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Seven Mountains Ramble Trail
Monday, September 30, 2024
| Other Names | Bald Eagle State Forest Dual Sport Motorcycle Trail, Snyder County, Union County, Mifflin County, Centre County, Jacks Mountain Trailhead, Sand Mountain Trailhead |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
Open to street legal motorcycles only, this area offers about 90 miles of trails separated by sections of pavement. The trails are marked by purple blazes and can be steep, narrow and rocky in most sections, making this area geared for the advanced rider.
The trail system can be accessed by two trailheads - the Sand Mountain Staging area is located on the west side while the Jacks Mountain Staging is on the east side. The trails are seasonal and are open to motorized use the Friday before Memorial Day through last full weekend in September. Overnight parking is not permitted at the staging areas but camping can be found at Seven Mountains Campground or Poe Valley State Park.
Looking for a unique overnight experience? Then check out the Lost Dutchman Retreat, which is just a few minutes away from this trail system. The property features a one bedroom cottage and a four bedroom house. Reservations are required which can be made online.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Friday before Memorial Day through last full weekend in September | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, RI, UT, VT, WA, WI) |
| 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 | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | street legal motorcycles only |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Licensed dual sport motorcycles can ride on roads and drivable trails open to all license motorized vehicles throughout the year. | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 54,400 acres (85 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 90 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1500 to 2000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | Motorcycle trails are marked with purple blazes. |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Single Track | Many | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic |  Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert |  Mostly |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Snappy's (814) 364-9389 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Snappy's (814) 364-9389 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Seven Mountains Campground (814) 364-1910 or (888) 468-2556 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Seven Mountains Campground (814) 364-1910 or (888) 468-2556 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Seven Mountains Campground (814) 364-1910 or (888) 468-2556 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Poe Valley State Park (814) 349-2460 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Homan's General Store (814) 364-2674 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Potters Mills, PA | ||
| From: Highland Park, PA
1) Take US-322 North 13.5 miles 2) Turn right (east) on Sand Mountain Road, continue 4.2 miles 3) Staging area is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Bald Eagle State Forest 18865 Old Turnpike Road Millmont, PA 17845 (570) 922-3344 fd07@pa.gov www.dcnr.pa.gov |
| Contact Info | Pennsylvania Trail Riders Association 6064 Old Hickory Road Coopersburg, PA 18036 info@patrailriders.org patrailriders.org |
| Contact Info | Seven Mountains Campground 101 Seven Mountains Campground Road Spring Mills, PA 16875 (814) 364-1910 (888) 468-2556 info@sevenmountainscampground.com www.sevenmountainscampground.com |
| Contact Info | Will And Dana Farwell (Owners) Lost Dutchman Retreat 591 Decker Valley Road Spring Mills, PA 16875 www.vrbo.com |
| Comment | contact for reservations |
Seven Mountains Ramble Trail Photo
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Seven Mountains Ramble Trail Photo
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Seven Mountains Ramble Trail Photo
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Seven Mountains Ramble Trail Photo
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