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O and W Rail Trail
Friday, November 15, 2024
| Other Names | O&W Trail, O&W Rail Trail, Lackawanna Rver, Delaware River |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This multiple use trail system offers 32 miles of old railroad beds that starts near Simpson, Pennsylvania and ends near Hancock, New York. The trail is well marked with signage and primarily consists of hard packed dirt with light elevation changes. The trail winds by rivers, shallow creeks, lakes and ponds and is surrounded by a dense, mixed hardwood forest. There are several gas stations and restaurants that are located near the trail, making it convenient to fill up with fuel and food.
The Lakewood Lodge and Restaurant offers direct trail access, making it a popular spot for ATV and UTV riders. The lodge provides day use and overnight parking for several trailers, cozy rooms, lakefront cottage rentals plus a restaurant with an outdoor dining pavilion. There is no water or dump station but electricity can be provided (call for details).
The trail is open to ATVs and UTVs that are 68 inches or less in width. All machines must have a current permit which can be purchased online or at nearby vendors. Motorized use is permitted from mid April through mid November but during the winter months snowmobiles are allowed.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | ATVs must be registered and have proof of liability insurance. |
| Dates Open | April 15 - November 15 | |
| 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 (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (68 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 68 inches) |
 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 | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest, County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($50.00 per rider) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Carbondale, PA | ||
| Address | Lord Ave, Carbondale, PA 18407 | ||
| From: Scranton, PA
1) Take Hwy 6 East about 20 miles 2) Turn left (north) onto US-6 Bus, continue about 1 mile 3) Turn right (east) onto Canaan Street, continue .2 mile 4) Turn left onto Morse Ave, continue .5 mile (road name changes to Reservoir Street) 5) Turn right (east) onto Homestead Street/Lord Ave, continue .2 mile 6) Staging area is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | NEP Snomobile And ATV Trails Inc P.O. Box 113 Forest City, PA 18421 (570) 780-5381 info@nepsnotrails.com nepsnotrails.com |
| Contact Info | Jim Kemmerer (Owner) Lakewood Lodge And Restaurant 1440 Crosstown Hwy Lakewood, PA 18439 (570) 798-2565 jim@palakewoodlodge.com www.palakewoodlodge.com |
O and W Rail Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/27/2022 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 32 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1200 to 1400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Carbondale, PA | |
| Diesel | Carbondale, PA | |
 Water | Carbondale, PA | |
 RV Hookup | Carbondale, PA | |
 RV Disposal | Carbondale, PA | |
| Campground | Carbondale, PA | |
 Conv Store | Carbondale, PA |
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