Places to ride off road?

bluffskier · 11-22-2014, 05:18 PM

Any places to ride off road, or atv parks south of Houston? I'm in Corpus Christi, but ride North on my XRL from time to time. There ain't nothing other than 1 field with a dirt pile down here.

trooper · 11-22-2014, 05:26 PM

Hidden falls in marble falls tx

BYRDMAN · 11-22-2014, 05:58 PM

Ultimate motocross in Alvin, TX

There is also a Mx track just south of Rosenberg but dont recall the name.

Nvm u have an XRL, sam houston national forest for some badass trails

bluffskier · 11-22-2014, 08:22 PM

I have heard of Marble Falls before, my friend up there used to ride it alot.

Yea it stinks that South South Texas doesn't really have any outdoors offerings.

I would like to move up by the Sam Houston Natl Forest some day.
We have the Natl Seashore here, it's fun in the Jeep. 67 miles 1 way of sand.

Japawhat02 · 11-22-2014, 08:36 PM

for how big texas is, there isn't very many places to ride.

DLite · 11-22-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Japawhat02

for how big texas is, there isn't very many places to ride.

Kind of ironic really how Texas has kind of rugged outdoors image, but in reality for size of the state, the area offered outdoor activities in Texas really does suck, because 99% of the land is private.

bluffskier · 11-24-2014, 07:25 AM

Yea and the fact they find 120+ John Doe's in the brush every year in Duval County alone kinda ruins the romance of the out doors, lol.

SilverBullet · 11-24-2014, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DLite

Kind of ironic really how Texas has kind of rugged outdoors image, but in reality for size of the state, the area offered outdoor activities in Texas really does suck, because 99% of the land is private.

Yep and most people don't realize really how bad it is here until you take a trip or two out west. NM, AZ, NV, CO, UT, etc. yes and even CA that everyone here loves to hate. TX sucks dog for available off road riding area compared to any of those states. Endless miles of varied terrain, rugged, desert, mountains, maintained trails, dedicated OHV areas, BLM land, state land, etc. endless opportunities nearby.

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Buelligan · 11-26-2014, 01:04 PM

FYI guys, they reopened the SHNF trails today for your riding pleasure this weekend and weather should be fantastic.

bluffskier · 11-27-2014, 06:54 AM

I've been thinking alot about heading up there this spring and picking up an off road sticker and doing some camping with my daughter.

ArkansasDave · 12-29-2014, 11:22 PM

What about places closer to beaumont. I'd prefer trails but flat track or mx parks would work.

Buelligan · 12-31-2014, 02:04 PM

FYI--SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST guys. Has over 100 miles of off road dirt bike trails and camping available.

CarbonJames · 01-02-2015, 08:23 AM

I suppose the forest will be closed this weekend? I do believe that we will have to postpone the brazos valley ride day this Sunday to another future date.

Buelligan · 01-02-2015, 02:15 PM

James, check the message at the SHNF, as of 2pm Friday, it is still open. Jason has reconsidered closing on forecast and is being a bit more dirt bike friendly since we have begun helping clean the trails in the forest. Mark and Donnie are there riding right now and hopefully we'll get a report on what condition the trails are in today with this rain. We rode Tuesday after the rain last weekend and trails were in great shape with few puddles. Hopefully this rain is soaking in, but we'll see. Depending how much rain they get today and tomorrow will decide if we're riding Sunday or going to Dual Sport this weekend.

Truckin_Thumper · 01-03-2015, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Buelligan

James, check the message at the SHNF, as of 2pm Friday, it is still open. Jason has reconsidered closing on forecast and is being a bit more dirt bike friendly since we have begun helping clean the trails in the forest. Mark and Donnie are there riding right now and hopefully we'll get a report on what condition the trails are in today with this rain. We rode Tuesday after the rain last weekend and trails were in great shape with few puddles. Hopefully this rain is soaking in, but we'll see. Depending how much rain they get today and tomorrow will decide if we're riding Sunday or going to Dual Sport this weekend.

PM me the details, please.

Looks like I am good to go.....maybe

Buelligan · 01-04-2015, 08:25 AM

Going Dual Sport at noon from the Trade Center east side trailhead.

