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FAQs2021-04-03T20:43:29-04:00

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What does it cost?2021-05-09T14:18:27-04:00

Two Day Ride $40.00 – (Sat & Sun) Includes (1) Lunch redeemable at food court or one of the following participating restaurants. All can be accessed by ATV and the ticket value will be deducted from the final bill. The ticket value is currently $3.00. (2) Prize Run Tickets, one for Sat and one for Sun.
Participating restaurants are as follows:

Bettina’s Italian Restaurant,

Kelly Hotel and Shamrock Dining Room,

Lucky’s Pub

One Day Ride $30.00 – (Sat or Sun) Ride and (1) Prize Run Ticket Only.

Passenger $10.00 Must have an approved seat or a machine made for more than one occupant.

Youth Safety Course2019-04-14T11:51:22-04:00
ATV/UTV Safety Course To Be Held
The Forest County ATV Club will be sponsoring an ATV/UTV safety course on Saturday, May 11th at the MACA Park in Marienville.  The class will run from 9 AM – 2 PM.  This course is for riders ages 8 and up.  A maximum of 20 participants are allowed in the class.  Call 814-927-8218 to register.  All participants are to bring their machine, insurance, registration, and helmet.  A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.  The cost of the class is $25.
Can I ride double?2018-03-17T13:52:56-04:00

Passengers under 8 years of age can only ride in a “Side by Side ATV” with an approved child safety seat. Any passenger less than 4 years of age, or weighing less than 40 lbs., or under the height of 4’9″ tall must use a child restraint device. Any passenger between ages 4 and 7 and weighing less than 80 lbs. and/or any passenger under the height of 4’9″ must be fastened in an ATV Seat belt system with the use of an approved booster seat.

All adults can ride double with an approved aftermarket seat.

Below is a sample of an approved seat. (This is only a sample of one of the approved seats)

An approved seat must be bolted permanently to the machine. Straps, zip-ties, bungee cords, are not considered permanent.

Do I need to have insurance and registration?2017-05-19T05:46:13-04:00

Yes, you must have valid insurance and registration from your Pennsylvania recognized state.

I did not preregister online, do I need to bring my machine Friday, Saturday, and Sunday when I register?2022-05-20T21:48:47-04:00

If you failed to preregister online your machine MUST BE PRESENT when your register Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Friday night event weekend registration will be at the MACA building, leave your machines on the trailer and drive through. Saturday and Sunday event day registration, park, unload, and drive through registration.

Is there a CC limit on my ATV or dirt bike?2017-05-19T05:44:48-04:00

No, there is not a CC restriction on ATVs or dirt bikes.

Do I need to have the Allegheny National Forest trail permit?2017-05-19T05:44:15-04:00

The Allegheny National Forest trail permit is not required for the Tour-De-Forest.

I am an Ohio Resident, do I need to have a Pennsylvania registration?2017-05-19T05:43:37-04:00

No, Pennsylvania will now honor a valid Ohio registration.

Is there a speed limit on the route?2017-05-19T05:42:55-04:00

Yes, there is a 25 MPH speed limit on the route.

I have a big trailer, will there be room to park?2017-05-19T05:42:09-04:00

Yes, we have plenty of parking area and you can ride your machine from all parking areas to the route.

Is there hotels and campgrounds near by?2017-05-19T05:41:30-04:00

Yes, there are many places to either camp or hotels to stay at see our ads/links page for more information.

Where do I register?2022-10-01T19:35:33-04:00

If you fail to pre-register online, we will have early registration Friday Night at the MACA building, YOUR MACHINE MUST BE PRESENT, or WE WILL NOT REGISTER YOU!!!!!! Saturday one-day registration is at the school and two-day registration is at the township building from 7:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Sunday all registration is at the township building from 7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. There are signs and fire police directing you to these areas.

MACA Building

Early Registration / Preregistration at the MACA Building on Friday night from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M

East Forest High School

Saturday one-day registration is at the school and two-day is at the township building from 7:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Jenks Township Building

Sunday registration is at the township building from 7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

What is the difficulty level of this ride?2017-05-19T05:32:32-04:00

This ride has a very low level of difficulty. It is a leisure ride for all to enjoy.

Can I ride to the route from my hotel / campground?2017-05-19T05:31:52-04:00

There are some places to stay where you can, make sure you ask when booking.

I am staying at a place that I can ride to the route from, do I need anything else?2017-05-19T05:31:16-04:00

Yes, you need to pick up your packet prior to riding the trail.

What time does the route open?2017-05-19T05:30:33-04:00

The route opens at 8:00 AM on both Saturday and Sunday.

Is this a guided ride and how many times can I do the loop?2017-05-19T05:29:53-04:00

No, this is not a guided ride and you can do the loops as many times as time will allow. The route closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday and 3:00 PM on Sunday.

How old do you have to be to participate?2017-05-19T05:29:30-04:00

Passengers under 8 years of age can only ride in a “Side by Side ATV” with an approved child safety seat. Any passenger less than 4 years of age, or weighing less than 40 lbs., or under the height of 4’9″ tall must use a child restraint device. Any passenger between ages 4 and 7 and weighing less than 80 lbs. and/or any passenger under the height of 4’9″ must be fastened in an ATV Seat belt system with the use of an approved booster seat. Certificated operators ages 8 and 9 are restricted to an ATV/OHM with an engine size of 70cc or less.

What states registration are ok in Pennsylvania?2017-05-19T05:28:30-04:00

The following states have registration programs and recognize Pennsylvania’s registration program for snowmobiles and ATVs. Therefore, riders who possess valid registrations from the following list of states may legally ride in Pennsylvania. http://www.snowatvreg.dcnr.state.pa.us/reciprocity.aspx

Route Signage2019-04-14T12:32:15-04:00

Here is a sample of what you will see along the route,

Are Dirt Bikes Allowed?2018-08-16T03:50:56-04:00

Yes, Dirt Bikes are allowed during the Tour-De-Forest. Dirt Bikes are not required to have registration do to the fact that PA does not offer registration.

Where can I stay or Camp?2017-05-19T05:13:15-04:00

Here is our local sponsor’s page. There are hotel and camping information here.

http://www.marienville-fire.com/about-us/local-sponsors

Equipment Required2019-05-10T17:48:35-04:00

1. DOT approved helmet (NO BICYCLE HELMETS)
2. Over Ankle Boots
3. Safety Glasses / Goggles
4. Long Pants / Shirt
5. Gloves
6. Spark Arrestor
7. Approved Seats for passenger
8. Registration
9. Insurance

What is the Maximum Width for a Side by Side?2017-05-19T05:10:55-04:00

Maximum width will be 64” for the Tour-de-Forest Event ONLY.

Maximum width on the Marienville Bike Trail is 50” during the use season.

No trails would be restricted as all routes on the Tour-de-Forest event can handle a 64” wide machine.

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