An Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate guided ADV & ADV Dual Sporting tour of Susquehannock and Sproul State Forests in Central Pennsylvania. Tons of gravel, beautiful vantage points, small town charms, and opportunities to tackle challenging drivable trails! A hybrid rally-style guided tour for an intimate feel, an amazing campground with all the amenities will act as our base camp for the weekend with four thrilling ADV loops into the wilderness including beautiful sections of the MABDR & the PA Wilds BDR-X... Only 10 tickets available!
Registration coming soon!
Friends of the PA Wilds Tour
Information for the 2026 event below. Updated information coming soon!
Explore The PA Wilds Four Tour is an Intermediate to Upper Intermediate level guided tour of the best ADV & ADV Dual Sporting routes in north central Pennsylvania including terrain in Sproul and Susquehannock State Forests. The ride is set up as a cloverleaf-style guided tour for a small group, having a single base camp for the entire trek. From Thursday to Sunday we run a different loop into the wilderness and back to camp. There are only 10 spots for this tour!
Check in will occur on the afternoon of Wednesday the 12th. Our campground for the tour is the perfect base camp for outdoor adventure in the PA Wilds due to the close proximity to the Backcountry Discovery Route's MABDR and PA Wilds BDR-X as well as the many miles of awesome gravel forest service roads, drivable trails, vista and valley views, and charming small towns. Campground amenities include rustic camping (tent, truck/trailer, or RV with size limitations), running water, flush toilets, showers, and a swimming pool, all with a beautiful backdrop of pine trees and a babbling brook!
There is a limited number of RV and truck parking directly at our camping location but there is parking available approximately 300-850 feet away from our campsites. Use the below drop box to lock in an RV/Truck parking spot with your tour pass if you plan to sleep in your rig. If you choose a General Tour Pass and truck/trailer your bike to the event you may be required to park in the overflow area. Bikes can be parked in the camping area next to your rig/tent. The event officially ends on Sunday afternoon but attendees have the opportunity to stay at camp until Monday at 3pm. If there are no more "General Tour Pass (Tent)" spots available and you do not have a rig to park, please reach out to Kane@AppalachianADV.com to inquire about options.
A majority of the riding will be on gravel and dirt Forest Service and Fire Roads with beautiful vantage points, minimal pavement, and a few amazing pieces of the MABDR and the PA Wilds BDR-X. Approximately 95% of our riding is on gravel and dirt surfaces with our longest stretch of continuous non-pavement coming in at approximately 60 miles on one of the loops! The ride will also include maintained, semi-maintained, and not-often-traveled drivable trails including a 15 mile stretch of ruggedness on one of the loops! We will also pass through small communities where supplies can be acquired at the local mom-n-pops. Gas and lunch stops are built into each day's ride.
This ride is set up for Intermediate riders and above due to several factors. The group will have an acclimation period as we get used to each other but the general pace of riding each day will increase. There are several optional challenge areas and a few stretches of shorter, managable drivable trails but one of the loops is set up to have more technical riding than the others. The Upper Intermediate ranking is based off of this loop but we do have an alternate track to bypass the hardest stretch of the entire tour, where the two groups can meet for lunch and finish out the day together.
The price of admission will include camping; Mama Wags breakfast and coffee each morning as well as dinner Wednesday through Friday nights; rider support and fully planned routing and guiding services of some of the best ADV and ADV Dual Sporting in the PA Wilds. Our intention is to take you on a deep dive of some of the best ADV riding the area has to offer as well as some hidden gems. Participants are responsible for their own gas, lunches, dinner on Saturday, hydration while riding, and any incidentals on the courses. For those interested, we will have a group dinner (self pay) at a local Mom-n-Pop establishment on Saturday evening.
