Decent dirtbike trails with camping nearby in md?

Leper Messiah · Mar 26, 2017

I second thumper talk, lots of mods to your bike can be found on there. Here's mine

It's for sale to!

Mike3888 · Mar 26, 2017

Leper Messiah said:
I second thumper talk, lots of mods to your bike can be found on there. Here's mine

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It's for sale to!

What's your location, looking for one for Pa.
Pm me what your asking. Thanks

730dc · Mar 28, 2017

kohburn said:
both good machines. some of it depends on your intended use. the dr has more suspension travel and offers a 400cc balance between weight and power. but if your off road time is more like fire roads than technical stuff you don't have to worry about that and a klr650 or even a versys or vstrom would likely be fine.

80's overhead valve 250's put out about 17hp, modern overhead cam 250's put out about 25. the overhead cam ones have no problem hitting 90mph and maintaining speed on inclines. I've got a modern overhead valve (90's Honda tech) that tops out about 65-70)

never heard of it, will have to keep it in mind as it sounds like a good time.

modern day yz250f are putting out 40hp from the factory

730dc · Mar 28, 2017

http://readinganthracite.com/access-permits/

soco · Mar 30, 2017

730dc said:
http://readinganthracite.com/access-permits/

Nice that's only about 3 hours for me. Adding it to the mental list!

MailBackwards · Mar 30, 2017

I'd check out AOAA and Rock Run, both places I've ridden at and are located in PA.

AOAA to me was mostly light trail with some more challenging areas but nothing hard. There is also a state park near AOAA that has campgrounds, I can't speak on how they are as I've never camped at them. Driving time to AOAA is 2.5 hours from Baltimore and a little over 3 hours from D.C. Great spot for new riders. Port-a-potties at staging area, welcome center has bathroom also. Website: http://www.aoaatrails.com/

Rock Run is more scenic than AOAA and has a larger variety of trails and terrain. You start out on the hard pack main road and can jump on a trail that turns into rocky hills and mud, or rocky open flat trail. If you enjoy hill climbs they have a trail called "Rock Den" that is a 50-foot hill made of loose shale that will make your hole pucker from the lack of traction. Rock Run also has on-site camping, there are 3 camping areas. Area one is for RVs and toy haulers, that spot is on a hill near the welcome center. Area two is called Locust Grove, this is where I've always stayed when going with my cousin. Locust Grove is a wooded cut out that consists of 8 or 9 spots, we always tent camp there but see toy haulers and RVs also. Spots are secluded and offer some privacy. Area three is a large open spot that has probably 20 spots, small campers and tents are all I've ever seen there. Not much privacy and close together spots. A little more than a 3-hour drive from Baltimore, about 3.5 hours from D.C. All camp areas have nearby port-a-potties, welcome center has bathrooms with running water. Website: https://www.rockrunrecreation.com/

This was taken at Rock Run

kohburn · Mar 30, 2017

730dc said:
modern day yz250f are putting out 40hp from the factory

true, I tend to keep my head mostly in the street legal lines (which happens to be what the OP was asking about), of which 39hp is the norm for 300-400cc bikes.

the wr250 and xt250 are yamaha's dual sport options with 11.8:1 or 9.5:1 compression rations respectively instead of the yz250's 13.5:1 compression.

kohburn · Mar 30, 2017

to the OP, if you are more interested in adventure riding than technical dirt bike riding, then you can also look into the new Kawasaki x300 versys. it uses the ninja 300 drivetrain cammed for more torque. puts out 40hp, slipper clutch, and pretty good reviews so far for comfort and performance. only issue is that new bike cost.

or if on a budget but wanting brand new there is also https://www.cscmotorcycles.com/BIKES-s/100.htm
I've got both a Kawasaki versys 650 and a CSC zongshen TT250.

used market I think the drz400 is a best value for capable offroader, and a versys 650 or vstrom are best value for "adventure" riding.

alucard0822 · Mar 30, 2017

kohburn said:
true, I tend to keep my head mostly in the street legal lines (which happens to be what the OP was asking about), of which 39hp is the norm for 300-400cc bikes.

the wr250 and xt250 are yamaha's dual sport options with 11.8:1 or 9.5:1 compression rations respectively instead of the yz250's 13.5:1 compression.

The big difference is emissions, and maintenence.

A street legal CRF250L claims 23HP, spark plug is due at 32K, valve clearance check every 16K, oil change every 8K, filter every 16K. Lots of people going thousands of miles on a single trip, or commuting daily on it in the US and around the world, there are a few bikes on ADV forums hitting 100K miles. This is a blog from a lady taking one around the world, and through all 7 continents http://www.stephmoto-adventurebikeblog.com/p/blog-page.html. This guy rode his to the 7 day Toureg Rally, completed it, and rode home with only an air filter and oil change needed https://www.thumpertalk.com/forums/topic/1079731-what-did-you-do-to-your-crf250l-today/?page=219

A CRF250x claims 30HP, a CRF250R around 40HP, spark plugs/air filter/valve clearance are checked/cleaned/replaced and the oil changed every 15 hours, usually needa an engine rebuild around every 50-100 hours with an hour equaling about 40 miles. Offroad bikes make a ton of power, but it comes at a steep cost in maintenence.

CrawfishStu · Mar 30, 2017

Armadillofz1 said:
Shenandoah 500 is coming up in october. Its a fantastic dualsport. Camp overnight with a dew hundred other dualsporters. The local firehall puts up meals. All you can eat breakfasts and spagetti dinners. Top shelf organization. Its a 2 day event. About 500 miles of trails in 2 days. Spaces fill up fast.

This is not for the faint of heart on a bigger bike. The vids of the sand/silt runs from last year are pretty intimidating. I'm thinking of taking the tiger 800 out there.

CrawfishStu · Mar 30, 2017

Also, if you are looking for some really rocky stuff, moto-cove is a nice place to ride with awesome camping and fishing.

soco · Apr 1, 2017

Man, you guys are great! Love this community, people are so helpful.

FYI kohburn: I already bought that Drz I posted the pic of. 01 drz400e, and I put a Baja designs light kit on to get a plate.

Funny enough I managed to get a non off-road only title! Even though that's what this bike should have by all accounts. Got lucky there.

I'm travelling for work so I haven't had a chance to get her on the road but I'm rapidly accumulating parts, I have an easy thousand I want to put into it (chain/sprockets, racks, rads and guards, big tank, led aux lights etc). I have to reign myself in and at least get the damn thing on the road first! Hahaha

54rndball · Apr 30, 2017

Just wait until they build that dirt bike park in Baltimore!

boothdoc · May 1, 2017

Go over to DAMNriders.org. They are what you need locally.

ironpony · May 1, 2017

I'm supposed to be in a poker run @ Blue Knob, PA in a couple weeks, ATV though. I don't think I have been to Blue Knob yet? Hatfield McCoy we were able to hit three different states by trail, at least that is what they told me at the time LOL.

boothdoc · May 1, 2017

If you stay at Mataween WVA you can stay on Don "the deal MCoy's" place. Right at the trail head and

BusaJ52 · May 2, 2017

wolf den western MD. 1280 Shallmar Rd, Kitzmiller, MD 21538

CrawfishStu · Mar 8, 2018

Time to start riding again.
Any good places in the Central MD area to go through a suspension setup?

AssMan · Sep 20, 2018

Bumping this to see if anyone is registered for the Shenandoah 500?

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Antarctica · Sep 21, 2018

Neat - never knew this existed. Makes me want a cheap dual sport...

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