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Meet the Northumberland County Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Authority Board — overseeing AOAA's operations and policies. AOAA Board Meeting Updates and Information 2025 Meetings and work Sessions: All work sessions and meetings to be held at 4:00 p.m. at 4100 State Route 125, Coal Township, Pennsylvania. Work Sessions: Regular Meetings: 2/2/26 3/2/26 4/6/26 5/4/26 6/1/26 7/6/26 8/3/26 10/5/26 11/2/26 1/19/26 2/16/26 3/16 /26 4/20/26 5/18/26 6/15/26 7/20/26 8/17 /26 9/21/26 10/19 /26 11/16/26 12/21 /26 Copy Of AOAA Board Minutes

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A safer, smaller-scale off-road area at AOAA designed for younger riders to learn the basics under parent supervision. The AOAA Youth Riding Area Looking for a spot at the AOAA to take the new riders? We now have a youth area! Location Located on the Eastern Reserve, just off Quarry Road. Rules - 10 Years old and under - ATVs & Dirt bikes Only (90cc Max) - Adult riding is prohibited - Riders must be supervised at all time - All AOAA safety regulations apply Other - Please keep gate closed and secured at all times, close ad secure when you enter and exit - Please inform AOAA Staff of any issues or prohibited activities ASAP Information It is the perfect place to take the kiddos and teach them how to ride. Please follow all rules posted on the gate.

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Information on AOAA's "Mammoth" — one of the most challenging trail features in the park. Get specs, safety tips, and what to expect. About The Mammoth In 2018, $25 million dollars from the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization(AMLER) pilot funds were allocated to Pennsylvania. A portion of these funds in combination with AML Title IV funding, was used to complete the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) project (88 acres). This project reclaimed approximately 5,000 feet of Dangerous Highwall, one Hazardous Water Body, two Vertical Openings and one Hazardous Equipment & Facilities site. In addition, the AOAA trails were expanded to include approximately 6,600 feet of extreme Jeep crawling trails and re-establishing and/or constructing approximately 4,370 feet of multi-use Jeep/ATV/dirt bike trails. A parking lot in close proximity to the geological formation called the "Whaleback", helicopter landing zone and approximately 4,900 feet of improved roads passable by two-wheel drive vehicles were also constructed. This "one of a kind”, man-made OHV destination, derives its name from the massive layer of anthracite hard coal known as the Mammoth Vein, that once filled this valley. The operation that extracted the coal from this area, along with the removal of over 2 million cubic yards of overburden, left behind approximately 90 acres of abandoned strip mining land. This widely used practice created numerous hazards, such as high-walls, steep drop-offs and water impoundments, that were deemed unsafe and labeled "attractive nuisances” due to unauthorized recreation and illegal dumping. The creation of this unique recreational attraction will help boost the local economy and increase tourism, as it is expected to attract visitors from across the United States. It caters to every level of off-road enthusiast, to either navigate or observe one of the most challenging and demanding extreme rock crawling trails in the United States, in a safe and managed facility. Riders can enjoy stunning vistas, educational areas, trail viewing points and beautiful scenery, all located at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area(AOAA). In the spring of 2022, after approximately 30 months, the project was completed and opened to visitors and park customers soon after. As expected, a project of this magnitude is a huge undertaking and requires many agencies, land owners, and partners to complete. Rules All visitors to the AOAA that are attempting Mammoth trail must make pre-arrangements with the AOAA staff prior to coming! Please call: 570-648-2626 or Email aoaanaiad@gmail.com to make pre-arrangements (NO EXCEPTIONS). (THIS IS NOT JUST SHOW UP AND TRY IT TRAIL). ● Complete the online waiver before coming to the trailhead. ● Everyone must check-in at the Welcome Center to purchase a trail pass. ● Minimum of 3 vehicles per group, 1 can be the support vehicle. Support vehicle MUST BE a full size vehicle! Absolutely no SxS’s, UTV’s, ATV’s or Motorcycles for support vehicles. ● An AOAA staff will do a vehicle inspection BEFORE you go to the Mammoth trail. This is to make sure that the vehicle meets the requirements for the trail. AOAA reserves the right to refuse access to Mammoth trail. ● One person in the group will be responsible for the entire group! That person will be the trail leader. ● Trail leaders will be issued a key to the Mammoth trail access gate. Once all vehicles are through the gate that are attempting the mammoth trail the trail leader MUST CLOSE AND LOCK the gate behind you! Any support vehicles entering the extraction gates must MUST CLOSE AND LOCK the gate behind you! This is to keep unwanted vehicles off of the trail! The extraction trail must be kept open at all times. Please park support vehicles along the side and leave room to get by. Absolutely no SxS’s, UTV’s, ATV’s or Motorcycles on the Mammoth trail or extraction trail! ANY DEVIATION FROM THIS YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE AOAA! ● STAY ON TRAIL OR EXTRACTION ROAD! DO NOT DRIVE ON DIRT PILES! ● Trail leaders are responsible to contact the AOAA trailhead if there is a breakdown and the group will be late returning to the trailhead. ● CUT OFF time is 4:00PM! You must start to get off the Mammoth by 4:00 pm to return to the parking lot by 5:00 PM! ● Return time is 5:00 PM. ● Trail leader will return the access key to the AOAA trailhead by 5:00PM. Failure to return the key will result in fines! ● If you have a breakdown and are going to be late please call the AOAA trailhead 570-648-2626. We have other extraction gates that we can get your hauler into the Mammoth area to pick up your Buggy without having to travel back to the parking lot. You are responsible for the recovery of your vehicle! ● Absolutely no open toe shoes on the mammoth trail! No flip flops! ● All drivers and passengers MUST WEAR A HELMET! ● All spotters and media are required to wear a helmet! YOU MUST SUPPLY! ● All spotters and media are required to wear a Hi-Viz vest when on the Mammoth trail! AOAA has loaners. ● NO spectators on Mammoth trail rocks! Do not stand on rocks! ● You can view from the sides of the trail! Ready For The Challenge? ● Full roll cage (OEM “sport cage” is not compatible) ● Minimum of a 4 point harness ● Locked axles front & rear ● Minimum of a 37” tall tire. ● Fire extinguisher ● Tow points front & rear ● Winch

