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STAY ON DESIGNATED TRAILSALL ATV'S MUST BE REGISTERED AND INSUREDONLY ATV'S WITH THREE OR MORE WHEELS ARE PERMITTEDMOTORCYCLES AND TRAILBIKES ARE NOT PERMITTED
Department of Conservationand Natural ResourcesBureau of Forestry
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Piney Mountain Parking Area 1721 Bendersville Rd. Gardners, PA 17324 From Pine Grove Furnace State Park: Take Bendersville Rd. south for approximately 3 miles. ATV parking lot is on the right. GPS: 40.01834, -77.29580 Big Flat Parking Area 1975 Birch Run Rd. Biglerville, PA 17307 From Caledonia State Park: Head north on PA Route 233 north for 6 miles. Turn left onto Shippensburg Rd. for 1 mile. Parking area is on the left. GPS: 39.98832, -77.40139
Pennsylvania’s vast state forest system comprises 2.2 million acres for you to use, enjoy and explore. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Forestry manages these forests to ensure their long-term health and to conserve native wild plants. Michaux State Forest comprises 86,000 acres in Franklin, Adams and Cumberland counties. The Michaux ATV Trail located in Adams and Cumberland Counties consists of 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. The trail is located between Big Flat and Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Michaux ATV Trail
The Michaux ATV trail will be open from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last Sunday in September. Some ATV trails reopen for winter use in conjunction with the snowmobile season the 3rd Sunday following Thanksgiving until April 1st, conditions permitting. The trail may also be open for use by snowmobiles. DCNR’s local District Forester is authorized to regulate all trail usage and can close the trail during the riding season if necessary. Automobiles, motorcycles, golf carts, dune buggies, trucks, etc. are not permitted on the trail system. The ATV Trail is open to Class 1 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). A Class 1 ATV is defined as: A motorized off-highway vehicle, which travels on three or more off-highway tires and has a maximum width of 50 inches and a maximum dry weight of 1200 pounds. Motorized camping is available at both Piney Mountain and Big Flat parking areas. A free permit is required. Primitive restrooms are offered at these sites. Requests for camping permits can be made online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry. Permits can also be obtained by emailing or phoning the forest district office. 1. Abide by the State Forest Rules and Regulations
and the ATV Law. 2. ATVs must be titled and registered with the
DCNR Snowmobile/ATV Registration Section. 3. ATVs must be insured. Proof of coverage must
be carried by the operator. 4. Non-resident registration is accepted under the
following conditions: ATVs must display current registration
from their home state, province or country. The state, province or country must honor
PA ATV registration. 5. ATVs are not permitted on state forest roads. 6. A DOT approved helmet is required. 7. Trail heads are CARRY-IN, CARRY-OUT. Do
not discard any trash unless a waste container is provided.
8. The operation of a vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner is not permitted.
9. Persons under 8 years of age may not operate an ATV on DCNR lands. Operators 8 and 9 years of age are restricted to an engine size of 70cc or less.
10. No person from the age of 8 to their 16th birthday shall operate an ATV on state forest land without completing a Department approved ATV safety course. Riders must possess their ATV safety training certificate while operating on state forest land.
Wear a helmet and eye protection at all times and other protective clothing suitable to the environment when you ride.
Only carry passengers on ATVs designed for more than one rider.
Do not let young or inexperienced riders operate ATVs without supervision.
Do not ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Learn proper riding skills from an instructor or qualified rider and practice such skills before riding state forest ATV trails.
Use the “Buddy” system; ride with others. Obey the laws. Do not modify the exhaust system. Protect the environment. Do not litter, harass
wildlife, or damage plant life. Respect the rights of others who use state forest
land. Stay on trails designated for ATVs. Stay on the marked trail. The trail has been designated for ATV use and signed with both trail markers and numbered intersections. There are trails not shown on this map which are closed to ATV use. For your safety, equip yourself with the proper gear and check the local weather forecast. Cell service is unreliable along the trail.
ATV Safety Code
Directions to Michaux ATV Trail
Care for the Land
Rules and Regulations
Michaux State Forest 10099 Lincoln Way East Fayetteville, PA 17222
(717) 352-2211 [email protected]
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State forests belong to all Pennsylvanians. Take time to enjoy them, but know the rules and regulations designed to protect the forests and you. Please be careful with fire, keep our forests litter free and don’t damage trees and other plants.
