$2.2 million in new investments is going to expand and improve all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile trails and facilities across Pennsylvania — strengthening the Commonwealth’s $20.4 billion outdoor recreation industry and boosting rural economies.
The funding, provided through the ATV Management Restricted Account, the Snowmobile Management Restricted Account, and the Pennsylvania Recreational Trails Program and awarded by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), will support seven projects statewide. These projects range from trail construction and equipment purchases to mini‑grants and ATV Trail Ambassador programs.
“Outdoor recreation plays an important role in the economies of rural communities, and these grants will help expand safe, high-quality ATV and snowmobile riding opportunities for residents and visitors,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.
Projects funded this round include:
- Elk County Riders (Elk County) – $290,300 for construction of approximately 0.7 miles of ATV trail from Washington Street to Mt. Zion Road in Jay Township.
- Lannding, LLC (Indiana County) – $586,600 for construction of an ATV training course, parking area, utilities, and stormwater management measures at the Lannding ATV Park in Pine Township.
- McKean Area Snowmobile Club (Erie, Crawford, and Warren counties) – $88,300 for equipment to maintain and construct approximately 162 miles of snowmobile trails.
- Pennsylvania Off Highway Vehicle Association (Statewide) – $100,000 to coordinate and fund an ATV Trail Ambassador Program to provide rider education, promote responsible and ethical trail use, and increase awareness of safety, rules, and environmental stewardship.
- Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association (Statewide) – $65,000 to coordinate and fund the 2027 Snowmobile mini-grant program and purchase of TRAFx trail monitoring system.
- Rolling Ridge Motorsports Club (Cambria, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties) – $95,000 for equipment to maintain and construct approximately 30 miles of snowmobile trails.
- Treasure Lake Property Owners Association (Clearfield County) – $1,000,000 for construction of the Cayman Landing ATV Trailhead at the Treasure Lake Cayman Landing Campground in DuBois City.
