hey guys,

This is my first year in the world of ATVs. I picked up a used 2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 (SRA model) and I was just curious of how many of you guys are ATV riders? Those of you that are, are there any good clubs/ groups that get together for rides etc?

You should probably try an ATV forum.

There is nothing i found down in the lower Hudson valley.

. I use to use my gun club property when i owned them..

They were too much of hassle where i go since i can just drive my jeep up instead and get my deer anyhow with reg and ins a requirement for my gun club to use it on the property.

If you find any, please share

Nice quad, i have a brute force 650i myself, and live in the lower hudson valley, but i ride on private property upstate.

http://www.brutecentral.com/forums/

http://www.mudinmyblood.net/forum/

Thrse are a couple of good forums i use from time to time.

I got a 4wheeler club on my land here 1600 acres in 12123 zip if that isnt too far from you. Hill town riders is who runs it.  If you are interested I can let you guys do a lot of things they dont let the member do. I get a real kick out of the club.  Not what I expected from a 4wheeling gang.

bmfgsxr & cetane

PMs sent!!!

Nothing in my inbox man.

Way up the Hudson is foot hill riders.  I am not a member but they all seem to be very squared away.    They used to have a trail on my property but it was going to conflict with my private range plans.    If it wasn't for that I'd have no problem with them passing through.

I have a trx450r. I'm in the lower Hudson valley. There are a few small pieces of land I know that my friends and I ride on but it's not much. Hit me up if find something better.

Thats odd, i did it today at work, maybe i got sidetracked and never sent... Sent again

Sullivan county atv, not sure of their official name. They had a great ride this past weekend and have a large club with lots of properties to ride on. I don't know where you are but hope this might help.

Replied, and to answer your question

 

I own the land.  I was looking for a way to get some more money from the land to help pay the taxes ($65000 per year) without selling the land, and came up with the idea of an atv club ten years ago.  Than I got in touch with Bob Ski from the OHVA and he told me of a club that was close and looking to expand.  They lease the land to be able to ride on it from us.  I have logged the property a few times and have large established skid roads that they use for trails.  They also have trails in some of the old fields that I dont use for hay anymore. There membership has expanded, they really like it, I like it, so it works.  Besides the dummy that has no common sense once or twice a year they are no trouble.  I get a kick out of the mud pit guys, who think 4' deep by 50' long of mud is a good time.  Run a skidder, I get more than enough mud, I dont need more.  They like to have work parties to trim the brush back from the trails, and dig drainage to keep the mud puddles down.  They build bridges over the streams also.  They have weekend barbecues, look at there facebook page and see how they love themselves.  Its not bad just dont know if its worth the drive up here.  

Ulster County here and I just got a quad.  Thinking of taking a trip soon out to the New Lost Trails in Dunmore PA.

let me know how they are, heard mixed reviews

Certainly not down State, but if you ever get the idea to head North, Lewis County as well as parts of Jefferson County (Barns Corners) has some really nice trails for both ATV and Snow Mobiles.....I'm ten miles down the hill from Barns Corners.  

Just got back.  I had a blast.  Rode 40 miles today!

There are sections that are really rocky, and others that are really rough.  You're gonna get a workout.

But there are TONS of places to explore.  If anyone wants to put a HTF trip together, count me in.  I feel like I (sort of) know my way around already.

cldsandwch told me about taking ATV trips in West Virginia: said they were fantastic, and must be because it's a nine hour ride from here.  

Lost trails is slightly over a half hour from the Matamoras exit on I-84.  If we do a ride, we could all meet at the PA visitor's center right there in Westfall.

At some point I might be "in" for an adventure: I just got a 2009 Yamaha 700 4x4 and have ridden it across the field behind my house and back and that's it.

I am in for a trip to lost trails.

Bumping this thread.

OP, did you ever find anything decent?

Since the last time I posted, I have been to Lost Trails several times.  I'm hooked.

If we did a group ride on a Saturday, (or a Sunday if that works any better for people) how many people would be in?  I'd be willing to organize.  

I suppose I'd drag my DRZ down to keep the two wheel contingent represented.