This initial post will be updated as the current info regarding this ride changes.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY MORE RIDERS.
Lodging assignments now posted below in rider list.
Who's Riding
Code: Select all
PAID RIDER LODGING
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YES Sean Noll The Lodge
YES Troy Wolf The Lodge
YES KC The Lodge
YES Mike (safiri) The Lodge
YES Hayden The Lodge
YES Brian The Lodge
YES Daryl Perry The Lodge
YES Ryan (fatburg) The Lodge
YES Mike (slimtrader) The Lodge
YES Tom Reiner The Lodge
YES Johnathon The Lodge
YES Craig W The Lodge
YES Terry T. The Lodge
YES Dennis The Lodge
YES Chadman Dower House
YES Mark C Dower House
YES Steve B Dower House
YES Jim S Dower House
YES Jim H Dower House
YES Scott Williams Barn Loft
YES Zack Williams Barn Loft
YES Jeff Roth Barn Loft
YES David Hodges Sears House
YES Allen Wright Sears House
YES David Hemphill Sears House
NO Bill Dragoo Sears House
YES Joe (xr-nut) Star 2
YES Wade Moore Star 2
PART Stacy Star 2
PART Josh Star 2
YES Randy Star 1
YES Sandy Star 1
MEALS ONLY:
YES Jim Devereux (devro)
YES David Barclay (disco)
YES Jeff Gaston
YES Chris White
YES Dean
NO Lee Garrett
NO LODGING, NO MEAL:
-- Jeb
-- Daryl (Oklahoma crew)
-- Josh (Daryl's son, Oklahoma crew)
-- Russell (Oklahoma crew)
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Total Rider Count = 42
Head Count for Lodging = 32 FULL!
Meal Count: 38
If it appears you are the first to arrive for your lodging option, please check in with the Mulberry Mountain Lodge office. Let them know you are with the April Fools Ride and what lodging option you are staying in. They will get you set up with a key if needed. As soon as possible, I want everyone who is staying in the lodging to sign the lodge's consent form. By about 2PM on Thursday, It will be on the main dining table in the big Lodge. Once all signatures are collected, I will turn it in to the office. The text of the consent form is posted below. PLEASE read it before hand so you are ready to sign it. THANK YOU for your cooperation on this.
How to get to the lodge
Directions from Fayetville, AR
Directions from the intersection of I-540 and I-40
Mulberry Mountain Lodge
They are not hard to find. Really, they are about the only thing along Hwy-23 North of Cass. The lodge is on the East side of the highway. If you come up from the South, be prepared for a steep climb with switchbacks. Once things level out and you see a big field open on the East--that is the lodge. They have nice signage. They also have a huge performance stage set way back in the field that you can see from the highway.
What
I would describe this ride as a hard-core trail ride where we connect ATV trails with beautiful forest roads all centered around Cass, AR and the famous Pig Tail Trail (Hwy 23). We'll probably have multiple groups of riders, so each group--and each rider for that matter--are welcome to tailor the ride for their own preferences.
If you are not OK with dropping your bike and yourself on large rocks and stupid-steep hill climbs, this ride is probably not for you. If you do not own full protective gear, this ride is probably not for you.Technically speaking, this ride requires a street-legal (plated and insured) machine. However, it is my understanding that the forest service and local authorities are lenient regarding off-road vehicles if you ride responsibly. Please do have a plate on your bike.
This is not an "organized" or sponsored ride. You are responsible for yourself and your own safety. NEVER RIDE BEYOND YOUR OWN COMFORT LEVEL.
When
2008 April 3rd (Thursday) through April 6 (Sunday)
Where
Cass, Arkansas
Ozark National Forest
Hundreds of miles of ATV trails including the Mill Creek ATV system
Routes - updated 3/30
Thanks to Sean, I present the routes! For those of you who have joined us on previous rides, you'll be excited to know the routes this time include a lot of new stuff for us! This also means a lot of unknowns, so it is guaranteed to be an adventure!
Note: you may need to right-click and choose Save As.
2008 Spring Routes in Garmin GDB format
2008 Spring Routes in GPX format (generic XML)
I also recommend you download my "Arkansas" route file...it is a continual work in progress as I compile routes and tracks from previous rides. It contains a lot of trails that could prove useful as bail-outs, shortcuts, alternatives and a lot of waypoints that may be useful such as the various places to get gas and eat. I posted this route file here:
http://www.rideforum.net/viewtopic.php?p=4073#p4073
Lodging
Some riders will arrive Thursday morning to get a full or half day's ride in. Others (like myself) will arrive Thursday night ready to hit the trails Friday morning. Still others may not arrive until Fri night. Some will leave Sat evening while others (like myself) will stay for a Sunday ride.
