Calendar All Ohio season closer ride - October 20th.

[Ohio4x4]

@Lisa86 and myself will be present.

 

[Admin]

 

[lee]

I'm not going to be able to make Sunday (kiddo has to be back by 3), but I'm free Saturday so I'm looking at options of places to go ride for the day.

Get a camp site, ride the morning with us.
Teach your son how to drive.

I did get a camp site reserved.
Will roll in late Saturday, maybe in time to go for a shot ride.
Then sit around a fire and tell lies.

 

[Neohio]

@lee Can you confirm or deny requirements of helmets?
We may make the run down Saturday evening. Catch a hotel or something. All depends if we can get one of the kids to watch our dogs. Or we may just bring them with us.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

I'm going to see what I can manage for a Saturday night stay.

 

[Neohio]

I'm going to see what I can manage for a Saturday night stay.

Let me know where you crash for the night. I tentatively have a friend from Ashland meeting us Sat night. I'd rather have all our machines parked together, easier to keep an eye on them.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Let me know where you crash for the night. I tentatively have a friend from Ashland meeting us Sat night. I'd rather have all our machines parked together, easier to keep an eye on them.

Tent somewhere or nearest Hilton property will be the plan if I can make it work out. I will let you know.

 

[Firemedic530]

@lee Can you confirm or deny requirements of helmets?
We may make the run down Saturday evening. Catch a hotel or something. All depends if we can get one of the kids to watch our dogs. Or we may just bring them with us.

Helmets are required at all state parks including Perry.

 

[lee]

Thanks @Firemedic530 I had to look it up.
I've always used a helmet so I don't pay attension to that rule.

@JeremieBaker the camp is right there and a non electric site is cheap.
But the air conditioning, running water and cable are better at a hotel.
I think a few of us will be there Saturday night.

FYI, the guy at the campground recomended ride command for a trail map.
It is free to load up for the basic map.
Apperently it gets updated by people sharing there data.
I tried it on my company computer and my company phone but somthing whent wonky.
Finally got it working on my Lifetime trail maps tablet.

One of the guys at work told me he takes a picture of the map at the trailhead.
Apperently the volenteer trail crew keeps it up to date.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Thanks @Firemedic530 I had to look it up.
I've always used a helmet so I don't pay attension to that rule.

@JeremieBaker the camp is right there and a non electric site is cheap.
But the air conditioning, running water and cable are better at a hotel.
I think a few of us will be there Saturday night.

FYI, the guy at the campground recomended ride command for a trail map.
It is free to load up for the basic map.
Apperently it gets updated by people sharing there data.
I tried it on my company computer and my company phone but somthing whent wonky.
Finally got it working on my Lifetime trail maps tablet.

One of the guys at work told me he takes a picture of the map at the trailhead.
Apperently the volenteer trail crew keeps it up to date.

The dnr site says there isn’t camping at Perry. Is that bad/outdated info I’m reading? Anyone have a link for where they are booking camping? Looks like the closest Hilton property with an available room is 20-25 miles away in Lancaster.

 

[lee]

Perry Backwoods Campgrounds.
They have a trail to the back side of the ATV trails.

Perry Backwoods Campground

 

[dnjones161]

what time do y'all think you'll get rolling on Sunday? It looks like its a couple hour trip, but depending on how much i can get done Saturday I'm considering it. I've been wanting to check out Perry, and it looks like its gonna be a beautiful day.

 

[lee]

I don't think there is a set schedule.
At Perry the trail head is located centrally, so my image is we will ride out on one trail for a bit then swing by the trailers and head off the other way for a bit.
I don't see us getting started before 9am, probably be more like 10.

 

[ProudDadOf5]

I'll be there with @MRSNEOHIO in tow.

@Neohio Dude, this is even better.. When I put in Perry Park it took me up towards Cleveland.. Sh**, this just became a 2 hour road trip for me.. Leave here at 7 get there by 9. I might be able to make this!!!

 

[ProudDadOf5]

Lets have one last ride before we have to mount the snow plows!

Quick info:

What: informal one day ride in the middleish of Ohio.

Where: Riding at Perry state Forrest APV area (between Columbus and Zanesville sort of)

When: Sunday October 20th.

The trails

Warning: to ride at Perry you must have Ohio state APV registration. (this is why I am listing this as a state event)
There are some exceptions for street registration or out of state (must have your home state APV registration).
For details consult the Ohio BMV.
State of Ohio BMV

Perry is a relatively small riding area, there are multiple loops from a central staging area.
See the State Forrest web site:
http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/perry
And the map pdf:
http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/Portals/forestry/PDFs/SF/perry_apv.pdf

Perry is the only state ride area that doesn't require staying on the trails.
There are a few hill climbs and some out law trails (mostly in the southern half)
The only restriction, stay out of the grey mud.
It's some kind of tailings left over from the mining, it will suck you down to the skidplate and not let go.

