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You can avoid almost all of the sidewalk on 136 by going out the back of the commercial area on 137 st.  The police won't give you any problem as long as you're aren't riding crazily.  I can't ride this coming weekend - a family wedding and we are hosting 9 guests at our house but look forward to joining you sometime soon.  Got your PM.

I share your concern for your truck and trailer.  While I have not witnessed anything in that area other than farm personnel and atv'ers,  I wouldn't leave my vehicles out there unattended - it's Miami, if you leave something out there, someone will try to steal something.  You might consider unloading your unit at the end of SW 152 St and then parking at the Publix shopping center at 157 Ave and 152 St.  Have your wife pick you up in the field on the south side and you are good to go.

I haven't done too much exploring west of Krome yet - just a little running N/S up to maybe 104 and a little west on 136.  BTW, my Sportsman is white.  I sprung for the power steering model.  I recently picked up a 2014 RZR 800 with power steering for my significant other.  She wanted to ride but because of rheumatoid arthritis in her hands she couldn't deal with the hand controls.  I still need to change out the front brake pads (next week) but we will be ready to roll together soon.

Hi Tac1,

I too am new to the ATV world and share the same "where to ride" issues as you.  I also bought a Polaris 570 Sportsman Touring model (6 months ago) and I regularly ride in the farming area that you described.  I am fortunate enough to live only 1 mile east of the area so I just ride the local streets to get there.  You aren't limited on the south side to 152 ST.  You can easily go as far south as SW 184th ST. You can also cross Krome Ave and explore further west.  The building you described as surrounded by trees is an FPL facility.  I have never seen anyone working there.  If you want to start from there, it would be easier to enter from the Krome Ave side.

As far as the Humps go, I have never ridden there but I believe you can access it by going south on SW 167th Ave from Palm DR (SW 344th ST).  The street turns from asphalt to dirt and runs right into the riding area.  I don't know about salt corrosion but I think that if you ride during the dry season it won't be a problem.

Hope to see you out there sometime.