Last weekend I took to the trails at AOAA, Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. I have been asked by a few folks, "How does this park compare to Rausch Creek Off Road Park ?" So let me break it down for you.
SIMILARITIES
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| AOAA |
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| Rausch Creek |
Both parks are in the mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania located on old Coal mines.
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| AOAA |
Both parks have trails with muddy, water obstacles.
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| Rausch Creek |
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| AOAA |
Both parks have trails that wind through the woods. These trails are easy, moderate, and difficult to fit the needs of all kinds of off-roaders.
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| Rausch Creek |
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| AOAA |
Both parks have rocky trails and rock gardens. Again these trails fit the needs of all kinds of off-roaders.
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Rausch Creek
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DIFFERENCES
- AOAA has ATV and Dirt Bike Trails.
- Rausch Creek has a better mapping system. However, AOAA has only recently opened, and every week they are improving.
- They AOAA trails I traveled were technically challenging for a longer wheel base because of the very tight turns, and trying to squeeze between trees. Because AOAA is on land that is part of a mine reclamation, they are limited on what trees they can cut down.
I have wheeled at Rasuch Creek at least ten times, and only once at AOAA. By no means am I an expert of either Off-Road Park. I love them both equally. They are both beautiful, refreshing and challenging. I look forward to trying out some more trails at AOAA, and stepping up my game at Rausch Creek.