Join the AOAA team. View current job openings and apply to work at one of Pennsylvania's top off-road destinations in Coal Township. Employment Opportunities Below are current employment opportunities for the AOAA! Please make sure all job applications are being submitted to: aoaanaiad@gmail.com using the subject line "AOAA Job Application - (Position you're applying for) " APPLY HERE! Operations Staff Please note that most positions are seasonal, but opportunities leading to year-round, part time are available! Job Description Customer Service Representative This position is seasonal but could lead to year-round, part time Weekends and Holidays are a MUST! Job Description

Lodging, dining, and attractions near AOAA in Coal Township, PA. Plan your full Eastern PA off-road weekend trip in one place. Near by AOAA Looking to continue the fun on your trip? Click here to find more near by attractions! Other Events Still looking for more? Make sure you check out the Susquehanna River Valley page for local events and information Visit Central PA Looking to continue the fun and explore some of these places without having to give up riding time? The AOAA offers the portal access trail directly from the property... Right to downtown Shamokin! Make sure to follow the route and obey all traffic laws! **OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY WEATHER PERMITTING**

Info on the Shamokin Access Trail at AOAA — connecting riders to downtown Shamokin, PA. Check for seasonal closures before riding. City of Shamokin Access Trail * Effective January 1st, 2026 the trail to Shamokin will be closed for maintenance during the Winter. A reopening date is TBA * In order to keep your riding experience safe and family friendly, we ask that you follow our trail rules which you can also find on our Get Started page. Please make sure you have completed our liability waiver ! Failure to comply with the rules, regulations, and safe operating procedures may result in arrest, fines, temporary or permanent banning from using the area or participating in any future activities or events, and may result in forfeiture of any permit costs or other costs already paid to the AOAA. City of Shamokin Access Trail - First you must visit the AOAA Trailhead - Purchase your pass before being granted entry to the City of Shamokin Access Trail - Y ou are not permitted to drive your OHV via State Route 125 to purchase a pass. Hours of operations for the Shamokin Access Trail will remain the same, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.** For further questions or concerns, please call our AOAA Trailhead at 570-648-2626 Follow the signs - All riders must stay on the route marked by the signs (Green and White) - The route takes you through and around parts of downtown Shamokin. Ride right up to some of your favorite local hangouts! - Riders must follow ALL street laws and regulations when riding in town General Information - City of Shamokin Access Trail users must be ages 16 and older to ride on the streets - All riders must wear DOT Certified helmets and protective eyewear - The City of Shamokin Access Trail is subject to closure weather permitting

Official AOAA gear, apparel, and accessories. Repping the trails has never looked better! AOAA Pro Shop AOAA offers a wide variety of merchandise right on site at our pro shop! Please note the following: - AOAA does not ship or provide online purchases of products or merchandise from our pro shop - Products and merchandise are only sold ON SITE - Open during park hours of operation - All sales are final. No refunds AOAA Sweatshirts Offered in a variety of sizes and colors Hats AOAA hats are one size fits most. Multiple colors and styles available AOAA T-Shirts Offered in a variety of sizes and colors AOAA Keychains and DUCKS! Keychains are offered in a variety of colors. Ducks only come in yellow Helmets Offered in a variety of sizes with a few different styles Goggles Need goggles? No problem. The pro shop offers a selection of goggles to help keep you protected on your adventure Spare tire trash bags AOAA & Sak-It offers a variety of colors to keep the trails clean! Lubricants and minor necessities The Pro shop offers a wide variety of products necessary to keep your ride going! Pro Shop Extra Keep an eye out on your adventure. Snap a photo of yourself with one of the creatures of AOAA and present it to the pro shop..... you can get yourself a FREE sticker! Big Foot Swamp Man Goat Man Duck Rock

Learn about AOAA — a Northumberland County, PA off-road park created from reclaimed mining land into a top off-road destination. About AOAA Land Use Policy Property Conservation The majority of the property the AOAA now leases/owns was mined in the 1950s and was not reclaimed until recently. While the land sat vacant for decades, it was used by many as a dumping ground. Since securing lease/ownership rights to the property, we have partnered with a variety of organizations to make the property safe and clean. AOAA Authority The Northumberland County Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) Authority was formed in January of 2013 to address the issue of illegal riders on the 7,500 acres of county owned forest and coal lands by providing a safe, regulated riding area – a better experience for everyone. AOAA News AOAA on Facebook! Keep up with the latest press on AOAA. News sources include the newspapers Shamokin News-Item and the Sunbury Daily Item, along with TV stations WNEP 16, WBRE 28, and WYOU 22. National outlets covering AOAA include ATV Rider and UTV Rider. Northumberland County Rail Trail Please click the following link for any information on the NC Rail Trail: The Master Plan

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