Making of the "Oklahoma Adventure Trail"

[Shawnee Bill]

Originally Posted by cropear

There should maybe a few routes listed as optional. Carpenters Bridge would be one that would be like that.
The Hugo Cemetery would be another one. The Cemetary was interesting. But, it was about 15 minutes i would have liked to use scouting Kiamichi River. That we had to bypass due to a gate combined with these wonderful 10 hours of sunlight we are experiencing.
I realize this adds a whole level of complexity to the route. But, it could make it easier to manage.
We have a defined OAT and then we have some one offs that may be real relevant "there and back's" for peoples interest like bridges or dead circus elephants. But, if not you can stay on the Trail. Me and Kilted talked about the runestone in heavener. Interesting things that inmates may have defined as worth seeing. but not worth rerouting the whole trail.
Just throwing it out there since it is cold outside and we may need some flames.

+1 on this. The OAT is long enough I think many of us will ride it in stages anyway. That is what I will do, ride maybe two days, cut for home, then some other time pick up where I left off or ride a different section. Doing that would give more time for side trips like the Carpenters Bridge and the dead elephant.



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[kiltedcrawford]

Originally Posted by Shawnee Bill

+1 on this. The OAT is long enough I think many of us will ride it in stages anyway. That is what I will do, ride maybe two days, cut for home, then some other time pick up where I left off or ride a different section. Doing that would give more time for side trips like the Carpenters Bridge and the dead elephant.
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We should play up this aspect when promoting the OAT to others:

"Yeah, your trail may go from beach to mountains with xxxxx' elevation change and feature topless natives, but does it have dead circus elephants???"

[Dadayama]

Originally Posted by cropear

There should maybe a few routes listed as optional. Carpenters Bridge would be one that would be like that.
The Hugo Cemetery would be another one. The Cemetary was interesting. But, it was about 15 minutes i would have liked to use scouting Kiamichi River. That we had to bypass due to a gate combined with these wonderful 10 hours of sunlight we are experiencing.
I realize this adds a whole level of complexity to the route. But, it could make it easier to manage.
We have a defined OAT and then we have some one offs that may be real relevant "there and back's" for peoples interest like bridges or dead circus elephants. But, if not you can stay on the Trail. Me and Kilted talked about the runestone in heavener. Interesting things that inmates may have defined as worth seeing. but not worth rerouting the whole trail.
Just throwing it out there since it is cold outside and we may need some flames.

I am to blame for the Hugo "Mount Olivet Cemetery" More info click here

and Carpenter's Bluff Bridge, More info click here

When KLR and I first started talking about this route we wanted to find unusual things unique to Oklahoma, make the loop Okla-centric... That is why Frog Rock and the Graffiti Wall are in the route. It is easy enough to circle the state, as this state is on a grid system... but trying to find a mostly dirt route that tries to go by some interesting things along the way is a bit more challenging.

So in defense of the the cemetery, if you left the cemetery out you would only shave off 2 miles.

In regards to Carpenters Bluff Bridge, the route you rode is 4 miles longer than the current one. The current route heads east out of Hendrix on a gravel road then after 3.7 miles turns back to pavement until it meets up with the older route, which you traveled. So it is a bit like splitting hairs...

[Dadayama]

Originally Posted by Dadayama

I am to blame for the Hugo "Mount Olivet Cemetery" More info click here

and Carpenter's Bluff Bridge, More info click here

When KLR and I first started talking about this route we wanted to find unusual things unique to Oklahoma, make the loop Okla-centric... That is why Frog Rock and the Graffiti Wall are in the route. It is easy enough to circle the state, as this state is on a grid system... but trying to find a mostly dirt route that tries to go by some interesting things along the way is a bit more challenging.

So in defense of the the cemetery, if you left the cemetery out you would only shave off 2 miles.

In regards to Carpenters Bluff Bridge, the route you rode is 4 miles longer than the current one. The current route heads east out of Hendrix on a gravel road then after 3.7 miles turns back to pavement until it meets up with the older route, which you traveled. So it is a bit like splitting hairs...

Truth be told i have never been to the cemetery or the bridge, just found them when i was researching the route...

[JPDenny]

I love this thread!! Can't wait to replace my stolen GPS so I can add to it.

