There were a lot of people like that there over the weekend, so you certainly won't be alone. I didn't start riding motocross until last year and now I'm completely addicted, so be careful!!

Here's a small video of me just hitting the 2 rhythm sections there, and a longer video that will show you the atmosphere of the track.

 

Are there any places in the south metro that I can ride my wheeler at? I live in Eagan but was wondering if there are any places where you can ditch ride maybe in Farmington, Lakeville, Prior Lake, Elko, New Market, or even Fairbault.

 

"Anyone in MN that doesn't drive a sport quad?"

I have the same sportsman as you, in sunset red...

 

All ditch riding is illegal this time of year in Southern Minnesota. You can go to http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ohv for a map of all public riding areas in the state.

 

Thanks Brian.

I've been to that site many times and it looks like the closest trails for me are in Appleton or Hinckley. Not exactly two places that I can go to for a quick ride.

Do you know why the ditch riding is illegal right now and when it will open it up? I assume it is because the farmers are trying to harvest the long grass or something?

 

From April 1st to August 1st, it's illegal to ride in the ditches. I think it's because of a nesting habitat issue. I won't go into the debate with that here, as I'm sure it's been covered elsewhere..

 

It looks like Arkansaw, WI is not too far away. Does anyone know if this 8 mile trail they have is open to all riders, not just the sport quad guys? I have a sportsman 500 2007

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Yup, it is open to all riders ... just $15. I saw two utility quads go through there this last weekend. I guess it was really wet back in the harescramble area, and it's certainly tight. Some areas are closed to all ATVs, because some are just single track for the bike guys...

 

Brian,

Do you go to the Tri-County spot a lot? I just realized that is a lot closer than anything else.

 

I don't go to Tri-County a ton anymore. I mainly go there because I have a friend that lives across the street and he has a nice tabletop there to jump...

Here's a few photos of the pit.... http://www.kliers.net/smnatvr/...s/tricounty/index.htm


There are a few mud holes after it's been raining, and some hill climbs. You will be done with the trail after about 10 minutes, so I'm not sure if you would find it fun or not. It would be an acceptable place for "test and tune" since it's so close, though.