I live in Connecticut and was wondering where there are any good places where i can go through good MUD and have fun.And i also just baught 70 acres in South Vershire,VT and was wondering if there any good trails in the area and if it's legal to ride on the V.A.S.T. trail in the winter.

 

Hey duke,I am also from ct and we go riding almost every sunday.We went today in middletown near prat and witney.It was a mad mud day to say the least.You would of loved it in your 4x4 and would of showed us up in are 2 wheel drive sport quads,we were getting stuck constantly.We also go to moodus alot for some good trail riding.If you would like to go with us sometime you are always welcome.Maybe you can get together with ironbear,i see hes also from chesher i beleive.Theres really no legal trails in Ct but theres plenty of riding areas.E mail me at sonydigit@aol.com and ill be glad to dicuss this matter further. Tim

 

I am from CT as well. I used to ride all the time in Plainville sand pits, but the owner brought the local police a quad and now they ticket you as soon as you get there.

While I am not into trails that much, due to the MX set up of my quads, I am looking for a practice track type riding area. I will help with the upkeep, if allowed to practice there. Do you guys know of anyone?

Right now the closest place that is quad friendly is Eagle Bridge NY. It is about 2.5 hours from me (just north of Albany). I am heading up there at the end of Oct with some racing buddies if you guys are interested.

As far as trails, I have only been to Mt. Oct in the Berkshires. There are a bunch of trails in MA. But you need to be registered. I think it is $20 or $30 for the year (out of state). If you want more information join the NEATVA, they need help cleaning the trails to keep them open. Plus they are always having some fun rides.

 

Don't even think of looking at a VAST trail while you're sitting on 4 wheels. The State Police patrol them and will fine you. $250 comes to mind.
That fine goes for summer months also...

 

Hey x250rDude,

Have you ever been to the "Cromwell Dunes"? This place is very nice, with some sand pits, large openings and large hills. There is even trails behind it as well. Some guys and gals even bring their 4X4's in there!! I might go up there this weekend to break in my quad. I only have 1 hour on it because of lack of time. Give me a call and let me know what you think. If I'm not home, just leave a message.

Thanks,

IronBear

 

Hi Duke,

Where in Cheshire are you? I'm just curious.

IronBear

 

HI IronBear, im Brandon. i live behind town hall but ride up by my Mom's near Waterbury on a bunch of other peoples land and they don't seem to mind but the trails are under a 1/2 mile long so i need more places to ride.Whats your name?

 

Lasher, they really ticket quads on the V.A.S.T. trails???Why???i think we do the same if not less damage to the trails than snow mobiles.Do you know of any trails in Vermont near Vershire???

 

Duke0013,

As far as I know, ALL trails used by VAST are on private land. VAST gets permission from these landowners to cross their land. Everyone is required to stay on these trails. Memberships pay for upkeep of the trails.
Put simply, VAST is more organized and has been around for longer than any ATV group. One VAST membership covers the entire state. An ATV group membership covers a trail here, and a trail there.
My ATV registration helps to "police" the VAST trails. Not fair, but they are very organized...
I know the whereabouts of some trails in West Rutland. The rest are up here in the N.W. corner.

Shannon
'99 Sportsman 500
'01 Sportsman 90

 

Hey guys what's happening? I live in central vermont. actually about 20 minutes from Vershire. Me and my cousin got a couple of ranchers this spring. We ride everywhere around here. I have over 700 miles now.i've been on just about every type of trails: hardpack,swamps,rivers, whatever. Anyway if ya wanna know where some are email me at Stylze411@aol.com See ya..