Hey guys I thought I would just throw some info about Gilbert in for you.. I went up there last spring and had a great time (see pics in my profile). We saw the whole park in a day but there is more than enough riding to be done in the park and not get bored in a weekend. I met up with a local (that I met in the where to ride forum) and he showed us the area. We stayed at Koke's motel in Eveleth and it was like 35 a night for 2 people and it was nice- not fancy but a nice place to stay. We rode right from there to the park in Gilbert and it seemed kinda sketchy with where we had to ride to get to the park but on the way back we got stopped by a DNR warden and he had no problem with where we were riding/going so it must have been ok. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I think I would trailer to the park next time because we broke stuff in the park and it wasn't fun limping back. There is some pretty extreme stuff to do in the park so the advanced rider as well as the novice would have good time. There were a bunch of inexpensive looking motels in the area and according to the local guy there are a bunch of other places to ride in the area- nothing offical I guess but they are open to ATV riding in the area as long as you don't create too much of a ruckus. I am heading back out there in the middle of May again because I enjoyed the change of scenery and it is a "cheap" vacation. I am sure you would have a good time if you all met up over there....

Matt

 

Im heading up to Palisade tonight guys! Were going to ride the 148 mile soo line north ATV trail system this weekend. Let ya know how it goes, and mabey i can finally post some pics. See Ya Later!

 

Well, the AC proved itself in the mud, and i even took a rock challenge at a gravel pit. It was a tually broken up tar chunks from an old road, which really put the irs, and ifs to work, not to mention the diff lock! It wasnt by any means easy, but it was fun! I did get stuck twice, once in a mud hole, and once in a marshy area that was flodded over. But my buddy was with me so we could winch each other out. It was a blast!!!

 

Great pictures Matt!

V2rider, hurry up and upload yours! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

How is the Soo Line ride? I live about 10 miles north of it where it crosses Hwy 169. Never rode it, assumed it was a boring ride. The people I ride with are mostly sport quad riders.

 

I recently heard from some relatives that all ATV trails on State and Federal land would be closed in the southern part of the state, yet would remain mostly open in the northern part. Any of ya’ll have any word on this?

 

There is truth to the boring part, but not if you leave Palisade, heading north, and take the first trail on your right, which goes back into gods country, but bring someone else with you, cause the mud hole in some spots are 5ft deep! Its a hell of a work out if you just keep going on the trail system back there. Also, heading south on the soo line, there is a set of large gravel pits on the right side which are alot of fun. We got a good 8 hrs of non stop riding in!

 

Hey guys, short notice but here in Benton county there is an ATV fair this weekend!!! (May 6-7) If anyone wants to meet me there, that would be awesome. I can't get the link thing to work, so you will have to copy and paste... http://www.granitecitytrailridersatv...AIR-POSTER.pdf

 

I'll be there. I'm signed up to be an official at some events. A private $20 donation will take 3 seconds off yer time. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

How do I track ya down, Catter?

 

I'll be the tall skinny guy on the H1!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

Let me know where you are going to be working and I will head there! Also, do you know where exactly the Benton Co. Fairground is located? I got to figure out how to get there. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]