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Anybody riding Ocala NF Feb 7-8-9?   I'm going down Friday Feb 7 for the weekend  and camping at
Lake Delancy.

Mudbucket,
I'm in Jax too. I ride Ocala NF and catch Mudmuckers a few times.
Let me know when you can ride.

Does anyone in your group ride sport bikes?

Not now.  Everyone has migrated from Sport bikes, to Utility quads, and then to RZR's.
We now have 3 RZR's and 3 UTE's in our group.
We  do ride a lot of mud and water mostlly creek crossings.
I see a lot of sport quads up there every time I go.
Check out these web sites:
http://ridingatvs.embarqspace.com/
http://www.atvresort.com/
http://www.trailsheaven.com/
The Outlaw trials are all the old free trails that are around and between the Hatfield/McCoy trails.
I stay at the Ashland Camp Ground most of the time.  The Ashland CG is located on the HFM Indian Ridge
trial.  About 12-14 miles north is the Pinnacle Creek HFM HFM trails.  I usually ride beteen them and all
around them and across them.
JIm 

The RZR stock springs suck.  Got to go to after market springs or shocks too.
I put the HighLifter springs on, then set it to 2 notches up front and back.
I happy with that so far.
I may consider the FOX shocks later but I got other upgrades planned first.
Got a 09 RZR and continue to add access's  nearly every quarter.
I'm putting half doors on soon,  a cargo box,  second set of fender flares, and I need
another skid plate. It never ends.
:dunno.gif

ChillintheMost,
I'm trying to plan a trip April 7 thru 11.  Got to verify my work schedule first.
In any case I'm going Memorial Day weekend and the week following.
Are you interested in any of those dates?
Jim

Where can you ride now that you even need a GPS?  I used to use one a lot in Ocala back in the day while learning my way around. With the new trail system you are so limited that there is no way to get lost.
Big Cypress is a place where you could use one but I cant think of anywhere else in this state that has a large enough riding area to need one. .
  I've heard at River Ranch people mark their track with beer cans. This works great until some doogooder comes along and picks up you cans and then you have to spend the night in the woods waiting to be rescued.

West Virginia Outlaw Trails.  The best place to ride on the east coast.   :T

The Etch-A-Sketch is the way to go. 

How many tracks will it hold?

The 60CSX is limited to only 20.  :bow.gif

 I use the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX.   It has a good handle bar mount.
It has a color screen and good receivers.  I can get a signal in the house.
Simple to use and you can down load various maps, tracks, routes .
It supports a 2GB SD card for additional storage.
It works for me.
Jim

Hey JIm , when you get ready for the ride make sure you post it. I know a few people who would love to meet out there. I've never been so I am looking forward to new trails. Thanks, Susan

Hi Susan,

I will do that. Look forward riding with your group.

Jim

Dawn,
The Ocala Adventure trail is 45 miles.  Not sure is there are other trails you can still legally ride out of Big Scrub.
Have not been there in a while.

I have been to Suburban Estates a few times.  A friend has a nice place there with a couple of trailers.

I hit the Pigpen everytime I go to the North end usually a the end of my ride.
It takes me about 30 minutes to get from the Pigpen to Rodman Dam if I ride.

Rodman Dam is just off Hwy 19.  From Salt Springs drive North on Hwy 19 to the big high Canal Bridge.
Just before the bridge (maybe 200 yards) turn left and go about 3 miles and you will cross the
dam. Continue across the dam to the parking lot (another 1/2 mile or less). Park there.
The atv trailhead is there.  If you continue on you truck, NF road 88 goes south from there.

From Palatka type Hwy 19 south and after crossing the Canal Bridge, take the first right
and follow the directions above. When you come off the bridge start checking up quickly
or you won't make the right turn.
Good Ridin.

I don't have a problem with fees and I buy the yearly pass at $75.

I do think the yearly pass is a bit high considering I can buy a yearly
out of state pass to ride all 600+ miles of the Hatfield McCoy Trails in
WV for $50 and I only go there 3 to 4 times a year and I do buy the pass.

But I'm happy to how a place to ride even at $75 a year.

Jim

Yes you can park off of Hwy 40.

See Ocala Adventure Trail map:  http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/ocala/recreation/ohv.overview.php?p=1.1.3.4#?p=1.1.6

My mistake. The Lake George Ranger District is on Hwy 40.

Go to:  http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/ocala/recreation/ohv.overview.php?p=1.1.3.4#?p=1.1.6

This site has most everything you need to know.  Jim

Lake George Ranger District
17147 E. State Road 40
Silver Springs, FL 34488
(352) 625-2520



Seminole Ranger District
40929 State Road
Umatilla, FL  32784
(352) 669-3153

Stacktester,
Your are still correct. You can ride 90 minutes pass sunset.  I do.

Jim

Go to this site:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/ocala/recreation/ohv.overview.php?p=1.1.3.4

It appears they are now calling the Centennial Trail  the  Ocala Adventure Trail.
Go to the website and select the Ocala Adventure Trial.
That map is a little better than the Centennial Trail map.
For some reason it does not show Big Scrub but it's there on lower end.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/ocala/recreation/ohv.overview.php?p=1.1.3.4

The fees are the same on both the north and south ends.  $10 for 3 day pass or
$75 for yearly pass.

I want to ride the Ocala Adventure Trail again this month. Just waiting for better
weather.  Let me know when you are going, maybe we can hook up for a ride.

Good ridin!

Jim

I usually ride the North trails around Rodman down to 316.
I rode the south loops in Jan 09.  parked at the trail head off hwy 40 and rode
the Centennial trail.
Check out this website:  http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/ocala/recreation/ohv.overview.php?p=1.1.3.4
Jim

Yes, there are maps.  I got one at the Lake George Ranger District Office on HWY 314 in Jan of 2009. 
Didn't see any at the trail heads back then.

You can still park at Rodman Dam and jump on the Yellow trail there and that's all legal.
You just cannot ride in the "PIT" area.  The Yellow trail goes around the northeast corner
of the PIT.  I hate it but it's true.

It's a drive! but the Wagon Wheel area in West Virginia has got hills.  Some will
challenge the best of riders.
It's 10 hours from Jacksonville Fl but well worth it. 
I usually go for 5 ot 6 days .
It's just south of the Hatfield-McCoy trails.
If interested I can provide more details.
Jim

Hello,

The trails have been marked by the Rangers.  Go this site to print a color map.

Select the North end map.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida/local-resources/images/maps/oca/ohv/

Give me a call:  904-759-0262.  I got some Garmin tracks also that will help for the
north end.

Jim

It was not closed last weekend and there were at least a 100 people at Rodman.
I plan to go Sunday for sure and still thinking about Saturday (boating or ATVing?)
Jim

Anyone riding the Rodman Dam area Saturday 02/18?

I'm planning to be there at 9 am.

Maybe we can hook up.

Jim

Anyone riding the Rodman Dan area Saturday 02/18?

I'm planning to be there about 9 am.

Maybe we can hook up.

Jim

Hey Jeffgre,

  Great job guiding our bunch.  I believe a large time was had by all.
  My odometer showed my Rubi covered 50 miles.
  Enjoyed playing at Eureka Dam and stopping  at the 88 Store.

  My buddy on the 400EX from North Carolina said the trip was well
worth it.

Thanks for letting us hook up with your group.

I got it all on my GPS and I may do a re-run  this Saturday.

Thanks,
  Jim

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