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Snow Shoe Rails to Trails
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Snow Shoe Rails to Trails , Pennsylvania |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails (SSRT) has 19 miles of abandon railroad bed along with 37 miles of legalized Snow Shoe Township Roads for ATVs/UTVs. In August 2011, DCNR added a connector trail from SSRT to Bloody Skillet, adding an extra 40+ miles to explore.
SSRT is open year-round but Bloody Skillet is located on state land and closes to motorized use during hunting season but reopens around mid January (exact dates vary so check with the Sproul State Forest before heading out). Motorized units must be registered with the club to ride the trail. Proof of registration and insurance must be provided before obtaining a membership sticker.
SSRT has 12 gates with bollards along the trail. The bollard width is 70 inches wide. Membership is $20 per machine, per year. Motorcycles are not permitted on this trail system.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | ATVs must be registered and have proof of liability insurance |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (70 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 70 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | Free camping at Gillentown Trailhead for members. |
 Campfires | Some Areas | No open fires. All fires must be in a self contained unit. |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trails |
| Rule Enforcement | Some | Dedicated Rangers/Officers Centre County Sheriff |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 56 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1400 to 1500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Exxon (814) 387-6203 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Exxon (814) 387-6203 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SE) | KOA (814) 355-7912 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SE) | KOA (814) 355-7912 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SE) | KOA (814) 355-7912 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (E) | The Snow Shoe Park Corporation (814) 387-6299 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Newman's Sandwich Shop (814) 387-4100 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($30.00 per OHV) Annual SSRT Club Membership Fee |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Snow Shoe, PA | ||
| From: Williamsport, PA
1) Take US-15 South 15 miles 2) Take exit for I-80 West, continue 67 miles to Exit 147 3) Turn right (north) off the exit ramp on Beech Creek Road, continue .1 miles 4) Turn left (west) on W. Sycamore Road/SR-144, continue about 3 miles 5) Look for Gillentown Trailhead signage, turn here. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Snow Shoe Rails To Trails P.O. BOX 314 Clarence, PA 16829 (814) 387-6518 (814) 342-3121 snowshoe1999@gmail.com www.ssrt.org |
| Contact Info | Pennsylvania ATV Registration / Insurance Info P.O. Box 8553 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8553 (866) 545-2476 (717) 783-9227 ra-snowatv@pa.gov www.dcnr.pa.gov |
| Contact Info | Pine Top Loft Grassflat, PA pinetoploft@gmail.com www.pinetoploft.com |
| Comment | Retreat close to the Snow Shoe Trails to Trails with plenty of parking for ATV and UTV trailers. |
| Contact Info | The Snow Shoe House (814) 355-9434 soltisairbnb@gmail.com www.airbnb.com |
| Comment | House rental near Gilltentown Trailhead with larger lot available for parking ATV trailers. |
| Contact Info | We Are Inn 1535 Port Matilda Highway Philipsburg, PA 16866 (215) 594-2782 pat@electpatromano.com theweareinn.com |
| Comment | Recently renovated motel close to trail system, discount available for SSRTA members. |
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 9/6/2011 (Outstanding! Thanks again.)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 6/25/2019 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 6/25/2019 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 4/2/2012 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 6/25/2019 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 1/9/2012 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 4/2/2012 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 6/25/2019 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 6/25/2019 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 6/25/2019 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 6/25/2019 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 6/25/2019 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 6/25/2019 (Thanks!)
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Photo
This riding area ties into the Bloody Skillet ATV riding area in Centre County via this 6.5 mile connector trail. Photo Submitted 4/2/2012 (Thanks!)
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