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I was riding at Big Scrub today and went past some folks that were just ripping through a big marsh- tearing it up.  We all know that that's what will get any new trails they're making out there shut down but still there are those jerks that won't play by the rules.  What's up with that???  We all need to help turn those people in to the rangers or they are going to wreck it for everyone.  Comments???

I think there's only one legal one- Rodman pit.  Never been there but I think it's by Rodman dam.

Is there a map with the planned route available for the rodman ride coming up?  Can someone post the map?

They do clean ups out there but it's usually the jeep clubs doing it from what I hear.  Maybe call one of the Ranger Districts and see if they can supply some stuff _trash bags, dumpsters, etc)

Hey, you were right after all.  I called the ranger district this morning and the ranger said the trails will be "non-directional", not one directional- meaning 2 way traffic.  Sorry 'bout that- I sure don't want to spread the wrong info.

shackles - is this a test of truth, you don't believe an OHV Volunteer, how dare you...

Not at all- I trust you emphatically!!   You rock!!!! I just put out some misinformation the other day and I was just trying to correct my error and pull my foot out of my mouth (which is hard bceause it loves to live there).

Hey, you were right after all.  I called the ranger district this morning and the ranger said the trails will be "non-directional", not one directional- meaning 2 way traffic.  Sorry 'bout that- I sure don't want to spread the wrong info.

They will be one way trails-except for the people who screw up and go the wrong way.

Where do you get that info from. Its not what I was told.

Come on- do you really think they'd make one big 140 mile trail- you'd never get back even if your quad didn't break or run out of gas.  You need to stop and ask some questions to the rangers.  I've heard a lot of complaints about them but when you stop and talk to them they're pretty cool and are jsut trying to do their jobs.  SOme of them are atv/jeep riders and are volunteers trying to get everyone to play fair so the forest stays open.

I'm with Chillin on this!! Also how would that Regulate that? i dont see the State hiring a 100 or morepeople to patrol everyday,What if you quad brakes,Run out of Gas,Wreck or something of that nature? now you have to go another 130 miles ir whatever it maybe before your back at your truck or car?

The rangers at Scrub told us when we were there at Thanksgving. 

They will be one way trails-except for the people who screw up and go the wrong way.

Where do you get that info from. Its not what I was told.

One of the things that stinks is that apparently only Rodman pit will be open-no other pits- and it already gets nuts in there. 

They will be one way trails-except for the people who screw up and go the wrong way.

The trails will be one direction- so no more head on collisions.

I'm with Dreth on this one, the whoops suck and they destroy our machines. Please note the numerous references in the Plan to periodically re-evaluate the trails. They're suggesting that if environmental damage continues and unauthorized areas/trail use violations continue, they'll close more areas/trails. So, I say let's prove them wrong by obeying the rules while constantly asking for more trails. It's a hobby for 99.9% of us, not a source of income. So, don't ruin it for us all.

Not to sound like a thingy but its a 4-wheeler not a daily driver if your worried about your machine than maybe keep it in the garage and not ride it,These machines are designed for this type of conditions,You said it best its a hobby,Myself Personally  More than likely will not Ride ONF when this Go's into Full Swing,Scrub is bad enough with the whoops and people being idiots,Now Take away the whoops put all of them on One trail system,What do you GET?? a Bunch Of Morons Hauling Azz in Every Direction W/ you and your Kids,Love ones and Family STUCK in the MIDLE OF IT!! FATALITY CITY IMO

The Ocala Star Banner and THe ORlando Sentinel should have the ad out in Saturdays paper.  Everyone is jumping the gun on this.  I know one of the rangers that works the scrub area and she says the initial trails are just that.  There will eventually be 140 miles of trails throughout the forest but initially they will be in the Delancy area and in the Paisely area.  They have to start somewhere and they know it will be a slow process but the trail system will expand.  They are really determined to provide trails for us but it will take time.  She said they have had tons of input from atv/jeep folks and this was the agreed upon option by those who were involved.

Anyone know of a company that rents ATV's or will guide a group on an trail ride at places like Big Scrub?  We have 2 atv's but are having a family reunion soon and thought it would be neat to spend it at Scrub and rent some atv's for everyone to ride.

Thanks aor any help