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    Big Spring State Park

    Winter Recreation

    Pennsylvania state parks are open 365 days a year, even in the winter. The Winter Report provides ice and snow depth information for state parks.

    Enjoy the Winter

    Big Spring State Forest Picnic Area serves as a trailhead, providing parking, restrooms, and access to the extensive snowmobile trail system in Tuscarora State Forest. Registered snowmobiles may use 6.5 miles of trails in the 195-acre Mountain Biking Area on Bankert Road in Tuscarora State Forest. 

    Snowmobiles may be operated on designated trails from the day following the last deer season in December until April 1, weather permitting.

    All snowmobiles must be registered and follow all Pennsylvania snowmobile rules.

    Park trails are open for snowshoeing. Please check the trail difficulty rating before adventuring on the trails.