Just returned from second trip to HM, 4 days, 3 rain. 2012 still all stock except for the 2 uni filters. Springs are up to third notch front and back and had very little bottoming out. Stock tires are ok for normal hill climbs but did have a problem climbing big rocks at top of some hills. 800 with big horns was able to get over where I just spun tires, also on wet slanted trails or rocks I would slide off and again the other 2 guys with big horns had no trouble. Before anyone mentions it there was no power problem, used low range on steep hills and always had power to spare. 2 days buffalo mtn., 1 day bearwallow and 1 day rockhouse. Liked buffalo mtn the best out of the 3 and there was not as much hardpack so stock tires handled better. Rode mostly blue and black trails and kept up with commander 1000 and rzr 800 except for the one time at top of hill I had to use winch because tires wouldn't grip. I'm blaming tires but it may be my skill level as I am 68 yo. Have been to HM twice, durhamtown, Adventure world, royal blue, coal creek and Brimstone and have had no problems with 570 going anywhere, it will go with the best of them.
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we have talked about going up there for the past 5 years! i want to go so bad!
did yall get any pics by chance?
did yall get any pics by chance?
Great place to ride but can be dangerous as all trails are cut into the side of the mountains so one side of the trail is almost always looking almost straight down for several hundred feet with nothing but small trees between you and the bottom and lots of people get hurt there every year. Did not take pictures except a couple with cell phone because I don't know how to post them anyway but there are scenic overlooks and some real nice mtns to view. Not trying to scare you just preparing you in case you plan to take family. There are many green trls for family also.
no fam here. just the little lady. she hates climbing and i love it.
been riding for 15 years but its all mud and slow trails so it would be new to me. but also... common sense is really the key to any riding IMO. i have seen people do some dumb things that are way out of either the drivers capacity or the machines (sometimes both)
i can normally look at a climb and decide if its safe to hit or not without getting a "billy bad A$$ attitude about it.
i assume helmets are mandatory? not hating but we just aren't used to wearing them down south
been riding for 15 years but its all mud and slow trails so it would be new to me. but also... common sense is really the key to any riding IMO. i have seen people do some dumb things that are way out of either the drivers capacity or the machines (sometimes both)
i can normally look at a climb and decide if its safe to hit or not without getting a "billy bad A$$ attitude about it.
i assume helmets are mandatory? not hating but we just aren't used to wearing them down south
I just spent a week there. Yes you are riding on the side of a mountain but I didn't see a threat or ever felt like I was going to fall off. Now little kids I would be leery.
Place rocks out but some of the trails are rocky. Ivy Branch is like a groomed dream trail. Smooth as glass.
Place rocks out but some of the trails are rocky. Ivy Branch is like a groomed dream trail. Smooth as glass.
I live in mi. I just got back Sunday and I'm counting down the days when I go back. (may 2014)
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We were down a couple weeks ago with our small group (8 RZR'S) and that was our 3rd trip this year , I've rode everything but Ivy and Bear Wallow and IMO it's one of the best places to ride. My little guy took his 170 this last trip and had a blast ! He's rode his 90 Quad there before . Some trails are steep/rocky and there is always some mud , but our group ranged from 10 to 70 and everyone did fine. Hoping to get those 2 done this year as well..
Going Back To Ivy Branch & Little Coal River 3rd week of October,3rd Trip this year! Rode Little Coal & Ivy Branch in July went back in September & Rode Indian Ridge-Pinnacle Creek & Pocahontas, So far the only system I haven't been on is Rockhouse & may try it in October,For those looking for easier trails try Little Coal-Ivy Branch or Pocahontas plenty of easier trails on those systems.
It's a great place we rode there twice a year from 01 to 05 on ATV's then quit riding. Ride on the roads to eat and gas up. It was like the people really wanted you there. Unlike someplace's with motorcycle rallies or car type rod run's, they want your money but not the crowd.
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