding.

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FISHER’S ATV WORLD’S 5TH ANNUAL ATV REUNION Dover, PA, July 1, 2012 – Summer is finally here, which means it is time for family and friends to plan a fun-filled vacation getaway. Brian Fisher, host of Fisher’s ATV World on the Outdoor Channel, is hosting his 5th Annual ATV Reunion at Rock Run Recreation Area in Patton, Pa., from Thursday, Aug. 9, through Sunday, Aug. 12. This is the biggest offroad event on the East Coast and it’s family friendly, too. If you’re looking for something for the whole family to do, this is the place you’ll want to be.

New activities added this year will include an extra day of riding, which means you’ll have four full days to explore the trails at Rock Run; a 3-D archery shoot that will be held on Friday and Saturday for prizes; a Kids’ Zone, which includes inflatables such as a Sports Area, Giant Slide, and Camo Mega Thrill (Ages 3+ and Up); and a Silent Auction benefiting the Hope For Cope Foundation.

Also added this year is not one, but two concerts for your family and friends to enjoy. The entertainment lineup for Friday night, Aug. 10, will feature Copper Sky and Briana Fisher. At 8:30 p.m., country recording artist Randy Houser will take the stage. On Saturday night, starting at 9 p.m., Back in Black, an AC/DC Tribute Band, will perform rock tunes.

Throughout the event, lots of prizes will be given away, and there will be a huge vendor midway to stroll, a Guided Night Ride by Arrow Broadband, Kid’s Rides with Brian Fisher, and a QuadBoss ATV Showdown. Can-Am, Yamaha, and John Deere Demo Rides will be offered, as well as Meet & Greets with Brian Fisher, Poker Runs, and a Mud Club Members Only Party sponsored by Discount Tire that will include light refreshments, beverages, prizes and much more!

The award-winning Fisher’s ATV World television program has been in production and airing nationally since 2002. It features host Brian Fisher, who attracts a large viewing audience with his “Keepin’ It Real” style and entertaining, information-packed segments. The program airs Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET on the Outdoor Channel, reaching over 34 million homes.

For additional information on the Fisher’s ATV World Reunion and ticket pricing, visit the website www.fishersatvreunion.com.

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WHERE TO RIDE - ATV Trails on State Forest Land SUMMER AND WINTER TRAILS

4 - Centre County

These 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. There are some trails that remain closed until after the late muzzleloader season. Please check with the individual forest district to see when the trails will open for the winter season.

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The Bloody Skillet ATV riding area, located in Centre County, consists of 37 trail miles (Phase 1 & 2) and is accessed from SR 144 approximately 18 1/2 miles north of Snow Shoe. Turn right onto DeHaas Road and travel 5 miles south to the Northern Terminus Trailhead. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764. Phone: (570) 923-6011

- Burnt Mills - Pike County

5 - Clinton County

7 miles of summer and winter trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402, one mile south of Porters Lake. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370. Phone: (570) 895-4000

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The Whiskey Springs ATV Trail. Access is from the Two Miles Road, 1-1/2 miles west of Westport toward Kettle Creek State Park. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764. Phone: (570) 923-6011

- Adams & Cumberland Counties

6 - Lycoming County

36 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

17 miles of summer and winter trail. Trails are located near Haneyville and include the Button Road and a network of wooded trails built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Access to the trail is from a parking area located at the former parking area at the CCC Camp along Route 44, one mile south of Haneyville. Contact: Tiadaghton State Forest, 423 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport, PA 17702 Phone: (570) 327-3450

7 - Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area (Formerly the Pohopoco Tract) - Monroe County

3 - Snyder & Union Counties 7 miles of summer trails and winter trails. Access is at the Jacks Mountain Trailhead 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. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Bald Eagle State Forest, 18865 Old Turnpike Rd, Milmont, PA 17845.

Phone: (570) 922-3344

13 miles of summer and winter trails. Access is from Route 115, five miles south of I-80. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370 Phone: (570) 895-4000

SUMMER TRAILS

These trails are open from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September.

