7/17/21 Meetup at AOAA

I’ll update the first post. That meeting time and place sounds great as well.

 

AOAA Rules

1. All visitors to the AOAA must check-in at the Welcome Center before using the area.
   
   ·All trail users must have a valid AOAA Permit.
   
   ·Proof of insurance must be carried at all times
   
   
2. We recommend having DCNR registration on ATV”s & SxS’s (DIRT BIKES CAN’T BE REGISTERED)
   
   
3. All riders and passengers must complete and sign the liability waiver.
   
   
4. 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).
5. No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on the AOAA property.
   
   
6. The terrain is constantly changing. Check each hill. Ride all trails with caution.
   
   
7. Annual Permits do not include admission to special events.
   
   
8. All vehicles must operate in a manner to avoid incidents and/or accidents while in the area, including maintaining a safe speed.
   
   
9. The parking lot is for parking and unloading only with a maximum speed limit of 5 MPH. No speeding, tricks, or horseplay permitted.
   
   
10. Firearms or weapons of any kind are prohibited except during hunting seasons.
    
    
11. Parking is permitted in designated areas only.
    
    
12. Stay on marked trails. Stay within the posted area of the AOAA.
    • Expect oncoming traffic and always be courteous and utilize proper trail etiquette.
13. Camping is not permitted on AOAA property. ONLY AT TRAILHEAD CAMP GROUND 570-495-4453
    
    
14. TREAD LIGHTLY and be respectful of other users.

• Pack it in- Pack it out. Remove all litter.

Check-in Checklist:

1. Complete the online waiver before coming to the trailhead.
2. Provide photo ID upon arrival. Under the age of 18 must provide legal guardian’s consent.

• It is recommended that full-size vehicles travel the trails in groups of two or more vehicles.

• While riding; At least one person in each group must have a charged and working cell phone in their possession.

• We ask that you download the app Maprika on your cell phone. Once downloaded, search for AOAA Eastern and Western Reserve maps.

Vehicle Requirements:

• 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.
  

THIS IS THE LINK TO THE WAIVER YOU HAVE TO FILL OUT: http://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/06092021/

 

I gotta see either tomorrow or Tuesday if they need me to work the weekend. If not working, I'm in

I also have an extra handheld FRS radio

 

If anyone is looking to buy a GMRS radio bass pro shop, Staples and I believe Walmart sell them. You can pick up a set for like $38.

 

Has as anybody been out there before?

 

Not I

 

I've been to AOAA twice. Once without snow, once with snow

 

Here's to hoping you can make it! Lol

 

yeah I hope so too, its a fun time

 

So I’m trying to work on finding somebody that Is experience with AOAA’s trails to guide us through it. As it sits now none of us have any experience up at AOAA, but myself and I’ve only been there once. Im trying sweeten the offer for someone to guide us through by offering to pay for them into the park. Would it be a problem if everybody kicked in $5 to pay for a guide to take us through if needed?

 

If you get a map at the font, you can follow it. Thats what we did when I went with just one other guy up there and we didn't have much experience at AOAA. A lot of the trails are marked at intersections

Remember: Pink and Black will take you back. Theres pretty good pink and black trail markers that will return you to the parking lot if you ever think that you're lost

Another option is one of the fancy GPS apps like GAIA, which will tell you stuff about trails and where you are

 

I’d have no issue with that.

 

They don’t, I checked.

 

Sounds good, we need a Sacajawea

 

I could be convinced

 

AOAA has a list of nearby places to eat if we want to do dinner and brews afterward. The most promising I see are Brewsers Sports Grille and

 

Any idea how long you guys plan to be out on the trails? This is really tempting but I have to convince the GF who's in town for a couple weeks. Since the Tacoma is lacking AC at the moment it might be a tough sell.

 

I can't go but have been to AOAA countless times. You guys will be just fine if you're planning on green trails. Download the "maprika" app and search for the AOAA trails. It overlays your GPS location onto the map, making it very easy to navigate around. And as mentioned, pink and black (signs with arrows) will get you back (to the main office). It's fairly well labeled and there's also pretty good cell service. It's a safe place to get out and explore.

 

Here’s the map in the Maprika app. I recommend downloading it at home before you go.

 

Honestly have no idea lol. I suppose it depends on conditions and how everyone's feeling. What answer would be good for you?