Pennsylvania DCNR awards $2.1M in grants for ATV, snowmobile trails

Date:2025-08-21 06:50:11 Category:US Views:1 Comment:0

(WHTM) — Several trail projects statewide are receiving state funding to give folks a place to ride their ATVs and snowmobiles.

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources funded nine projects through $2.1 Million in grants as as part of the Pennsylvania Recreational Trails program, the ATV Management Restricted Account and the Snowmobile Management Restricted Account.

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“Outdoor recreation is a major economic driver for our rural communities, and these grants will help expand safe, high-quality ATV and snowmobile opportunities for Pennsylvanians and visitors alike,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.

Grants are awarded twice a year to municipalities and organizations developing public ATV and snowmobile facilities.

Applications for the fall round are being taken until Sept. 30.

Projects awarded in the Spring round include:

Lannding, LLC (Indiana County) — $1,389,100 for construction of an ATV training course, parking area, utilities, and stormwater management measures at the Lannding ATV Park in Pine Township
Pennsylvania Trails Foundation — $261,900 to coordinate the statewide Sensible, Courteous, Off-Road Enthusiasts (S.C.O.R.E.) “Rules of the Trail” ATV Simulator Training Program
Indian Creek Valley ATV Club (Fayette County) — $20,500 for equipment to construct and maintain approximately 43 miles of ATV trails in Saltlick Township
Mines and Meadows, LLC (Lawrence County) — $149,200 for equipment to construct and maintain approximately 84 miles of ATV trails at the Mines and Meadows ATV Park in New Beaver Borough
Altoona Blair County Development Corporation (Blair, Cambria, Centre, and Clearfield counties) — $48,600 for an economic impact study of the Central Allegheny Highlands ATV Trail System
Somerset County — $80,600 to prepare a countywide ATV Trail Plan
Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association — $100,000 to fund the 2026 Snowmobile Mini-Grant Program and the Mapgears trail mapping software program
PA Snowseekers Snowmobile Club (Elk County) — $54,100 for equipment to maintain and construct approximately 100 miles of snowmobile trails
McKean Area Snowmobile Club (Erie, Crawford, and Warren counties) — $26,700 for equipment to maintain and construct approximately 162 miles of snowmobile trails.