Little Egypt opening?

troy2 · May 23, 2001

The last I heard the Little Egypt OHV park in southern Il. was supposed to open this weekend. Can anyone confirm this? Anybody going?

Steve

Yamahauler · May 23, 2001

I stopped by the local Honda shop today and the mechanic that has been helping cut the trails for the upcoming MSHS said it would be open. I plan on going up Sunday.

troy2 · May 23, 2001

Yamahauler,
When is the Hare Scramble? I may go up Saturday. Depends on how much more rain we get. My riding partner is going camping this weekend and I really didn't want to go by myself. If you go be sure and post a ride report.

Thanks

Steve

Yamahauler · May 24, 2001

Mid-South's scramble will be June 10th. I think the SOIL series is going to have 2 or 3 scrambles at Crab Orchard this year.

troy2 · May 24, 2001

Where is Crab Orchard?

Yamahauler · May 24, 2001

east of Marion on 13E.

troy2 · May 25, 2001

Called the place and the pre-recorded message said they would open Sat. the 26th at 8am. Anyone going Saturday? If anybody lives near there, how muddy is it.

troy2 · May 26, 2001

It is open

Yamahauler,
Do try and make it there. I went today and it was great. The MX track is not finished yet but the woods were a blast. They let you run the course that is set up gor the Hare Scramble. I was the first one there and the old parts of the trail were very slick at first because of all the rain. They got better later after they dried some.
The new trails were perfect. Lots af fairly tight off camber stuff. Be prepared for some pretty rough whoops on the grass part.
Talked to some of the guys running the place and they were very nice.
Have fun
Steve

Yamahauler · May 26, 2001

Thanks for the report. I'm heading out early in the morning.

woodchuck · May 26, 2001

More info requested on Little Egypt

Hello,

I live in Northern Illinois (Chicagoland area) a drive with my buddies 6 hours each way to ride at Turkey Bay OHV park in Paducah, KY once or twice a year. How doe this new place compare? It is privatley owned? How may acres? Do they have a website? Phone #? Thanks in advance,

regards,
WoodChuck

KevinB4stk · May 27, 2001

Me and 2 others will be there on Sunday 2 Hondas and 1 KTM.

I ran a Mid-South race there in December and it was muddy so I couldn't realy tell what the dirt was like but the trails are kind of tight with some grass track. they have 400+ acres so it's not as big as Turkey Bay but there are hardly any rocks.

Kevin

troy2 · May 27, 2001

http://dnr.state.il.us/legislation/consrv/OHVridingareas.htm
The trails are much tighter than at Turkey Bay, but then again, what isn't.
It is alot more challenging than Turkey Bay. It is privetly owned but you have to buy an Illionis sticker. Sticker cost $11 and is good all year for the whole state. They charge $10 a day to ride.

Yamahauler · May 27, 2001

Hey Kevin,
A friend of mine was in Marion last night and said they had some very heavy rain. We've decided not to go. He mentioned it would be like last years race... really muddy! Maybe next weekend.

KevinB4stk · May 28, 2001

Yamahauler,
We went ahead and went anyway, you were right it was yery slick, not realy deep muddy just slick, slick. The first few miles of the estimated 13 mile loop were very technical, hilly, slick .My group and I strugled with this section the first time through, but then it got alot better tuning into some of the funnest tighter woods that I've riden. The second time through it was a little dryer and a little more fun. We will definetly be going back several times this year, but will make sure it hasn't rained the night before. This club has put out an EXTREEM efort into this place and will be expanding as funding alows. They have put up a very nice building at the entrance and that tells me that they are not going anywhare, that is good for us!

Kevin

troy2 · May 28, 2001

Kevin or Yamahauler,
Do either of you know how to get to the other riding area that recently opened up in Harrisburg?

Thanks,
Steve