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Ride hard, ride smart. Rules and policies to keep everyone safe.
With 3,000 acres to explore, Mountain Ridge offers endless adventure for everyone from beginner to expert riders. We want every rider to safely enjoy all that the mountain has to offer, including:
- Scenic vistas
- Heart-pumping hillclimbs
- Challenging mud bogs
- Kids' track
- Drag strip
- MotoX and UTV tracks
MRTR Rules
Our rules and policies are designed to keep you, other riders, and passengers safe, so that everyone has the best experience possible.
- Park and riding hours: 9AM-6PM- see days of operation
- After Labor Day: 9AM-5PM
- Sign in at the office EVERY morning BEFORE riding
- HELMETS are REQUIRED at ALL TIMES
- Stay on marked (dirt) trails ONLY
- NO Riding on Windmill Roads (Gravel Roads)
- NO riding after hours
- NO Alcohol permitted on trails
- Pick up all trash in campgrounds and on trails- you will be charged for cleanup in campgrounds if all trash is not removed
- No leisure/joy riding in campgrounds
- Any damage to property will result in immediate removal from the park
- Quiet time starts at 9 PM
MRTR Policies
1
Mountain Ridge ATV Park reserves the right to remove any persons from the property who are not complying with rules, being belligerent, destroying property, or causing disturbance to patrons or staff. No refund will be issued under these circumstances.
2
No refunds will be issued for circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, mechanical malfunctions, etc…
3
The MRTR entry gate will be locked after 7pm on Sundays and will remain locked until 8am Fridays during the limited Spring and Fall Schedule.
park information
We are open 7 Days a week starting from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Open Weekends in May, September, and October. Closed for the season on November 2nd.
Hours: 9am-6pm daily May through September; 9am-5pm October/November
No, please see our normal hours of operation.
This is not recommended, and doing so is at your own risk. All riders must sign a waiver form.
Yes, we allow dirt bikes.
There is safety in numbers– we strongly recommend riding in a group or with a partner.
No, you must bring your own.
Yes, we have open camping areas that can accommodate campers, RVs, or tents.
We have a large parking area and can accommodate trailers and large motor homes. Day parking is located at the office.
Yes, We have 3 shower houses on site. For campers, it is included in the camping fee. For day riders, it costs $7 daily. There is also a quad wash station to clean your machines after riding. It functions like a regular car wash.
We do not hold sanctioned races on our track. It is not routinely groomed as would be required for races, but offers a challenging and fun experience.
Yes, except during special events and bad weather conditions, or if maintenance is being performed.
We are not aware of any at this time.
No. There is a gas station/convenience store located on Route 30 about 1 mile west of Route 160.
PRICING
We have an office and accept cash, check, and credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
Please call the office to arrange for group visits and special group rates. We like to have families and friends ride together and will consider special rates if registration and payment are done as a group.
Yes, we offer passes that run from the date purchased through the end of the season. Annual passes are available for an individual or for a family (A Family includes parents and “their” children living in their home under 18 years old).
Yes. If you buy a daily pass and decide at the end of the day to buy an annual pass, you can apply the amount paid for the daily fees to the purchase of an annual pass.
We have a concession stand on site that sells drinks and snacks. Picnic tables are provided. On some weekends and during events, various food vendors may set up on site.
rules & regulations
You can only access the park during operating hours. The MRTR entry gate will be locked while following the limited Spring and Fall Schedule until 8 am Friday and after 7 Sunday evening.
Children of all ages are welcome at the Mountain, parental discretion applies. We offer all levels of trails to ride. It is your responsibility to match your child to the age-appropriate ATV or dirt bike. An adult must accompany a child at all times. The American Safety Institute Guidelines regarding motor displacement size to rider age is as follows:
AGE IN YEARS and QUAD SIZE
6 to 11 Years Old — 50 CC or LESS
12 to 15 Years Old — 90 CC or LESS
16 years old and older — greater than 90 CC
Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian also sign their waiver form. Individuals under the age of 16 years old must have a parent or guardian on the trails with them at all times. Rider age is left to parental discretion.
Yes, most trails will allow a Ranger to pass through. A few trails may be too tight or rough to take a Ranger and would need to be avoided.
No, at this time we do not. We are considering how to add a separate trail for them in the future.
Speed limits on the trails are not posted as terrain varies greatly. Riders are to maintain a safe and reasonable speed at all times. Speed is restricted to 5 mph in the parking lot, campgrounds, and high traffic areas.
Mufflers are not specifically required, but we ask that you be certain to limit excessive noise and meet any state guidelines. We require spark arrestors (no open pipes).
We support the rules and regulations of PA DCNR. However, we are not a DCNR enforcing agency. We leave registration requirements to the interpretation of our visitors and refer you to the Pennsylvania Dept. of Natural Resources website.
We are not an insurance regulating agency and as a guest signing our waiver form, you take responsibility for insurance requirements. For questions, we direct you to the Pennsylvania Dept. of Insurance consumer hotline at 877-881-6388. It is stated in the Summary of Pennsylvania’s All-Terrain Vehicle Law, “Liability insurance coverage is required for all ATVs that are required to have a general registration.”
We are not an enforcement agency and you can check out Pennsylvania requirements at www.dcnr.state.pa.us/snowmobiles. You must sign a waiver form to ride at the Mountain and adhere to reasonable safety guidelines.
ABSOLUTELY!! Helmets are required to be worn at all times while riding at the Mountain.
Most trails are one-way. We have a few access roads running through the Mountain that are two-way.
There is ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON THE TRAILS. We have a Zero Tolerance Policy on this and may require you to leave the Mountain with NO REFUNDS.