8 - Martin Hill - Bedford County 18 miles of summer trail. Access to the trail is from the parking area located on Route 326 two miles south of Rainsburg. Trail head GPS location: N 39° 52’ 24.69” W 78° 30’ 34.80” Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 Phone: (717) 485-3148

9 - Sideling Hill - Fulton County 15 miles of summer trail in the Wells Tannery area. Access is from Ray’s Cove Road or Childers Ridge Road. Trail Head GPS location: N 40° 5’ 0.28 W 78° 10’ 12.17” Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233.

Phone: (717) 485-3148

10 - 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, on SR 44 north of Cherry Springs, or the intersection of Rock Run Road and the Ridge Trail (ATV trail). Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds.

Contact: Susquehannock State Forest, P.O. Box 673, Coudersport, PA 16915. Phone: (814) 2743600

11 - 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. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370. Phone: (570) 895-4000

State Game Lands ATVs are not permitted on State Game Lands except those used by disabled hunters.

Registration, Titling and Insuring Your ATV Who must register and title?

All ATVs in Pennsylvania, except ATVs used solely for business or agricultural purposes, need to be registered and titled with DCNR. ATVs used in Pennsylvania must be registered and titled with DCNR’s Snowmobile/ ATV Section. The ATV registration and titling fees are NOT user fees for the privilege of using trails on stateowned land. The fees provide funding to administer the program, maintain trails in DCNR-managed parks and forests, and provide grants to profit and nonprofit organizations for developing additional riding opportunities.

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Plates and Decals An ATV owner will be issued a registration plate for the vehicle. An expiration sticker to be affixed to the plate will be issued for standard registrations.

Liability Insurance If you are using your ATV solely on land owned or leased by you, you are not required to get liability insurance. All other riders must carry liability insurance.

Proof of that insurance must be carried with you when you ride. There are no minimum requirements or coverage standards established by DCNR or the Snowmobile/ATV Law for the liability insurance.

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13 - Motorcycle and/or ATV Riding Areas

The federally-operated Allegheny National Forest has more than 100 miles of ATV trails. ATV trail season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last Sunday in September. Winter season is from December 20 to April 1. Contact the Allegheny National Forest Supervisor’s Office, P.O. Box 847, 222 Liberty Street, Warren, PA 16365, (814) 723-5150. Effective July 1, 2002, the Allegheny National Forest implemented the Fee Demo Program for ATV and motorized bike trails. An annual $35 permit fee is required, and can be purchased from any Allegheny National Forest office, and some local vendors, or online at www.fs.fed.us/r9/allegheny.

Seven Mountains Ramble (Dual Sport Licensed Motorcycles) - Riding areas are located in portions of Mifflin, Snyder and Union Counties in the Bald Eagle Forest. Loop 1 starts at the 7 Mountains Campground, located just south of Potters Mill or west of Milroy on Route 22/322. Compensation for Campground owner for parking strongly recommended. Proceed on Sand Mountain road to the trailhead at Ground Oak trail. The loop is about 30 miles long.

Contact: Bureau of Forestry District #7; 18865 Old Turnpike Rd; Millmont, Pa 17845; Phone: 570 922-3344

The following trails are within the Allegheny National Forest (ANF). Please contact the ANF using the information above concerning these trails:

Marienville ATV/Bike Trail on State Route 66 east of the town of Marienville.

Timberline ATV Trail accessed from State Route 948, north of Ridgway (also connects to the Marienville ATV Trail).

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14 - Shade Mountain Trails (Non-Licenced Off-Highway Motorcycles) Riding areas are located in portions of Mifflin, Snyder and Union Counties in the Bald Eagle Forest. The Shade Mountain Riding area is located just north of McAlisterville, PA, on PA Route 235. Trail at dirt parking lot at the top of the mountain.

Contact: Bureau of Forestry District #7; 18865 Old Turnpike Rd; Millmont, Pa 17845; Phone: 570 922-3344; Email fd07@state.pa.us

15 - Snow Shoe Rails to Trails ATV & SnowMobile

accessed from Township Road 3005, southeast of Warren.

Open Year-Round P.O. Box 314 Clarence, Pa. ATV - Snowmobile www.ssrt.org.

SSRT requires membership for riding access. Detailed terms and conditions can be found at their website.

Willow Creek ATV Trail on the eastern side of the Allegheny Reservoir, just south of the New York State line. Closed during the winter season.

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WHERE TO RIDE - Private Riding Facilities This is a partial list of riding areas that you can pay by the day to ride with some requiring annual memberships. Some offer riding for motorcycles or quads only, and others allow both. Please check with the individual businesses before you make the trip.

