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Oh2RideMore · 01-03-2010, 11:31 AM

It's not a harley, the WR250 is meant to ride....

I will keep watching this forum, and let you guys know when heading down for a ride. I really want to ride the glade top trail and others in that area.

DirtyDR650 · 01-04-2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HillbillyNinja

You know, I've floated teh Current, Jack's Fork, Black, White, Elk, Big and Little Sugar and never once been on the 11 point. It's on my to do list this year.

It's one of the more scenic rivers around, especially if you start at Greer. In the spring rainy season it's possible to put in further upstream at Thomasville, but then the river gets pretty gnarly later on downstream that time of year.
The fishing is excellent. Above Turner Mill is artificial bait only, there's some big trout in there. From Greer to Riverton is a full day's float, Some faster water in places but nothing much above Class II rapids, and good fishing. If you want a nice 3-4 hour float, do Turner Mill to Whitten. It's also the most scenic, with high rock cliffs and Bald Eagles circling above.

DirtyDR650 · 01-04-2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Oh2RideMore

It's not a harley, the WR250 is meant to ride....

I will keep watching this forum, and let you guys know when heading down for a ride. I really want to ride the glade top trail and others in that area.

Just testin' ya about the trailer thing. Good answer.

"Glade top trail"? Haven't heard that name, though I might've ridden it without knowing. Where does it run?

HillbillyNinja · 01-04-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyDR650

It's one of the more scenic rivers around, especially if you start at Greer. In the spring rainy season it's possible to put in further upstream at Thomasville, but then the river gets pretty gnarly later on downstream that time of year.
The fishing is excellent. Above Turner Mill is artificial bait only, there's some big trout in there. From Greer to Riverton is a full day's float, Some faster water in places but nothing much above Class II rapids, and good fishing. If you want a nice 3-4 hour float, do Turner Mill to Whitten. It's also the most scenic, with high rock cliffs and Bald Eagles circling above.

Thanks for the info. I like to do 2-3 day floats if at all possible and camp on the river banks. I absolutely love gnarly class 2 and class 3 rapids. Looks like a spring trip is in order.

Oh2RideMore · 01-04-2010, 09:19 AM

For the best rapids and scenery, check out the upper buffalo in spring, or anytime after a recent rain. From the low water bridge at Ponca, there are 49 rapids, the most I have ever canoed over, lots are II. Floated the upper after a week of rain in October. High bluffs, great fishing for bass, and the tallest waterfall in ozarks.

HillbillyNinja · 01-04-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Oh2RideMore

For the best rapids and scenery, check out the upper buffalo in spring, or anytime after a recent rain. From the low water bridge at Ponca, there are 49 rapids, the most I have ever canoed over, lots are II. Floated the upper after a week of rain in October. High bluffs, great fishing for bass, and the tallest waterfall in ozarks.

I've been there and love the Buffalo also. I'm thinking perhaps there should be an ADV float/fish/camp trip in the near future.

NechesBobcat · 01-04-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HillbillyNinja

I've been there and love the Buffalo also. I'm thinking perhaps there should be an ADV float/fish/camp trip in the near future.

I'm all for that!

Oh2RideMore · 01-04-2010, 04:45 PM

So many good spots in ar for dual sport riding. A camp/float on the buffalo would be tops though. Set something up, I am in.

DirtyDR650 · 01-05-2010, 07:50 AM

Oh2RideMore, you got my curiousity goin', so:

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Originally Posted by DirtyDR650

"Glade top trail"? Haven't heard that name, though I might've ridden it without knowing. Where does it run?

Does that run the highlands plateau area east of West Plains?

Anybody want to set up an Eleven Point float I'll be glad to help out with the logistics, I know the river fairly well. If you rent canoes, don't go to Richard's by Greer, go the the place in Alton (Eleven Point Canoe Rental) at the corner of 160 and 19N... better rates and very accomodating.

HBN, if you want a 2-day float, Greer to Riverton is your best bet. Plenty of nice camping spots along that stretch.

HillbillyNinja · 01-05-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyDR650

Oh2RideMore, you got my curiousity goin', so:

Does that run the highlands plateau area east of West Plains?

Anybody want to set up an Eleven Point float I'll be glad to help out with the logistics, I know the river fairly well. If you rent canoes, don't go to Richard's by Greer, go the the place in Alton (Eleven Point Canoe Rental) at the corner of 160 and 19N... better rates and very accomodating.

HBN, if you want a 2-day float, Greer to Riverton is your best bet. Plenty of nice camping spots along that stretch.