[OKlr]

i like the idea of the regular oat with as much as posible, then option routes to other interesting things. I will I have kinda done that with a few waypoints to show interesting things nearby the route, but not actualy on the route. I was looking at a website the other day that had pictures of really old and interesting bridges in oklahoma, but i wasn't going to do a reroute just to include them. Maybe i should just add a waypoint for something interesting and if you want to check it out you can head over there.

[airdale7]

Originally Posted by JPDenny

I love this thread!! Can't wait to replace my stolen GPS so I can add to it.

We both wishing for Mr S. Claus to bring a good GPS. I've been trying to use Google Maps and Earth to show some scenic routes and just cant figure it out. Maybe some good sale after Christmas will bring us luck.

Meanwhile, have you came up with a good day off excuse for the LROTY? The weather is not looking so great but that just makes it an adventure.

[kiltedcrawford]

Originally Posted by OKlr

i like the idea of the regular oat with as much as posible, then option routes to other interesting things. I will I have kinda done that with a few waypoints to show interesting things nearby the route, but not actualy on the route. I was looking at a website the other day that had pictures of really old and interesting bridges in oklahoma, but i wasn't going to do a reroute just to include them. Maybe i should just add a waypoint for something interesting and if you want to check it out you can head over there.

I don't know how other state's "trails" are routed, but this seems like the best way to do it. You just can't include every cool thing on one route, I think.

This way there would be optional routes for old bridges, frogs, dead circus elephants and the Panhandle. It's a win-win.

[OKlr]

Originally Posted by kiltedcrawford

I don't know how other state's "trails" are routed, but this seems like the best way to do it. You just can't include every cool thing on one route, I think.

This way there would be optional routes for old bridges, frogs, dead circus elephants and the Panhandle. It's a win-win.

OMG don't even joke about removing the poor little frog from the ride. Kermit is the mascot........................of something.

[kiltedcrawford]

Originally Posted by OKlr

OMG don't even joke about removing the poor little frog from the ride. Kermit is the mascot........................of something.

Haha, I guess I accidentally lumped the frog in with the optional stuff. That was purely an oversight; I would NEVER suggest removing Kermit.

[Shawnee Bill]

Originally Posted by OKlr

OMG don't even joke about removing the poor little frog from the ride. Kermit is the mascot........................of something.

Originally Posted by kiltedcrawford

Haha, I guess I accidentally lumped the frog in with the optional stuff. That was purely an oversight; I would NEVER suggest removing Kermit.

Ok, now you guys are giving me a complex , froggy is actually a little ways down a dead end road, or at best a short loop. I rode right past his road (he does have his very own road, Frog Road!) when I was riding that section of the OAT.

I have visited him a couple if times in the past though.

Forgive me.


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[OKlr]

Well i'm moved. And christmas presents from the family added to my to do list: ims shifter, tire irons, offroad pegs, exhaust endcap! I'm not fully up and running yet, since the bike is stuck in the garage behind boxes. I will be hitting this trail hard this spring.

[airdale7]

Originally Posted by OKlr

Well i'm moved. And christmas presents from the family added to my to do list: ims shifter, tire irons, offroad pegs, exhaust endcap! I'm not fully up and running yet, since the bike is stuck in the garage behind boxes. I will be hitting this trail hard this spring.

Well happy new year. I forget where you say you moved too but somewhere near the Kansas border.

Hey y'all. A friend says these KLR have Califon emmission and if some little hole were drilled out a fraction it gets more air and so there is less need to choke it.
Any comments?

[kiltedcrawford]

Originally Posted by OKlr

Well i'm moved. And christmas presents from the family added to my to do list: ims shifter, tire irons, offroad pegs, exhaust endcap! I'm not fully up and running yet, since the bike is stuck in the garage behind boxes. I will be hitting this trail hard this spring.

Well, with the way the weather's been you haven't missed much.
I'm ready to hit some of the new trail/trail I missed as well, and will have to talk Cropear into tackling the crossing at Granite with me.

[OKlr]

Originally Posted by airdale74451

Well happy new year. I forget where you say you moved too but somewhere near the Kansas border.

Hey y'all. A friend says these KLR have Califon emmission and if some little hole were drilled out a fraction it gets more air and so there is less need to choke it.
Any comments?

Moved to Ponca City.

I have done the .22 cent mod on my carb and it helped a bit with throttle response. It requires drilling out the vent hole in the slide just a shade larger, and adding a washer under the needle. Pretty simple stuff if you know how to remove the carb.