Ok riding junkies, where oh where will we ride while Croom is closed for tree harvesting? Is Ocala safe to ride during hunting season? I know bow season is going on now and guns are soon to follow! If so which area(s) Big Scrub? Lake Delancy? Have any of you rode the Osceola or Appolachi Forests?

 

When and how long were they planning to close it
down for harvesting?We were planning a trip there
in February .

 

Coach,

I lived in Land O' Lakes, in Pasco county. You can ride in Ocala but give it a few weeks after hunting season opens. This way the initial rush off hunters has subsided. There was another place west of Jacksonville on I-10 to ride but I can't remember the name.

 

Croom is scheduled to be closed from Oct. 16 until mid-Nov. for tree harvesting of pine trees infected by some vicious beetle! Even with anticipated delays, you should be able to ride on your trip down here. Email me when you plan to come down and our riding gang can give you the royal tour. Been riding there for six years, almost every weekend.

96 Scrambler 400 4x4
00 Scrambler 400
99 Sport 400
99 Trail Boss 250
95 Trail Boss 250
00 Yamadog (oops) Warrior
95 Yamadog (opps again) Blaster
97 Trail Blazer

 

What are the dates for hunting season? Would it be advisable to ride Ocala in late December?

 

Have no fear, I called Croom today Thurs. 16th they said that they will be open tomorrow @ 8 AM.
Sure this weekend will be packed, but I will be there!!