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Lousypirate · October 22nd, 2012, 11:15 AM

Kettering offroad club (B section) is planning on going on our semester trip November 9-11. I wanted to know if we were overlooking some good wheeling in the area, worth the trip from Flint (or Grand Rapids for me).

The main two we are voting on Bundy and Twisted Trails (nobody feels like going back to R&V this term for some reason). Badlands was thrown out there, but nobody wants to spend the coin to drive down there. Mounds is a day trip for us.

Just wanted to know if there was somewhere else we could go, mix between DD wheelers, trailered rigs, and possibly some quads or dirtbikes (they always flake out time the trip rolls around though, unless we go to sivler

)

Thanks for the input in advance!

adamrz · October 22nd, 2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lousypirate

Kettering offroad club (B section) is planning on going on our semester trip November 9-11. I wanted to know if we were overlooking some good wheeling in the area, worth the trip from Flint (or Grand Rapids for me).

The main two we are voting on Bundy and Twisted Trails (nobody feels like going back to R&V this term for some reason). Badlands was thrown out there, but nobody wants to spend the coin to drive down there. Mounds is a day trip for us.

Just wanted to know if there was somewhere else we could go, mix between DD wheelers, trailered rigs, and possibly some quads or dirtbikes (they always flake out time the trip rolls around though, unless we go to sivler

)

Thanks for the input in advance!

I posted earlier about a place in gobles, mi, which is an hour from Grand Rapids. And they accomodate all that you listed.

Lousypirate · October 22nd, 2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by adamrz

I posted earlier about a place in gobles, mi, which is an hour from Grand Rapids. And they accomodate all that you listed.

could you be a little more specific? public or private land? who to call, etc...

le google showed nothing

mybluetoy · October 23rd, 2012, 02:55 PM

Both parks you mention are fun and are different from each other. I know Twisted Trails has camping on site. They have a little bit of everything, DDs to extreme rigs go there all the time. They also rent quads so I know they are ATV friendly. Hope this helps. Also, I'd call both places to see what they offer.

ronprice · October 23rd, 2012, 05:45 PM

Check and see it the guys from KIds In the Mud would let you in.

Lousypirate · October 23rd, 2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mybluetoy

Both parks you mention are fun and are different from each other. I know Twisted Trails has camping on site. They have a little bit of everything, DDs to extreme rigs go there all the time. They also rent quads so I know they are ATV friendly. Hope this helps. Also, I'd call both places to see what they offer.

I've been to bundy once and twisted twice (one time with my rig, and the other with my 2005 subaru legacy). I was hoping for something different.

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wadey · October 23rd, 2012, 10:50 PM

Saint Helen maybe? Going to be a drive, but it has stuff for everyone and hotels should be cheap this time of year.

Coyote Red · October 23rd, 2012, 11:56 PM

The reason R&V got shot down was that quad and bikes are not allowed, at least that is my understanding. Ron can you clarify that for me? I personally would like to hit R&V. I got last to many times at twisted due to the lack of a map. At one point I think I ended up outside the park by mistake.

ronprice · October 24th, 2012, 05:57 AM

YEa SORRY due to the tightness it wouldnt be safe for the bikes and quads mixed with full size at Rocks and Valleys. Side by sides are allowed but they are to follow the low speed limit as the full size.

Lousypirate · October 24th, 2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Coyote Red

The reason R&V got shot down was that quad and bikes are not allowed, at least that is my understanding. Ron can you clarify that for me? I personally would like to hit R&V. I got last to many times at twisted due to the lack of a map. At one point I think I ended up outside the park by mistake.

Why haven't we tried st helen cody?

We can say screw the quad and bike guys lol.

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Fidget56 · October 24th, 2012, 09:44 AM

St Helen is awesome. You can take your four wheelers and dirt bikes to. The rock course is a good time.

adamrz · October 24th, 2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lousypirate

could you be a little more specific? public or private land? who to call, etc...

le google showed nothing

The place is called Kids In the Mudd. They are on facebook. It a non-profit with 70 some acres of varying trails, a sand oval, mud pit, frame twister, etc. I know he let in quads, go karts, and side by sides. Not sure on dirt bikes.

