Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA)

Trail 148 is a straight-through connector trail in the western reserve of Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) between trails 137 and 102. Trail 148 starts on the north end with a shallow and sticky mudhole that varies in depth depending on the time of year. The trail is mainly a hardpacked surface with some protruding rocks, passing some mining equipment, and ending on the south end with a 50-yard hillclimb covered in flat, dinnerplate-sized rocks. This trail is suitable for any high-clearance 4x4 vehicle. The hillclimb on the south end will likely require low-range.

Be sure to reference the AOAA website for accommodation links, days and hours of operation, waiver, and pass purchasing links.

Following the southern rim of the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) western reserve, Bootlegger is a straight-through trail that parallels trail 102, one bench below the ridgeline. This trail is an easy, 2+ vehicle-wide trail that spans almost the entire length of the western reserve. The trail has no obstacles with a trail surface of mostly hard-packed soil and small protruding rocks. In the colder months, when the leaves are not on the trees, this trail will provide very scenic views to the south. Bootlegger is a popular trail for groups and passes by a couple of open coal seams where you can gaze upon the mineral the park is named after. This trail is suitable for any high clearance vehicle.

Be sure to reference the AOAA website for accommodation links, days and hours of operation, waiver, and pass purchasing links.

Trail 141 is an upsidedown finger-shaped trail in the western reserve of Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA). The total mileage for this trail is 1.4 miles. However, the trail earns its difficult rating from a short, 0.2 mile section just southwest of Glacier Rocks. This section of the trail has a steep, 23-degree slope with large, table-top-sized, diff-catching rock slabs that must be negotiated while leaning slightly off-camber to the downhill side, and maneuvering between tight trees. After this hill, the remaining 1.2 miles of trail is a bumpy but easy drive through small scrabble rock. This trail is best suited for experienced off-road drivers in slightly modified vehicles with larger tires and skidplate protection.

Be sure to reference the AOAA website for accommodation links, days and hours of operation, waiver, and pass purchasing links.

Trail 110 is a straight-through connector trail between Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) trails 104 and 101. 110 passes through several shallow, but soft-bottomed mudholes as it treks through tight trees and is generally only one vehicle wide the entire trail. Beyond the mudholes, the trail travels across a hard dirt and gravel surface, with no rock obstacles. This trail is suitable for any high-clearance 4x4 vehicle.

Be sure to reference the AOAA website for accommodation links, days and hours of operation, waiver, and pass purchasing links.

At nearly 6 miles long and spanning almost the entire length of the Western Reserve, Trail 102 Green is the longest continuous trail within Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA). This is a straight-through trail used as one of the main travel veins through the reserve and is the main entry and exit point for the Fern Ridge Badge of Honor Trail. Trail 102 Green starts relatively easy and wide as it crisscrosses multiple times with its sister trail, 102 Blue. After crossing several mud holes, the two trails become one again as the trail chokes down to a single vehicle wide in width. The trail snakes its way through the tight and thick forest, traversing countless rock gardens of varying sizes and shapes, from footballs and grapefruits to tombstones. Eventually, the trail widens a bit and comes to an excellent lookout at Glacier Rocks, where you can experience truly unique rock features not seen anywhere else in the park. The trail continues its trek west, weaving through tight trees and traversing the rough terrain.

Because trail 102 Green parallels Fern Ridge and is significantly easier, park staff recommends 102 as an alternative badge trail for those with vehicles incapable of tackling Fern Ridge. Trail 102 Green is suitable for stock high clearance 4x4s, but is not recommended for groups, long-wheelbase vehicles such as pickups, or extremely wide vehicles. Due to the rocky terrain, airing down is highly recommended.

Be sure to reference the AOAA website for accommodation links, days and hours of operation, waiver, and pass purchasing links.