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Still loking for trail riders in the Surprise Area.....anyone out there? JonQ
HardHeadedWoman
03/25/03, 5:54 AM
Hello, JonQ, we have several members in the Northern Valley area.
David and I live in East Mesa, however, we could become an Surprise rider for a day.;)[:p]
Syreda
Honda Foreman 450es
Don't follow David. There must be an easier way.
Ragdoll
03/25/03, 11:21 AM
JonQ,
I live in goodyear (actually in a chunk of unincorporated county) right by the white tanks and try to ride every weekend. We are primarily two wheelers but we don't discriminate. If you are not familiar with the white tanks you have been missing some good riding (and shooting). Most of the time we ride either around the tanks (about 50 - 60 mi.) or up to Rip Griffins truck stop for lunch. Let me know if your interrested.
Ragdoll
JamieinWestPhx
03/28/03, 8:05 PM
Hey JonQ..I'm in El Mirage...go out to the White Tanks and Crozier Rd alot. You on 2 wheels or 4? I'm on a Polaris Scrambler. Where do you ride? Weekdays or weekends? E-mail me and we'll head on out....
Jamie
rlbranson
03/29/03, 9:19 PM
Ragdoll, where is the riding at the white tanks? I live in glendale and ride a 2 wheeler and am looking for riding areas on the west side. Thanks for any info.
bob
xr400
vx800
Hey JonQ or and west side members! Lets ride, I need to dust off the Warrior and get some air in my face! :D E-Mail me and lets ride! ArizonaRay@AOL.com
Man!!! I am doing my best To keep the rubber side down!
2002 Warrior
RL:
There is a ton of riding on the south and the north side of the White Tanks. Quickly, south side: I-10 west to watson road and park anywhere. There is riding to the north into the mountains that will actually take you all the way around the west side of the mountains to Bell Road on power-line/jeep trails. There is riding westward all the way to Rip Griffins truck stop. North Side: Bell road to where Bell starts to curve around the north side of the mountains. There is some OUTSTANDING single-track that will really challenge your throttle hand. The single-track will definitely wear you out.
Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, been on vacation.
Ragdoll Racer
Ragdoll,
I'm interested in taking that 60 mile trip around the white tanks with you and whoever else wants to go. Just give me a time and a place and I'll be there. Email me at scottwilky@hotmail.com.
Scott Wilky
94 KDX200
Wolfhound
04/14/03, 1:40 PM
I thought the west side was being closed (east side of SVP)since it was annexed by Buckeye...I ride west of SVP & over to Belmont mtns but haven't done "Watson" area yet since I hear it is in Buckeye City limits now. Anyone heard of annexed area around White Tanks?
Robert
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/Wolfhound/2003329173321_2002.jpg
2001 SPORTSMAN 500 H.O.R.S.E.
2003 SPORTSMAN 700 CAMO
BOTH STREET LEGAL !
grainboy
04/14/03, 1:58 PM
Robert, even if the area was annexed by the city of Buckeye, there is no sign of a remote enforcement of a closure. Not all of it was annexed anyway. This area is HUGE.
quote:Originally posted by Wolfhound
I thought the west side was being closed (east side of SVP)since it was annexed by Buckeye...I ride west of SVP & over to Belmont mtns but haven't done "Watson" area yet since I hear it is in Buckeye City limits now. Anyone heard of annexed area around White Tanks?
Robert
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/Wolfhound/2003329173321_2002.jpg
2001 SPORTSMAN 500 H.O.R.S.E.
2003 SPORTSMAN 700 CAMO
BOTH STREET LEGAL !
I go out to Buckeye(Miller road) about every two weeks and the only thing the local police had to say to me is "ride safe and have fun"
Scott Wilky
94 KDX200
Wolfhound
04/15/03, 12:05 AM
Great! I like hearing that...Thanx. I know several months ago there were signs at several entrances from I-10 to near Crozier on the east side of SVP (annexed area) but have seen no one or signs in recent months...Have always wanted to ride that area but wasn't sure anymore. Sounds like I better head that way!
Robert
http://ridingarizona.com/forum/uploaded/Wolfhound/2003329173321_2002.jpg
2001 SPORTSMAN 500 H.O.R.S.E.
2003 SPORTSMAN 700 CAMO
BOTH STREET LEGAL !
I am not sure about everything out behind the White tanks but one thing did happen that is not good. Toyota had a pending lawsuit against the developers of …. I think it is Festival ranch which is on the North and West Sides of SVP, Toyota dropped the suit so the planners can now move ahead. The plans call for about 125,000 people out there. Another thing that is pending is a public vote in Buckeye. I am not sure what the specific issue is but it does concern land annexation in that area. I will try to post a picture later of Western Maricopa County planning for this area. You will see development On the East side of SVP most of the way to I10, West of SVP to well West of the Hassayampa, down jackrabbit wash, South to I10 and North to the Toyota test track. This may take 20 years to get done but I am sure we will start seeing more private property signs going up soon. [V]
Found the map quickly so here is a link
http://community.webshots.com/album/69833078ICxGTG
Hey im in Goodyear im in for a est side ride as long as its not all two wheelers.Its a b*tch to go all the places you guys can go.But a sixty mile loop sounds cool.
"Crashing is what its all about"
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Erica 2002 LE Black Raptor
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