Has any one been up riding this winter yet? Are the trails all ice? If they're ice can you make it up the hill climb on the ATV Marienville loop?
Thanks
Jim Maloney 98 400 Scrambler
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I went down to timberline/marienville twice and rocky gap once this winter. As of last week, the trails had a good base of ice and snow on top so the ride was pretty smooth. I had no trouble on my 4x4 making it up the marienville hill but my buddy on his Warrior 2x4 with blackwater tires couldn't come close to making it up the hill.

 

I was at Timberline today, and yes, the hills are tough on a 4by2. We had to put chains on the wifes to make some of the hills. It was fantastic scenery and riding , just tough sledding without 4wd.

 

I was told that Marienville was closed until spring for maintenance to the trail, can someone let me know if this is correct.

 

The bike side only. The ATV side is open (weather permitting) according to the website, http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/allegheny/

 

Scram,
It's open alright, we had a group of 14 up there last weekend in 8 inches of snow! Might be a bit soupy now, but it's alive and well until the spring thaw arrives and they close it down. We have another group going up....check the forums. As stated, only the Bike trail is closed for season.

 

Thanks for the info guys.

 

Extreme- I lost you email & I tried the profile extreme400ex@home.com but it didn't work. I wanted to hook up w/ you when you go up to Marienville plus I had a couple questions on your camper since you got me thinking thats the way to go.
Thanks

 

Sorry extreme, my email is jamesgmaloney@eaton.com

 

Jim,
Sorry about that...att@home went down the toilet. New email can be sent to extreme@paatving.com

As to Marienville, snow's all gone but we just posted a story from last weekend with 8 inches of fresh powder! Hit the link below.