Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) General Information USER RULES: ALL ATV’S, DIRT BIKES & SXS’S MUST BE TRAILERED TO THE AOAA! NO DRIVING UP STATE HIGHWAY 125! All visitors to the AOAA must check-in at the Welcome Center before using the area. PARKING LOT AND ACCESS ROAD MAX SPEED IS 5MPH! NO HORSE PLAY OR STUNTS ON ACCESS ROAD OR PARKING LOT! HELMETS MUST BE WORN WHEN WHEELS ARE MOVING! INCLUDES PARKING LOT, LOADING & UNLOADING! All trail users must have a valid AOAA Permit. All riders and passengers must complete and sign the liability waiver.
At least one person in each riding group must have a charged and working cell phone in their possession. GPS or location smart phone app recommended (ex: MAPRIKA app). IF YOU HAVE A BREAKDOWN OR ARE GOING TO LATE PLEASE CALL THE TRAILHEAD (570)648-2626 No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on the AOAA property. All vehicles entering the AOAA property are subject to inspection.
Firearms or weapons of any kind are prohibited except during hunting seasons.
Parking is permitted in designated areas only. The terrain is constantly changing. Check each hill. Ride all trails with caution.
Stay on marked trails. Stay within the posted area of the AOAA. Expect oncoming traffic and always be courteous and utilize proper trail etiquette. Camping is not permitted on AOAA property. ONLY AT TRAILHEAD CAMP GROUND 570-495-4453
TREAD LIGHTLY and be respectful of other users. Pack it in- Pack it out. Remove all litter. ATV and MOTORCYCLE: Everyone must wear an DOT approved helmet and protective eye wear (goggles, face shield, glasses, etc.). NO BICYCLE HELMETS, ACTION SPORTS HELMETS or NOVELTY HELMETS ALLOWED! Wear protective footwear---no open toes or sandals permitted. Recommended rider gear ---gloves, chest protector, long pants and long sleeve shirts. No passengers unless the unit is manufactured for the driver and a passenger. We recommend riding in groups of 2 (two) or more. SIDE-BY-SIDE UTILITY VEHICLE (UTV): Everyone must wear an DOT approved helmet and protective eye wear (goggles, face shield, glasses, etc.). NO BICYCLE HELMETS, ACTION SPORTS HELMETS or NOVELTY HELMETS ALLOWED! Seatbelts must be worn at all times!
The number of passengers carried on a side-by-side utility type vehicle shall be limited by the number of manufacturer installed seat belts or as approved by an AOAA official. *NO BUMP SEATS!
All riders must keep their hands, arms, feet, head and legs inside the vehicle at all times during operation.
Units should be equipped with Roll-Over Protection System from the manufacturer or a suitable alternate.
Machines must be equipped with manufacturer seat belts and must be in good working order. FULL-SIZE VEHICLES SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: All full-size vehicles must have the following: MUST TRAVEL IN GROUPS OF TWO OR MORE Proper roll-over protection to include the passengers.
Battery tie down (no bungee cords).
Seat belts for everyone in the vehicles, fire extinguisher and trash bag for liquid spills.
At least one tow point (example: tow hook or receiver hitch)
Front and rear tow points are mandatory for the harder trails along with a winch and locker. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Starting or maintaining a fire except in a designated fire pit, grill or stove.
Damaging or removing, in whole or in part, a living or dead tree, shrub or plant. NO CUTTING OF TREES! NO CHAINSAW USE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM AOAA STAFF! No tow chains or tow straps with metal hooks!
Damaging, or removing rock, shale, sand, clay, soil or other mineral product, natural object or material.
Feeding wildlife.
Dumping, litter, trash, refuse, garbage, bottles, or pollutants.
Disorderly conduct of any kind. Failure to comply with AOAA rules, regulations and safe operating procedures may result in arrest, fines, temporary or permanent banning from using the facility. All official rules must be followed. Emergency Contact numbers: Emergencies dial - 911 AOAA Trailhead AOAA SECURITY & OPERATIONS STAFF (570)648-2626 (570) 452-4363, (570)238-4078
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK In consideration of the services of Northumberland County Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Authority, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "NCAOAAA"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge NCAOAAA, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative, and estate as follows: 1. I acknowledge that my participation in Open Trail Riding Including Grooming and Maintenance of Trails activities entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. The risks include, among other things: there is the possibility of rough terrain; passengers can be jolted, jarred, bounced, thrown about and otherwise shaken during rides; it is possible that riders could be injured if they come into contact with other passengers or equipment; injuries can be sustained from the trail, equipment or from items on the trail such as holes, bumps, ruts, obstacles, tree limbs and branches or rocks; major injuries are a risk as are bruises and sprains; musculoskeletal injuries including head, neck, and back injuries; exposure to the elements of the outdoors and natural surroundings which could cause hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat related illnesses), heat exhaustion, sunburn, and dehydration; exposure to potentially dangerous wild animals, insect bites, and hazardous plant life; the negligence of other participants or persons who may be present; further, passengers can be thrown off the vehicles which can result in any of the above events occurring; accidents involving other vehicles; collision with fixed or movable objects; flipping over; transmissible pathogen or disease; accidents or illness can occur in remote places without medical facilities and emergency treatment or other services rendered. Furthermore, NCAOAAA personnel have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather or other environmental conditions. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction. 2. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. I agree to wear a properly fitted and secured DOT or SNELL certified helmet while participating in this activity. 3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless NCAOAAA from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of NCAOAAA’s equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of NCAOAAA. 4. Should NCAOAAA or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 5. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have. 6. In the event that I file a lawsuit against NCAOAAA, I agree to do so solely in the state of Pennsylvania, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining document shall remain in full force and effect. By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against NCAOAAA on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. I also agree that this document is valid for subsequent visits and participation at NCAOAAA. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms. PARENT'S OR GUARDIAN'S ADDITIONAL INDEMNIFICATION (Must be completed for participants under the age of 18) In consideration of the following minor(s): (print name(s)) being permitted by NCAOAAA to participate in its activities and to use its equipment and facilities, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless NCAOAAA from any and all claims which are brought by, or on behalf of minor(s), and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by minor(s). Minor(s) DOB(s)
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