-Paragon- Hazleton, PA

[B00STDGT]

Heres a little review for Paragon Adventure Park in Hazleton, PA.

The cost was $25 plus another $10 for a flag. You did not have to wear long sleeves or gloves but they were strict about helmets and eye protection.

My buddy and I went yesterday (8/22). We both ride 04' 400ex's. Both stock with the exception of mine with holeshot rears. Both of us are very good riders.

The trails had a lot of rock, but even more mud and water. They were definitly pasable with a sport quad. Holes ranged from a few inches deep to 4ft+. We found out quickly that our 400's would make it through water up to the seat if you kept the front end up a little. I was dissapointed that all the big hills were one way only trails and you could not go up them they were only to be ridden down. There was a play area but it did not have any hill climbs that gave us any trouble. I would stick with green trais if you are on a sport quad. Any of the blues had a lot of rock. We rode a couple blue level 3 trials and the holes were deep the rocks were big and they were EVERYWHERE. We had a blast.

[seatec]

thanx for the write up. did they have food stands or other ammeneties?

[B00STDGT]

They had a concession trailer with sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, and drinks. Not a restaurant or anything but the food was good.

[bcurry940]

I have been wondering about that place. I checked out there website and was thinking of going for a weekend with my truck and my quad.....thanks!

[B00STDGT]

The cost to ride a quad there is $25, a truck/suv is $35. They also charge by passenger also.

[bcurry940]

What about rausch creek? Aren't they right down the road a ways? Are you allowed to ride atvs there?

[B00STDGT]

I have never been there. Next place my buddy and I are going is Tower City. Look for that review in the next month.

[CowsBitePeople]

whats the web site?

[400Rider022]

paragon is a great place i was there with my 400 about a month ago lots of fun but a lot of rocks..... there are miles and miles of trails i give it two thumbs up:cool:

[swank78]

If trails are your thing then Paragon is cool. I think it seemed more jeep/4x4 oriented. http://www.paragonap.com

[MR.BIG]

Originally posted by B00STDGT
I have never been there. Next place my buddy and I are going is Tower City. Look for that review in the next month.

Tower city is ok. Very rocky as well. What is cool about tower city is that have sand pits with some nice steep hill climbs. Only a couple of us were going up the very steep ones, one guy tried on his dvx400 and ran out of power and he rolled it all the way down the hill. It was fun though.

[400Rider022]

im goin to paragon this monday:D

[660WickedRappy]

to ride at the paragon do your quads need to be registerd? do they check for vin #'s and registration and stuff?

[N400Ex]

Originally posted by bcurry940
What about rausch creek? Aren't they right down the road a ways? Are you allowed to ride atvs there?


i have been goin to rausch creek for the past four or five years. they are supposely pretty close to that paragon place. im goin to paragon for the first time this fall. but rausch is unbeleivable 5 stars. you like riden tracks? i have never seen jumps bigger or better anywhere else. like to ride the trails? i still havent been through even half of the trails at rausch and its awesome every time. rausch has something for everyone and its perfect. i highly recommend it.



-n400ex

[yellow400ex05]

Do u think a 250ex would be good on those trails at paragon?

[1BadRubicon]

Paragon is awesome. We make frequent trips up there with the Jeep, and the quads. You could spend an entire day there and not see everything.

B00STDGT- You think some of those blues were rocky, we did a black one in my Jeep there last week and it looked like a field of VW's covered in cement :eek:

As for hill climbs, this is what happened to one of the less experienced guys last week
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/1BadRubicon/DSCF0034.jpg

[kfxwizzard400]

paragon is ****. Right off of 309 before hazelton there is a pile of coal maybe 300 feet tall and accross the street it a building park there noone hassels you and its so much better than paragon + its free. amazing hillclimbs too. if you need directions im me at special1eddd1kid

[swank78]

I was at Paragon 2 years ago and I remember it being pretty rough. My question is do any of you guys know if they have beginner trails or an area for newbies to ride on. I might be taking my girlfriend there and she really has no experience other than riding around my field. It will be her first time out on the trails. Do you think there is some trails there for beginners where she will be able to enjoy herself? Thanks for any input. I would take her to Rausch but we are going on a Monday and they are closed.

[1BadRubicon]

Stay on the green trails and you'll be fine. You can also blow an hour or two in the play area.

[swank78]

10-4 dude thanks, are the trails well marked?

[400Rider022]

trails are well marked and what ever you do stay away from turtle trail you will find ur self rock crawling for about 3 miles....not fun

[swank78]

I remember that trail, I pinched a tire on it right at the beginning of the day my only time there. Well I guess I am going to go for it, should be interesting. They dont require a chest protector do they?

[400Rider022]

nope.... ull have a great time there alot of fun.. just be careful there is some crazy stuff there:devil:

[400Rider022]

nope.... ull have a great time there alot of fun.. just be careful there is some crazy stuff there:devil:

[1BadRubicon]

I know the turtle trail well, I ended up having to use that route in my Jeep two weeks ago so I could get out of the park on time. It wa insane, looked someone dropped a bunch of VW's in the woods and cemented over them. I also did a portion of Rattler that day, and nothing broke so I was happy.