Anything near Chandler ?

[WeeeRacing]

Does anybody know of any places to ride in or near Chandler ? I moved to Chandler at the end of August and didn't get a bike till yesterday. Now I just need to find some places to ride and some people to ride with. If anybody knows of any good riding areas close by, I would really appretiate your help.
Thanks

01' YZ426F
94' Husaberg FE501
AKA The Beast & The Berg

[kato]

There's nowhere to ride in Chandler and most of the desert immediately south of Chandler is Indian reservation so there's no riding there. What kind of riding (mx, two-track, singletrack, easy, or technical) are you looking for?

[WeeeRacing]

Kato - Where do you usually ride ? Or what is the closest place you would recommend ? Oh, and what are single tracks and two-tracks ? Thanks

All of the riding I have done has been on open land and trails. I have never riden on a track, mx or other. I just got a new bike yesterday, so I don't really want my first ride to be anywhere really technical. Just some open desert would be really cool. But after I get used to this bike's handeling I would love to tackle a mx track. I figured there probably wouldn't be anywhere significant in Chandler. I just want to find some places within 20 minutes or so of my house, if there are any.

01' YZ426F
94' Husaberg FE501
AKA The Beast & The Berg

[squidly]

The Desert Wells area east of Queen Creek is State Trust Land and is open for riding if you have a permit. I just got a map yesterday and noticed what appears to be 3 entry points from the west side at the end of Skyline Dr. I've been out there before but have always entered from US 60 (MM201?)

My map says you take Ocotillo Road east to Schnepf Road. Go south to Skyline Dr, then east to Gate 11. Gates 9 & 10 are a mile or so south on Cooper Rd. The area extends east to hwy 79 and north to US 60.

I am going to take a ride out there today to check it out. It's about 20 miles from downtown Chandler.

Dave
2001 XR400





Dave
01 XR400

[Smoke]

Yea it is actually MP 207 off US 60 for that side

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[kato]

quote:Originally posted by WeeeRacing

Kato - Where do you usually ride ? Or what is the closest place you would recommend ? Oh, and what are single tracks and two-tracks ? Thanks

All of the riding I have done has been on open land and trails. I have never riden on a track, mx or other. I just got a new bike yesterday, so I don't really want my first ride to be anywhere really technical. Just some open desert would be really cool. But after I get used to this bike's handeling I would love to tackle a mx track. I figured there probably wouldn't be anywhere significant in Chandler. I just want to find some places within 20 minutes or so of my house, if there are any.

01' YZ426F
94' Husaberg FE501
AKA The Beast & The Berg



WeeeRacing, congratulations on the new bike. I understand not wanting to take it on a technical ride just yet. I have a 300EXC and I like riding singletrack. Singletrack is a motorcycle only trail, it's just wide enough for a bike. Two-track trail would be wide enough for a quad or jeep.
Desert Wells is a good open area and sounds like it's not too far. It's been years since i've been out in that area so I just might have to make a trip out there sometime. Another open area would be the Butterfield trail west of the town of Maricopa. It's on BLM land on the north side of hwy 238.

[WeeeRacing]

squidly -
What kind of permit do I need to ride at Dessert Wells ? Do you know where or how I can get one ? And where can I get the map ?
Kato -
Single, double, doesn't matter. I've been waiting to ride anywhere, but I probably won't until next weekend. What's BLM ? Do you mean Maricopa county or is there a town too ?
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Has anybody heard of Deer Creek ?
Thanks guys



01' YZ426F
94' Husaberg FE501
AKA The Beast & The Berg

[squidly]

That area is State Trust Land. You need a recreation permit. It costs $15/year. See this site:

http://www.land.state.az.us/programs/natural/rec_offroad_permit.htm

I went down there to get my new permit and picked up a map. I'm sure they will send you one if you apply by mail.

The fine can be up to $500 if caught w/o a permit, i.e. trespassing.

BTW, I took a ride (streetbike) out there last weekend. It's more like 30 miles from my house. One of these days i'll load up the XR and check it out.

I'm not sure if you've heard of the Pima and Dynamite area (Granite Mountain)? One of the best riding areas around IMHO. Tons of singletrack. It's also about 30 or so miles from Chandler and also State trust land. I was out there last Friday. Lotsa mud and water and zero dust. Absolutely perfect conditions.


quote:Originally posted by WeeeRacing

squidly -
What kind of permit do I need to ride at Dessert Wells ? Do you know where or how I can get one ? And where can I get the map ?
Kato -
Single, double, doesn't matter. I've been waiting to ride anywhere, but I probably won't until next weekend. What's BLM ? Do you mean Maricopa county or is there a town too ?
-
Has anybody heard of Deer Creek ?
Thanks guys



01' YZ426F
94' Husaberg FE501
AKA The Beast & The Berg



Dave
01 XR400

[dc500r]

I live in chandler also and run soley singletrack.the closest is at upper sycamore,but you really gotta know where to go.pima and dynamite is not much farther and is better in my opinion.if you want the best you will have to go to bartlett lake or the mile markers past lake pleasant.i ride every sunday and sometimes saturday also,pm me if you want to go with sometime.

ride fast-fall slow--1999 honda cr500 #584

[WeeeRacing]

Kato -
Do you have to apply by mail, or can you go to the office ? Do you get it right on the spot ? By the way, thanks for all the info. Maybe a couple of us could get together and go ride when I get my permit.
dc500r -
If there's anywhere we can go without a permit I'd go this weekend probably. If I can get the permit by this weekend then I'd definetly be up for some riding. I hope I can keep up with you lol. I've heard there's nothin faster than those 500's

01' YZ426F
94' Husaberg FE501
AKA The Beast & The Berg

[azotto]

quote:Originally posted by WeeeRacing

Kato -
Do you have to apply by mail, or can you go to the office ? Do you get it right on the spot ?




WeeRacing

Check the top post in the Riders Guide forum. There is a lot of info on the State Trust Land Permit as well as a list of places you can get one.

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2004 A/C 650 4x4
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[dc500r]

applying for permit is easy 1)call and give them your address,they will mail you application.2)send them check in envelope.3)recieve permit by mail---no problems.riding this sunday at bartlett (no permit required)meet time 7:00 at the towers.hollar if you need directions and/or a ride.---------500's are only as fast as your right hand ;)

ride fast-fall slow--1999 honda cr500 #584

[Wolfhound]

You can also get the permit in person - same day.

Robert
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[WeeeRacing]

azotto & Wolfhound -
Thanks for the info.
dc500r -
You have a pm

01' YZ426F
94' Husaberg FE501
AKA The Beast & The Berg

[warren86]

Did you check out any of the trails mentioned?

I am new rider in Gilbert looking for someone to ride with on weekends. Nothing too crazy.

Jim