Hey all...just wanted to let everyone know...we have a group going to Appalachia Bay on May 31. We haven't been here before...give us some info if you would....

Thanks,
Dawn
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It's a nice place, not very big for an all day ride. The water level right now is a bit high so the beach area is limited. Last time I was there, after the water had been very high, lots of trees had been washed up on the shore restricting a lot of riding. The Core has probably been working on this to get it cleaned up some. Maybe some of us from Polaris Outdoors will head out there.

 

Cool...we usually have a cook out, so it'd be fun to kick back and meet new people. I can't wait to go.

Dawn

 

Dawn,
I believe the area below the dam is open, now that the eagles have finished nesting.
It's a fun place if you don't have too much debris from the heavy rains as Brent has stated. As you're going into Appalchia Bay, if the first parking area is full, go on a little farther to the other parking area. Take all the side trails you see, some of them lead to interesting places, like the high cliffs above the water. Also there's some fun hills to climb, search them out too. Chances are, it's gonna be a very busy place on Memorial Day, so get there early, or you'll more than likely be parking on the road. When the waters isn't so high, there's an island you can ride to. But even last summer it was up to my headlights on my big 650 Arctic Cat. Hope you & your friends have a fun day at Appalchia Bay. Regards, Jerico1

 

Where exactly is Appalachia Bay? How bout some directions if I am coming down will rogers turnpike from the north?

 

LocknLoad,
Exit Will Rogers Tpk. on westbound hwy. 412, which is, (aka Interstate 44 & 244), stay on 244 at the 44/244 split to the Sand Springs exit ( 64/412). Keep going west past Sand Springs on 64/412 (10 - 15 miles) to Appalchia Bay, Bears Glen exit. Follow signs to trails. Jerico1

 

Will Roger turnpike turns into 44. take that to the 412 I244 and stay right. Take 244 all the way into downtown Tulsa. Then stay to the left down town to the Hwy 64 split. Take 64 all the way through Sand Springs and out to Keystone. Once you cross the long bridge, exit at the first bridge (Bears Glenn, Appalacia Bay). Go back over the Hwy and take a right, then the first left. That will take you to the entrance (no fee!). When you go through the gate, make a left on to the gravel road. That's it.

 

Thanks guys...good info...any of you all going? Let us know...I think about 10 to 15 of us will be there from our club...then we informed the Kansas ATV Club that we will be there...so we'll probably meet up with them...

Dawn
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