Rancho in North Lakeland?

JOE3504x4 · November 15, 2010, 10:36:43 PM

Never, I live in Brandon and from what I hear, its the place to go... Im just not sure if its a place I should bring my kid...

z400250 · November 15, 2010, 10:44:13 PM

Was there still a old bronco stuck out in the back with the rear tire up in the air off the ground?

Quote from: QuadMAN2k5 on November 15, 2010, 07:43:39 PM
I was there yesterday and I had a blast. Everyone was really friendaly and it is HUGE. I rode witha rew people that live out there and this is what they tolf me:

It was supposed to be a neighborhood/subdivision. They started tearing down the forest (the unfinished roads are what's left) and they found an endangered turtle species and they were forced to stop construction.

I loved it out there. lost of trails, mud pits, open areas. There are places to ride alone or with people. HUUUGE

I am goign this weekend agian if anyone wants to join

QuadMAN2k5 · November 16, 2010, 01:08:14 AM

There were several families put there riding and grilling. The young adults that i saw were respectful of space and speed when around the youngsters.

There were people out there that looked "sketchy" but that is me judging a book by it's cover. Everyone I interacted with was nice. The guy I went with is bringing his kid next time

No I didn't see that Bronco but there was one that broke down in 4 foot of water but they towed it out

zephyr · September 24, 2011, 02:58:31 AM

Say on the News last week that the county is trying to shut down Rancho again

SMP63 · September 24, 2011, 12:48:26 PM

Talked with people that went to the meeting. Basicaly not enough money in the budget to do anything at this time. Put on the back burner for now!!

pywacket1955 · September 24, 2011, 01:56:04 PM

But still you don't want to get caught entering or leaving the place. You will
get into trouble. If you go be careful not stupid.

SMP63 · September 25, 2011, 01:51:31 PM

I have never got into trouble Entering or Leaving the place. I've even stopped & talk with
Polk County's finest on the occasion that they're out there & had no problems!!!!!!! No problems
with anybody as far as that goes day or night!

Dirty Brutes · September 25, 2011, 04:41:43 PM

rode there many times and never had a problem.

08Honda400EX · September 25, 2011, 06:46:07 PM

You cannot get in troble for enter or leaving unless you already have a warrant or are there to dump trash, etc. If your just there to ride you will not have any problems with LEOs

FORDFANZ · October 05, 2011, 05:51:46 PM

there was a big articl in the lakeland ledger about 2 weeks ago about rancho .Its owned by mostly people from puerto rico or northerners that bought it back in the 70s since there are no roads its considered agricultural and they cant build . Since its not posted they cant do nothing to you unless you are doing illegal stuff or have a warrant .I ve been out there and talked to Polk county sheriffs and all they are doing is making sure nothing bad is going on

here s a article
http://www.theledger.com/article/20110915/NEWS/110919563?tc=obinsite

SMP63 · October 15, 2011, 09:11:01 PM

Me & the wife had a blast today riding with Dirty Brutes & his wife. Bumped into some friends &
made a couple new ones & had a group ride! The creek is starting to go down but still plenty wet after the recent rains. I will give you a call towards the end of the week Dirty Brutes about
going to ONF next weekend. I might just head back out there later for a night ride, ain't done one in a wile!

SMP63 · October 16, 2011, 12:59:10 PM

Had a great night ride!!! Seen a few hogs & had a few beers with some campers!

Can't wait for the first frost to kill off them skeeters tho!!!

Dirty Brutes · October 16, 2011, 03:49:10 PM

Great time like usual! Glad you had a good night ride. Keep me posted about ONF. Get a friend who called me today about going to his property in North Florida. He wanrs to ride also. We will make something happen. Have fun.

caospop · October 18, 2011, 12:49:35 AM

Sounds like river ranch

caospop · October 18, 2011, 01:53:22 AM

Looks like a nice place to ride. As long as people that go out there BEHAVE !!!!!

I've been riding ATV's for a few years now and i'm also a LEO, the biggest problem cops have

with ATV riders is their lack of respect for the law. It is also a disrespect to the community to go

there and do what you want to do. It is completely careless. Not to mention dangerous. For the

most part ATV riders are good law abiding citizens, but as we all know the bad always overide

the good. It only takes one bad apple to ruin the whole bunch. We are the future of this sport.

What ever happens will be our doing. Good or Bad.

caospop · October 18, 2011, 02:02:52 AM

And.. Can I please get directions from Miami-dade County ?

patches206 · October 18, 2011, 02:26:03 AM

Quote from: caospop on October 18, 2011, 02:02:52 AM
And.. Can I please get directions from Miami-dade County ?

Come up I75 and I think its exit 275 but not sure, its the New Port Richey/Z-hills , SR54 exit. You want to go eastbound towards Z-Hills. You will stay on SR54 and once you have crossed two separate railroad crossings its on the left side. If you get to US98 you have passed it. There are no signs its just in the middle of no where. There is a guy who lets you park on his property for 5 bucks or with a trailer is 7 bucks its worth the money to park. It would be best if you met up with someone to ride with that knows where it is, the place is easy to miss. Have fun.

caospop · October 19, 2011, 12:38:32 AM

Thank You. Any chance we could do a group ride ?

SMP63 · October 19, 2011, 01:03:44 AM

When do you plan on coming up? Deff. ride with you, always looking to meet people to ride with.

patches206 · October 19, 2011, 01:44:01 AM

Quote from: caospop on October 19, 2011, 12:38:32 AM
Thank You. Any chance we could do a group ride ?

When you looking at coming this way. My wheels are in pieces but it should be running within the next two or three weeks. I should also ask what you are riding. My outlander is running, that one is good for trail and mudd riding the sport quad is getting the work done thats the one I like to ride the most.

SMP63 · October 19, 2011, 02:01:02 AM

Sorry!! Didn't mean to butt in on ya'lls conversation!! If you would like i could get the guys address so you could GPS the way to the parking Caospop. Thinking about going for a ride tomorrow afternoon.

patches206 · October 19, 2011, 02:07:56 AM

Quote from: SMP63 on October 19, 2011, 02:01:02 AM
Sorry!! Didn't mean to butt in on ya'lls conversation!! If you would like i could get the guys address so you could GPS the way to the parking. Thinking about going for a ride tomorrow
afternoon.

Your not buttting just helping another rider thats

Wish I could ride but have to work

SMP63 · October 21, 2011, 12:30:28 PM

Gonna be out there for a ride Sun. 10-23. Anybody wanna ride along?

patches206 · October 21, 2011, 01:53:10 PM

Wish I could but I have to work.

SMP63 · October 21, 2011, 02:13:53 PM

No problem Patches!! Dirty Brutes may make it out. Either way gonna have fun!!!!!!!!!