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Posted by: pairof98s
Hello all. I may have the opportunity to relocate to the Charlotte area. Anyone in the area that could give me an idea of what kind of riding there is close? Woods, trails, dunes, etc?
I'm wondering if I should be selling one of my machines if it won't fit the terrain there. For instance, I like the Banshee for the dunes, but if no sand around there, why bring it.
Thanks for the replies.
Posted by: pairof98s
Thanks guys. I'll be moving the end of October. I'll definitely want to check these areas out. I bought in the Waxhaw area SE of Charlotte, and close to Monroe. May not be a bad drive to Uwharrie from there.
Posted by: pairof98s
Warsteiner- I just left you a message in the Suzuki forum. Where do you ride most and what can you tell me about local riding areas? I'm looking forward to riding some new trails. If your group doesn't mind a new rider, I'd like to join in sometime.
I looked at homes in Indian Trail, but ended up in what is really Wesley Chapel. I'll be there in about 3 weeks.
Thanks
Posted by: pairof98s
Huge/Warsteiner-
I'm anxious to go riding. It looks like about 56 degrees for Saturday. Anyone interested in TNT? The Vinson and V Force haven't seen NC dirt yet and I've been here more than 3 months!
Posted by: pairof98s
That's the one. Their website is www.tntmotorsportsinc.com and it looks like fun. I'm hearing some good things also.
Posted by: pairof98s
atvkid, go look at a Suzuki Z250. a very nice beginner's ride.
Where is this Foggy Bottom? I'm 10 minutes from Monroe and that would be great.
Warsteiner and Huge- Brown Mountain opens March 16... TNT has had the ATV trails closed the past couple of weeks due to all the rain and snow. I'm hoping to find a trail soon, but more rain in the forecast tomorrow.
Posted by: Bing
a true dune banshee would probrably not be the best for NC....unless it is mild and can be converted back to trail easily
as far as the riding,,,,PM me for specifics,,,,,I lived in Charlotte for 5 years and can give you the basics (some good areas if you dont mind a little drive) (nothing compared to texas however)
search under 'NC' in 'where to ride'
lot of good NC people on here
and a lot of good threads on this very topic
Posted by: Bing
trails with rocks
jeep trails
no dunes in NC
just beach,,,,but no riding that I know of
Posted by: Bing
warstiener, how much of 485 is open these days??
does it go past lawyers road??
We used to ride the 17 miles between lawyers road and hwy 49,(I used to live in the apts at 49 and 485) when it was under construction in 2000. There may be some sections that are rideable still.
Posted by: Bing
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you'll like the Charlotte Area growing fast.
it was growing fast when I was there too (for 5 years)
I finally had to leave
Posted by: Bing
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Originally posted by: pairof98s
Huge/Warsteiner-
I'm anxious to go riding. It looks like about 56 degrees for Saturday. Anyone interested in TNT? The Vinson and V Force haven't seen NC dirt yet and I've been here more than 3 months!
TNT is in SC if its the one im thinking of
Posted by: Bing
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Originally posted by: pairof98s
That's the one. Their website is www.tntmotorsportsinc.com and it looks like fun. I'm hearing some good things also.
unless they have expanded it may dissappoint you, unless you like MX
I was out of there after about 2 hours and never went back
I like the MTs though
Posted by: Bing
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Originally posted by: Atvkid14
FOGGY BOTTOM...monroe
THE HUNTING CLUB...mooresville
where are these places?
are they privately owned?
Posted by: Huge
I'm going to be moving to Raleigh soon. What's the riding like in Uwharrie?
Dunes or Trails?
Posted by: Huge
Warsteiner, I just moved to Charlotte (Pineville) in January. I took a trip to TNT two weeks ago and it was
pretty good. You mentioned the power lines off 74? Any place to park a trailer?
Posted by: Huge
Pairof98s, sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. Work has been crazy, but
I would love to hook up. Where in Monroe is this place? I can't wait for Brown Mt.
to open, I've heard it's awesome. Let me know what's going on. My email
address is BrianCQuinn@msn.com, I check it everyday.
