good hardpack trails in the lower penninsula?

[schmanman]

does anyone know of any good hardpack trails in the lower penninsula?

leota and gladwin, well you might as well have a paddle tire.

 

[bbarel]

If you find some let me know!

 

[MuddyBuddy]

Tomahawk trails have a fair amount of dirt, some sand, but no paddle tire needed.

 

[schmanman]

thanks! where is tomahawk arround?

 

[MuddyBuddy]

Here's the state's link - 3 pages: http://www.midnr.com/publications/pdfs/forestslandwater/ORV/Maps-Trail/Tomahawk_Trail_Merge.pdf

Loops B and C are now motorcycle only, A still allows 4 wheelers.

 

[schmanman]

nice....

I just got back last night from leota, about half way through, my uncle's 2002 dr 650's clutch cable snapped. it added some "interest" to our ride. ;)

 

[YZMAN400]

No sand at all on Drummond island. No woops either as far as that goes!

 

[Fred T]

No sand at all on Drummond island. No woops either as far as that goes!

Just little, really hard ones though.......

 

[INCA]

No woops either as far as that goes!

There will be getting there on a windy day.

YT2

 

[schmanman]

thanks guys. sand is ok somtimes, but it's nice to hit some hardpack too.

 

[schmanman]

gonna ride tomahawk sunday!

 

[MuddyBuddy]

Well let us know what you think. Which loop you riding, we might be out in the morning - KX100 and KTM200.

 

[schmanman]

no sure yet.

I'll be either on a piece of crap orange 76 ke 175, or my new bike, a recently restored 79 yamaha yz 100 /w/ an it 175 engine (depending on if my exaust pipe gets here today or not)

http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o442/schman-man/HPIM1853.jpg


my uncle will be on a 2002 dr 650.

I'll let ya know what I hink. (most likley good. after all, it's a dirtbike trail!)

 

[MuddyBuddy]

Holy Toledo, can't miss that bike on the trail! Have fun and maybe we will run into you (not literally I hope). The C loop is easier than the B if it matters, both have a couple of climbs with some roots and rocks strategically located for fun. Part of the B loop also requires a plate to “legally” get to it, so watch the signs if you take that loop and are unplated. Have fun and give us a dirt report. :yeehaw: (Had to pick that one - it said yeehaw!! Lou Ann and Bruno will get that.)

 

[schmanman]

ok, thanks a lot for all the tips and stuff.

rocks 'n roots are what I deal with daily here on my local trails, should be fun!

dirt report. can do.

 

[SNDMN2]

Umm, Hard pack in lower Michigan :clue: My diveway ?

 

[schmanman]

you have a 50 mile long driveway? ;)

 

[Asrith]

Riding after a good rain works, I rode Bull Gap once after good rain, trail was a lot faster.

 

[schmanman]

oh yeah, rain does help. I think I may have ridden bull gap one time, after it rained.

wet hard sand is much better than dry michigan sugar sand.

 

[MuddyBuddy]

Well a heads up schumanman, I rode the C loop last night and it's very dry, and when it's dry, all the silt comes to the top and is somewhat sandy in a lot of places. B loop might be a better bet, or wait until it rains. Supposed to rain Sunday night, but we're entering the dog days of summer, so no telling.

 

[schmanman]

thanks....

b loop it is!

we might ride a couple loops...

 

[schmanman]

rode c loop...

went to camp immediatly after, that's why I'm 7 days late.


first of all thank you tremendously for the recomendation!



that was by far the best trail I have ridden.

the hillclimbs were great, and the twisties were a blast!

the roots added a chalange here and there, but I'm going back, no question!

A loop and B loop are next!

trails were in excellent shape, very little sand.

 

[MuddyBuddy]

Glad you enjoyed the trail! I wouldn't recommend the A loop though. It's pretty wide, whooped, sandy, and has been designated a 50" trail for quads and motorcycles.

 

[schmanman]

ahhhh...

scratch the a-loop.

I got the pipe on my yz 100/ it 175 frankenstein.
Iwith a little throttle, in the first four gears, it'll pop a nice wheelie.
the engine is bored .50 over, has a larger than stock carb and ported.
it's a blast to have a 60 pound lighter, 5 horsepower better bike to ride on.

going from 3 inches on suspension to 9 in the rear, 10 in the front is sooooo much better!
the it 175 pipe required some major surgery to fit on the bike (the pipe leading from the engine to the expansion chamber has been extended and tilted) and the rear of the pipe was chopped off and replaced. it honestly could'nt work better! the fmf turbinecore II is quiet and makes good power.
and no the bike is not a jalopy. it is a nice bike for it's age.

I know nobody really cares, but I'll post some pics.