AOAA Update in 2022 - What's coming to AOAA?

[@TheBeatenTrail]

What's the one thing you'd like to see at AOAA? Tell us!

[@TimPaddy]

Anything centered around dirtbikes. Maybe a peewee loop for the kids. AOAA gets a lot of flack from dirtbike riders, I'm typically laughed at if I recommend it to people.

[@bhalls100]

Single track! Unfortunately, aoaa has zero challenging trails for dirt bikes. Some of the jeep trails look ok but dirt bikes aren't allowed.

[@jayorsilentbob8334]

Allow quads on blue trails. I have been on them with my side by side, and I know confidentiality I can do them on my quad.

[@lukasvolosyn6890]

I love riding there but the biggest problem I have is the hours of operation. Especially in summer I drive 3+ hrs each way and so do a lot of people make the trails sun up to sun down and how about some night riding . I don't wait to hear it's to dangerous plenty of places in Tennessee and Kentucky have 24-7 riding and it's amazing. Not going to stop going but it can be better. Just my 2cents.

[@lost_marblesadv]

Grade and widen some of the trails. If you just want to putt-putt or have a Jeep it’s fine. But there isn’t anywhere to really go fast. Every trail is a rock garden.

[@oledirtehoffroad1416]

only thing id like to see is longer hours. driving 3 hours to have to be out by 5-6 is rough. if we could wheel later when it actually cools down would be great

[@ExtremeMetalproducts]

Agree. Hard ro justify a 6 hour drive from Ohio.

[@brianoswald6970]

I agree too. FR you can ride to sun down.

[@aaronzimmerman9131]

Longer evening hours for sure. We stayed at the campground the other week. Had a great time! Would have been nice to ride til 7.

[@omarcaban9917]

Definitely have to support small businesses and love the movement and riding !!

[@chipboyle3543]

Love AOAA and all they are doing! My wife and I would often go into town for lunch. Lots of fun!

[@roccosway1]

Been going to Aoaa since 16. It keeps getting better and better every year. Dave and his staff are more than accommodating to the riders and their needs

[@ally101190]

One of the biggest downfalls of riding here is the time there open. A lot of us who travel here wish it was open longer times most the year.

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Hopefully they can expand the hours in the future.

[@ally101190]

@@TheBeatenTrail would be very useful to the 9-6 isn’t the best for most who travel far

[@michaeldavison430]

Been going to AOAA once a year or so since it opened and it has always been a great experience. In my opinion AOAA is a representation of how to do things right, it is well marked, maintained, clean, professional and family friendly. While they have recently opened thier campground I'm eagerly awaiting the addition of full hookups for RV's as that would greatly increase our time spent there.

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Totally agree!

[@michaeldavison430]

@@TheBeatenTrail as I ride bikes and sxs I would add hopefully some singletrack will be cut in soon. I know there is some but it's pretty well hidden.

[@jeffferry9297]

Mike, just got back this weekend from AOAA group of 9 of us. Only reason we wemt was from your videos. Everyone loved AOAA, Shmokin, Trails End B&B, we even met Dave. We will definitely be going back. Thanks Mike!!!

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Jeff, Thats awesome! Sorry I couldn't be there. Have been working to catch on video production, so its been tight. Would love to do a group ride at AOAA sometime soon. Glad you're all enjoying the reviews and video. Appreciated you leaving a comment and liking! It Helps the channel!

[@javierferrer7863]

Been twice this year going again Wednesday, would like to see a hose at the parking lot for flushing out radiators, especially when staying overnight at the camp ground, oh and maybe build some cabins and showers - I know camp ground doesn't belong to them but I'm sure they can pass along suggestions.

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Great idea

[@lost_marblesadv]

Widen and grade some of the trails (not all). Other than the access roads, every trail off of them is a rock field.

[@richleach198]

Cool video, glad to hear they've improved access. Underground culvert to cross the road? Very cool

[@dalehess6265]

The staff is very nice. I enjoy riding the trails at AOAA. Everyone I meet is friendly to me.

[@austinyanders4379]

It’s amazing what you guys have accomplished so far love AOAA! It’s so cool that you guys have the trail to town definitely want to check that out

[@PhillyPyro]

I would love to see them partner w the FRO trail system

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Me too. So many possibilities!

[@johnathanmaksanty]

Great video, be out there in a couple weeks for a day trip. Looking forward to hitting the portal and getting lunch in town. First time coming out to see what you have to offer.

