Snowmobiling on the SSRT

SSRT visitors are permitted to run their snowmobiles after the last day of deer season in December to April 1, as long as there is enough snow cover.
There are several access points to Black Moshannon State Park from our trail system.
SSRT membership is required as well as proper registration and insurance.
Check local snowmobile trail conditions and maps here: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/statep…/recreation/snowmobiling/

New Corporate Sponsor Sign at Gillentown Trailhead

"Lundberg Paving & Trucking LLC" has a new corporate sponsor sign at our Gillentown Trailhead.

2015 SSRT Membership Renewals Are Due

2015 SSRT Membership Renewals Are Due

Members should have received a 2015 Membership Renewal Form with their newsletter recently.

Please fill out a new application with any updates and send to Snow Shoe Rails to Trails, P.O. Box 314, Clarence, PA 16829.

Remember to attach a copy of your insurance and registration information to your application. State recipocating with PA must also present a copy of their state's registration and insurance information. The membership year runs from January to December each year.

Motorized Users - Membership will be $20.00 per each motorized unit -" No family discount"

Download 2015 Membership Form here: http://www.ssrt.org/2015MembershipForm.doc

2015 SSRT Christmas Card Photo Contest

2015 SSRT Christmas Card Photo Contest

If you see something that you think would make a nice photo for the 2015 SSRT Christmas Card, please email it to Trilby Mayes at cooper_2356@yahoo.com

The pictures must be taken on the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails and sent in my March 15, 2015. If your picture is chosen to be used on the Christmas Cards sent to our corporate sponsors, you will receive a SSRT hoodie, sized to fit. Thank you!

Trail Notices

TRAIL NOTICES

Kato Bridge Replacement Project:
The Snow Shoe Township Supervisors have advised the SSRT that the first phase of the project was awarded to a contractor. The contractor is responsible for tearing down the bridge and repairing concrete pillars. Phase two of the project to replace the bridge will be placed out for bids after phase one is completed.

Gas Line Project on Kato Road:
Snow Shoe Supervisors have alerted the SSRT that a new gas line will be laid on parts of the Kato Road starting in 2015. We have been advised that there may be some delays and possibly a day or so of road closings at various times during this project. But road closings will be kept to a minimal and the SSRT will be notified of road closings so we can post them on our website and facebook page. We were initially advised that there will be no weekend work. But, keep checking our website and we will try to keep you abreast of the project.

Gas Line Crossing Near Clarence Gate:
A new gas line will be installed this next summer about 100 yards up the trail from the Clarence Gate towards the Number 10 Gate. They will be crossing the trail only. We will receive a two week notice prior to any digging and the trail should only be shut down for a short time. Of course that is if there are no problems with installation of the lines etc. Signs will be placed on both ends of the ditch area being dug to alert trail users. Then a fence will be installed on both sides of the trail to stop unwanted access. This should only be a day or two job because the gas company is only crossing the trail. Keep up to date with projects by checking our website www.ssrt.org and our facebook page. Thank you all for your patience during all of this construction. The construction project will not take place on the weekend.

Winter Dinner Ride - Jan 3, 2015

12th Annual Best Line Powersports/SSRTA Winter Dinner Ride
Saturday, January 3, 2015
CMATVA will also be holding a Dice Run at this event.
You can ride your atv to the Moshannon Community Center
Meal will be Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Noodles, Corn, Beverage and Desserts. Meal will be served from 11:30am until gone or 3:30pm whichever comes first.
Applications for membership will be available, ssrt clothing on sale too. 50/50 drawing.

Download and print a flyer here: www.ssrt.org/WinterDinnerRide2015.pdf

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Elk Ride 2014 Update and Photos

SSRTA Supports CMATVA Elk Ride & Children Toy Drive

On Saturday a group of SSRT members met at Newman's Sandwich Shop in Clarence for an early breakfast. What a great breakfast it was as they opened up a little early for us. Mr. & Mrs. Newman, Rhonda and Jaynie did a great job handling the large crowd and provided a great meal. We got our meals quickly and then we were on our way to Benezette. There we were welcomed by Leroy Hake, Colten & Ray Dunlap as they instructed us where to park. Then, after unloading it was off the the Elk Visitors Center and present toys for the children and register with CMATVA. Most then toured the Elk Visitors Center, purchased some raffle tickets on the Polaris utv that Carns Equipment provided to the Elk Center, some watched the Elk movie and a few did some shopping.

This Elk Ride was the 3rd Annual Elk Ride-Those that attended the 1st Elk Ride can remember Wayne Yahn saying-the turnout was so well that CMATVA was going to make this an annual ride. Well, they did and it has only grown each year. Wayne could see the positive economic impact this was going to have on the few businesses in the area and he could see the interest by the people on the tour. Since then, Henry Sorgen & his crew has taken the event on and to the next level.  

Henry Sorgen divided all into four groups and our group was number 1. Henry led us down the road past a successful hunter that was skinning out an Elk. Then we road to the Benezette Restaruant for a meal of Elk Burger, pulled pork and much much more. If you left there hungry, it was your own fault as they provided quite a spread. Then Henry led us off in a different direction where we saw an Eagle soring throught the sky. Then, we were off to the Benezette Winery. I saw people leaving with cases of wine to take home. This had to be a good day for the winery. They did a good job getting us through quickly so they could get ready for the next group.

We then took off riding the atvs/utvs on legalized roads looking for Elk. We pulled off at quite a few Elk sightings, taking pictures and just in amazement. Such a large animal when you get close to them. We saw - probably 150 to 175 - the groups best estimation. We then headed back to our vehicles and loaded up for the return to our homes.

CMATVA did a great job organizing and handling the event. Great positive economic impact event. Great job all!!

 

View photos from this event, click here.

New Corporate Signs at Trailheads

Diamond Back Truck Covers has installed new corporate signs at Black Bear & Gillentown Trailheads. Contact them for any of your ramp/cover needs for your pickups to load your ATV or UTV. -- 814-343-2500

2014 SSRT Quilt Raffle Winner

Winners of the 2014 Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Quilt made by Mary Jane Peters is Steve and Susan Cooper from James Creek, Pa.

2014 SSRT Raffle ATV Winner

2014 SSRT Raffle Winner of the 2014 Sportsman 570:
Jeff Stevens of Altoona, Pa.
Congratulations Jeff! Hope to see you on the trails soon!