Time to revive this thread. I need some inspiration, love E-TX.
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East Texas Dual Sport rides
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Pondering a east tx leaf peeping ride in mid to late November. Which route would be best?
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The Davy Crockett NF ride would be a good one for that.
If you're GPS inclined, take a look at the attached GPX file in Mapsource-Basecamp or whatever. It starts in Groveton and runs about 200 miles through the forest. For these roads I'm guessing that's a day's ride with a little slack time for flats, mechanicals and lunch. Gas and essentials should be easy. This current track is version 2-1. I surely welcome revisions and recommendations from folks who know this area or just want to go ride it. It's time to build us a new East Texas ride.
*The file includes five smaller side tracks shown in red. These are roads that may - or may not -"go thru." They could be private or they may be some really cool public trails. Only way I know how to find out is go ride em and see what they actually look like.
[GPX=334237;10]GPX viewer[/GPX]
*The file includes five smaller side tracks shown in red. These are roads that may - or may not -"go thru." They could be private or they may be some really cool public trails. Only way I know how to find out is go ride em and see what they actually look like.
[GPX=334237;10]GPX viewer[/GPX]
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V.2-1 is still only computer map work. The main track was cross checked using txdot road maps so it should be entirely rideable. Our challenge now is discovering/mapping those cool little forest trails that are legal roads or right of ways and adding them to the main track while removing egregious pavement and overly developed roads.
Here's an overlay of the day ride I just did (2022 Davy Crockett Loop), @Tourmeister's (Davy Crockett NF Tour) and your's (CrocketNFv2-1). Scott's and mine are proven, so can eliminate those as good. Say when!
[GPX=334269;10]GPX viewer[/GPX]
[GPX=334269;10]GPX viewer[/GPX]
No, I already cleaned up the cow poop on this oneIs it that the Cow Pie 200
I just bought a 2024 KLR650 today — my first dual sport/adventure. I have a fair amount of experience on cruisers and will likely use the “fat pig” mostly for commuting, but looking forward to learning where the rideable dirt and gravel is also! I’m in Texarkana, so if anyone has suggestions please let me know.
Email is GB26JJ@gmail.com if that helps…although I have no idea at this point what a gpa file is!
Email is GB26JJ@gmail.com if that helps…although I have no idea at this point what a gpa file is!
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Here ya go,
gps , gpx , g I know nothing
Not sure if this is posted in the correct forum, but. I’m starting fresh, totally ignernt about using a gps and gpx tracks routes, etc. I need some suggestions and guidance on a gps unit and also what to use on my windows pc to view all these gpx tracks folks make. How to view them and how to...
Autocorrect got me! Thanks!GPX
Here ya go,
gps , gpx , g I know nothing
Not sure if this is posted in the correct forum, but. I’m starting fresh, totally ignernt about using a gps and gpx tracks routes, etc. I need some suggestions and guidance on a gps unit and also what to use on my windows pc to view all these gpx tracks folks make. How to view them and how to...
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Man I feel you on that one!! Drives me nuts!