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34 Rocket Raceway Three springs, PA -

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17A Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Park – Tams, WV - 26 Lost Trails Dunmore, PA www.burningrockwv.com

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30 Mountain Ridge ATV Trails Reels Corner, PA -

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www.hilltoplodge.com

www.milesmountainmx.com

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22 Four Seasons Resort West Finley, PA www.campfourseasonsresort.com

23 Indian Creek Valley ATV Club Melcroft, PA www.icvatvclub.com

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Run Recreation Patton, PA 35 Rock www.rockrunrecreation.com Village OHV Park Templeton, PA – 35A Scrubgrass www.sgohvpark.com Rest Farm Marienville, PA 36 Shady www.shadyrestfarm.net Rock Dunes Slippery Rock, PA 37 Slippery www.slipperyrockdunes.com

38 Tall Pines ATV Park Andover, NY www.tallpinesatvpark.com

If you have a riding area and would like to be listed in our pages, please contact Jim Bull at (717) 464 -5381 or email JBull@RecRider.com.

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UPCOMING EVENT

2012 ATV Manufacturers Outdoor Expo and Trade Show

Lodging On and Off the Trail Flat Rock Inn 315.376.2332 Timberview Resort 315.348.8400 Snow Ridge Campgrounds 315.804.5000

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Other vendors will be on hand, including ATV manufacturers and dealers offering demo rides and demonstrations.

Attendees will be able to ride between locations and take part in an ATV Mud Bog competition and obstacle courses. There will be a Fisher’s meetand-greet, a garden tractor pull, a snowmobile water cross, and live music.

ATV rentals will be available onsite; see website in advance for details. Rec Rider will be there, too, so come join in at this fun-filled event. Show hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and admission is free.

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June 3, 2012 • By: Bill Kaster It’s that time of the year again. The boys and girls of AMA PRO Hillclimbing are back at it, and we just so happened to be at round number one. White Rose Motorcycle Club in Jefferson, Pa., was the spot for the 2012 series opener. This was not only the first race of the season, but also the first race of White Rose‘s 60th Anniversary year. What a day it was. There is nothing like getting out of your car and smelling that delicious Nitro methane in the sweet summer air. Now, for me personally, this was my first ever hillclimb event, so I was, naturally, pretty excited.

The smells, the sounds, and the atmosphere- it was all amazing. There had to be 500 motorcycles in the parking lot alone. What a cool way to spend the day; not only did participants get to see some amazing racing, but they also got to enjoy an awesome bike ride on a beautiful day.

But enough about that, let’s talk racing. The day started off a bit sad with the eight-time AMA Hillclimbing champion “Tiger” Strank announcing his retirement at the end of this season. After that, there was only one thing left to do...start them engines! With 32 riders and 44 bikes entered amongst three classes, it was looking like a good day. The first class on the hill was the pro sport class. These bikes are 400 - 450cc four strokes with little modifications. Competing in only his second race ever in the pro sport class, Chris Chartier Jr. took the win with a time of 9.15 seconds. These guys were so close that only two-hundredths of a second separated positions first through third on the podium.

Then, out came the extreme class; these guys are running highly modified 451cc - 700cc bikes. This class was loud. Most riders were running “crotch rocket” motors, and boy, did they move up that hill.

Nathan Redmann finished atop this class with a streaking time of 7.418.

Finally, it was the big guys’ turn. We are talking about the 701cc unlimited class. These bikes are built on the “if it fits, let’s put it in” method. The largest of the bikes was an 1840cc Harley Davidson. These bikes screamed up the hill with so much power that they needed to let off the throttle just so they didn’t launch off the top of the hill. The champion of the 2011 AMA PRO Unlimited Class, Jay Sallstrom, came out on fire, posting a time of 7.064, which was just too fast for any of the other riders in the class.

What an exciting day it was at White Rose Motorcycle Club’s 2012 Pro AMA Hillclimbs. The hillclimbers will be returning in September, so make sure you get out and see them, and tell them Rec Rider sent you!!!

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Help PaTRA Protect the Trails in the Bald Eagle State Forest!