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Sounds great! From memory, a few good places to eat, Turkey Hill for gas, Wendy's and a slew of others. Once the weather is nicer I plan on doing a walk-around video to show a little more of what's where. Thanks for watching!

[@FullsendOffroad]

Just went there Saturday the 16th!

[@reddfoxx2861]

Where would be a close hotel to stay at. Thanks again.

[@TheBeatenTrail]

They have a list of air BNBs on the AOAA website, when we stayed overnight, we opted to use one of those, some have big lots for trailer and rides. If not, you can stay at the Comfort or Country inn, which is about 20 mins from AOAA.

[@reddfoxx2861]

@@TheBeatenTrail thanks for the quick response. I'll take a look.

[@TheBeatenTrail]

I believe the Comfort and Country inn give discounts if you're an AOAA member. Give them a call.

[@jayorsilentbob8334]

Allow quads on blue trails. I have been on the majority of your blue trails with my side by side, and I know with confidence I could do them on my quad. It is such a shame we can't be on them to challenge our riding, especially since I do not play in the mud.

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Its a good challenge, just the rocks without a skid plate can destroy the undercarriage of an ATV or SXS.

[@bluetunder40]

Very cool video brother 😎 I have never been down there but I'm definitely going to check it out I'm up in pleasant mount

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Thank you!

[@tomahawksteak6672]

Sounds like great improvements. Let's hope the bad apples out there don't ruin it for the rest of us to enjoy.

[@ronlawson5819]

Heading down in April this will be my fourth year…..and I agree it just gets better and better

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Was just there again for a quick visit this weekend, always fun!

[@thesaltycarpenter5245]

I’m heading back out next weekend

[@Briank-ef5iq]

Single track !!!!!! Please

[@Oktourqerc]

I would like to see a kind of big rocky staircase with many inclines

[@TheBeatenTrail]

That would be very cool. Something not as big as the mammoth trail, but for SXSs.

[@jayorsilentbob8334]

​@@TheBeatenTrailthe ability to ride a quad on blues would be awesome. I have been on the majority of them with my side by side and I know with confidence I can do them on my quad. My quad is set up to do rocks, and I also have done rocks like their blue trails at my camp.

[@maraudermitchelli]

What size tires are on your Honda Talon...I like your narration 😊

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Thank you! I try to make it interesting but not too boring. Currently 32 inch tires and just got a set of XCOM tires up from Tusk terabytes so we will have an update to see how they are compared to our older tires.

[@slydog75]

Is there an area where you can somewhat open up your rides here?

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Yes, there are a few areas where you can get the speed up. Both on the East and West reserves.

[@kalevtagobert2382]

Longer hours

[@e5m956]

Is there any sport quad friendly areas in AOAA? Like open pit & hill climbs? Twisty turny rocky 1rst gear trails are boring to me.

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Once I get back to the computer, I will post a few ideas on sport quad riding for you. Trail wise.

[@T1DSUX]

Great video, be there in a couple weeks for the first time. Camping first timer, any suggestions?

[@TheBeatenTrail]

They enforce 5mph speed limit and watch on parking. Different mgmt than aoaa but those who stayed enjoyed it.

[@undertaker3244]

Great Video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Thanks 👍

[@youfixitatvutv]

Longer hours. Love to be able to night ride.

[@el3ment92]

Any local towing service if needed?

[@TheBeatenTrail]

I believe there are, and last I saw there was a sign with the phone number in the "limited recovery area". I'll have to see if I can find and take a picture next time I am out there, but they have a recovery # and will dispatch as required I understand.

[@chetk.5373]

As a local, I think it's great to have the AOAA riders being able to drive into town and get gas/food.. One problem that i have with this, all the local atv drivers drive all over Shamokin because of the rules that AOAA has had installed. I think AOAA should have a card or something to prove that they are with AOAA. Just a thought as a local, thanks for listening.

[@TheBeatenTrail]

Good point! I will be working with AOAA on a few video projects in the next few months, so I will mention it to them and see what they say. Thank you for watching!

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏 Thank you for sharing .

[@greygoose4x46]

Can’t wait till my son is a little older so we can take him out there

[@extremerc76]

Need some single track! The sxs are a pita to ride with!

[@michaeldavison430]

We were there in July and found some hidden singletrack on the western side. But agreed they need much more of it.

[@jthaney104]

Some MX features would be awesome. Berms or even a table top would be cool.

[@TheBeatenTrail]

That would be a great addition!