Calendar Mulberry /Mill Creek Ride Feb 28- Mar 1

[JTW]

I think @Landman had a camper delivered and setup for weekend use a couple years ago..

 

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[Montecresto]

I think @Landman had a camper delivered and setup for weekend use a couple years ago..

Or maybe it was Walter, or maybe both......

 

[Ragnar406]

Have you rode Frog Bayou yet?

Once, rode out to the waterfalls (from the west trailhead) which is of course mostly dirt roads - then we continued further west on the trails - I’ll say the waterfalls were pretty and the trails west of there were fun, a little overgrown and less traveled just like I like them.

Pic of us at that waterfall

 

[Ragnar406]

Hey guys, some info requested please since we are new to the site and have never been to Mulberry;

1. Is the any preferred method to camping, we do not have a camper but are fully outfitted for tenting although the wife has indicated lodging may be the way to go.
2. Is the area pet friendly and does anyone bring dogs on the trail rides? I'll need to make arrangements for our three Brittanies if they are not welcome.
3. For the veterans of the ride, any helpful tips you can provide to prepare us for a good fun weekend would be appreciated.

Thanks All

I just looked and as of this morning they have one cabin left for rental. https://www.mulberrymountainlodge.com/

I have rented an RV site before and camped in a tent - used a electric space heater to help warn the tent. Just became full those space heaters draw a good current and if you use a cheap extension cord it will trip the breaker as we found out.. or at least two running did. The RV site has bathrooms and showers that you can use as well that are only open to those camping there.
As far as what to bring on the trail - usually bring enough for the day as the trails are such that Wes usually do not come back to camp until right before dinner. I would recommend bringing all the food, drink and warm and dry clothes to be comfortable for the day. Some people bring a little grill and grill on the trail for lunch even.

 

[JTW]

Or maybe it was Walter, or maybe both......

Walter was in the cabin with us that year...

 

[Ragnar406]

Walter was in the cabin with us that year...

@jrplaza2008 Walter rented one the time before you came when it was in July and the @Landman rented one last time I believe. Both had very different experiences

 

[Landman]

Yeah, the camper wasn’t in the best shape, they were late getting there, and they did a crap job of setting it up when it was delivered so it had a noticeable slant when walking in it.

If you had a truck to tow it yourself, the cost is close to staying in a cabin, but the delivery/dump fees are too much to do it again.

 

[Razorback]

Once, rode out to the waterfalls (from the west trailhead) which is of course mostly dirt roads - then we continued further west on the trails - I’ll say the waterfalls were pretty and the trails west of there were fun, a little overgrown and less traveled just like I like them.

Pic of us at that waterfall
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I liked the trail. Some say it's too rough. I wanted to get with you when I first rode it, but had a guy show up for a ride low on gas. So we ride to Winslow.
There is a outlaw trail in the area that's good too. And another that shows on Google Earth goes all over the side of the mountain, but haven't got to check it out yet.

 

[Ragnar406]

I liked the trail. Some say it's too rough. I wanted to get with you when I first rode it, but had a guy show up for a ride low on gas. So we ride to Winslow.
There is a outlaw trail in the area that's good too. And another that shows on Google Earth goes all over the side of the mountain, but haven't got to check it out yet.

I am game to go check them out some time - I was looking on the map as well because i have hear about that outlaw trail

 

[Plumber32]

Hey guys, some info requested please since we are new to the site and have never been to Mulberry;

1. Is the any preferred method to camping, we do not have a camper but are fully outfitted for tenting although the wife has indicated lodging may be the way to go.
2. Is the area pet friendly and does anyone bring dogs on the trail rides? I'll need to make arrangements for our three Brittanies if they are not welcome.
3. For the veterans of the ride, any helpful tips you can provide to prepare us for a good fun weekend would be appreciated.

Thanks All

It can be brutally cold there as we found out last yr! So I'd get a cabin. I'm not sure of the pet policy but you'll be fine with them on the trails.

 

[Daymond]

Just booked a camp site. Leann and I will be there.

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[Daymond]

Couldn't get the rsvp link to work for me.

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[Plumber32]

That’s like every weekend in AR outside of summer ... except snow - we have not had a good snow in 6 years

I'll try and bring some! That place would be a riot with 6-8" of the white stuff!

 

[Adam490]

I'll try and bring some! That place would be a riot with 6-8" of the white stuff!

Leave it in WI!

 

[Adam490]

It can be brutally cold there as we found out last yr! So I'd get a cabin. I'm not sure of the pet policy but you'll be fine with them on the trails.

Speaking of cold weather... let's talk cold weather gear/clothing. I can't buy anything locally that would be good in temps below 40*, so I'm looking to get some clothing more suitable for sub-freezing temps. I picked up a nice heated jacket on sale around Christmas time, so I've got that covered. What's the general consensus on bibs? I've got some Dickies insulated in my Amazon cart along with a couple pairs of fleece lined cargo pants.

 

[Plumber32]

Speaking of cold weather... let's talk cold weather gear/clothing. I can't buy anything locally that would be good in temps below 40*, so I'm looking to get some clothing more suitable for sub-freezing temps. I picked up a nice heated jacket on sale around Christmas time, so I've got that covered. What's the general consensus on bibs? I've got some Dickies insulated in my Amazon cart along with a couple pairs of fleece lined cargo pants.

Yep those will work great. Good gloves, and winter hat. Pretty much anything carhartt will work, and last. Boots and socks are important.

 

[Adam490]

Yep those will work great. Good gloves, and winter hat. Pretty much anything carhartt will work, and last. Boots and socks are important.

Thanks. I've got some cold weather Muck boots and good socks. I have a few different sets of Carhartt, Columbia, and Dickies bibs and pants coming from Amazon Wardrobe or whatever it is so I can try a few out.

 

[Ragnar406]

Speaking of cold weather... let's talk cold weather gear/clothing. I can't buy anything locally that would be good in temps below 40*, so I'm looking to get some clothing more suitable for sub-freezing temps. I picked up a nice heated jacket on sale around Christmas time, so I've got that covered. What's the general consensus on bibs? I've got some Dickies insulated in my Amazon cart along with a couple pairs of fleece lined cargo pants.

Some of my winter gear (depends on weather to what i use)

• Icebreaker Merino Wool base layer (icebreaker.com - and they are having a sale now)
  
• Darn Tough Socks - best socks in the world, lifetime guarantee - get ones with as much merino wool % as possible
• Carthartt Bibs (I use often)
• Milwaukee Heated Vest under sweatshirt or other jacket to hold heat in
  • you can get a 12V power cord to plug into cig lighter

I have not found a great pair of gloves that are flexible and keep hands warm- they make some battery operated ones but @Plumber32 taught me to take the gloves off and stick the inside under the exhaust when you stop... heats them up nicely.

 

[Plumber32]

Thanks. I've got some cold weather Muck boots and good socks. I have a few different sets of Carhartt, Columbia, and Dickies bibs and pants coming from Amazon Wardrobe or whatever it is so I can try a few out.

Probably be 70 the whole time now!

 

[LJSXS]

Man I’d love to come ride with you guys, I’ve rode 4 wheelers all over those mountains. We would leave Delaney at the family cabin and end up down at Cass. Then would ride back. Done that numerous times. Full days ride for sure. Unfortunately I’m gonna be out of town for work. Everyone have fun. I’ll hopefully get to come with next trip!