DCNR Set To Open ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot Area July 16

 

DCNR Set To Open ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot Area July 16 06/28/2021

​Harrisburg, PA -- Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced the opening of an ATV Regional Trail Connector pilot program in the northcentral region of the state that will provide opportunities for riding enthusiasts to traverse many miles of roads opened to all-terrain vehicle use and trails in Potter and Tioga counties.

“DCNR recognizes the desire of the ATV riding community to be able to travel long distances legally and without interruption and the positive effect such opportunities can have on local businesses,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. “Through this pilot program, we are hopeful to determine the feasibility of strategically connecting regional riding opportunities while also serving the larger community.”

This ATV Regional Trail Connector pilot program is in response to growing ATV purchases, registrations, and public demand for increased riding opportunities.

Through collaborating with public and private partners, the pilot aims to offer long-distance riding opportunities, contribute to local economies, while maintaining the many uses and values of the state forest system.

DCNR recently revised its ATV trail policy, which lifted the moratorium on new trails that had been in place since 2003. 

Read the complete article here - https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/dcnr_details.

Currently, public use of ATV's in Cameron County is permitted in Gibson Township and the Driftwood Borough. Both have voted to allow dual use on some of their municipal roads.

The Cameron County Atv/Utv Association, Inc. will be purchasing and installing all of the signage that is required to allow dual use on the roads. No-go areas will be clearly marked and surveilled. Remember, helmets, registration and valid drivers license are required.

Houston Hill road is open year round to ATV's.

I am trying to obtain any updated information I can about the marked trails in the Southern part of Cameron County.