Where to ride
Where to ride dirt bikes in Pennsylvania
Public riding areas, private motocross tracks and the permits Pennsylvania asks for. Public areas are quoted from the managing agency's page, tracks from their own sites, each dated. Places close for fire, weather, seasons, races and repairs, so check the page before you go.
- Public areas
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- Tracks
- 9
- On the map
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- Reviewed
- 2026-09-30
Areas
Public land the managing agency describes for off-highway riding, and privately run tracks and riding parks open to the public. Each card quotes the place’s own page on the riding, vehicles, season, ride days, fees, camping and size; what the page does not print is named on a hatched line. The Forest Service and the BLM publish motor vehicle use maps for public land not listed here.
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1. Shade Mountain Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail System
The Shade Mountain Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail System is open for licensed and unlicensed motorcycles.
Quoted facts for Shade Mountain Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail System: riding, season, fees, camping
- Vehicles
- In the quote above
- Season
The Shade Mountain Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail System is only open for motorcycle use from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the last full weekend in September (conditions permitting).
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
Shade Mountain Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail System, official pagechecked 2026-09-30
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2. Dual Sport Motorcycle Trail System
The Dual Sport Motorcycle Trail System is located south of Penns Creek between U.S. Route 322 and Route 235.
Quoted facts for Dual Sport Motorcycle Trail System: riding, season, fees, camping
- Vehicles
This trail system is for licensed motorcycles.
- Season
are only open to licensed dual sports from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the last full weekend in September (conditions permitting).
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
Dual Sport Motorcycle Trail System, official pagechecked 2026-09-30
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3. Catawissa Recreation Area (Catawissa South dual sport trails)
The 5,924-acre Catawissa Recreation Area in Weiser State Forest in Schuylkill and Luzerne counties is being developed.
Quoted facts for Catawissa Recreation Area (Catawissa South dual sport trails): riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
These trails are difficult to expert level.
- Vehicles
Only dual sport motorcycles will be allowed to ride this portion of the system.
- Season
Catawissa South's single-track trails are open sunrise to sunset to dual sport motorcycles.
source- Fees
The cost is $45 for resident and $65 for non-resident.
- Size
The new trail section adds 20 miles of single-track riding opportunities spanning 725 acres in Catawissa Recreation Area.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Ride days, Camping
Catawissa Recreation Area (Catawissa South dual sport trails), official pagechecked 2026-09-30
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4. Penoke, Marienville, and Timberline ATV/OHM Trails
This is an interconnecting trail system with 76 miles of trail.
Quoted facts for Penoke, Marienville, and Timberline ATV/OHM Trails: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
This 23.1-mile loop is rated most difficult and is best suited to off-highway motorcycles.
- Vehicles
Motorized travel is only allowed on designated trails and requires an Allegheny National Forest annual or daily ATV or off-highway motorcycle permit.
source- Season
Trail season typically runs from the Friday before Memorial Day to the last Sunday in September.
- Size
- In the quote above
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- Not on the pages we checked: Ride days, Fees, Camping
Penoke, Marienville, and Timberline ATV/OHM Trails, official pagechecked 2026-09-30
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5. High Point Raceway
Round 4 of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship at High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, PA.
Quoted facts for High Point Raceway: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
Its unique amphitheater setting offers premiere viewing from every aspect of the race course, making it a fan favorite among hardy moto fans and racers.
source- Ride days
Race highlights and post-race interviews from Round 21 of the SMX World Championship – High Point National on June 20, 2026.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Fees, Camping, Size
Address as printed: 218 Taylortown Rd, Mount Morris, PA 15349
High Point Raceway, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 15349 (Census ZIP code area), from the address printed on the page, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map
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6. Evansville MX Park
We have racing for BIKES, QUADS, PIT BIKES & STACYC
Quoted facts for Evansville MX Park: riding, season, fees, camping
- Vehicles
- In the quote above
- Season
Practice from 4pm-Dusk
- Ride days
Supercross Practice Wednesday September 30
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Fees, Camping, Size
Address as printed: 468 Evansville Rd Berwick, PA. 18603
Evansville MX Park, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 18603 (Census ZIP code area), from the address printed on the page, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map
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7. Famous Reading Outdoors
Famous Reading Outdoors (FRO) has become a treasured destination for ATV, dirt bike, UTV, and four-wheeler enthusiasts.
Quoted facts for Famous Reading Outdoors: riding, season, fees, camping
Famous Reading Outdoors, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Printed latitude and longitude (staging area) (page), checked 2026-09-30. Open this point in maps, Famous Reading Outdoors Back to the map
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8. Happy Ramblers Motocross
We do our best to give full public access to the track throughout the year by offering scheduled race and practice days.
Quoted facts for Happy Ramblers Motocross: riding, season, fees, camping
- Season
HRMC is actually open 7 days a week to our members all year long, except when the track is closed for special events (ie race or planned open practice weekends, bad weather).
