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Post by tomdesena on Jul 15, 2022 18:40:30 GMT -5
Several of us have planned a week long ride last minute to Matewan Area then to Hilltop Area. Below are the details.
Matewan House - (606) 625-0688
Note: we are staying 4 nights but last night is free, so we only have to pay for 3 nights.
7/23 - Saturday
travel to Matewan / stay at Matewan House
no riding
7/24 - Sunday - stay at Matewan House
trailer to Buffalo Trailhead Parking near Delbarton
Ride outlaw trails across from the parking area
7/25 - Monday - stay at Matewan House
Ride out of Matewan
Ride Devil Anse trails and part of Rockhouse trails
7/26 - Tuesday - stay at Matewan House
Trailer to Bear Wallow Trailhead near Logan
Ride Bear Wallow trails
7/27 - Wednesday - travel to Hilltop at end of day
Trailer to Rockhouse trailhead in Man
Ride this side of the Rockhouse system
7/28,29,30 (thur,Fri,Sat) - stay at hilltop
No set planned ride yet - but will ride each day
Who is going as of 7/15:
TOM D
LARRY M
CHARLIE D
KEN FAIR
**DARYL G & A CLIENT WILL JOIN US AT HILLTOP FOR FRI. & SAT. RIDES
POST UP IF YOU LIKE TO GO --- AND CALL MATEAN HOUSE TO BOOK A ROOM
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Post by Randy_R on Jul 17, 2022 21:44:24 GMT -5
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davyw
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Post by davyw on Aug 1, 2022 15:31:50 GMT -5
Just curious any ride reports? Who made the trip? What trails? Any problems? Did you get in heavy rain?
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Post by Larry M on Aug 2, 2022 6:58:45 GMT -5
It rained, then rained some more. Then it rained even more. Out of four days at Matewan, we rode only two days because it rained so much. The Buffalo Mountain trail had yellow tape across it by the time we left. When we arrived back at Hilltop, guess what. It rained. We rode anyway after it let up a bit. Wiley and Mike Moore were on GMRS channel 16 Saturday morning. We joined up. Wiley took us on some gnarly trails south of Gary, WV. SxS was cleaner than when we left because of all the ponds that used to be puddles. No dust whatsoever. What fun it is to play in the rain.
Larry
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davyw
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Post by davyw on Aug 2, 2022 8:28:52 GMT -5
Thanks Larry.....I was afraid you guys were getting you a-- wet last week.. Glad no problems and you guys were not affected by the huge floods that was affecting KY..
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Post by David B on Aug 2, 2022 8:45:31 GMT -5
Hey Davy, When are you riding?
I’ll be at Hilltop this coming weekend
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Mike M
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Post by Mike M on Aug 2, 2022 11:05:23 GMT -5
It rained, then rained some more. Then it rained even more. Out of four days at Matewan, we rode only two days because it rained so much. The Buffalo Mountain trail had yellow tape across it by the time we left. When we arrived back at Hilltop, guess what. It rained. We rode anyway after it let up a bit. Wiley and Mike Moore were on GMRS channel 16 Saturday morning. We joined up. Wiley took us on some gnarly trails south of Gary, WV. SxS was cleaner than when we left because of all the ponds that used to be puddles. No dust whatsoever. What fun it is to play in the rain. Larry Larry, it was good riding with you guys Saturday and look forward to doing it again soon. You mentioned the gnarly trails, after Nelson, Wiley, and myself split from you guys it got a little more sporting. First trail we tried was like a mini creek trail, deep mud, tight spots, and multiple line choices. Next trail I'll have to let Wiley comment on where it was located but before we started down one steep descent Nelson had to stop and get out of his machine to clean off biting ants unhappy with our intrusion; Wiley pointed out hornet activity in a heavily over grown and deeply rutted drop off so Nelson and I graciously let Wiley proceed down first! The whole time we were descending the deep ruts, over grown brush, and switch backs I hoped we would not be greeted with a locked gate at the bottom, luckily we popped out on a road. I will have to find that trail and tag it Lucifer's Revenge. The remainder of our ride was not as exciting. We checked Miracle Mountain and found a new gate had been erected, so still no go for passing thru on the county road. |
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davyw
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Post by davyw on Aug 7, 2022 9:05:38 GMT -5
Hey Doc, i am not a big fan of riding in the heat and dust. I like the snow and cold kind of riding... Serious, I hope I can make it up soon.... Now that I live 7 hours away it takes a little more planning....
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