Lost Trails

Lost Trails is a private off-road park on the mountainside above Dunmore, just outside Scranton in northeastern Pennsylvania. It covers more than 2,000 acres and is open to dirt bikes, ATVs, and side-by-sides. The riding is mountain terrain rather than flat dirt road: loose chunk rock, steep hill climbs, mud runs, water crossings, and scenic ridge trails with views. The park says its trails are mapped, marked, and color-coded by difficulty, and that the green and blue trails suit most beginners. Named spots include Top of the World, The Lake, and The Tunnel. Most trails are one way, with marked two-way main arteries.

Families get their own areas. There is a quarter-mile mini-moto track with small jumps and a banked turn, a quarter-mile pee-wee circuit with a hill climb, and "The Boneyard," about five miles of easier trails with a few mud bogs. The park says children on 90cc machines ride most of the beginner trails.

Getting there

The park is at 1000 Dunham Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512. From I-81 take Exit 187 toward I-84 and I-380, then take Tigue Street (I-380 Exit 1). The entrance is about a quarter mile along Dunham Drive. Scranton is the nearest city, and the park describes itself as about 25 minutes from the Poconos. All riders and spectators must sign in at the check-in office.

Fees, permits, and rules

This is a bring-your-own-machine park. Day passes are $40 for adults and $30 for riders under 18, and children 5 and younger are free. Season passes start at $275 for one rider, and multi-day and group rates are offered. The park accepts cash, credit, and debit cards only. Prices are from the park's website, so confirm them before you go.

Every rider signs a liability waiver (a parent or guardian signs for anyone under 18) and wears a park wristband. DOT or Snell helmets, eye protection, and closed-toe boots are required. Dirt bikes need a working muffler and a spark arrestor, and loud aftermarket pipes are not allowed. The park says insurance and state registration are recommended, not required. Stay on marked trails, because riding off trail or past boundary signs can get you ejected without a refund. Jeeps, trucks, and buggies are not allowed. Alcohol, drugs, firearms, and fireworks are banned.

When to ride

The park says it is open all year. From April through October it is open daily, and from November through March it is open Thursday through Monday. Hours are 9am to 5pm, with check-in opening at 9am and the trails closing at 5pm. Call (570) 730-8131 to confirm before a winter trip.

There is no camping on the property, and campgrounds and lodging are within about 20 minutes. The park lists nearby options on its lodging page.