The PA Trail Riders Association was formed in 1973, and it has been a loyal supporter of PaOHV since its inception. Their membership is passionate about the trail system in the Bald Eagle State Forest in central Pennsylvania, and the volunteer effort they put forth in the forest is legendary. The improvements PaTRA is making to the system, and other factors, are leading to a substantial increase in the number of riders enjoying the trails. Unfortunately, complaints from other users have increased as well.

PaTRA recently met with the DCNR to discuss the work PaTRA members have been doing in the Seven Mountains/Shade Mountain areas. It was then that they learned of the user conflict issue.

PaTRA is working closely with DCNR and Bald Eagle staff members to solve the problem, and they ask that the following guidelines be taken seriously: 1. Be mindful of other user groups, particularly hunters during the season.

2. Non-licensed dirt bikers riding the Shade Mountain trails need to make certain their exhaust system is quiet and is equipped with a U.S. Forest System approved spark arrester.

3. The phrase PaTRA lives by is “Ride With Respect.” Make sure you do the same.

Motorcyclists currently have no restrictions on when they can ride in the Bald Eagle State Forest. Keep it that way by respecting the rights of others who share the forest with you. Thank you!

To learn more about PaTRA, their history, their events, and the great things they do, go to www.patrailriders.org.

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August 4

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2nd annual poker run Sat, w/primitive camping Fri. Fri night incl a spaghetti dinner 5 p.m., w/entertainment. Breakfast avail Sat morning, w/reg starting 9 a.m.

Trails open 11 a.m. & last on trail by 1 p.m. Drivers/$15, pass/$10. ATV, UTV & motorcycles welcome. Call John (570) 449-0728 or email busharjr@gmail.com

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Dice run, reg 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., ride 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., w/prizes 3 p.m. $20/ adults, $15/pass. Chicken BBQ $5.00. majestictrails.com or 814-465-9979

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Tri County ATV Drags – E of Indiana, PA

Tri-County ATV, a private membership club, offers the opportunity to ride on over 850 acres. wewanttoatv.com or (877) 931 – 2288

August 18

This mountain run has over 40 miles of trails & has something for every skill level. Reg 8 a.m. & will close 1 p.m.

Run begins 10 a.m. $20 reg fee, riders 12 & under $5. Helmets ARE required at registration AND on the trail. Open to all ATV’s, UTV’s, & motorcycles (no 3 wheelers). blueknobfire.4t.com

August 25

Thunder On The Hill – Cadiz, OH Enjoy over 600 acres of Ohio’s best fourwheelin’ country! Trails have challenging areas & easy trails. Free camping – fee $20.00/rider. www.thunderonthehill.info

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Pine Twp. ATV/UTV/MC Run – Templeton, PA

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August 9 – 12

Blue knob ATV Run – Blue Knob, PA

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September 1 - 2

SSRT Dice Run – Snowshoe, PA

Canondale Riders annual group ride. Drag races & time trial enduro. Reg 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., ride 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Chicken BBQ $5majestictrails.com or 814-465-9979

4 days trail riding & activities, starting w/reg on Thurs 8 a.m. Trail riding, competitions, music, partner parties, demo rides & vendor displays. One of PA’s biggest rides every year. 4 day event pass $85.00. www.fishersatvreunion.com

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Labor Day Weekend celebration. Drag races Sat night (weather permitting). Riding as usual. majestictrails.com or 814-465-9979

Ramey Fire Co. Poker Run - North of Altoona, PA Poker runs reg 8 a.m., w/rides beginning 11 a.m. Entrance fee $15.00/rider & $5.00/ pass. More info, call 814-378-5144 orrameyfirecompany.com

Only ride an ATV that is right for your age. Supervise riders younger than 16. Arctic Cat recommends that all riders take a training course, and that they read and understand their owner’s manual before operation. For safety or training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at (800) 887-2887. ©2011 Arctic Cat Sales Inc., ® ™ Trademarks of Arctic Cat Inc., Thief River Falls, MN 56701.

August 31 – Sept. 1

Majestic Trails – Rew, PA

Free parking, money prize drawings, food & bev at check points. ATV’s, dirt bikes, & UTV’s - no age limit. Held rain/shine.

Reg 7:30 a.m., ride 9:00 a.m. Trail close 1 p.m. Reg Fee: $20.00, addl pass/$5 (these indv not eligible for cash prizes).

