MO Trail Ride - May 3/4
Posted: 28 Feb 2008 10:16
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Ok guys, we are looking at May 3/4 for two full day rides with an option to throw down a few miles on Friday afternoon if folks can make it in time. The location is West Fork, MO (about 5 hours from KC, 2 from STL).
This is a "guided" ride and will be turn key...just show up and ride. I have asked for a balance of 20% single track, 60% atv trails and 20% forest/logging roads. Expect plenty of GREAT riding. They will drag a fuel and lunch truck for us, so bring a can and chow.
I would like to turn this into an annual ride..and we can shoot for the weekend before Mom's Day as a stable weekend. The timing and weather are just about perfect (generally).
Costs: $80 per person if you want the "rustic" cabin and $100 for the "less rustic". Each have access to a shower etc, and the price includes the ride/guide fee for the weekend.
Right now we are limited to 8 people as we will be moving as one group. We possibly could get that extended a bit, but 8 may be it for now.
For those that have ridden in this area...it is absolutely beautiful Ozark, hardwood forest. Lots of terrain change, old hardwood stands and tons of low use trails. This is not to be missed!
If you are in, just reply so...we wont do any kind of deposit etc. However, if something comes up, please let us know here so others can hop in as this will probably fill up. We can hammer out all the logistics and such when we get past the April ride. All I need is a minimum of 4 to commit...and I think that will be easy.
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Not sure how many of you follow some of the MO threads, but there is a fella that hosts rides on an IMMENSE piece of Ozark property in SO MO. He does 2-3 day hosted rides and will either guide the ride or set you up for a day of whatever you are looking for. Everything from forest roads to hand cut single. He has a few little cabins on the property and the prices are VERY good.
I think he generally keeps the groups to under 10.
I know a few of the guys that have ridden it and they are VERY hard to please. They have commented that it is a hidden gem and some of the best riding you will find ANYWHERE. It will have a bit of a hillbilly twist to it...but then again, I am 93% hillbilly, so I will fit right in. If you dont see the mechanical genius in the motorized picnic bench...this may not be the place for you high brows!
I was thinking maybe a late April weekend would work...maybe early May. Anyone interested? BTW, there are unlimited options for bigger bikes down here. Even the best county roads are rough at best...there are too many old logging roads to count. This is a very big, very rural part of MO.
A few pics:
http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=271143&hl=
http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=266402&hl=
http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=267563&hl=
Ok guys, we are looking at May 3/4 for two full day rides with an option to throw down a few miles on Friday afternoon if folks can make it in time. The location is West Fork, MO (about 5 hours from KC, 2 from STL).
This is a "guided" ride and will be turn key...just show up and ride. I have asked for a balance of 20% single track, 60% atv trails and 20% forest/logging roads. Expect plenty of GREAT riding. They will drag a fuel and lunch truck for us, so bring a can and chow.
I would like to turn this into an annual ride..and we can shoot for the weekend before Mom's Day as a stable weekend. The timing and weather are just about perfect (generally).
Costs: $80 per person if you want the "rustic" cabin and $100 for the "less rustic". Each have access to a shower etc, and the price includes the ride/guide fee for the weekend.
Right now we are limited to 8 people as we will be moving as one group. We possibly could get that extended a bit, but 8 may be it for now.
For those that have ridden in this area...it is absolutely beautiful Ozark, hardwood forest. Lots of terrain change, old hardwood stands and tons of low use trails. This is not to be missed!
If you are in, just reply so...we wont do any kind of deposit etc. However, if something comes up, please let us know here so others can hop in as this will probably fill up. We can hammer out all the logistics and such when we get past the April ride. All I need is a minimum of 4 to commit...and I think that will be easy.
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Not sure how many of you follow some of the MO threads, but there is a fella that hosts rides on an IMMENSE piece of Ozark property in SO MO. He does 2-3 day hosted rides and will either guide the ride or set you up for a day of whatever you are looking for. Everything from forest roads to hand cut single. He has a few little cabins on the property and the prices are VERY good.
I think he generally keeps the groups to under 10.
I know a few of the guys that have ridden it and they are VERY hard to please. They have commented that it is a hidden gem and some of the best riding you will find ANYWHERE. It will have a bit of a hillbilly twist to it...but then again, I am 93% hillbilly, so I will fit right in. If you dont see the mechanical genius in the motorized picnic bench...this may not be the place for you high brows!
I was thinking maybe a late April weekend would work...maybe early May. Anyone interested? BTW, there are unlimited options for bigger bikes down here. Even the best county roads are rough at best...there are too many old logging roads to count. This is a very big, very rural part of MO.
A few pics:
http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=271143&hl=
http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=266402&hl=
http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=267563&hl=
Let me check the schedule and we can throw some dates, but I'm thinking May too.