There is a 62" rule.
A stock p1k fits on the trails just fine.
No gates or anything, don't need @JACKAL to get you threw (Or not).

The ride

My image is, we set up in the staging area (there are a few picnic tables and a vault toilet).
Ride in and out when ever.
Sit around and bs between riding.

This is supper casual run what you brung.
There is no need to bring tools or crazy quantitys of spare parts.
If you break or get stuck there will be some one to pull you out or back to the trail head.
You probably dont need to bring extra gas, the APV area is just not that big.

Camping

There is a campground next door.
You can ride from the camp to the trails.
No camping at the trail head.

Perry Backwoods Campground

When to ride

I plan to snag an area at the trail head, the area marked P on the map.
We will have some type of banner, either my Honda banner hung on the ramp door of my trailer or maybe even a HondaSxS.com banner.
Start time is when you arrive, end time is when you load up and pull out (Forest closes at 11pm).
I may show up the night before and camp but camping is not officially part of the event. (your welcome to hang out with us thou).


So, who's in?
@Neohio , @Zaleski , @JeremieBaker ?

Who else?

Just talked to DMV cause I'm out of state and they said "If you have an APV that is registered in your home state, then yes you can operate it in Ohio as well. APVs are generally not "street legal" in Ohio but may be used on trails, and off road." I'm fully insured as well!!

 

[ProudDadOf5]

Helmets are required at all state parks including Perry.

Thanks for the heads up!! Can I wear my Harley Half helmet, DOT approved?

 

[ProudDadOf5]

Lets have one last ride before we have to mount the snow plows!

Quick info:

What: informal one day ride in the middleish of Ohio.

Where: Riding at Perry state Forrest APV area (between Columbus and Zanesville sort of)

When: Sunday October 20th.

The trails

Warning: to ride at Perry you must have Ohio state APV registration. (this is why I am listing this as a state event)
There are some exceptions for street registration or out of state (must have your home state APV registration).
For details consult the Ohio BMV.
State of Ohio BMV

Perry is a relatively small riding area, there are multiple loops from a central staging area.
See the State Forrest web site:
http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/perry
And the map pdf:
http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/Portals/forestry/PDFs/SF/perry_apv.pdf

Perry is the only state ride area that doesn't require staying on the trails.
There are a few hill climbs and some out law trails (mostly in the southern half)
The only restriction, stay out of the grey mud.
It's some kind of tailings left over from the mining, it will suck you down to the skidplate and not let go.

There is a 62" rule.
A stock p1k fits on the trails just fine.
No gates or anything, don't need @JACKAL to get you threw (Or not).

The ride

My image is, we set up in the staging area (there are a few picnic tables and a vault toilet).
Ride in and out when ever.
Sit around and bs between riding.

This is supper casual run what you brung.
There is no need to bring tools or crazy quantitys of spare parts.
If you break or get stuck there will be some one to pull you out or back to the trail head.
You probably dont need to bring extra gas, the APV area is just not that big.

Camping

There is a campground next door.
You can ride from the camp to the trails.
No camping at the trail head.

Perry Backwoods Campground

When to ride

I plan to snag an area at the trail head, the area marked P on the map.
We will have some type of banner, either my Honda banner hung on the ramp door of my trailer or maybe even a HondaSxS.com banner.
Start time is when you arrive, end time is when you load up and pull out (Forest closes at 11pm).
I may show up the night before and camp but camping is not officially part of the event. (your welcome to hang out with us thou).


So, who's in?
@Neohio , @Zaleski , @JeremieBaker ?

Who else?

Is this the Meeting Spot / Staging Area (39.773346, -82.193678)??

Thanks..

 

[ALM76]

Aw man, just saw this. Won't be able to make it. We try to get down there once a month or so. There's a little something for all types of riders there.


Y'all have fun!

 

[Neohio]

@Neohio Dude, this is even better.. When I put in Perry Park it took me up towards Cleveland.. Sh**, this just became a 2 hour road trip for me.. Leave here at 7 get there by 9. I might be able to make this!!!

The Perry you googled is about 3 minutes from my door.

 

[ProudDadOf5]

The Perry you googled is about 3 minutes from my door.

LMAO, I would have been way off.. That's the park I was thinking it was and its a 4.5 hour trip and would have definitely been a long Sunday.. I will check with the boss this evening and keep yall posted if I can make it.. Dumb question, can we bring alcoholic beverages?

 

[lee]

@ProudDadOf5 yes that is it.

If I get home at a decent time (not likely the way things are going) I will take a picture of my trailer and post it up.