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Rausch Creek Trailriders

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Other Names

Brads Hill, Good Spring Mountain, Keffers Shaft, Nut House Trail, Big Lick Mountain, Tower City Trail Riders

Last Known Status

Open

Formerly known as Tower City Trail Riders, Rausch Creek Trailriders is open year-round to members only and offers miles of trails that range in difficulty that wind through a thick forest. Open play areas, a motocross track and numerous abandoned coal mines are among the many things to find here. Guests are permitted to ride for a fee but must be accompanied by a paid member. Camping is permitted. See website for current rules, rates and regulations.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No
Dates Open	Year-Round
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (65 inches)
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 65 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Some Areas	(maximum width 65 inches) go-karts permitted but not recommended due to ground clearance
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Yes	DOT or Snell approved helmets are required.
Camping	No Restriction	(camp anywhere)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	No
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trail
Rule Enforcement
Comment	Vehicles must have at least of 8-10 inches of ground clearance due to rocky terrain.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	8,500 acres (13 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	100
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	800 to 1500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Unknown
Loose Dirt	Mostly
Hard Pack	Some
Mud	Some
Dust	Little
Rocks	Some
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Some
Small Jumps	Some
Large Jumps	Some
Berms	Some
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Some
Hazards	Few	(hazards are marked)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails, MX Track

Land	Privately Owned / Commercial

MX TRACK

Features	Public
Max Engine Size	No Maximum
Min Engine Size	No Minimum

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SW)	Schorr's Restaurant & Gas (717) 647-2880
Diesel	5-20 Miles (SW)	Schorr's Restaurant & Gas (717) 647-2880
Water	Tower City, PA
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SE)	Echo Valley Campground (570) 695-3659
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SE)	Echo Valley Campground (570) 695-3659
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	On Site

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	Yes ($480.00 per rider) Annual Membership - $480/single adult plus $40 mandatory insurance; Family Membership - $835 plus $80 mandatory insurance.
Camping	(None)
Comment	Guest - $65/person.

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Tower City, PA

Trail Map

From: Harrisburg, PA
1) Take I-81 East to Exit 107
2) Turn right (west) off the exit ramp on US-209, continue 1.1 miles
3) Turn right (north) on SR-4011, continue 2.2 miles
4) Turn left (west) at intersection to stay on SR-4011, continue about 2 miles to park.