Sugar Camp ride (MO)
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Sugar Camp ride (MO)
I've been riding this area for awhile now. Recently took my grandson and we went camping overnight. Rode about 75 miles total over two days.
The area is south of Cassville, MO. It's just south of Roaring River State Park on Hwy 112. There are two parking areas by the road and some people park up near the fire tower. This area is lightly used. Due to my work schedule, I usually get out there on Fridays. Most of the time I never see anyone else. This time we saw a couple other riders but still very few. It was pretty warm this weekend. I usually prefer riding when it's cooler. I like riding when the temps are between 30-60*F. The views are pretty nice in the winter. While not green, with the leaves gone you can see farther.
This is in Barry County and in Barry County, you can get an ATV permit that allows you to ride on the various county roads. $10 and it doesn't expire. You are required to have a slow moving vehicle triangle as well as a flag so we have those mounted on the ATVs. It's not really enforced because you will see most other ATVs without them.
Entrance to the scenic drive on Hwy 112
Scenic overlook along the road.
Another scenic overlook along the road.
One of the trails. This is one of my favorite trails. It's only a few miles but it's fairly scenic and fun to ride. You can ride all the way into Arkansas on this trail.
Heading down another trail.
Trail view.
This is a county road. It's called Butler Hollow and will take you to Arkansas Hwy 187.
Traveling south on Butler Hollow
Break on the trail
Neat abandoned barn type structure under a cliff. This might be private property but we didn't see any signs or purple paint
Campsite
Corn and potatoes cooking in the fire in hobo packets
Thin ribeye steaks cooking in butter
Complete meal. Beer for me and coke for the grandson.
Morning breakfast. We got up just before 0700. The stove is an older Peak One Apex. No longer made any more unfortunately.
Heating water for coffee and hot chocolate. Really like this little pot.
Breakfast. Bacon, hashbrowns, and eggs in one.
Campsite torn down and ATVs packed up. Made the grandson help me pick up both our trash and other people's trash. Good opportunity to teach him the importance of not littering and in picking up any litter we find.
Early morning start
We ran low on gas and I didn't bring extra this time so we had to end the ride around 1100. Great ride and got a chance to test out the loadout.
The area is south of Cassville, MO. It's just south of Roaring River State Park on Hwy 112. There are two parking areas by the road and some people park up near the fire tower. This area is lightly used. Due to my work schedule, I usually get out there on Fridays. Most of the time I never see anyone else. This time we saw a couple other riders but still very few. It was pretty warm this weekend. I usually prefer riding when it's cooler. I like riding when the temps are between 30-60*F. The views are pretty nice in the winter. While not green, with the leaves gone you can see farther.
This is in Barry County and in Barry County, you can get an ATV permit that allows you to ride on the various county roads. $10 and it doesn't expire. You are required to have a slow moving vehicle triangle as well as a flag so we have those mounted on the ATVs. It's not really enforced because you will see most other ATVs without them.
Entrance to the scenic drive on Hwy 112
Scenic overlook along the road.
Another scenic overlook along the road.
One of the trails. This is one of my favorite trails. It's only a few miles but it's fairly scenic and fun to ride. You can ride all the way into Arkansas on this trail.
Heading down another trail.
Trail view.
This is a county road. It's called Butler Hollow and will take you to Arkansas Hwy 187.
Traveling south on Butler Hollow
Break on the trail
Neat abandoned barn type structure under a cliff. This might be private property but we didn't see any signs or purple paint
Campsite
Corn and potatoes cooking in the fire in hobo packets
Thin ribeye steaks cooking in butter
Complete meal. Beer for me and coke for the grandson.
Morning breakfast. We got up just before 0700. The stove is an older Peak One Apex. No longer made any more unfortunately.
Heating water for coffee and hot chocolate. Really like this little pot.
Breakfast. Bacon, hashbrowns, and eggs in one.
Campsite torn down and ATVs packed up. Made the grandson help me pick up both our trash and other people's trash. Good opportunity to teach him the importance of not littering and in picking up any litter we find.
Early morning start
We ran low on gas and I didn't bring extra this time so we had to end the ride around 1100. Great ride and got a chance to test out the loadout.
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Gonzee71 (03-21-2021)
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Nice pics. It looks like a really good place to ride and bet your grandson had a blast. Good job teaching him about packing everything out that you packed in, plus a little extra. You eat a lot better on the trail than me and my friends did this past summer. We had Chef Boyardee, canned fruit, and snacks for 2 days and nights. We didn't have room for a stove or cookware after we loaded our tents, gas cans, coolers full of beverages and such. I've never been to Missouri but I have heard of Mark Twain National Forest. I do most of my riding in the Huron National Forest. I'd like to see more pics from a future ride.
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I've never ridden by St Joseph even though I know some people who live up there.
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