September 8

Tri-County ATV, a private membership club, offers the opportunity to ride on over 850 acres. wewanttoatv.com or (877) 931 – 2288

September 16

Lilly Fire Dept Poker Run – Cambria County

ATV & dirt bike. Reg $15/rider & $15/ pass if drawing, pass $5 if not. Runs 9 a.m.-noon; event held rain/shine. Please verify times & costs w/promoter. (814) 886 – 2259 or lillyfiredept.com

September 22 - 23

Tri County ATV Drags/ Open House – E of Indiana, PA

Tri-County ATV, a private membership club that offers the opportunity to ride on over 850 acres. wewanttoatv.com or (877) 931 – 2288

September 22

4th Annual Rovendale Supply/Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Pig Roast/Ride Arrive 8:00 a.m. & ride as you please. Pig Roast 11:30 a.m. Snow Shoe Rails to Trails will be accepting appl for membership & selling SSRTA clothing. You MUST be a member of SSRTA. www.ssrt.org

September 22 – 23

Tug Hill Adirondack ATV Expo – Lewis County, NY Manufacturers’ demo rides & vendor displays, 100s of miles of trail riding, drag racing, an obstacle course & ATV mud pits. www.tughillatvexpo.com

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By: Wayne Yahn President - Central Mountains ATV Association Inc. women raving about how great the portable potties were. I guess they even had carpet in them.

All along the trail while traveling here, the riders enjoyed beautiful Mountain Laurel blooming at its peak and a warm and sunny morning with streaks of sunshine sneaking through the canopy of trees that covered part of the trail. It was a perfect day to ride. The Renovo Fire Company had its presence at each stop as well as at Heritage Park. They provided communications, emergency equipment for the ride and a rescue service for any machines that might break down. They also served breakfast at the Renovo Fire Hall, starting at 6 a.m.

CMATVA provided a free breakfast at the fire hall for all members of the club that showed their membership card. The Beech Creek Fire Company also had a very cool, specialized emergency vehicle at the trailhead to help out in case there was a need. The DCNR was also there, supporting the ride relays and securing all trails from regular vehicle traffic that might present a hazard. They were well organized and did a very nice job. Thanks guys!

Upon the return of the relays back to Heritage Park, there awaited a wonderful barbecued chicken dinner, with all sorts of extras and a drink. The chicken was not only donated but also cooked to perfection on the spot by Frank Mills, the local magistrate. He did a great job. The BMC Relay Team had a 50/50 Drawing, but I don’t remember who won it; I just know it wasn’t me.

This year’s ride was very successful for the BMC Relay Team. We had nearly three times as many participants as we had last year. Things ran quite smoothly, and everyone seemed happy with the results. We will, of course, critique this ride and make improvements where we can and continue to improve the overall ride in areas where we need improvement.

I hope that everyone who attended the ATV Cruise had a fun and enjoyable day and will come back and join us next year for Ride #3. It will continue to support the Bucktail Medical Center’s Relay Team in their support of the search for a cure for cancer.

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The second annual Renovo ATV Cruise for a Cure took place on June 9, 2012, in Renovo, Pa. Renovo is a small former railroad community nestled among the mountains of north central Pennsylvania. The idea of having such an ATV event began with the dreams of the Central Mountains ATV Association Inc. and their efforts to develop an ATV trail that would start in another area and terminate in Renovo. CMATVA ultimately joined up with the Bucktail Medical Center’s Relay Team for the fight against cancer to organize an annual ride through the beautiful mountains, trails, and forestry roads in the area. The end result was the Renovo ATV Cruise for a Cure. The Western Clinton Sportsman’s Association and Central Mountains ATV Association helped the BMC Relay Team provide insurance for the day’s event. The Renovo ATV Cruise for a Cure is now also an event that is sanctioned by the AMA. Putting this event on required a lot of work and arrangements to be made by the BMC Relay Team, along with the efforts of many other people and organizations, which are critical to the day’s success. Thanks to the many very dedicated people involved, everything eventually fell right into place. You all did a great job.

The morning started with each operator and passenger checking in and/or registering. The BMC Relay Team handled the registrations and check-ins and presented each participant with a ride T-shirt. As each person checked in, they were assigned to a ride relay that would consist of approximately 25 machines.

