Central Arkansas ride planning and B.S. thread

Mister D · 10-18-2010, 08:40 PM

I know that we Central Arkansawyers aren't too good at b.s.ing, but I know we like to ride, and we're always talking about starting our own thread so we can plan those rides. So here goes. Bring it. Don't rely on me, cuz I am often at work, and I don't work at a desk. Let's hear your riding plans, your breakfast meeting plans, and whatever else ya got.

For starters, did I hear something about a ghost town hunt? Arkansawyer, help me out here. Wasn't it tentatively planned for October 31st?

Dragon43 · 10-19-2010, 04:48 AM

I am up for this thread.

Lot of good riding & meeting places South of I-40 & West of Little Rock. All the way to Texas. We have twisty slab and dirt.

And today we have RAIN !!!!!!! By By dust. Yee Haw !!!!

joenuclear · 10-19-2010, 08:43 AM

Yea rain!

NateLePain · 10-19-2010, 08:52 AM

Any good ideas for a remote camping spot, near Lake Winona? I'm thinking about camping near here w/ my boy, in about a week.

Thanks... nlp

Dragon43 · 10-19-2010, 12:12 PM

What about on top of that hill? Going with something that will climb up there? CR 57 at
34.859231°
-92.851878°

NateLePain · 10-19-2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon43

What about on top of that hill? Going with something that will climb up there? CR 57 at
34.859231°
-92.851878°

Certainly an option, I've never been up there. I wouldn't hesitate to take my GS up that hill, although 2-up might be a challenge. My only concerns would be having to haul-in firewood and getting "busted" for crossing a berm.

DTZDR, do you know if that is an open trail or a "don't get caught" trail?

nlp

Mister D · 10-19-2010, 01:41 PM

I don't know if its open but the berm is mighty worn down. There is plenty of room to camp up there and firewood wouldn't be a problem. An alternative may be the Brown Creek area not too far away.

arkansawyer · 10-19-2010, 04:26 PM

About a 90% chance I'll work both days this weekend. I'll know for sure Wed night.
The halloween ghost town tour might be fun. Some are harder to get to than others.

Dragon43 · 10-19-2010, 04:27 PM

Make sure the burn bans are off before lighting a fire....

http://www.arkfireinfo.org/

And since you want to 'rough it' remember you can camp most anyplace in the Nat. Forrest. I see good camp spots all over when just ridding along looking at the scenery...

Hot showers and bunk beds are a little harder to come by...

Mister D · 10-19-2010, 04:50 PM

Hopefully we'll get some more rain before we go camping.
I'm excited about a ghost town tour, since I've never seen a ghost town, although the part of town where my UPS route is is getting close to being one.

DRZ Charlie · 10-19-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTZDR

Hopefully we'll get some more rain before we go camping.
I'm excited about a ghost town tour, since I've never seen a ghost town, although the part of town where my UPS route is is getting close to being one.

What ghost towns you looking for? Check THIS OUT. And THIS.

NateLePain · 10-19-2010, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon43

Make sure the burn bans are off before lighting a fire....

http://www.arkfireinfo.org/

Thanks for the link. I am concerned about the burn ban and am hoping the rain continues through next week. I wouldn't want to be camping in mid 40's weather without a fire.

nlp

Zecatfish · 10-19-2010, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NateLePain

Thanks for the link. I am concerned about the burn ban and am hoping the rain continues through next week. I wouldn't want to be camping in mid 40's weather without a fire.

nlp

I would suggest it might be mid 30's on that knob Gud posted the coords too.

You'll be burning the tires off the bike to keep from

Mister D · 10-19-2010, 06:01 PM

It still won't be as cold as my one night on the south rim of the Grand Canyon in January. Just like in riding, though, good gear makes all the difference. Not that I have much good camping gear anymore. I lost it in a fire and I keep spending all my money on motorcycles. Imagine that.

