Title: Ride
Post by: grubbie on April 23, 2020, 09:07:20 PM
Post by: grubbie on April 23, 2020, 09:07:20 PM
Took a ride Friday, finally. Was stuck working from home, got tired of staring at the computer screen and took off on the DR. Destination: The Black Hills. It is dry here, no snow left at all. It was sunny and 63 degrees. I rode 75 miles from home, 50/50 pavement and gravel. It was even dry across the bentonite prairie between Upton and Skull Creek. I was moving at a good pace, figured I would enter the hills through the Mallo Camp area. I got there,.....rode about 200 yards of trails before I turned around, didn't feel like picking the DR up all day from snow, ice, and mud. Why does it take so stinking long for you guys to dry those hills up? I gave up and rode the same 75 miles home, frustrated. I blame you guys and your damn skis. How can it be dry and sunny, then icy and sloppy 200 yards later? I will try again in August when the snow begins to melt in the hills.
Title: Re: Ride
Post by: ADV Piglet on April 23, 2020, 10:07:59 PM
Post by: ADV Piglet on April 23, 2020, 10:07:59 PM
Need to go to the southern hills. I was hiking in hell canyon west of Custer last weekend and nice and dry down there. 
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Title: Re: Ride
Post by: KLC63 on April 24, 2020, 08:45:09 AM
Post by: KLC63 on April 24, 2020, 08:45:09 AM
Hey Grubby,
I was down @ Hawkright south Wednesday and it was blowing dust. I had never been there before and found quite enjoyable. Flowing 2 track and great overlooks. It might have rained there yesterday though. Have fun!
I was down @ Hawkright south Wednesday and it was blowing dust. I had never been there before and found quite enjoyable. Flowing 2 track and great overlooks. It might have rained there yesterday though. Have fun!
Title: Re: Ride
Post by: locopny on April 24, 2020, 10:54:57 AM
Post by: locopny on April 24, 2020, 10:54:57 AM
Sounds like a good ride however shorter than planned.
Title: Re: Ride
Post by: Lonesome Dave on April 24, 2020, 07:31:36 PM
Post by: Lonesome Dave on April 24, 2020, 07:31:36 PM
Bitch, bitch, bitch.....I'll ride the thing for ya! ;)
Title: Re: Ride
Post by: grubbie on April 24, 2020, 09:59:43 PM
Post by: grubbie on April 24, 2020, 09:59:43 PM
Yeah Piglet I suppose being a little more open to the south it might be drier there, especially Hell Canyon area where the trees are gone. I just couldn't believe how much snow was still there. On call this weekend, maybe I will try again next weekend.
Title: Re: Ride
Post by: Lonesome Dave on April 24, 2020, 10:31:50 PM
Post by: Lonesome Dave on April 24, 2020, 10:31:50 PM
Hey Grub, there are plans forming for a dual sport ride next weekend. FYI Maybe two or 3 days worth.
Title: Re: Ride
Post by: ADV Piglet on April 25, 2020, 11:35:36 AM
Post by: ADV Piglet on April 25, 2020, 11:35:36 AM
Quote from: grubbie on April 24, 2020, 09:59:43 PMIf you are on Facebook, there is a group called Black Hills Hiking. People posting daily on conditions throughout the hills.
Yeah Piglet I suppose being a little more open to the south it might be drier there, especially Hell Canyon area where the trees are gone. I just couldn't believe how much snow was still there. On call this weekend, maybe I will try again next weekend.
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