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	Where to ride motorcycle in Pennsylvania This information, though believed accurate, is not guaranteed. PaTRA supported areas: Seven Mountain Ramble Loops - Dual Sport bikes only Shade Mountain Allegheny National Forest: General information Marienville Information - (37 miles, two loops) Marienville Trail Area Map Timberline Information - (38 miles, partial loop) Trails are tied into the Marienville area Timberline Trail Area Map Rocky Gap Trail Area Map Willow Creek Information - (11 mile loop) Willow Creek Map Majestic Trails - Miles and miles of "legal" riding trails in Pennsylvania's Allegheny mountain region. Paragon Adventure Park - Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, Paragon Adventure ParkSM offers off-road adventures for ATV's, off-road motorbikes, SUV's, 4x4's, and mountain bikes. Paragon boasts various types of terrain and trails:Novice 'enjoyable' trail riding Technical boulder strewn trails Extreme rock crawling Challenging single and ATV track Tower City Trail Riders Inc - A non-profit organization based in Pennsylvania dedicated to Motorcycle and ATV recreation!! Since April 1998 we have leased thousands of acres of prime riding land in East/Central Pennsylvania near Exit 107 (Old Exit 33) of Interstate 81. Where to ride motorcycle in bordering states* This information, though believed accurate, is not guaranteed. Ohio - Wayne National Forest -The Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-road vehicles (ORVs). Three different trail systems are provided on the Athens and Ironton Districts. Trails are open for use from April 16th through December 14th each year. Seasonal trail closures are in place to prevent resource damage and limit maintenance costs. Monday Creek ORV Area - The Monday Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-road vehicles (ORVs). A trail system north of Nelsonville provides approximately 70 miles of trails for off-road vehicle, hiking, and mountain bike use. Two other trail systems for off-road vehicles are provided on the Wayne NF north of Ironton, Ohio. Pine Creek ORV Area Hanging Rock ORV Area Maryland* - Savage River State Forest (MD) - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/savageriver.html 349 Headquarters Lane Grantsville, MD 21536 (301) 895-5759 (No off road motorcycling Dec 15th to Mar 15)Directions: 68W to exit 22, (just past Cumberland and Frostburg) Left off the exit, 3 miles and take a LEFT where the road ends, 2 miles to parking area. The first trail is 6 miles out and back, parking area at W. Shale Rd. The second trail is about 3 miles past W. Shale Rd., there is a sign on the left hand side of the road. NOTE on the Meadow Mountain trail map, only one of the trails is open to motorcycles and ATV traffic. Trail Maps Meadow Mountain - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguide/meadowmountain.html Poplar Lick Trail System - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguide/poplarlickts.html Margroff Plantation Trail System - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguide/mangroff.html may only be used by two-wheel and four-wheel vehicles March 16 - December 14, except that from the end of spring turkey gobbler season to August 15, all public access is prohibited on certain trail sections. Negro Mountain Trail - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguide/negromountain.html coincides with portions of the forest access roads through compartments and may be used only by snowmobiles from December 15 through March 15, and may not be used by any ORV for the remainder of the year, except for conducting educational programs, safety programs or special events. GreenRidge State Park (MD) - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/greenridge.html Camping Areas and 20 miles of Riding trails You have to have a DNR sticker, ($15),and...that's it. Take exit 62 off interstate 68, just after interstate 70 ends. Potomac Garrett State Forest (MD) - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/potomacforest.html Maryland has the most beautiful country, and several trail systems are open in the Potomac Garrett State Forest: 1431 Potomac Camp road, Oakland, MD (301) 334-2038 You have to have a DNR sticker ($15) Out near West Virginia and Deep Creek Lake, 495 south to 135, right on MD Route 560. Be aware there are hiking trails also on these trail systems that ORV's are not allowed on. Read the ORV rules at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/orv.html Trail Maps Potomac River Trail System map http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/maps/prsystem.html Garrett Trail System http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/maps/garrettsystem.html Backbone Mountain Trail System http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/maps/bmsystem.html Piney Point Trail System http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/trailguide/pineypointts.html Pokomoke State Forest (MD) - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/pocomokesfmap.html 3461 Worcester Highway Snow Hill MD Off of Hwy 113 in Southern Maryland (410) 632-2566 Chandler Trail may only be used by motorcycles and four-wheel vehicles. Chandler Trail is open year round with access off Route 113. Near the town of Snow Hill, not too far from Ocean City, MD, the park name is Shad Landing. It's sandy soil, mostly flat, a lot of woods trails. Good for beginning riders, there tends to be alot of water in the area and some holes are pretty deep. It is a fun place to ride for an afternoon. You will grow tired of it quickly, especially if you are used to hills, jumps or other obstacles that the Eastern Shore lacks and the State of Maryland sees as too dangerous. About 12 miles of trails with all of the criss crossing you can do. For extensive maps, directions, specific directions, and more information to Maryland Public Lands, visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources public lands information site on the web at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/ New Jersey - New Jersey Off Road Vehicle Park - www.njorvp.org Virginia - Tasker's Gap, Edinburgh - The trail system is located west-southwest of Washington DC about 1.5 hours and totals about 23 miles. These trails are officially adopted by the Northern Virginia Trail Riders ( http://www.nvtr.org ) and is a MULTI-USE trail. Please be respectful of hikers, cyclists and two way traffic. If you encounter horses, pull aside and shut off your bike to let them pass, or make sure their riders have them well in hand before you pass VERY SLOWLY! Take 1-66 West to I-81 South to Edinburg/Rt. 675 exit east, then right onto Edinburg Gap Road three miles to trailhead on the right. A trail and driving map is located at http://www.nvtr.org/taskers.html George Washington and Jefferson National Forests - These forest areas are available to ride, and being a member in good standing of the Northern Virginia Trail Riders , and the Shenandoah ORV Association is a big plus. These organizations help keep our right to ride in good standing with the forest service and District Rangers. These areas are in the Commonwealth of Virginia For map details, regulations and restrictions, visit the Lee Ranger district home page at http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/gwj/lee/off_highway_vehicle.htm and the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest ORV trails page http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/gwj/ohvtrails.htm West Virginia - The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System - in West Virginia, Trail Status is at the Official Hatfield-McCoy website at http://www.trailsheaven.com Introducing the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System - http://www.atvconnection.com/editor/feature/westvirginia/hatmccoy/ride.htm Trail Head - Logan, West Virginia: On the side of a mountain that hugs the town. Arriving on South 119 into town, turn left into town at the stop light after you cross the Guyandotte river bridge in front of the Logan General Hospital. Go straight at the next stop light and bear left with the road into the mountains and the road turns into a dirt road at the top. A small arrow on a lone tree marks the trail head somewhere in there on a lone tree. Pay attention, you might pass it. There are two trailheads in Logan County near the towns of Logan and Man and one in Mingo County near Williamson. Each of these sections begins at trailhead centers which are being established. Annual and 3-day user-permits can be purchased on the Hatfield-McCoy website or by calling the office at 800-592-2217. Permits will also be sold at the trailhead centers from 8-10 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings.