Trans-Mass Trail - Page 19

Gargoyle · 06-26-2011, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hulked Up

It's been almost three years since I laid the route out

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hulked Up

I have a gpx file of the complete track, all in one route. PM me your email address if you are interested.

And thank you!

Kainic · 07-24-2011, 08:30 AM

PM sent.

asfault · 07-25-2011, 08:07 PM

The TMAT has been on our to-do list and I checked it off yesterday with CariocaGirl. It was a cool and dreary morning at the southern end, but the afternoon was beautiful and we had an awesome time. Well done HU and thank you for this contribution!

We've been on a lot of dirt roads in southern VT, but we've fairly neglected what MA has to offer. I must say, there are really nice ones here. Sorry I can't name the names right now, but I love those long narrow two-tracks with vegetation growing between. I appreciated that tight paved path along the river - trail riding on pavement.

Mr Bill · 07-26-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by asfault

The TMAT has been on our to-do list and I checked it off yesterday with CariocaGirl.

Four of us from Woosta rode it South to North Sunday too.

Was that you in Greenfield Shell gassing up as we were gearing up?

Thanks to HulkedUp for the track!

asfault · 07-26-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Bill

Was that you in Greenfield Shell gassing up as we were gearing up?

It was indeed. I was pretty sure I saw fresh motorcycle tracks on the trail and now I know who made 'em.

Rahn · 07-28-2011, 06:32 PM

If your want a nice warmup road for the ride, I would suggest taking prock hill all the way through to new hartford road then you are back on track. It's a pretty challenging dirt road to get you warmed up. There is a lot of single track that could be added in through the state forests if you are looking for an adventure.

gloud · 08-15-2011, 07:25 AM

A friend from work and I ran most of the trail on thursday, We picked it up where it crosses RT20 By the deer statue. then we rode through to deerfield. Nice ride I had to do a route sheet as our Cage GPS's will not take external files.

Our steads? My 1978 DT175E and my friend his Yamaha TTR225. So I will claim the smallest bike to do it so far. LOL
And Mine is a 2 stroke. (I carried a 1 gal can as My tank is on the small size. filled up in Ashfield. )
Nice ride, and we did the section in under 4 hours.

Thanks and we had a lot more fun that we thought we would with it being just dirt roads.

Hulked Up · 08-15-2011, 05:32 PM

That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.

I'm headed to Labrador over the weekend and will get to test the dirt skills I honed on the Trans-Mass on the mighty Trans-Labrador Highway.

viverrid · 08-15-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rahn

...I would suggest taking prock hill all the way through to new hartford road then you are back on track. It's a pretty challenging dirt road...

Prock Hill? Just a regular run of the mill maintained dirt thru road. OTOH some of the stuff off to the right of the subsequent "tar" (enduro talk) gets rough past the last house. Like try Roberts Rd. to Sears Rd. all the way thru to Rte 57. THAT would have some "challenging" dirt road sections!

The other day several of us got together to ride part of the trans-mass and found that none of us had the GPS file. We would rather have it in a Route Sheet!

Gargoyle · 08-18-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by viverrid

The other day several of us got together to ride part of the trans-mass and found that none of us had the GPS file. We would rather have it in a Route Sheet!

That sounds like a good job for you Vince! Make a route sheet of the TMT for us :-)

RidingUpAndDown · 08-25-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hulked Up

That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.

I'm headed to Labrador over the weekend and will get to test the dirt skills I honed on the Trans-Mass on the mighty Trans-Labrador Highway.

Hulked,

That - http://labrador2011.blogspot.com - is one hell of a wild and crazy tale, high-speed fn blowout, phew glad u r ok. Just goes to show - focusing on the journey is important vs. just the destination, just as getting to the summit should be secondary to a safe and prudent journey.
Live to 'summit' another day!

Peace.

Spinalcracker · 10-18-2011, 04:45 PM

Had a great day on the TMT this past Sunday. Took 17 gigs of video with my new gopro. Here is a video from the only washed out section Curtin Rd. You always lose some perspective from a video but this was harder than it looks. The water crossing was steep in and out and very loose dirt and mud.

MoBill · 10-18-2011, 06:47 PM

Nice.

Dieseldog13 · 10-27-2011, 03:02 PM

My son and I really want to do the Trans-Mass trail ride before the season ends (actually it is snowing here right now). I am ready to order a Garmin , probably the 76cx. I also would need the RAM mount for the handlebar. Am I correct that to load the GPS unit with Hulked Up's files that I first would need to buy maps and install them? If so, what maps and where do I get them? Mail order or off the web? Is there anything else for the GPS that I would need to be ready to do the Trans-Mass trail?
Thanks for any help that you can give me,
Jim

fizzerfz1 · 10-27-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieseldog13

My son and I really want to do the Trans-Mass trail ride before the season ends (actually it is snowing here right now). I am ready to order a Garmin , probably the 76cx. I also would need the RAM mount for the handlebar. Am I correct that to load the GPS unit with Hulked Up's files that I first would need to buy maps and install them? If so, what maps and where do I get them? Mail order or off the web? Is there anything else for the GPS that I would need to be ready to do the Trans-Mass trail?
Thanks for any help that you can give me,
Jim

PM me I will help you with loading the maps, you would need a 2GB or a 4GB card. Buy a 60csx if possible, if you havent already bought a GPS. 60CSX is better than 76cx, IMO.

07-25-2011, 08:07 PM	#273
asfault Non-normative Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Out there Oddometer: 105	The TMAT has been on our to-do list and I checked it off yesterday with CariocaGirl. It was a cool and dreary morning at the southern end, but the afternoon was beautiful and we had an awesome time. Well done HU and thank you for this contribution! We've been on a lot of dirt roads in southern VT, but we've fairly neglected what MA has to offer. I must say, there are really nice ones here. Sorry I can't name the names right now, but I love those long narrow two-tracks with vegetation growing between. I appreciated that tight paved path along the river - trail riding on pavement. __________________ Mike \| '09 KLX250S MOV \| YB \| CCCofVT Adventure for the Cures 2011

07-28-2011, 06:32 PM	#276
Rahn n00b Joined: Jun 2010 Oddometer: 6	new road suggestion If your want a nice warmup road for the ride, I would suggest taking prock hill all the way through to new hartford road then you are back on track. It's a pretty challenging dirt road to get you warmed up. There is a lot of single track that could be added in through the state forests if you are looking for an adventure.

08-15-2011, 05:32 PM	#278
Hulked Up ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Western Massachusetts Oddometer: 252	That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. I'm headed to Labrador over the weekend and will get to test the dirt skills I honed on the Trans-Mass on the mighty Trans-Labrador Highway. __________________ Trans-Mass Trail My Youtube Channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/hedlundk

10-18-2011, 04:45 PM	#282
Spinalcracker former redriderofma Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Oddometer: 1,009	Had a great day on the TMT this past Sunday. Took 17 gigs of video with my new gopro. Here is a video from the only washed out section Curtin Rd. You always lose some perspective from a video but this was harder than it looks. The water crossing was steep in and out and very loose dirt and mud. __________________ Unless we change direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed. It's county Fair time in New England Spinalcracker screwed with this post 10-18-2011 at 05:04 PM

10-18-2011, 06:47 PM	#283
MoBill Smiles when says dat Joined: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Oddometer: 12,701	Nice. __________________ WR250R Data Thread Pix: Sets for 2007 DL650 Build. , Custom Wolfman Tank Bag..Yamaha Super Tenere Build and now 2012 DL 650 Bulid

07-24-2011, 08:30 AM	#272
Kainic Almost there Joined: Oct 2005 Location: S. CT Oddometer: 302	PM sent.

08-15-2011, 07:25 AM	#277
gloud Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Western mass USA Oddometer: 143	A friend from work and I ran most of the trail on thursday, We picked it up where it crosses RT20 By the deer statue. then we rode through to deerfield. Nice ride I had to do a route sheet as our Cage GPS's will not take external files. Our steads? My 1978 DT175E and my friend his Yamaha TTR225. So I will claim the smallest bike to do it so far. LOL And Mine is a 2 stroke. (I carried a 1 gal can as My tank is on the small size. filled up in Ashfield. ) Nice ride, and we did the section in under 4 hours. Thanks and we had a lot more fun that we thought we would with it being just dirt roads.

10-27-2011, 03:02 PM	#284
Dieseldog13 Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Western Mass/CT border Oddometer: 50	Need GPS help My son and I really want to do the Trans-Mass trail ride before the season ends (actually it is snowing here right now). I am ready to order a Garmin , probably the 76cx. I also would need the RAM mount for the handlebar. Am I correct that to load the GPS unit with Hulked Up's files that I first would need to buy maps and install them? If so, what maps and where do I get them? Mail order or off the web? Is there anything else for the GPS that I would need to be ready to do the Trans-Mass trail? Thanks for any help that you can give me, Jim

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