ANF Snowmobile Loop to Stay Open
The Allegheny National Forest announced today that contrary to misinformation previously reported the Allegheny Snowmobile Loop (ASL) is not being shut down.
The ASL is a 159-mile system of snowmobile trails in portions of Warren, Forest, Elk and McKean Counties. Including connector trails and the Rocky Gap and Timberline ATV trails (dual use snowmobile/ATV trails), the entire ASL system covers over 350 miles. Recent media reports had indicated closing the trail may be a consideration.
According to Forest Supervisor Leanne Marten that is not the case. Marten states, “We are working with landowners, as we do each year, to ensure continued access across private property. We are also moving forward with a grooming contract as agreed to previously with the local snowmobile clubs. At no time were we discussing or considering closing the ASL.”
The ASL could open as early as December 20th if weather conditions are favorable. Snowmobile riders interested in trail conditions can contact either the Supervisor’s Office at (814) 723-5150 or the Marienville Ranger District at (814) 927-6628 by phone. The Forest website http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny/ also posts the current trails conditions throughout the season.
The ASL is a 159-mile system of snowmobile trails in portions of Warren, Forest, Elk and McKean Counties. Including connector trails and the Rocky Gap and Timberline ATV trails (dual use snowmobile/ATV trails), the entire ASL system covers over 350 miles. Recent media reports had indicated closing the trail may be a consideration.
According to Forest Supervisor Leanne Marten that is not the case. Marten states, “We are working with landowners, as we do each year, to ensure continued access across private property. We are also moving forward with a grooming contract as agreed to previously with the local snowmobile clubs. At no time were we discussing or considering closing the ASL.”
The ASL could open as early as December 20th if weather conditions are favorable. Snowmobile riders interested in trail conditions can contact either the Supervisor’s Office at (814) 723-5150 or the Marienville Ranger District at (814) 927-6628 by phone. The Forest website http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny/ also posts the current trails conditions throughout the season.
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