A perfect ride for folks interested in a great ADV and ADV Dual Sporting experience in one of the best riding areas this side of the Mississippi! Abundant wilderness, charming small-towns, & an experienced rider coach and guide that is Wilderness First Aid certified. The Ride Lead for this event is Kane Wagner, owner of Appalachian ADV and coach for our ADV & Dual Sport Riding Clinics. Kane is a certified coach with the US Motorcycle Coaching Association (all USMCA Certified Coaches uphold the USMCA's Values and Code of Conduct, pass a background check, and hold certifications in abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, heat illness & cardiac arrest training). Kane is here to help support your journey with us before, during, and after the tour! Coaching you through the planning process, providing guidance and opportunities to test your skills during the ride, and there for any questions after we get home.
Kane is also Wilderness First Aid Certified through Survival Med. The 2-year certification uses an industry-standard 16-hour Wilderness First Aid course with Hands-on Practical Skills that is accepted by National Park Service, National Association for Search & Rescue, USDA Forest Service, Boy Scout troops and many other governments, non-profits, organizations & businesses.
Participants will receive email communications prior to the event with more information including event schedule, daily ride information, base camp location, etc.
Appalachian ADV is a Recreational Promoter Charter with the American Motorcyclist Association. Membership is not required to attend our Sanctioned events but we do encourage you to give them a look and join!
Appalachian ADV is an Outfitters & Guides Permit Holder with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
What's Included:
- A 500+ mile, 4-Day guided tour of the PA Wilds with hidden and seldom ridden tracks as well as including amazing pieces of the MABDR and PA Wilds BDR-X
- Mama Wags Breakfast & Coffee each morning
- Mama Wags Dinner on Wednesday through Friday evenings
- Accommodations at one of our favorite campgrounds
- Truck/Trailer parking
- Rider support including rider coaching from a USMCA Certified Coach, GPS tracking/communications for the family at home, Ride Lead certified in Wilderness First Aid/CPR as well as AMA Road Captain and Trail Boss, general tools (metric), tire repair/tubes/air, tow strap, siphon, etc. for roadside repairs as well as recovery services from the Base Camp Crew, if needed
- One Event T-Shirt
- The PA Wilds Photo Dump...Appalachian ADV sets up a shared folder so ride participants can upload and download shared pictures!
What's Not Included:
- Motorcycle
- Gas
- Lunch
- Dinner Saturday (we will head out to a local mom-n-pop!)
- Personal insurance and incidentals
ALL TICKET SALES CLOSE ON SUNDAY AUGUST 8, 2025 unless we sell out first!
Other resources:
https://www.appalachianadv.com/ramblings/faqs-for-appalachian-adv-events#/ - basic FAQs with terrain ratings; skill ratings; classify/differentiate ADV, Dual Sport, ADV Dual Sporting and Little Bike (includes discussion of Dual Sport Moderate vs Dual Sport Hard); a checklist of items to take on the motorcycle; etc.
https://www.appalachianadv.com/ramblings/the-tire-conundrum#/ - large discussion not only on tire selection but also some general notes on ADV riding and honest self assessments
Appalachian ADV Community Podcast - ADV & Dual Sport Riding Clinics - a discussion with my Assistant Coach for our Group Clinics for the 2026 season
Disclaimers: Participants of The PA Wilds Group Tour must be a minimum age of 18 years old. Waiver forms will be made available and completion is required prior to participation. Appalachian ADV events are an all-weather affair, we like nature and everything it throws at us. A minimum 50/50 tire is required but Appalachian ADV strongly suggests a more dirt-oriented tire that includes some level of knobblies. Appropriate armor for your body and bike as well as the appropriate skill, mental toughness, and attitude are also required! The goal is to challenge yourself and have fun! So, be prepared to pick up your bike with a smile!
Email your full name to Kane@AppalachianADV.com to be added to the PA Wilds Wait List after the Tour is sold out.
Interested in a Private Tour of The PA Wilds/Bald Eagle/Allegheny Region? We offer customizable 2-5 day tours for any skill level, from basic ADV to more challenging riding! Reach out to Kane@AppalachianADV.com for more information and to set something up!
Appalachian ADV's EPW4T Documentary! Check out some of the highlights from our 2024 Tour and get a feel for coming out for a ride with us in one of our favorite places to share. Videography courtesy of Tom Macconnell Photography.