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Use of Bicycles on the Allegheny National Forest
Using a bicycle on the following trail systems is prohibited; Southern Portion of Laurel Mill Hiking and Cross- Country Ski Trail System (south of Township Road 307), the North Country National Scenic Trail System, and the Minister Creek Trail System.
Alert Start Date: September 30, 2025
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: 09-19-25-001
Contact Information
Contact Name: Allegheny National Forest Supervisor’s Office
Contact Number: 814-723-5150
Associated Documents
Forest Order
ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR RESTRICTING ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST, TO WIT:
USE OF BICYCLES ON FOREST TRAILS
ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST PENNSYLVANIA
Under the authority of the Act of Congress dated June 4, 1897, as amended (16 USC 551) and the
Secretary of Agriculture's regulation 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following act is prohibited on the
Allegheny National Forest, The North Country National Scenic Trail System and The Minister Creek Trail
System, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
Using a bicycle on the following trail systems:
The North Country National Scenic Trail System &
The Minister Creek Trail System
[36 CFR 261.SS(b)]
THIS RESTRICITION IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. THEY ARE IN
ADDITION TO THE GENERAL PROHIBITIONS SET FORTH IN 36 CFR PART 261. THE PROHIBITIONS WILL
BE IN EFFECT FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER UNTIL SPECIFICALLY WITHDRAWN BY TERMINATION
ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:
- Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
Violation of any of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000 or imprisonment for not
more than six (6) months, or both, under authority of Title 16 USC 551, Title 18 USC 3559 and 3571.
Done at Warren, Pennsylvania this 30th day of September 2025.