ATV riding has become a popular form of recreation over the years, raising these concerns among the PA hiking community:
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With support from the PA Public Natural Resources Trust and the Sierra Club’s Huplits Wildlife grant program, Keystone Trails Association commissioned this short 12-minute documentary film about ATV/UTV effects on our public lands.
![]() This film was produced by Stony Creek Films, a PA-based organization.
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Two ways you can help protect our forests
1. Voice your concerns about this issue.
DCNR will be monitoring public input and comments during the length of the pilot program through a resource email account at RA-NR-ATV-Pilot@pa.gov. By December 31, 2023, DCNR will publish a report about the pilot project for further evaluation and stakeholder input.
Visit our Activist Backpack page for resources to contact your state elected officials and voice your concerns about how the ATV Connector Pilot impacts your hiking experience in our public lands, the future of our forests, and the wildlife that resides within them.
2. Come see the impact first hand.
Join us for a hike on Saturday, June 10, 2023; 10:00 AM. Explore approximately four miles afoot the beloved Black Forest Trail while learning about the growing threat ATVs and UTVs pose to Pennsylvania’s public lands. Pack a lunch and plenty of water, wear sturdy shoes and wear clothing appropriate to the weather. This hike is led by retired forester Bob Merrill.
1. Voice your concerns about this issue.
DCNR will be monitoring public input and comments during the length of the pilot program through a resource email account at RA-NR-ATV-Pilot@pa.gov. By December 31, 2023, DCNR will publish a report about the pilot project for further evaluation and stakeholder input.
Visit our Activist Backpack page for resources to contact your state elected officials and voice your concerns about how the ATV Connector Pilot impacts your hiking experience in our public lands, the future of our forests, and the wildlife that resides within them.
2. Come see the impact first hand.
Join us for a hike on Saturday, June 10, 2023; 10:00 AM. Explore approximately four miles afoot the beloved Black Forest Trail while learning about the growing threat ATVs and UTVs pose to Pennsylvania’s public lands. Pack a lunch and plenty of water, wear sturdy shoes and wear clothing appropriate to the weather. This hike is led by retired forester Bob Merrill.
Resources to help you understand the Issue
Background information, maps, and videos:
Background information, maps, and videos:
- Recorded Webinar: Mini Documentary Premiere & Panel Discussion
- Informational On-Demand Webinar (YouTube Video) about the ATV Connector Pilot Program
- PowerPoint Presentation Slides about the ATV Connector Pilot Program
- FAQ about the ATV Connector Pilot
- Overview map of entire pilot
- ATV Connector Pilot Area Map Geo (PDF)
- Detailed maps by segment that can be printed (PDF)
- ATV Trail Connector Pilot Brochure
- ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot (pa.gov)