Perry State Forest, OH - Sunday 10/21

[JimmyD2]

We are planning a ride at Perry State Forest next Sunday (10/21)

So far it's myself, smb_racing, Squad_3670 (On his comeback from a broken fibula), and Curt the Non-DRNer. Possibly erac and Magnus as well.

Let us know!

 

[erac]

I'm in.

 

[smb_racing]

daniel (smb_katoomer) has requested that day off, if he gets it he'll be riding up with me. Good weather hopefully.

 

[daveEX]

how long of a drive is it?

 

[JimmyD2]

It is about 1.5 hours. Well worth the drive...

 

[jeb]

Where exactly is this riding area? My sister-in-law lives near Toledo and is trying to find riding areas in OH. Are there easy to mid-level trails there?

Thanks

 

[rickshaw]

Swanton forest

jeb, there is a small riding spot in Swanton. It's about a half hour west of Toledo on Rt. 2 past the airport. The Ohio DNR regulates it, tons of whoops and creative single track through the pines.

Let me know when you may be in the area and we can hook up for a ride.

RAS

 

[el presidente]

am i aloud to use the purple peanut eater? if so i will try to come, lol

 

[SPD]

:( Wrong weekend again.
jeb. Perry is an hour south east of Columbus. Off of exit 132 on I-70. Rt 13 south to Somerset Ohio. All kinds of trails,easy and hard (not real hard). Lot of off camber,roots and rocks. BIG mudholes,some of them will swallow your bike.I've seen quite a few ladies on quads there this year. Wayne might be a little better for beginners. If they want ot goto either let me know and I'll try to get together with them.

 

[smb_racing]

if dan will dish it out we're holding you to that one jason. :scream:

 

[el presidente]

uuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmm......................:eek:

 

[JimmyD2]

Originally posted by el presidente
am i aloud to use the purple peanut eater? if so i will try to come, lol

What are you guys talking about?

 

[el presidente]

our buddy daniel(smb_katoomer) has a '94 ktm 125 and that is what we call it, the purple peanut eater.

 

[jeb]

Originally posted by SPD
:( Wrong weekend again.
jeb. Perry is an hour south east of Columbus. Off of exit 132 on I-70. Rt 13 south to Somerset Ohio. All kinds of trails,easy and hard (not real hard). Lot of off camber,roots and rocks. BIG mudholes,some of them will swallow your bike.I've seen quite a few ladies on quads there this year. Wayne might be a little better for beginners. If they want ot goto either let me know and I'll try to get together with them.

Thanks SPD and guys. Where is Wayne? I'm planning on heading down the weekend before Thanksgiving to visit my wife's family. Are these areas worth dragging my bike along for? Will they be open? Any fee's, etc I should know about?

 

[SPD]

Wayne is 5.00 per day. Your sis-inlaw will need a Oh APV sticker,you will be alright since your from out of state, Just need the Wayne permit. Wayne is good for an allday ride with family along, It's got some easy and hard trails. Not real hard. Perry is smaller but tighter trails. off camber,rocks and roots.I don't know what your use to riding. Wayne is about an 1 1/2 south of Columbus.Will be open until Dec 15th

 

[smb_racing]

hey jimmy, what time we meeting up?

 

[smb_katoomer]

as jeff said, if i get the day off i will ride. oh yea, if i get to go the peanut eater will go too. man, it is going to be funny watching jason ride that thing:p

 

[JimmyD2]

I imagine we will be there around 10:30 or so. We are leaving here at 8:00AM then picking up Curt in Somerset.

 

[el presidente]

:eek:

 

[el presidente]

jimmy
where exactly are u coming out of, i have a guy coming from almost cleveland to buy my bike and join us in the ride, and jeff check ur PM's

 

[JimmyD2]

prez, we're coming from St. Clairsville, OH, which is in the eastern part of the state along I 70 - not far from Wheeling, WV.

The guy from Cleveland has a bit longer drive... 2.5 to 3 hrs would be my guess.

 

[smb_racing]

Jason, in response to your PM (what the heck is your email address anyway?)

the site for Perry State Forest is http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/ODNR/Forests/stateforests/perry.htm

It's right near New Lexington, if you get to New Lex just ask anyone where the trail is, it's not hard to find.

 

[Someone]

I always wanted to checkout Perry, but unfortunately I am riding Wayne instead this weekend. Will be at hotdog stand at 1pm with my quad buddy if anyone is interested.