Riding Jan. 29-31

[allkidd]

Several of us looked at the forecast for next weekend and it is so good we decided that we needed to ride. We don't have much of a plan, but for sure we are planning on riding in the Mulberry/mill creek area of Arkansas the weekend of Jan. 29-31.

For lodging we have several options of cabins. Another option is camping as it appears that it will be warm enough for even a camping wimp like myself. I'm thinking the low for Saturday night is forecast to be 50 with highs in the 60's with no chance of rain.

Of course, we know this can change but all the meteorologists seem to be pretty sure about the warming trend.

We will check this often so reply if you have an interest.

In so far:

Randy
James
Scott
Bo

[carlrf]

I think I can go but need lodging as opposed to camping. I am not set up to camp.
Can you tell me exactly where I should make arramgents?

[troy]

I think I can go but need lodging as opposed to camping. I am not set up to camp.
Can you tell me exactly where I should make arramgents?

The only accommodations I'm aware of that are actually close (less than 30 minutes) are these nice cabins right across the road from Chadwick OHV area.

http://outdoor-inspirations.net/index.html

I'm not a Chadwick expert, so take that for what it's worth.

UPDATE: I mixed conversations! This thread is about NW AR -- NOT Chadwick.

[stimmer6253472]

I think I can go but need lodging as opposed to camping. I am not set up to camp.
Can you tell me exactly where I should make arramgents?

The only accommodations I'm aware of that are actually close (less than 30 minutes) are these nice cabins right across the road from Chadwick OHV area.

http://outdoor-inspirations.net/index.html

I'm not a Chadwick expert, so take that for what it's worth.

Sounds like they are talking White Rock not Chadwick.

[carlrf]

I think I can go but need lodging as opposed to camping. I am not set up to camp.
Can you tell me exactly where I should make arramgents?

The only accommodations I'm aware of that are actually close (less than 30 minutes) are these nice cabins right across the road from Chadwick OHV area.

http://outdoor-inspirations.net/index.html

I'm not a Chadwick expert, so take that for what it's worth.

Sounds like they are talking White Rock not Chadwick.

Correct. Would hate to have to drive from Chadwick to Mulberry Mountain.

[carlrf]

When would you be leaving and returning? I am flexible on times and days BTW as I ummm "don't work anymore" .

[allkidd]

When would you be leaving and returning? I am flexible on times and days BTW as I ummm "don't work anymore" .

We are thinking of riding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Carl, I sent you a PM

[troy]

Sounds like they are talking White Rock not Chadwick.

I was in a hurry and mixed conversations. Sorry! Yeah--don't stay at Chadwick to ride NW AR!

There are other good options, but the best lodging down there close to the riding is Mulberry Mountain Lodge.
http://www.mulberrymountainlodge.com/

All the forest lodging options are cabins that are not really affordable unless you have 2+ folks to split the cost.

[carlrf]

When would you be leaving and returning? I am flexible on times and days BTW as I ummm "don't work anymore" .

We are thinking of riding Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Carl, I sent you a PM

OK thanks.

[carlrf]

Sounds like they are talking White Rock not Chadwick.

I was in a hurry and mixed conversations. Sorry! Yeah--don't stay at Chadwick to ride NW AR!

There are other good options, but the best lodging down there close to the riding is Mulberry Mountain Lodge.
http://www.mulberrymountainlodge.com/

All the forest lodging options are cabins that are not really affordable unless you have 2+ folks to split the cost.

Thanks Troy!

[Creekside]

The weather does look amazing. I wonder how much jewelry this is going to cost!

[jasbaum]

What a great weekend! Weather could not have been better.

Here are my pics from the ride:

https://goo.gl/photos/tj5Jq9ujdFtDCiw2A

[troy]

Great pics & videos! What a beautiful weekend to ride.

Carl! Did those guys hurt you?! Looks like you hung in there, man! How's the Husky running?

I ended up riding, but instead of hitting Chadwick, I ended up riding the Randolph ORV area N of Manhattan with my brother, Kyle, and Luc. It was a TOTAL MUD BATH but we had a blast.

[carlrf]

Great pics & videos! What a beautiful weekend to ride.

Carl! Did those guys hurt you?! Looks like you hung in there, man! How's the Husky running?

I ended up riding, but instead of hitting Chadwick, I ended up riding the Randolph ORV area N of Manhattan with my brother, Kyle, and Luc. It was a TOTAL MUD BATH but we had a blast.

Well,the Husqvarna ran like a striped a@# ape and handled the terrain better than I could ever have imagined. Except for having to use the kick start with the electric when it was warm, the bike far exceeded my expectations. The terrain BTW was far rougher than I expected. My heart was in my throat most of the time. I managed to Not get hurt but I don't know how. The guys were great and even though I did a lot of whining I had a Good time overall. I was beat and went home Saturday with tail between my legs. But since then I have been contemplating how and when (and if) to try it again.

[Creekside]

Should have ridden down and avoid the mud north of orrick! Bad call on my part.