June 16-20, 2021 - The Allegheny Backcountry Adventure Loop
A Backcountry Discovery Route-inspired Adventure loop that starts in Western Pennsylvania near McConnells Mills State Park and runs through the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) and into the Allegany State Park in Western New York before looping back to start. The Inaugural Tour will be a rustic exploration of the Allegheny Plateau with a different campground each night, including a dispersed camp. Dispersed camping simply means camping in the National Forest outside of a designated campground, i.e. throw a tent in the woods where there are no amenities. The 500+ mile route will take the rider through historic sites and small towns via pavement, gravel, and dirt roads. An optional 75+ miles of off road sections are also included using unmaintained thoroughfares as well as the ANF OHM trail systems. A USDA Forest Service OHM trail pass (click on "ATV/Off-Highway Vehicle Permit") will be required to ride the OHM trails and can be purchased via the link. Season passes are $35, day passes are $10. We will utilize the ANF trail system on two days. Participation is capped at 15 riders.
Basic Ride Plan:
June 16 - Riders can meet at Breakneck Campground in McConnell Mill for overnight camp, truck/trailer parking will be available for the weekend. Dinner will be provided for an Official Launch celebration!
June 17 - The ABAL begins with kickstands up at 0915. We will make our way to our dispersed camping near Tidioute in ANF.
June 18 - Ride to Red Bridge Campground (non-electric sites), showers available.
June 19 - Ride to Loleta Campground (non-electric sites), showers available.
June 20 - Ride back to Portersville/Breakneck Campground.
A Backcountry Discovery Route-inspired Adventure loop that starts in Western Pennsylvania near McConnells Mills State Park and runs through the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) and into the Allegany State Park in Western New York before looping back to start. The Inaugural Tour will be a rustic exploration of the Allegheny Plateau with a different campground each night, including a dispersed camp. Dispersed camping simply means camping in the National Forest outside of a designated campground, i.e. throw a tent in the woods where there are no amenities. The 500+ mile route will take the rider through historic sites and small towns via pavement, gravel, and dirt roads. An optional 75+ miles of off road sections are also included using unmaintained thoroughfares as well as the ANF OHM trail systems. A USDA Forest Service OHM trail pass (click on "ATV/Off-Highway Vehicle Permit") will be required to ride the OHM trails and can be purchased via the link. Season passes are $35, day passes are $10. We will utilize the ANF trail system on two days. Participation is capped at 15 riders.
Basic Ride Plan:
June 16 - Riders can meet at Breakneck Campground in McConnell Mill for overnight camp, truck/trailer parking will be available for the weekend. Dinner will be provided for an Official Launch celebration!
June 17 - The ABAL begins with kickstands up at 0915. We will make our way to our dispersed camping near Tidioute in ANF.
June 18 - Ride to Red Bridge Campground (non-electric sites), showers available.
June 19 - Ride to Loleta Campground (non-electric sites), showers available.
June 20 - Ride back to Portersville/Breakneck Campground.
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Disclaimers: Participants of Appalachian ADV events must be a minimum age of 18 years old. Waiver forms are attached above and will also be e-mailed to participants to review prior to the event. Print and complete the form to bring to the event, we will also have copies at the events. Appalachian ADV events are an all-weather affair, we like nature and everything it throws at us. You will need at least a 50/50 tire on all Appalachian ADV rides (the knobbier the better), appropriate armor for your body and bike, and the appropriate skill, mental toughness, and attitude! The conditions of “No Maintenance” roads, Hero Sections, Expert Challenges, and some dirt roads change with the seasons and the weather, these should be considered Moderate to Expert rated. Paved streets and gravel thoroughfares are considered Easy to Moderate rated. The goal is to challenge yourself and have fun! So, be prepared to pick up your bike with a smile!
