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WVBartMan Member 
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I have ridden all over the eastern US on trails both sanctioned and outlaw trails. I have found what I consider the best trails in the eastern US. The trails consist of 1,100 miles of everything you can think of from high speed fire roads to tight single track. There mud sections you can stay and play in or go around. The elevation starts at 800 feet above sea level to 3,600 feet above sea level. Several issues to consider, bring a GPS, many have gotten lost due to the vastness of the area. Second, deep snow in the higher elevations. It may not be snowing at the parking area but up in the mountains it can really sneek up on you. Third, bring extra fuel, remote location with no gas stations. Sanderson Wilderness Area is located outside of Charleston, West Virginia and is a free riding area. The property is owned by Coal, timber and gas companies. If your interested in riding this area your welcome to contact me and I will give you more details including directions and areas to ride based on your objectives.
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outlandish Admin 
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How about writing a short review in the "reviews" section?
____________________ Previous BRPs: 03 Rally 200, 03 Outty 400, 05 Outty 400 XT, 06 Outty 800, 07 Renegade 800 Ridden in 6 states and 2 countries Next up? 2010 BRP Side by Side |
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FL Scrub Member
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Is it open to the public or private? Any restrictions? Similar to Hatfield & McCoy trails? Sorry for all the questions, but I recently rode the HM trails and truely enjoyed it (I'm from Florida = no mountains, no rocks, no cold weather). I will be going back there in May, but may consider this area.... Thanks.
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WVBartMan Member
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No problem with the questions, I too would be asking before I drove from Florida. A few of the difference between H & M verses Sanderson are as follows: H & M Sanderson Rules No Rules or restrictions Permit Fee No Fee Trails Marked & Mapped Your on your own Trails worn, little rough Smooth with a little mud here and there Mostly single track Mostly fire roads with 300+ miles of single track The first reason we started riding Sanderson had to do with the H & M Trails getting worn down and rough. The second has to do with the style of riding we do, fast, and the best place to go fast is high speed fire roads. The third reason has to do with the first and second, when traveling fast the last thing you want to do is run into someone coming from the opposite direction. Due to the vast size of Sanderson you can ride all year long and rarely see another person. We usually ride from the beginning of October to the end of March in Sanderson and have spent all winter (every other Sunday) riding in Sanderson and have never seen another person/bike or tracks. My advise if your interested is to contact someone like myself and have a local take you in there the first day and show you around. Then you and your group can spend the weekend/week exploring the area. The main thing is, have a cell phone and 12 volt charger for it, carry extra gas, food and water along with tire repair kit and 12-volt compressor. Have a pre-determined plan, meaning a certain time you plan on being out of the woods and a local person like myself you will call and let them know each evening you made it out. If for some reason you don't make it out, after you have exceeded your 2-hour curfew rule, then the search begins by the locals. Usually you can ride to the top of the mountain, get cell phone coverage, call me with your GPS coordinates and I can tell you how to get out of there. With todays quality GPS products, we have not had to go looking for anyone in the last 3 years. In regard as to places to stay while in the area. There is a new Comfort Inn & Suites about 9 miles from Sanderson along with a Bob Evans, Subway, McDonalds, Rax, Ponderosa. If your looking on a map, take I-79 north from Charleston to the Elkview exit, 3rd exit up I-79.
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outlandish Admin
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thanks for the review
____________________ Previous BRPs: 03 Rally 200, 03 Outty 400, 05 Outty 400 XT, 06 Outty 800, 07 Renegade 800 Ridden in 6 states and 2 countries Next up? 2010 BRP Side by Side |
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Hoonerdawg Member
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I read your post on this riding area and I'm interested in getting more information. I have a lot of riding experence in the mountains in WV, Kentucky,Tenn. would be open to most any type of ride in any season. Do you have GPS data on the parking area? Is there a local club I hook up with for a ride? Thanks Hoonerdawg.
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mattinthehat Member 
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this sounds awesome. is there a website for the area with more info. do they have any rallys in the area? it would be way more fun to meet up with a group there, then just go it alone.
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WVBartMan Member
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I would contact Michael at michael@ppsiwv.com and he can connect with you and take into the Sanderson Wilderness Area. They go in there about every weekend and just took a big group over the holiday from Canada. Michael may have GPS intel for the area as well. The group hangs out at http://www.utilityrider.com (Michael handle is Sirlance) and there are plenty of pictures of the area. My group only rides in the winter but Michael's rides year around. Last edited on Tue May 27th, 2008 02:07 pm by WVBartMan |
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mattinthehat Member
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cool thanks for the info. I like to do trips to new places, so this sounds like a great opportunity to chek out some good trails!
____________________ ------------------------------------------------- Outlander 650 H.O. Max XT BRP Skid Plates - BRP A-Arm Guards - BRP Rear Box BRP Fender Flares - SYMTEC Heated Grips Rubberdown Customs Lift Kit Aftermarket Lighting. |
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