Allegheny National Forest will close all of the all-terrain vehicle and off-highway motorcycle (ATV/OHM) trails at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

ATV/OHM trails will remain closed through the fall, with the following exceptions:

• The Marienville and Timberline trails will be open for a holiday weekend to allow riders an opportunity to enjoy the autumn foliage. Trails will open at 8:00 a.m., on Friday, October 6, and close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 9. The Timberline Trailhead will open Thursday, October 5 to accommodate riders camping for the weekend. The Willow Creek, Rocky Gap, and Penoke Trails will remain closed.

• The Tour de Forest Trail Ride, in partnership with the Marienville Volunteer Fire Department, will be on September 30 and October 1, 2023. Only registered participants may ride in the event and travel is only allowed on designated event routes.

Forest Service staff will monitor ATV/OHM trail conditions for potential winter use. “We are hopeful that weather conditions with sustained cold temperatures may allow us to open some trails for winter riding,” noted Marienville District Ranger Rob Fallon. Winter use of the ATV/OHM trail system requires sustained cold temperatures that freeze the trail surface and push frost into the ground.

The forest will post information on the Allegheny National Forest website and social media channels when ATV/OHM trail access changes. Please check access conditions before riding.