Mulberry Mountain Lodge
Thursday - Saturday nights
I PAID A DEPOSIT AND RESERVED the properties at the Mulberry Mountain Lodge.
The Mulberry Mountain Lodge has RV camping pads, so if you want to RV it, check em out.
We all have to sign this consent form, so read it now, agree to it, and be ready to sign when you arrive.
Mulberry Mountain Lodge wrote: Mulberry River Mountain Ranch Consent Form
The facilities and activities offered by Mulberry River Mtn. Ranch have been established to provide the optimal level of enjoyment without compromising the health or safety of guests who utilize the facilities or participate in its activities. Mulberry River Ranch enlists your assistance in assuring that the facilities and equipment are used in a proper manner so that those inherent risks are minimized by the guests thoughtful and cautious use of both equipment and facilities.
Acknowledge the risk in the use of grills, indoor and outdoor fireplaces/campfires, microwaves, stoves, and other electrical and gas equipment and agree to accept responsibility for any injuries sustained.
Acknowledge the risk in participation in unsupervised activities which are made available at Mulberry River Mtn Ranch, in the lodging facilities, in the barn and stable areas, on the ponds and the outdoor grounds which includes biking and boating.
Possible injuries or medical disorders arising from guests activity at the facility, such as heart attack stroke, heat stress, poison ivy, sprains, broken bones, torn muscles, etc.
Horses need to have a current proof of negative Coggin’s test within the last 12 months.
Please ride your horse on the lanes and roads around the ranch and avoid lawn areas and roads in around the Lodge and cabins.
Fields may have large holes, so you may wish to avoid riding your horse where visibility is poor due to tall grass.
Swimming is not permitted in the small lakes on the ranch property. They are for fishing and non-motorized boats only.
Smoking is not permitted in the Lodge, Cabins, Barn or Stable areas. ______ Initial
Please muck your stall (s) before leaving and place manure in the wheelbarrow or bucket.
ATV’s will not be used as transportation between cabins and the Office. ______ Initial
ATV’s are not allowed to be driven around on paved roads or in fields.
They are to be used to ride from the cabins to the trail head at Hwy 23 and on the trails only. NO EXCEPTIONS!! ______ Initial
Speed limit on Mulberry Mountain property to the trail head is 10 miles per hour at all times. ______ Initial
Park your ATVs/dirt bikes only in areas designated by our staff. ______ Initial
Any violation of these rules will result in the forfeiture of all security deposits for your group. ______ Initial
The waterfall trail off the property is for hikers and horses only. Maintain a safe distance from horseback riders to avoid startling horses.
Be aware that pink or purple paint on property in Arkansas means private property. Please avoid trespassing on our neighbors’ property as trespassers may be prosecuted.
Adults who bring children agree to accept full responsibility for the safety of their children and agree to maintain control and discipline of their children for the enjoyment and privacy of other guests.
I (we), the undersigned guest (s), acknowledge the existence of risk in connection with riding an ATV/dirt bike, bicycle, boats, Horse, and assume such risk and agree to accept the responsibility for any injuries sustained by me (us) in the course of my (our) use of the ATV/dirt bike, Bicycle, Boat, Horse or any equipment on the property. I also accept the responsibility for any damage incurred by his/her ATV/dirt bike or Horse.
I (we), the undersigned guest(s), have read the above regulations and agree to follow these regulations during our stay at the Mulberry River Mtn. Ranch.
Sorry, whether you are staying 1, 2, or 3 nights, and regardless of which property you are in at the Mulberry Lodge, the cost is the same. Some rooms are nicer than others, but that's life, all! We all get to enjoy use of the large Lodge facility for hanging out and meals, laundry facilities, etc. You are welcome, of course, to arrange your own lodging. However, I am counting on having 25 to 34 people to cover the expense of what I reserved!
DEPOSIT
In the past, each rider also had to individually pay a $50 deposit to be lost if you were caught speeding on their property, riding across their lawns or pasture, etc. IF ONE PERSON LOST THE DEPOSIT, WE ALL LOST IT! We did not have any problems last time, because everyone understood if they lose their deposit, they cost everybody $50. I understand why the lodge does this, but it was a hassle for us and the lodge to make all those deposits and get them back. So to make it easier for everybody, I NEGOTIATED A $500 TOTAL DEPOSIT. I AM WILLING TO PUT THIS ON MY CREDIT CARD TO SAVE ALL OF YOU THE HASSLE. (They will not actually charge me unless there is a problem.) KNOW THAT IF YOU CAUSE THE DEPOSIT TO BE LOST, YOU WILL OWE ME $500.
If you can't make this weekend or you'd prefer a slightly tamer trail, check out David H's Hillbilly Dualsport event the weekend before the April Fool's Ride. It is a fantastic ride event!
March 28 & 29, 2008 - Hillbilly Dualsport
