|
Post by medic944 on Jan 27, 2008 13:32:33 GMT -5
;D Went up to Winona State Forest this morning put a quick 60 miles on and came home. Trails to the North were SWEEEET and Smoooooth, other areas were very bumpy. Sled traffic was increasing when I left at 1130 but still not jam packed. First time I had been in this area and no question I will make the trip again. www.winonaforest.com/snowmobiles.html
|
|
|
Post by arcticcatmatt on Jan 31, 2008 22:06:22 GMT -5
take me next time. I am just miles from you
|
|
|
Post by jhop14810 on Feb 1, 2008 21:50:03 GMT -5
Drove threw Winona State Forest today great!! Nice smooth trails. Thanks for the tip.
|
|
|
Post by medic944 on Feb 2, 2008 17:59:59 GMT -5
Went back up today 2/2/08 and again was not disappointed at all. Had to cut through Winona Forest then to Redfield. You could not tell that they had any ice at all yesterday. Some of the trails were a little bumpy but nothing major. It was worth the trip!
ArticCatMatt PM me, maybe we can head up sometime.
|
|
|
Post by robBLACKCAT on Feb 2, 2008 21:24:04 GMT -5
Where do you guys park? I was looking at the map and directions. Do you take exit 37 off 81N and take Center Rd? The map shows the trails for skiers only. Is this incorrect?
|
|
|
Post by robBLACKCAT on Feb 2, 2008 21:28:09 GMT -5
It would be cool to plan a Saturday Day trip up there with some of you guys who have ridden up there before. Maybe try to set a date and see if we can get some people around. Meet up somewhere at a certain time or at one of the parking areas at a certain time. Who knows, sounds like it could be a decent run. I think it's about 2 1/2 hours from Waverly. I could be wrong. If anyone is interested maybe we can try and do something.
|
|
|
Post by arcticcatmatt on Feb 2, 2008 21:34:13 GMT -5
Went back up today 2/2/08 and again was not disappointed at all. Had to cut through Winona Forest then to Redfield. You could not tell that they had any ice at all yesterday. Some of the trails were a little bumpy but nothing major. It was worth the trip! ArticCatMatt PM me, maybe we can head up sometime. And here I sat all day doing noting yelling at the grass and I have a running snowmobile waiting to be tested out. Ughghg. PM sent.
|
|
|
Post by emtp579 (Dan) on Feb 4, 2008 20:57:25 GMT -5
What I have gottin into was leaving Vestal at 630 AM or so, dropping about 9, riding until about 5 or 6 and then heading home. Can do about 150 miles in that time plus stopping an hour for lunch. It is a pretty good day.
|
|
|
Post by jhop14810 on Feb 5, 2008 19:38:08 GMT -5
These are the directions that were on the web site. We rode from the Portley Angler to the park. Mabye this will help To Winona Forest Trailheads Center Road Parking Areas P-1 & P-2 From North or South on Interstate 81 take the Sandy Creek Exit #37. Southbound turn left off ramp. Northbound turn right off ramp. Go east to the T and turn left onto Ridge Rd. (Cty Rt. 22.) Make the next right onto Center Rd. Center Road Parking Area P-1 : Travel approximately 3 miles to the intersection of Center Rd. & Wart Rd. The trailhead is on the left. Parking Area P-2 at Town Hall: continue on Center Rd a few miles to the intersection of Center & Bargy Rd. & Rt 13. The parking area is on the left behind the town hall. To CCC Camp Parking Area P-4 To CCC Camp (Tourathon and Try-It Start) : Take the Mannsville Exit #39 off I-81. Follow County Rt. 90 east through the village of Mannsville crossing Rt 11. Continue east, carefully following signs to stay on Rt. 90 for approx. 6 miles. CCC Camp Buildings and parking are on the left at the intersection of Bargy Rd. The x-c ski races start on Bargy Road right across from the CCC Camp parking area. You can also reach this trailhead by going north out of Redfield on Cty Rt 17 to Cty Rt 90 and turn left. Need printable directions go to www.mapquest.com or maps.yahoo.com/dd
|
|
|
Post by emtp579 (Dan) on Feb 10, 2008 13:48:38 GMT -5
Medic 944 - thaniks for this tip. It was an awesome ride. Looks like they are getting another 1.5 feet today! Smooth as hell and few people around.
Dan
|
|
|
Post by arcticcatmatt on Feb 10, 2008 14:07:41 GMT -5
I would like to say thanks too! Great place to ride.
IMO the traffic seems low there because there are no restaurants, bars, and just a gas station on the outskirts.. it seems to be off the main trail system a ways.
If someone is looking to just go put on some miles with no real purpose or destination.. the forest is a great place. I will be back.
|
|
|
Post by medic944 on Feb 10, 2008 19:38:51 GMT -5
Glad you guys enjoyed! Nice area and easy to get to the "bigger main trails" I love it up there
|
|
|
Post by arcticcatmatt on Feb 11, 2008 23:07:13 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by emtp579 (Dan) on Feb 13, 2008 20:06:19 GMT -5
I heard while I was up on Tug Hill today that there is a dog mushing race this weekend at Winona. They told me many trails will be closed, but that some will be open. Sure to be a crowd. If you are planning to go you may want to double check what the impact of that race is. They told me that 3 years ago one of the dog teams got away LOL
The good news is that there is TONS of snow in the lower areas so there is good riding to be had off the main hill if you don't like that crowd.
|
|
|
Post by jhop14810 on Feb 13, 2008 21:35:25 GMT -5
I recieved a email from Winona State Forest yesterday and they are having dog mushing race this weekend.
|
|