NateLePain · 10-19-2010, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zecatfish

I would suggest it might be mid 30's on that knob Gud posted the coords too.

You'll be burning the tires off the bike to keep from

Yeah I thought about that, particularly if it is windy. This spot right here is a great camping spot. I'm just afraid some hunters will already have it occupied.

nlp

10-18-2010, 08:40 PM	#1
Mister D ^OP Don't call me guy. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: East End, Arkansas Oddometer: 1,479	Central Arkansas ride planning and B.S. thread I know that we Central Arkansawyers aren't too good at b.s.ing, but I know we like to ride, and we're always talking about starting our own thread so we can plan those rides. So here goes. Bring it. Don't rely on me, cuz I am often at work, and I don't work at a desk. Let's hear your riding plans, your breakfast meeting plans, and whatever else ya got. For starters, did I hear something about a ghost town hunt? Arkansawyer, help me out here. Wasn't it tentatively planned for October 31st? __________________ - Duane Mister D screwed with this post 11-07-2010 at 07:01 PM

10-19-2010, 04:48 AM	#2
Dragon43 If you insist. Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Oddometer: 5,467	I am up for this thread. Lot of good riding & meeting places South of I-40 & West of Little Rock. All the way to Texas. We have twisty slab and dirt. And today we have RAIN !!!!!!! By By dust. Yee Haw !!!! __________________ You are never too old to learn something stupid.

10-19-2010, 08:52 AM	#4
NateLePain Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Central AR Oddometer: 3,978	Any good ideas for a remote camping spot, near Lake Winona? I'm thinking about camping near here w/ my boy, in about a week. Thanks... nlp __________________ '10 Triumph StRiple, '06 BMW F650GSA, '03 Honda XR80R, '03 Honda XR70R

10-19-2010, 12:12 PM	#5
Dragon43 If you insist. Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Oddometer: 5,467	What about on top of that hill? Going with something that will climb up there? CR 57 at 34.859231° -92.851878° __________________ You are never too old to learn something stupid.

10-19-2010, 01:41 PM	#7
Mister D ^OP Don't call me guy. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: East End, Arkansas Oddometer: 1,479	I don't know if its open but the berm is mighty worn down. There is plenty of room to camp up there and firewood wouldn't be a problem. An alternative may be the Brown Creek area not too far away. __________________ - Duane

10-19-2010, 08:43 AM	#3
joenuclear Planning..... Joined: Mar 2007 Oddometer: 5,240	Yea rain!

10-19-2010, 04:26 PM	#8
arkansawyer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Hot Springs Oddometer: 1,661	About a 90% chance I'll work both days this weekend. I'll know for sure Wed night. The halloween ghost town tour might be fun. Some are harder to get to than others. __________________ When you come to a fork in the road, take the single track instead.

10-19-2010, 04:27 PM	#9
Dragon43 If you insist. Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Oddometer: 5,467	Make sure the burn bans are off before lighting a fire.... http://www.arkfireinfo.org/ And since you want to 'rough it' remember you can camp most anyplace in the Nat. Forrest. I see good camp spots all over when just ridding along looking at the scenery... Hot showers and bunk beds are a little harder to come by... __________________ You are never too old to learn something stupid.

10-19-2010, 04:50 PM	#10
Mister D ^OP Don't call me guy. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: East End, Arkansas Oddometer: 1,479	Hopefully we'll get some more rain before we go camping. I'm excited about a ghost town tour, since I've never seen a ghost town, although the part of town where my UPS route is is getting close to being one. __________________ - Duane

10-19-2010, 06:01 PM	#14
Mister D ^OP Don't call me guy. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: East End, Arkansas Oddometer: 1,479	It still won't be as cold as my one night on the south rim of the Grand Canyon in January. Just like in riding, though, good gear makes all the difference. Not that I have much good camping gear anymore. I lost it in a fire and I keep spending all my money on motorcycles. Imagine that. __________________ - Duane

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