Badlands / Wasta loop

[Bogus Jim]

I've been thinking about putting together a loop that hits the Farmingdale trails, Indian Creek trail, some of the Badlands and some roads north of Wasta. Fletch said he found a good road out there last fall, it might be different than the one I'm thinking of.



Not sure the route east of Big Foot is even possible, that might take a scouting ride to figure out. But I think you would really enjoy the Indian Creek trail if you haven't ridden it before, and it might be closed soon if the tribe turns that area into a wilderness park.

Anybody interested in riding this, say sometime in the next month? Would be about 200-225 miles.

[Fletch]

I'm in

[Robmicgrn]

Sounds fun. A totally new area/direction to ride in for me. In.

[Lonesome Dave]

I'm in, someone needs to slow the three of you down.   

[Wacked]

I'll hang back with Dave and keep him company.

Is this a 1 day loop or camp in the middle loop?

Wacked

[Bogus Jim]

Is this a 1 day loop or camp in the middle loop?

I was thinking 1 day ride. There's gas at Wasta so a 100-120 mile range should be OK.

There's a chance of precip Thursday, maybe we should let things dry out another week. Perhaps 26th or 27th? Badlands mud is the mud from hell...

[greatbuffalo]

Enjoy the ride guys. Wish I could join you.

[Fletch]

The 27th would be better for me, taking the experienced rider course the 26th. but if that doesn't work out I will catch you guys the next time.

[greatbuffalo]

I've been thinking about that advanced riders course as well. They had no Mitchell dates when I looked last week.

[Robmicgrn]

The precip never hit like they said it might. I am free and clear Saturday. Next weekend, to far out for me to know yet. If we dont do this ride, I will be riding somewhere on Saturday (all day) if anyone is interested (serious case of spring fever ).

[Bogus Jim]

I don't think I can make it this Saturday... if I do ride it will probably be a short one.

[sleddog]

Take a look at these cords in Google Earth, it's just a little East of your planned route.  I don't know if you can see anything from ground level, but plan to check it out next time I'm on the TSDAT.

N43 36.375 W102 04.351

[Bogus Jim]

N43 36.375 W102 04.351

Whoa. Alien landing base, right in the badlands.

[greatbuffalo]

That is "Reflector City"

Back when this area was being used as a bombing range they set out a large circle of cars for a target. The old name comes for a large scaffold erected there with reflectors all over it to resemble a city skyline.

Been there. got some pictures somewhere. WATCH OUT FOR SNAKES!!  And while your antennas are up for snakes, the grass hoppers taking off will stop your heart from beating.

[YOURDRUNKDAD]

Any chance I can tag along?  Not many off road guys here at the base and dying to ride..