- Ride days
The track is open to the public on all days POSTED ON THE SCHEDULE.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Vehicles, Fees, Camping, Size
Happy Ramblers Motocross, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
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9. Pleasure Valley Raceway
Pennsylvania Motocross, located in Seward PA, near Johnstown.
Quoted facts for Pleasure Valley Raceway: riding, season, fees, camping
Address as printed: 8770 RT 403 Highway North Seward, PA
Pleasure Valley Raceway, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Map pin on the track's site (page), checked 2026-09-30. Open this point in maps, Pleasure Valley Raceway Back to the map
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10. Dutchmen MX Park
Dutchmen MX Park, formally known as the Flying Dutchmen, opened in 1969.
Quoted facts for Dutchmen MX Park: riding, season, fees, camping
- Vehicles
There are only 50, 65 and beginner riders allowed on the lower track.
source- Season
We are are open every Tuesday unless bad weather
- Ride days
We currently hold open bike practice, MDRA, MAMA, D6 harescramble and D6 motocross events at our facility.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Fees, Camping, Size
Address as printed: 670 Rock Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963
Dutchmen MX Park, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Approximate: centre of ZIP code 17963 (Census ZIP code area), from the address printed on the page, checked 2026-09-30. Back to the map
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11. Doublin Gap MX
STILL ONLY $40.00 TO RIDE AND NO GATE FEES, NO AMA MEMBERSHIPS OR DOUBLIN GAP MEMBERSHIPS REQUIRED ON THESE OPEN PRACTICE DAYS!!
Quoted facts for Doublin Gap MX: riding, season, fees, camping
- Fees
- In the quote above
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- Not on the pages we checked: Riding, Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Camping, Size
Doublin Gap MX, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Printed latitude and longitude (page), checked 2026-09-30. Open this point in maps, Doublin Gap MX Back to the map
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12. Rocket MX & Outdoor Entertainment Complex
Rocketmx has a unique fast paced course with fast sweeping corners and jumps that will both challenge rookies and A riders alike.
Quoted facts for Rocket MX & Outdoor Entertainment Complex: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
Our beginner track is perfect for those 50 riders and beginner riders that are just getting started.
- Size
Our Pro track is one mile of moto fun.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping
Address as printed: 22382 Starr Road Three Springs, PA 17264
Rocket MX & Outdoor Entertainment Complex, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
Map point: Coordinates in the directions link on the track's site, checked 2026-09-30. Open this point in maps, Rocket MX & Outdoor Entertainment Complex Back to the map
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13. The Oak Motocross Park
THE OAK MOTOCROSS PARK IS NESTLED IN THE MIDDLE OF CENTRAL PA.
Quoted facts for The Oak Motocross Park: riding, season, fees, camping
- Riding
WE HAVE NICE ROLLING HILLS ON OUR MAIN AND INTERMEDIATE MX TRACKS WITH AMAZING SOIL AND MULCH MIXED IN.
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- Not on the pages we checked: Vehicles, Season, Ride days, Fees, Camping, Size
The Oak Motocross Park, own sitechecked 2026-09-30
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Permits and stickers
What the state's own pages say riders need on public land, quoted word for word. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources runs the program; its page is below. Private tracks set their own rules, entry forms and gear requirements.
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Everyone
Allegheny National Forest ATV/OHV/OHM permit
All motorized vehicles require a physical permit affixed to the vehicle to ride on the forest's designated motorized trail system during open season (Memorial Day Weekend through September).
Official pagechecked 2026-10-15
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Everyone
Allegheny National Forest ATV or off-highway motorcycle permit
Motorized travel is only allowed on designated trails and requires an Allegheny National Forest annual or daily ATV or off-highway motorcycle permit.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-30
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Everyone
Pennsylvania registration for dual-sport motorcycles on state forest roads and trails
All dual-sport motorcycles operating on state forest roads and trails must have valid Pennsylvania registration.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-30
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Everyone
Catawissa South dual sport seasonal permit
The cost is $45 for resident and $65 for non-resident.
Official pagechecked 2026-09-30
The state program
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Riding, run by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
ATV riding is only permitted on designated trails in Pennsylvania state forests.
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Riding, official pagechecked 2026-09-30
Before you go
Each place's own page has its current status, seasons, fees and which trails take which vehicles. Rules differ between places and change with fire danger, weather and race schedules, so read it on the day. Tracks set their own gear, age and entry rules.
Official maps
- Bald Eagle State Forest Dual Sport Motorcycle Trail Map
- Bald Eagle State Forest Public Use Map
- Catawissa South Dual Sport Brochure and Map
- Catawissa Recreation Area Map
The state law behind the permits, helmets and young riders, cited: Pennsylvania electric dirt bike law.
Near a state line? The nearest-places finder looks across every state.
Riding with kids? Where kids can ride lists the places whose own pages mention young riders.
Packing for the day? See the trail-day kit.
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Nothing on this page says anyone may ride anywhere: it points to the agencies that decide. A tag such as “Camping” means the quoted page says so, not that we have been there. Reviewed 2026-09-30.