Looks like a winner, I was just looking at the river map last night. I own two canoes, so I bring my own. Do the outfitters down there portage private canoes?

Oh2RideMore · 01-05-2010, 08:23 AM

Have not ridden the glade top, but have read the ride reports of it. See this page:
http://www.ozarkmtns.com/foliage/gladetop.asp

As for canoe rental on eleven point, I always used the eleven point canoe rental at that intersection 160 and 19. Very nice folks, let you camp for free in yard if you want to. Got caught down there 2 years ago in severe storms with flash floods, lightning and tornadoes. Spent most of the night reading on their porch, then went to tent for sleep. Last year rode down early morning from STL, then floated 20 miles using kayaks, then rode back for a 400 mile day. The NF campgrounds along the rivers are secluded and down rough gravel roads, but they get rained on constantly during summer. The rain follows the river valley.

DirtyDR650 · 01-06-2010, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HillbillyNinja

Looks like a winner, I was just looking at the river map last night. I own two canoes, so I bring my own. Do the outfitters down there portage private canoes?

I'm guessin' they would... but you can call them and ask: (417) 778-6497

DirtyDR650 · 01-06-2010, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Oh2RideMore

Have not ridden the glade top, but have read the ride reports of it. See this page:
http://www.ozarkmtns.com/foliage/gladetop.asp

Thanks. Never been on that one, it's a ways north of here. Looks like a good one, have to check it out... maybe in the spring or late fall when there's not much cage traffic.

Most of the runs I do around here I found by exploring on my own, or looking at my Oregon County Plat Map for connecting loops and then go ride them. Akways more than I bargained for, as you can get lost easy down in these hollers. Never failed to find my way out yet... and now I have the IMS tank to get me in deeper than ever!

JED · 01-07-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Oh2RideMore

So many good spots in ar for dual sport riding. A camp/float on the buffalo would be tops though. Set something up, I am in.

Me Too. JED

Gray Dragon · 01-07-2010, 05:46 PM

Well my bikes are all street oriented, but I'm not afraid (might be dumb

) to take them down a dirt road. So I'm a definite possibility

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01-03-2010, 11:31 AM	#466
Oh2RideMore Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: St Louis MO Oddometer: 1,155	why would I trailer a bike? It's not a harley, the WR250 is meant to ride.... I will keep watching this forum, and let you guys know when heading down for a ride. I really want to ride the glade top trail and others in that area. __________________ 2008 WR250R(Anywhere) 2009 Versys

01-04-2010, 09:19 AM	#470
Oh2RideMore Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: St Louis MO Oddometer: 1,155	upper buffalo river For the best rapids and scenery, check out the upper buffalo in spring, or anytime after a recent rain. From the low water bridge at Ponca, there are 49 rapids, the most I have ever canoed over, lots are II. Floated the upper after a week of rain in October. High bluffs, great fishing for bass, and the tallest waterfall in ozarks. __________________ 2008 WR250R(Anywhere) 2009 Versys

01-04-2010, 04:45 PM	#473
Oh2RideMore Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: St Louis MO Oddometer: 1,155	Buffalo river/Oachita nf/etc So many good spots in ar for dual sport riding. A camp/float on the buffalo would be tops though. Set something up, I am in. __________________ 2008 WR250R(Anywhere) 2009 Versys

01-05-2010, 08:23 AM	#476
Oh2RideMore Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: St Louis MO Oddometer: 1,155	glade top, and alton canoe rental Have not ridden the glade top, but have read the ride reports of it. See this page: http://www.ozarkmtns.com/foliage/gladetop.asp As for canoe rental on eleven point, I always used the eleven point canoe rental at that intersection 160 and 19. Very nice folks, let you camp for free in yard if you want to. Got caught down there 2 years ago in severe storms with flash floods, lightning and tornadoes. Spent most of the night reading on their porch, then went to tent for sleep. Last year rode down early morning from STL, then floated 20 miles using kayaks, then rode back for a 400 mile day. The NF campgrounds along the rivers are secluded and down rough gravel roads, but they get rained on constantly during summer. The rain follows the river valley. __________________ 2008 WR250R(Anywhere) 2009 Versys

01-07-2010, 05:46 PM	#480
Gray Dragon Geezer rider Joined: Nov 2008 Location: SW MO Oddometer: 319	Well my bikes are all street oriented, but I'm not afraid (might be dumb) to take them down a dirt road. So I'm a definite possibility. __________________ "I drank what?" -- Socrates Never buy a fur coat from a man being chased by a naked bear.

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