From Mirror staff reports

A popular ATV recreation area has received funding for trail maintenance from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Rock Run Recreation Inc. is set to receive $677,200 in grant funding to rehabilitate about 30.5 miles of the 140-mile ATV trail system at Rock Run Recreation Area in Chest Township, Cambria County, and Chest Township, Clearfield County.

The regional facility is among 10 across the state to receive grants for all-terrain vehicle and snowmobile facilities and trails in the state, said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.

“Thousands of avid ATV and snowmobile riding enthusiasts recreate in Pennsylvania annually, and DCNR supports projects that improve upon and expand these types of motorized recreation opportunities across the commonwealth,” Dunn said. “The fall grant round opened earlier this month and we encourage municipalities and organizations to apply before the Sept. 29 deadline.”

The investments from the ATV Management Restricted Account and Snowmobile Management Restricted Account will support construction or maintenance of ATV and snowmobile trails and facilities.

In addition to Rock Run, the Central Mountains ATV Association Inc., received $320,000 to design for the development of about six miles of the Whiskey Springs to Bloody Skillet ATV Connector Trail in South Renovo Borough, Clinton County.

The department can award grants two times each year to municipalities and organizations for development of publicly accessible ATV and snowmobile trails and facilities.