reconstruction of ATV trails using new equipment that is small and narrow
The 513,000-acre Allegheny National Forest (ANF) in northwest Pennsylvania, with its 108 miles of ATV trail, is a popular destination for ATV and trail bike riders. The Allegheny, one of 155 National Forests in the U.S., is Pennsylvania's only national forest and is located in Elk, Forest, McKean and Warren counties.
During the summer of 2000, the Forest Service performed heavy maintenance and reconstruction of the ATV trails using new equipment that is small and narrow in order to keep the finished trail narrow. This narrower configuration results in higher levels of rider enjoyment by keeping the trails more challenging and aesthetically pleasing. The work done with this equipment consisted of 5.4 miles of trail relocation and 7.4 miles of trail restoration on the Marienville Bike Trail.


