Central Arkansas ride planning and B.S. thread - Page 52

Mister D · 04-23-2011, 07:43 PM

Here's a few more pics, from Bret's phone.

Bret dropped his bike while mounting it, not noticing the rut on the right side.

Xon clears a little water.

Keely does too.

Xon finds out that you can actually crack the kickstand.

Xon does a jump.

Keely tries a jump too and crashes.

OzarkMan · 04-23-2011, 08:11 PM

Where do you get a permit to ride there? Looks great! I've never heard of it but definitely want to ride it ASAP!

OzarkMan · 04-23-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OzarkMan

Where do you get a permit to ride there? Looks great! I've never heard of it but definitely want to ride it ASAP!

I guess i can answer my own question :

http://rossfoundation.us/pdfs/JM-Use...t-Download.pdf

Copperjohn1962 · 04-23-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OzarkMan

I guess i can answer my own question :

http://rossfoundation.us/pdfs/JM-Use...t-Download.pdf

I'll be sending in my application this week. We should get a ride together out there. Maybe you guys that know the area can lead the way :-)

Mister D · 04-23-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OzarkMan

I guess i can answer my own question :

http://rossfoundation.us/pdfs/JM-Use...t-Download.pdf

Thanks, I need one myself!

Mister D · 04-23-2011, 08:31 PM

Arkansawyer and DR650Lover are the local boys who can lead the way, assuming they want to. I'm sure they don't know the whole area, though, as it is massive. Xon calls it the "Lost" foundation.

Copperjohn1962 · 04-23-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DTZDR

Thanks, I need one myself!

LOL you rode without one? I guess there were no issues? I thought about taking a chance on it today but with my luck I would have gotten caught and thrown in jail!

Mister D · 04-23-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Copperjohn1962

LOL you rode without one? I guess there were no issues? I thought about taking a chance on it today but with my luck I would have gotten caught and thrown in jail!

Xon said that he thought they wouldn't be enforced until summer and that they are really aimed more towards the ATVers, who have apparently done quite a bit of trashing of the area over the years. He said the permits are also used as parking permits, and since we didn't trailer there, they weren't an issue for us there either. I'm still gonna fill one out just in case.

tennessee thumper · 04-24-2011, 06:43 AM

What/where is the cross roads on the map to find the Ross Foundtion/Jack Mountain trails. Want to ride there from Mt. View.

Thanks...

Mister D · 04-24-2011, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tennessee thumper

What/where is the cross roads on the map to find the Ross Foundtion/Jack Mountain trails. Want to ride there from Mt. View.

Thanks...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=486399

achesley · 04-24-2011, 08:35 AM

Anyone know how the Buffalo River is near Harriet. Spring Creek Landing is the area I'm interested in. If it's flooded or ???. Hopefully heading that way about Wed or Thursday for the weekend.

tcourdin · 04-24-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by achesley

Anyone know how the Buffalo River is near Harriet. Spring Creek Landing is the area I'm interested in. If it's flooded or ???. Hopefully heading that way about Wed or Thursday for the weekend.

With the flooding we've been having it's a safe bet that the Buffalo is raging right now!

achesley · 04-25-2011, 03:42 AM

I remember about 5 or 6 years back where it had almost destroyed the new facility down there and a fine coat of mud all the way to where the road breaks into the camping area. I just got the number for Crockett's Store at Harriet so I'll call them before I leave so I can make my finale plans on where I'm going up there.

Razorback Rider · 04-25-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DTZDR

I'm wondering if I should just keep this place under my hat. The Ross Foundation is a wonderful place. It's outside of Hot Springs. I rode out there today with my daughter, Keely, and Xon (DR650Lover) and Bret (Dogjaw). Bret was a dirt noob and consequently had his share of drops and spills but didn't damage his bike. Xon rides like a champ but still managed to lose the backend on a slick rock while coming around a downed tree. Keely, a noob to riding, had a couple of drops in the beginning but surprised me by how well she rides. She even saw Xon doing some jumps, decided she wanted to do that, and just went for it, launching herself on a perfect arc and crashing on her front wheel. She also had no damage. Here's the pics.

Left to right: Xon, Bret, Keely

A little GPS talk going on here

Keely

Bret

Xon

Keely and me

Bret drops it

Keely waits

Xon drops his

Keely waits again

what a fantastic ride! i had a blast meeting your daughter, Keely, and Bret. It was a good time and i am impressed by Keely's courage. she is going to be one heck of a rider! thanks for making the trip over!!

dogjaw · 04-25-2011, 04:39 PM

had a blast riding with you guys, we need to go back soon, if the tornadoes leave it standing!

04-23-2011, 07:43 PM	#766
Mister D ^OP Don't call me guy. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: East End, Arkansas Oddometer: 1,474	Here's a few more pics, from Bret's phone. Bret dropped his bike while mounting it, not noticing the rut on the right side. Xon clears a little water. Keely does too. Xon finds out that you can actually crack the kickstand. Xon does a jump. Keely tries a jump too and crashes. __________________ - Duane

04-23-2011, 08:11 PM	#767
OzarkMan Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Sherwood~ARKANSAS Oddometer: 103	Where do you get a permit to ride there? Looks great! I've never heard of it but definitely want to ride it ASAP! __________________ _______________ BMW 1200 GS Adventure Honda XR650L Kawasaki KLR650 People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs.

04-23-2011, 08:31 PM	#771
Mister D ^OP Don't call me guy. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: East End, Arkansas Oddometer: 1,474	Arkansawyer and DR650Lover are the local boys who can lead the way, assuming they want to. I'm sure they don't know the whole area, though, as it is massive. Xon calls it the "Lost" foundation. __________________ - Duane

04-24-2011, 06:43 AM	#774
tennessee thumper now in Mt. View, AR Joined: Nov 2007 Oddometer: 588	What/where is the cross roads on the map to find the Ross Foundtion/Jack Mountain trails. Want to ride there from Mt. View. Thanks... __________________ insert meaningless phrase here....

04-24-2011, 08:35 AM	#776
achesley Old Motorcyclist Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Jennings, Louisiana Oddometer: 3,142	Anyone know how the Buffalo River is near Harriet. Spring Creek Landing is the area I'm interested in. If it's flooded or ???. Hopefully heading that way about Wed or Thursday for the weekend. __________________ An '00 KLR 650, An '07 1250S, An '03 5.3L Chevy Truck + '43 style dude , Simper Fi ;-)

04-25-2011, 03:42 AM	#778
achesley Old Motorcyclist Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Jennings, Louisiana Oddometer: 3,142	I remember about 5 or 6 years back where it had almost destroyed the new facility down there and a fine coat of mud all the way to where the road breaks into the camping area. I just got the number for Crockett's Store at Harriet so I'll call them before I leave so I can make my finale plans on where I'm going up there. __________________ An '00 KLR 650, An '07 1250S, An '03 5.3L Chevy Truck + '43 style dude , Simper Fi ;-)

04-25-2011, 04:39 PM	#780
dogjaw plays well alone Joined: Jul 2008 Location: between the Ozarks and the Ouachitas Oddometer: 1,371	had a blast riding with you guys, we need to go back soon, if the tornadoes leave it standing!

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