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The Shade Mountain Trail System is a dedicated motorcycle-only area offering miles of challenging, enduro-style single track. Designed for advanced and expert riders, the trails are defined by their technical nature, featuring numerous rocky sections, steep climbs, and sharp, off-camber turns. The terrain is a demanding mix of hard-packed earth and relentless rock, winding through a dense forest. This is a pure, single-track system with no wide or easy trails.
Located in the Bald Eagle State Forest, this is a motorcycle-only system where ATVs and UTVs are not permitted. It is crucial to note that the trails have a very limited season and are only open from Memorial Day weekend through the last weekend in September. The trails are marked with purple blazes to aid navigation, and an OHV permit is required for all bikes.Dirt Bike Trail System
Shade Mountain Trail
AKA: Bald Eagle State Forest, Shade Mountain OHM Trail System, Diamond Trail, Deer Spring Trail, Mitchell Trail, Tram Trail, Varner Gap, Shawyerville Trail, Arney Gap, Allen Gap, West Boyer Trail, Dug Trail, Forster Gap, Shellenberger Gap, Richfield Path, Snyder County, Juniata County
Mcalisterville, PA
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Miles of Trail
17 miles
Elevation Range
1600 to 2100 ft.
Operating Season
Friday before Memorial Day through last full weekend in September
About Shade Mountain Trail
The Shade Mountain Trail System is a dedicated motorcycle-only area offering miles of challenging, enduro-style single track. Designed for advanced and expert riders, the trails are defined by their technical nature, featuring numerous rocky sections, steep climbs, and sharp, off-camber turns. The terrain is a demanding mix of hard-packed earth and relentless rock, winding through a dense forest. This is a pure, single-track system with no wide or easy trails. Located in the Bald Eagle State Forest, this is a motorcycle-only system where ATVs and UTVs are not permitted. It is crucial to...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Few
Hard Pack
Mostly
Sand
None
Rocks
Mostly
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
Few
Trail Types
Singletrack
Lots
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Little
Amateur Terrain
Few
Expert Terrain
Mostly
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked, though not rated for difficulty, and somewhat maintained.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Permit Required
No
Regulations
Licensed dual sport motorcycles can ride on roads and drivable trails open to all license motorized vehicles throughout the year.
Operating Season
Friday before Memorial Day through last full weekend in September
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