Big Bend map question

DADODIRT · 11-03-2012, 07:43 AM

Early stages of planning--
The Trails Illustrated map of Big Bend-does it include the state park or just the national park?
If it is just the NP, anyone know of a good map for the state park?
TIA

Dirt2007 · 11-03-2012, 07:10 PM

I bought a real nice laminated 2 sided map at the main office in the State Park. it shows everything. I would check with them online and see if they can mail you 1 if you have time

DADODIRT · 11-04-2012, 03:07 PM

Thanks. Sounds like a plan.

Cannonshot · 11-04-2012, 03:10 PM

These GPS tracks and the related ride report might be helpful. Bunch of info about the state park in there.

DADODIRT · 11-07-2012, 06:43 PM

Thanks for the link. I started to "breeze" through the pictures and quickly realized I needed to take my time. I like the history aspect. I'm still only about half way through.

DADODIRT · 11-14-2012, 11:54 AM

Got through page 11 today.
I feel like I know the place after looking through CS's narrative and history.
Thanks.

Cannonshot · 11-14-2012, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DADODIRT

Got through page 11 today.
I feel like I know the place after looking through CS's narrative and history.
Thanks.

I hope it proves to be a useful resource in planning your own trip. Lots of options in that area for sure.

CodyY · 11-14-2012, 03:34 PM

The state park is awesome. See the ranger and buddy up with him. Nice guy

Buell78753 · 11-17-2012, 06:44 PM

You can check out a ride report here on Big Bend Ranch State Park.

http://ridedualsport.com/forum/index.php?topic=2515.0

The state park and the national park are separated by a good distance, but the River Road 170 is really nice road ride between the two. The state park is much different than the national park, its more remote and rugged. If possible, ride with a buddy in the state park, and wear good protective gear. Also, no gas is available in the state park, and its about 45 min to an hour to get to park headquarters once you hit the main dirt road. If you bring in a bit of extra gas that is a good idea. Its a real gem. Getting to ride Dual Sport bikes in the state park is a real privilige. Enjoy!

barko1 · 11-28-2012, 05:48 PM

I'm headed to BB area in January, not sure if I'll hit the state park or not. Cottonwood CG is my preferred campground, or backcountry sites.

11-03-2012, 07:43 AM	#1
DADODIRT ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Durango,CO(not quite Purgatory) Oddometer: 2,686	Big Bend map question Early stages of planning-- The Trails Illustrated map of Big Bend-does it include the state park or just the national park? If it is just the NP, anyone know of a good map for the state park? TIA __________________ I find your lack of faith disturbing.

11-04-2012, 03:07 PM	#3
DADODIRT ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Durango,CO(not quite Purgatory) Oddometer: 2,686	Thanks. Sounds like a plan. __________________ I find your lack of faith disturbing.

11-04-2012, 03:10 PM	#4
Cannonshot Having a Nice Time Joined: Jul 2005 Location: SE Wisconsin Oddometer: 14,012	These GPS tracks and the related ride report might be helpful. Bunch of info about the state park in there. __________________ Cannonshot.net

11-07-2012, 06:43 PM	#5
DADODIRT ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Durango,CO(not quite Purgatory) Oddometer: 2,686	Thanks for the link. I started to "breeze" through the pictures and quickly realized I needed to take my time. I like the history aspect. I'm still only about half way through. __________________ I find your lack of faith disturbing. DADODIRT screwed with this post 11-11-2012 at 01:11 PM

11-14-2012, 11:54 AM	#6
DADODIRT ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Durango,CO(not quite Purgatory) Oddometer: 2,686	Got through page 11 today. I feel like I know the place after looking through CS's narrative and history. Thanks. __________________ I find your lack of faith disturbing.

11-03-2012, 07:10 PM	#2
Dirt2007 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Who needs a stinkin GPS Oddometer: 1,469	I bought a real nice laminated 2 sided map at the main office in the State Park. it shows everything. I would check with them online and see if they can mail you 1 if you have time

11-14-2012, 03:34 PM	#8
CodyY ADVenture Capitalist Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Oddometer: 9,335	The state park is awesome. See the ranger and buddy up with him. Nice guy __________________ Not an ACTUAL motorcyclist

11-17-2012, 06:44 PM	#9
Buell78753 AKA DoctorXRR Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 645	Big Bend Question You can check out a ride report here on Big Bend Ranch State Park. http://ridedualsport.com/forum/index.php?topic=2515.0 The state park and the national park are separated by a good distance, but the River Road 170 is really nice road ride between the two. The state park is much different than the national park, its more remote and rugged. If possible, ride with a buddy in the state park, and wear good protective gear. Also, no gas is available in the state park, and its about 45 min to an hour to get to park headquarters once you hit the main dirt road. If you bring in a bit of extra gas that is a good idea. Its a real gem. Getting to ride Dual Sport bikes in the state park is a real privilige. Enjoy! __________________ My XR650R Build: http://ridedualsport.com/forum/index.php?topic=2748.0

11-28-2012, 05:48 PM	#10
barko1 barko1 Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Las Cruces, NM or thereabouts Oddometer: 2,512	I'm headed to BB area in January, not sure if I'll hit the state park or not. Cottonwood CG is my preferred campground, or backcountry sites. __________________ DR650, 98 Bimota SB6R, Kawasaki 14, 67 X-6 Scrambler (apart), SL350K1, 77 Goldwing 1000, V11 Rosso Mondello Guzzi

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