Each relay would be led by an experienced ride guide from CMATVA. The first relay departed Heritage Park, the center for the event, at 9 a.m.

It was escorted by the Renovo Police Department through Renovo and South Renovo to assure rider safety while we were on the main blacktop roads. The next three relays departed, one at a time, with 20 minutes between them, with the same process. The first stop on the ride was on Coon Run Road, about 12 or 13 miles along the way, for a 15-minute rest break. Each relay that followed would do the same thing. The next stop was going to be at the halfway point, the trailhead to the Bloody Skillet ATV Trail. After arriving at the trailhead, there was a half-hour break to rest, eat, and drink. I actually heard both men and

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SPORTIN’ with SPROCKET becomes unbearable, and anything above 40 degrees is unbearable to me, so you can just guess where my thoughts are always. My doctor diagnosed me with Attention Deficit Disorder because he says I have trouble focusing on any one task, but I am sure it is just the “I Can’t Stand The Heat Syndrome.”

When I was just a small lad, I, like millions of other youngsters, asked my mom where babies come from.

Being the biggest wealth of knowledge that I knew, she would tell me that the stork brought me. Now, not wanting to believe that my mom did not really know the answer, I grew to believe this great information she gave to me.

As I grew older, and wiser, I figured it all out! But not wanting to upset my mom, I never told her. I did not want her to think that I did not want her as my mother. But as time continued on, I knew that darn stork must have gotten tired of carrying my big butt and dropped me in good ole York, Pennsylvania, and I was for certain that there is an Eskimo without a permanent tan up there in Alaska somewhere that absolutely hates it!

Anyway, back to the boat and the blazing heat. I figured I would do some fishing here, while the family splashes all

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Hello again from the southern end of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania!

Actually, I guess I am located somewhere in the middle, but who’s keeping track anyway!

In the middle of Huntingdon County, in the middle of Lake Raystown, bobbing up and down with the wakes that the other boats are making.

Ahh, what a great day out of the office. Wait a minute; this is my office, the great outdoors! Most of the time, I am writing from my front porch office at the camp.

Well today I am writing from my mobile office, which just happens to be a pontoon boat anchored in a quiet little cove on Raystown Lake.

The family is with me, and they are enjoying the day swimming and splashing all around while I slave away over this laptop writing to you all.

The only thing that I am worried about right now is keeping the sweat droplets off the keyboard. It is the beginning of July, and the temperature on this day is a sweltering 98 degrees. I can remember just a few months ago when I was out in the great state of Montana, standing in five feet of snow, in my shorts, at minus 10 degrees. Wow, what a thought. This is what I think of when the weather

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about, but I have come to the conclusion that it is even too hot for the fish. The reason for this conclusion was the fact that I actually got a bite, but by the time I got the fish in the boat, it was a fish stick ready to eat! It was pretty tasty, but I would have traded it for a frozen fish pop anytime.

I was fishing for lake trout and stripers when I caught that fish stick. Fishing on the lake has been a little slow for this time of the year. The temperature of the water is up, plus the boat traffic and fishing pressure has increased. Speaking of boat traffic, if you ever want some good, wholesome, busta-gut-laughing good time, go to the local boat ramp, set up a chair and your snacks, and watch the action. I have never before seen so many goofballs in one place. Once I saw a guy launch his jet ski through the back window of his truck because he did not have his trailer in the water far enough. When his ski got to the edge of the trailer, he gunned the ski just as a huge wave came from behind and the ski rode the wave right through the window. To make matters worse, he started yelling at his girlfriend because she didn’t help.

Just this weekend, as I was preparing my pontoon

boat for the water, the guy behind me walked up and asked me how much longer it would be till I was ready to put my boat in the water. My wife had to explain to him (I guess he was blind) that we will be putting our boat in as soon as the two vehicles with boats in front of us put theirs in! Jeeesh, some people!

Anyway, boat ramp fun is the best. Try it sometime; you will definitely get a kick out of it.

For the next month or so, I plan on just hanging out here in the water right about the neckline to beat the heat. I am preparing for the final quad race at Rocket Raceway for the year, and then it will be onto Rock Run for the Fisher ATV Reunion in August. If you happen to be there too, see if you can find me. If you do, introduce yourself; heck, I may mention you in a future story. Until next time, keep those wheels spinning and all four on the ground!

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