BigComfy · 01-04-2015, 09:01 AM

I would think big bend national park would have some good options. It is a drive but well worth the treck once there.

ArkansasDave · 01-06-2015, 12:27 PM

Anyone know where a flat track for motorcycles is?

blk_gmc · 01-11-2015, 12:43 PM

How much dose it cost to ride at SHNF? Will they allow bikes like a renegade 1000 and scrambler 1000 that are all stock? 100miles of riding sounds amazing

tyler83 · 01-11-2015, 12:46 PM

I believe you have to take a rider class to ride a ATV out there.

11-22-2014, 05:18 PM	#1
bluffskier Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 10 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): XR650L	Places to ride off road? Any places to ride off road, or atv parks south of Houston? I'm in Corpus Christi, but ride North on my XRL from time to time. There ain't nothing other than 1 field with a dirt pile down here.

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11-22-2014, 08:22 PM	#4
bluffskier Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 10 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): XR650L	I have heard of Marble Falls before, my friend up there used to ride it alot. Yea it stinks that South South Texas doesn't really have any outdoors offerings. I would like to move up by the Sam Houston Natl Forest some day. We have the Natl Seashore here, it's fun in the Jeep. 67 miles 1 way of sand.

11-24-2014, 07:25 AM	#7
bluffskier Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 10 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): XR650L	Yea and the fact they find 120+ John Doe's in the brush every year in Duval County alone kinda ruins the romance of the out doors, lol.

11-26-2014, 01:04 PM	#9
Buelligan Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tomball, Tx Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 692 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2008 KTM Superduke 990R 2015 KTM 200 xc-w 2012 Triumph Street Triple	FYI guys, they reopened the SHNF trails today for your riding pleasure this weekend and weather should be fantastic.

11-27-2014, 06:54 AM	#10
bluffskier Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 10 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): XR650L	I've been thinking alot about heading up there this spring and picking up an off road sticker and doing some camping with my daughter.

12-29-2014, 11:22 PM	#11
ArkansasDave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Beaumont Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 2,030 Experience: 2 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2010 CRF450R 2014 Honda Grom 2015 KTM 250xc	What about places closer to beaumont. I'd prefer trails but flat track or mx parks would work.

12-31-2014, 02:04 PM	#12
Buelligan Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tomball, Tx Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 692 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2008 KTM Superduke 990R 2015 KTM 200 xc-w 2012 Triumph Street Triple	FYI--SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST guys. Has over 100 miles of off road dirt bike trails and camping available.

01-02-2015, 02:15 PM	#14
Buelligan Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tomball, Tx Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 692 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2008 KTM Superduke 990R 2015 KTM 200 xc-w 2012 Triumph Street Triple	James, check the message at the SHNF, as of 2pm Friday, it is still open. Jason has reconsidered closing on forecast and is being a bit more dirt bike friendly since we have begun helping clean the trails in the forest. Mark and Donnie are there riding right now and hopefully we'll get a report on what condition the trails are in today with this rain. We rode Tuesday after the rain last weekend and trails were in great shape with few puddles. Hopefully this rain is soaking in, but we'll see. Depending how much rain they get today and tomorrow will decide if we're riding Sunday or going to Dual Sport this weekend.

01-04-2015, 08:25 AM	#16
Buelligan Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tomball, Tx Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 692 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2008 KTM Superduke 990R 2015 KTM 200 xc-w 2012 Triumph Street Triple	Going Dual Sport at noon from the Trade Center east side trailhead.

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BigComfy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: under a rock Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 24,850 Experience: 1-3 months Trackdays: 9 Bike(s): Missing: Naked SV650, FZ1, Night Hawk Best Upgrade:Sv650 Suspension full credit (Motorcycles Unlimited)	I would think big bend national park would have some good options. It is a drive but well worth the treck once there.

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ArkansasDave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Beaumont Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 2,030 Experience: 2 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2010 CRF450R 2014 Honda Grom 2015 KTM 250xc	Anyone know where a flat track for motorcycles is?

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blk_gmc Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 20	How much dose it cost to ride at SHNF? Will they allow bikes like a renegade 1000 and scrambler 1000 that are all stock? 100miles of riding sounds amazing

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tyler83 Ummmm................. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: west side Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 709 Experience: 9 years	I believe you have to take a rider class to ride a ATV out there.