Coyote Red · October 25th, 2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ronprice

YEa SORRY due to the tightness it wouldnt be safe for the bikes and quads mixed with full size at Rocks and Valleys. Side by sides are allowed but they are to follow the low speed limit as the full size.

It's what you have so to maintain a safe park. No hard feelings from me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lousypirate

Why haven't we tried st helen cody?

We can say screw the quad and bike guys lol.

Sent from my htc evo

I keep forgetting St. Helens. I wonder if it is close enough for a long day trip?

Irishjeeper · October 25th, 2012, 01:57 PM

Try Southington Offroad Park in Ohio, three hour drive from Detroit area. It`s decent

southofsanity · November 3rd, 2012, 07:03 AM

morningwood offroad no question

October 22nd, 2012, 11:15 AM	#1
Lousypirate Infoholic Join Date: 02-11-08 Location: Alto Posts: 1,475 iTrader: (9)	Ideas for other places to wheel Kettering offroad club (B section) is planning on going on our semester trip November 9-11. I wanted to know if we were overlooking some good wheeling in the area, worth the trip from Flint (or Grand Rapids for me). The main two we are voting on Bundy and Twisted Trails (nobody feels like going back to R&V this term for some reason). Badlands was thrown out there, but nobody wants to spend the coin to drive down there. Mounds is a day trip for us. Just wanted to know if there was somewhere else we could go, mix between DD wheelers, trailered rigs, and possibly some quads or dirtbikes (they always flake out time the trip rolls around though, unless we go to sivler ) Thanks for the input in advance!

October 23rd, 2012, 10:50 PM	#7
wadey ┌∩┐(ò_ó)┌∩┐ Join Date: 03-31-11 Location: White Lake / Mt. Pleasant Posts: 1,599 iTrader: (7)	Saint Helen maybe? Going to be a drive, but it has stuff for everyone and hotels should be cheap this time of year. __________________ My Zr2 Rons Machining Service Great place for gears!!

October 23rd, 2012, 02:55 PM	#4
mybluetoy 4-wheel 4-life Join Date: 12-09-07 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 891 iTrader: (0)	Both parks you mention are fun and are different from each other. I know Twisted Trails has camping on site. They have a little bit of everything, DDs to extreme rigs go there all the time. They also rent quads so I know they are ATV friendly. Hope this helps. Also, I'd call both places to see what they offer.

October 23rd, 2012, 05:45 PM	#5
ronprice Senior Member Join Date: 09-03-07 Location: Harrison/ Mi. Posts: 4,753 iTrader: (22)	Check and see it the guys from KIds In the Mud would let you in.

October 23rd, 2012, 11:56 PM	#8
Coyote Red Senior Member Join Date: 08-24-11 Location: Chelsea, MI Posts: 676 iTrader: (6)	The reason R&V got shot down was that quad and bikes are not allowed, at least that is my understanding. Ron can you clarify that for me? I personally would like to hit R&V. I got last to many times at twisted due to the lack of a map. At one point I think I ended up outside the park by mistake.

October 24th, 2012, 05:57 AM	#9
ronprice Senior Member Join Date: 09-03-07 Location: Harrison/ Mi. Posts: 4,753 iTrader: (22)	YEa SORRY due to the tightness it wouldnt be safe for the bikes and quads mixed with full size at Rocks and Valleys. Side by sides are allowed but they are to follow the low speed limit as the full size.

October 24th, 2012, 09:44 AM	#11
Fidget56 Senior Member Join Date: 02-19-07 Location: Leonard Mi Posts: 458 iTrader: (5)	St Helen is awesome. You can take your four wheelers and dirt bikes to. The rock course is a good time.

October 25th, 2012, 01:57 PM	#14
Irishjeeper Senior Member Join Date: 11-28-05 Location: Shelby Twp. Mi. Posts: 345 iTrader: (12)	Try Southington Offroad Park in Ohio, three hour drive from Detroit area. It`s decent

November 3rd, 2012, 07:03 AM	#15
southofsanity Senior Member Join Date: 12-23-07 Location: sault ontario Posts: 465 iTrader: (0)	morningwood offroad no question