Durham Plantation - Georgia

[sspmxc400]

Some Illinois boys are thinking of going all the way down to Durham Plantation for 4 days (3 days riding). Seems like a long way to go from Illinois - unless the area is special. Any feedback on this place?

 

[joereitman]

It is excellent- 50+ miles of trails, mostly easy, lots of one way only, 2 mx tracks, pee wee track is nice too, lodge, see their website

http://www.durhamtown.com/dirtbike.htm

 

[jsned]

I think you mean Durhamtown Plantation. I saw something just a few weeks ago on TV about that place. Looked like some good riding, lot of pine forest. Ive been considering going there some time. If you guys go and dont mind Id like to follow you down there. Ive lost most of my riding partners this last year. It is a pretty good way but sounds like it might be a good place. I have never been there but what I saw on TV looked pretty good.

 

[joereitman]

Y'all pm me when you set a date, we'll hook up, at least for the track. With my little guy in tow on the 65, we aren't doing much trails...

 

[Maxed Out501]

We are trying to get a group to go down there in May. Some of us from MTDR(Tennesee). Let me know. :eek:

 

[joereitman]

The earlier in May the better, as far as avoiding the summer heat...

 

[Maxed Out501]

Heat-smeat :flame:

I agree :eek:

 

[gnarlykaw]

I think you guys got something here. I have read some pretty good things about this place, and it also sounds like a good place for the kids to ride as well. the time frame sounds good. Could you post this again at a later date, and i would bet you could have a good size group to come down....................

 

[cbob]

Durhamtown is definitely primo to ride woods. There's a 21 mile tight woods loop that's fun. The guy invents new trail periodically.

The place is very kid friendly with a pee wee track and more dirt roads / easy trail than you can shake a stick at. The mx track is short, but ok to play on. I see lots of families so your kids can make friends, roost on 'em then go home ha.

He has lodging . . . next closest would be Greensboro GA on I-20 or Athens if you like college towns (UGA - gotta hate em).

He even rents bikes, atv's.

If you get totally bored (not likely) there's a USFS ORV area close by called Towns Creek ORV. Nice to change once in a while. Towns Creek is closed in winter.

Whatever you do, ride somewhere.

Best,
- c bob

 

[joereitman]

Towns Creek may be closed longer this time due to trail damage and need for extensive repairs. Not sure about progress.

DP MX track has a new back section added in September or so, and another new section in the works to make it about 2 miles I am told. It is better each time I go.

 

[Killer McCoy]

Hey, im from Georgia (around ATL). Where exactly is Durahm Plantation? it sounds like a good place for me and my friends to go riding.

 

[joereitman]

Check the link on this list. You will like DP alot. :)

http://www.geocities.com/roswelldirtrider/trackdescription

 

[jackdrinker]

my brothers buddies went there two weeks ago and said it was great.
i contacted every person i know and they give me the run around about going so,
i'll be off work until feb 23th and i want go.. anyone interested let me know and i'm available in two days notice...
i'm leaving from metro detroit!!!

 

[CPred500]

Durham

Very good riding, I live in jacksonville fl and have been there twice first time stayed in hotel second stayed there at the park the staff is very nice and its a blast even after riding is over they have a nice pool hall and the food and crown is very good as well you should enjoy.

 

[Garrett00]

Hi, I have never been to this plantation, i always go to West Virginia. Does this place compare to Bluefield and Hatfield Macoy trails? And does this place have good Mud holes and hill climbs?