It's an easy drive to 88 miles of great trails in Clinton and Centre counties.

Yet, there are common complaints, from both sides of the throttle. From the ATV riders, you'll hear things like "there's no place to ride anymore" and from people who live near places locally where ATV enthusiasts ride illegally, "All I want to do is sit on my porch in the evening, and not listen to those things."So here's the solution for those who have spent up to $10,000 or more on an ATV, without having a place to ride it. Put your ATVs on a trailer, and head to Clinton and Centre counties.Clinton County's Whiskey Springs Trail, which re-opened in May, is 50 miles long. Centre County's Bloody Skillet Trail is 38 miles long.Before you go, make sure you're prepared to do things right. ATVs allowed on the trails are Class II, which are less than 58 inches wide and less than 1,200 pounds. Your machine must also be titled, registered (with Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) and insured, and you've got to carry that paperwork (registration papers and proof of insurance) with you. Riders who are from 8-to-16-years-old must have passed a safety course and also carry proof of that accomplishment.DCNR Forester Robert Fitterling, who works for the Renovo district office, said the trails offer great riding and are well worth making a little extra effort. Also, except for major holiday weekends, they aren't crowded, he said. They are well-marked and travel through very scenic areas."The parking areas usually only get really full Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day," Fitterling said. "And if the parking areas are that full, dropping people off would be an option."Fitterling said that visitors should know that there are more camping areas located in and around the Whiskey Springs Trail. The trails aren't very far apart. It's possible to pick one spot for lodging for the Whiskey Springs Trail, and also ride the Bloody Kettle Trail the same weekend."Probably the most important thing is to get a map of the trails from our website, or by calling the district office and taking the map and a GPS, if you have one, with you when you go riding," Fitterling said. "The best access for the Whiskey Springs Trail is to the Huling Branch or Area 36 Trailheads, from the intersection of Kettle Creek Road and Route 120 - the Huling Branch Trailhead has limited parking but there is ample parking at Area 36.""The best access for the Bloody Skillet trail is to the Northern Trailhead, which is about 5.3 miles off of the PA Route 144/DeHaas Road Intersection, which is approximately 18 miles from the Snow Shoe Exit on Route 80."Maps are available by accessing the website,

www.dcnr.state.pa.us, or by calling the district office at 570-923-6011. Fitterling also offered the following advice, adding that the maps also contain written portions explaining what's allowed and not allowed:• Wear a long sleeve shirt, helmet, gloves and boots.• Never ride alone on the trails.• Carry water, food and a first aid kit. Cell phone coverage is spotty on both trails.• Carry some type of folding hand saw to clear the trail of fallen limbs or small trees that are blocking it.Lodging in the Renovo Areanear Whiskey Springs ATV Trail1) Kettle Creek Inn (rooms and restaurant); 16494 Renovo Road (Route 120); Westport, PA 17778; 570-923-2442 or 570-923-1387* Located 3.5 miles from Whiskey Springs ATV Trail on Route 120, about 7 miles west of Renovo. Permission from the Township has been granted to ride your ATV from the motel to the head of the trail.2) Kettle Creek Campground; Route 120 across from Kettle Creek Inn; 717-250-6982* 6-7 primitive sites with outhouses, 6 sites with electric and water3) North Bend Bed & Breakfast; 11890 Renovo Road; North Bend, PA 17760; 570-923-29274) Quiet Oaks Campground; 88 Quiet Oaks Campground Lane; Cross Fork, PA 17729; 570-923-23865) Sportsman's Hotel (and restaurant); 12700 Renovo Road; Renovo, PA 17764; 570-923-99686) Tripp's Four Seasons Motel (and restaurant); 11917 Renovo Road; North Bend, PA 17760; 570-923-1398 or 570-923-22917) Yesterday's Hotel & Restaurant (public shower facilities); 100 Third Street; Renovo, PA 17764; 570-923-26428) Hyner Run State Park; campsites and one cabin; 570-923-60009) Kettle Creek State Park; campsites - modern and primitive; 570-923-6011Motels, Hotels and Camping Areasnear Bloody Skillet ATV Trail1) Bald Eagle State Park, (814) 625-2775; Located off I-80 (exit 158), Rt 150 north, 10 miles; 149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA 168412) Black Moshannon State Park, (814) 342-5960; Located about 10 miles from Snow Shoe Rails to Trails; 4216 Beaver Road, Philipsburg, PA 168663) Bestway Travel Center, (814) 355-7535; Located off I-80 (exit 158), Rt 150 north, Milesburg4) Cherry Ridge Cabins, (814) 355-5916; Located off I-80 (exit 158), Rt 150 north, Milesburg; 853 Fairview Road, Milesburg, PA 168535) Holiday Inn, (814) 355-7521; Located off I-80 (Exit 158), Rt 150 north, Milesburg6) Snow Shoe Park Corp, (814) 387-6299; Located off I-80 (Snow Shoe Exit), one mile on Rt 144 north7) Woodland Campgrounds, (814) 857-5388; Located off I-80 (Exit 123), SR970 north .6 miles to Egypt Road; 314 Egypt Road, Woodland, PA 16881