Northcentral Regional ATV Path Opens for 2024 Driving Season – Cyber Tech

Press launch shared courtesy of the Pennsylvania Pressroom, Might 24, 2024.

The Division of Conservation and Pure Sources (DCNR) right now introduced the opening of the Northcentral Regional ATV Path for the 2024 driving season.

The driving space opened to be used Friday and can stay open till Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Although the driving areas shall be marked, riders shall be anticipated to familiarize themselves with the parts of highway and path which are open to make sure they’re working in authorized areas.

“We’re excited for a enjoyable, protected summer time of ATV driving on this path and thank our state and native companions for making this chance doable,” State Forester Seth Cassell stated. “We need to remind ATV riders to observe all guidelines and rules, and to be aware of the impacts of driving, comparable to noise, mud, and disturbance of wildlife habitats.”

The 650-mile driving space will embrace elements of Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga counties.

Main DCNR ATV trails discovered within the Northcentral Regional ATV Path embrace Whiskey Springs, Haneyville, and Susquehannock.

A Northcentral Regional ATV Path Map (PDF) of the driving space is obtainable on DCNR’s web site.

The path route classes are as follows:

• Greater than 450 miles of township roads
• 163 miles of state forest roads and trails
• 40 miles of PennDOT-administered roads

Bridge repairs on Cross Fork Creek Highway (State Route 144) in Susquehannock State Forest will start after mid-June and the mission are prone to proceed from then by way of the top of driving season.

This may impression driving within the Cross Fork to Germania driving space.

DCNR is at the moment working to coordinate an alternate route to keep up the connection from Cross Fork to Germania.

There could also be a time period the place no detour is obtainable.

Riders are requested to maintain up to date by watching DCNR advisories on the Northcentral Regional ATV Path net web page and to plan journeys accordingly.

The Northcentral Regional ATV Path will function by way of the conclusion of the 2025 driving season, per Fiscal Code directive within the 2023-2024 state finances.

DCNR launched a Report back to the Common Meeting on the Northcentral ATV Regional Path Connecto​r Pilot (PDF)​​ that preceded the Northcentral Regional ATV Path​ program.

The Northcentral Regional ATV Path program is in response to rising ATV purchases, registrations, and public demand for elevated driving alternatives.

By collaborations with private and non-private companions, the Northcentral Regional ATV Path program goals to supply long-distance driving alternatives and contribute to native economies, whereas sustaining the various makes use of and values of the state forest system.

DCNR lately revised its ATV path coverage, which lifted the moratorium on new trails that had been in place since 2003.

The Northcentral Regional ATV Path program was made doable by way of private and non-private cooperation, together with prepared participation of many native townships.

These strategic connections give entry to different elements of the Northcentral Regional ATV Path.

Riders can preserve constructive relationships with these communities, serving to to make sure program sustainability, by:

• Driving throughout off-peak days
• Observing pace limits
• Driving in smaller teams to restrict mud
• Finishing up all trash
• Staying on designated trails and off personal property.

Driving an ATV whereas impaired is unlawful.

Permits are required to make use of the designated PennDOT and State Forest Connector Roads, the price of which can serve to offset implementation and administration of this system.

Permits for the 2024 will price $40 for Pennsylvania registered ATVs and $60 for non-Pennsylvania registered ATVs.

Go to DCNR’s web site for extra data on acquiring an Northcentral Regional ATV Path​ allow​.

Go to DCNR’s web site for extra details about ATV driving alternatives in state forests and take a look at DCNR’s Calendar of Occasions for occasions on public lands.

MEDIA CONTACT: Wesley Robinson, DCNR, 717-877-6315