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Bloody Skillet ATV Trail

Monday, October 01, 2018

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Alt Names

Rock Run Creek, Sproul State Forest, West Branch Creek, Bear Creek Forest, Centre County, Beech Creek, Big Run Creek, Middletown Road, Kato Road, Orviston Road, Bloody Skillet Road

Last Known Status

Closed For Season

ATV enthusiasts will find miles of old coal-mining roads that wind through deep forest vegetation. Trails are mostly hardpacked with some neat bridge crossings and a few shallow creek crossings. Deer, black bear and wild turkey are among the wildlife that may be encountered when riding here.

This trail is open for the summer season beginning the Friday before Memorial Day through the last weekend of September, then re-opens after the flintlock/muzzleloader hunting season ends (generally around mid January) through April 1.

The name 'Bloody Skillet' is thought to have originated from a local farm in the area that used to serve as a slaughterhouse during a period when the forest was being mined for coal.

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Orviston, PA

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Trail Map

From: Snow Shoe, PA
1) Take Hwy 144 north about 16 miles
2) Turn right (east) on Dehaas Road
3) Continue about 5 miles toward the staging area.

TYPE OF AREA

Area

Trail

Land	State Forest

RATINGS

Our Rating
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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TERRAIN

Approx Size	4,480 acres (7 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	39
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	900 to 1500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Some
Dust	Some
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Single Track	None
Roads	Mostly
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	All
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Some
Expert	Little

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No	ATVs must be registered and have proof of liability insurance.
Dates Open	Friday before Memorial Day through last weekend of September; re-opens mid January through April 1
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (99 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (64 inches)	has entrance gate or posts vehicles under 1800lbs dry weight and 64 inches wide permitted
Motorcycles	Prohibited
ATVs	Permitted
UTVs / SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 64 inches)
SUVs / Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy/Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
Two Strokes / 2 Cycle Engines	No Restriction
Helmets Required	Yes	helmets required by state law
Bicycles	No Restriction
Hiking	No Restriction
Horseback	No Restriction
Camping	Some Areas	permitted at the brickyard and middle parking areas
Campfires
Night Riding	Unknown
Cross Country	Prohibited	keep on the trail
Fireworks	Prohibited
Emergency / Law Enforcement
Insurance	*Disclaimer: RiderPlanet strongly recommends that you have medical insurance and carry motorcycle insurance or ATV insurance before taking your vehicle to any of the locations depicted here.

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)
Comment	A permit is required to camp - contact the Sproul State Forest at (570) 923-6011.

KEY SERVICES

First Aid	20-30 Miles (E)	Lock Haven Hospital (570) 893-5000
Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SE)	Uni-Mart (570) 962-2331
Diesel	20-30 Miles (SE)	Flying J Travel Plaza (570) 726-4080
Water	20-30 Miles (S)	Bellefonte/State College KOA (814) 355-7912 or (800) 562-8127
RV Hookup	20-30 Miles (S)	Bellefonte/State College KOA (814) 355-7912 or (800) 562-8127
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SE)	Russel P. Letterman Campground (814) 625-2775
Campground	5-20 Miles (SE)	Bald Eagle State Forest Primitive Campground (814) 625-2775
Conv Store	20-30 Miles (E)	Walmart Supercenter (570) 748-5430
Swim Area	5-20 Miles (SE)	Bald Eagle State Forest Beach (814) 625-2775
Water Body	On Site	Big Run Creek, Beech Creek
Boat Ramp	5-20 Miles (SE)	Hunter Run West Launch (814) 625-2775