Later
Posted by: Flynbryan
Theres a few places around if your willing to drive. Uwharrie(also known as you-rocky!) is about 1 hr S.W., Brown mtn is a nice place to ride its near Morganton, NC and We ride at a place near Oxford,NC that is an absolute blast to ride at. There are two large dry lake beds that maintain a moist hard pack sand condition. Not suitable for paddles, but a blast and absolute traction. There are also many mi. of trails. Lots of fun you just got to drive to get there.
Posted by: Coopdeville
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UWHARRIE SUCKED... Plain and simple, Rocks isnt the word,
You got that right. It is great for Rail buggys and jeeps. Forget about sport quads. Anouther great place to ride is Enoree . It is part of the SC state forest system located near witmire SC. There is about 30-40 miles of groomed trails all directional. Great for wipping through trails not having to worry if someone is coming the other way. There is a camp ground is down the street. You can ride at night as well.
It is about an hour south of Charlotte off of SC RT 72 and SC Rt 66
SCtrails.net
Posted by: Warsteiner
Welcome to Charlotte area, couple people we ride with live in Waxhaw, I live about 10-15 minutes away, right next to Matthews, in Indian Trail. Let me know if you need info about the area. i just bought a Vinson 500 at the end of August, new to atvs.
Posted by: Warsteiner
Bing, almost all the way ther keeping a small portion closed at lawyers area but its about done in this area, it get to the speedway area but that section before lawyers is still shut down. Growing real fast around here. All the places I saw atvs ride are now neighborhoods or stores.
Posted by: Warsteiner
Pairof98s, Anytime you want to go riding let me know. This sat 5 of us are going to Brown Mountain about 1 1/2, 2 hours away was told better than Uwharrie, and as horrible as everyone else says it is, i thought was great, wished for a few more straight aways so i could open up a little, but thats where i broke it in at, and your going to be in for a nice welcome to North Carolina red clay/ mud. Uwharrie is more like, rhymes with, Rock Quarry. I was'nt expecting so much rock and Jeeps, but as slow as the Jeeps go does'nt seem like fun at 2.5 mph. There is some major power lines near my house and Independence (74) that I've rode on and fields but to be respectful, I'll wait till the soybeans are plowed. Seems like theres alot of little areas around to ride on. you'll like the Charlotte Area growing fast.
Posted by: ktmguy70
Im also new to NC, coming from West Virginia and TONS of riding on private land I am now forced to ride ona about 6 acres at home unless I haul. My Wife and I are taking our sportsman to uwharrie this weekend to check it out. We are In Greensboro, anyplace any closer to me?
Ron
04 Sportsman 400
Posted by: ktmguy70
UWHARRIE SUCKED... Plain and simple, Rocks isnt the word, 2 of the biggest problems I saw was the bottlenecks that the jeeps caused on all the tough parts, forcing atvs and bikes OFF the trail to go around so we didnt sit there for an hour, a big no-no. And also all the kids riding with their dads on the quad with no helmet on. Alot of these trails were VERY rough, and having a 5 year old on your quad without a helmet on was just plain ignorant.
Parking was very limited, trail maintenace looked as though it was non-existent.
I rate it a 2 on a scale of 10. The Plus parts were the very technical sections that were alot of fun.
Ron
04 Sportsman 400
Posted by: Rizz1
did yall ride at TNT. Ive heard its alot of motorcross.. looking for somewhere to ride this weekend. all of the nc/sc forest arent open. any ideas
Posted by: Atvkid14
FOGGY BOTTOM...monroe
THE HUNTING CLUB...mooresville
Posted by: mtf5112
Bryan,
I live in Charlotte, NC and would love to hear more about where you ride around here.
Is there any way you can send me directions?? Basically the only place I have heard of
is Uwharrie and Brown Mountain. THANKYOU VERRRRRRRRY Much for your help!!
You can email me at mtf5112@yahoo.com, with directions, and if you want to go sometime!
MIKE
Posted by: bigdurt
pairof98s
I live in NC also, close to you sort of. I am new to the site but I know quite a few of private and public places to ride. I noticed way back you wanted sand. Have that too in SC. I like to meet new riders and swap areas and ride. If your interested let me know. email kmoore@180connect.net
