Any trails open this weekend?

[number9]

I think the state forests and stuff are closed until May, right? Anything open this weekend?

[typeone]

you already know but... Hodges Village Dam (HVD) in Oxford, MA is open. friends have been, i haven't yet this season.

[onenut]

Dam Fun Ride | New England Trail Rider Association

Dam Fun is this weekend

[number9]

you already know but... Hodges Village Dam (HVD) in Oxford, MA is open. friends have been, i haven't yet this season.

Actually I thought that didn't open until May either.. #fail

[typeone]

Actually I thought that didn't open until May either.. #fail

no, HVD is open year round, they only close for flooding or poor trail conditions. it's not a MA state forest but an Army Corps of Engineers flood control project on the French River. they do require MA ORV reg though and do check often so make sure you're legal.

great spot to practice your dirt skills. any of the lower trails will be fun and challenging. lots of regulars so it's easy to hook up with someone if you don't want to ride solo.

i would join you and show you around but i'll be down at Gillette for SX (pumped!)

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forgot to add.. yes, you're correct, MA state forests open May 1.

[sdog30]

Hey Chris, Walker and I are riding in Hatfield if you want to make the trek out this way. Going to ride early Saturday morning. About 9. Hit me up if you want.

[Dmitry]

If you have plates Pachaug Enduro loop open year round, did about 90 miles last weekend, more info in ADV, you should monitor the Pachaug thread and join someone who knows the loop

[number9]

no, HVD is open year round, they only close for flooding or poor trail conditions. it's not a MA state forest but an Army Corps of Engineers flood control project on the French River. they do require MA ORV reg though and do check often so make sure you're legal.

Where is a fast place to get an ORV sticker? I've been at the Roslindale RMV for a while now waiting to street register the Kato...

[tls25rs]

Where is a fast place to get an ORV sticker? I've been at the Roslindale RMV for a while now waiting to street register the Kato...

MA ORV? Good luck getting it quickly. Only a couple of offices in the state that do them as well.

Here's a link to the site and a list of the locations Registration Offices

Link to list of what you need to get a MA ORV tag First Time Registration of a Boat, Off-Highway Vehicle or Snowmobile


Office Hours All Locations

Monday - Friday
8:45 AM - 4:45 PM
Registration Offices
Main Office

Boat, Recreation Vehicle & Snowmobile Registration Bureau
251 Causeway Street
Suite 101
Boston, MA 02114

Phone
(617) 626-1610

Fax
(617) 626-1630



Regional Offices
Fall River

Boat, Recreation Vehicle & Snowmobile Registration Bureau
218 South Main Street - 3rd Floor
Fall River, MA 02721

Phone
(508) 679-8287

Fax
(508) 679-0066
Hyannis

Boat, Recreation Vehicle & Snowmobile Registration Bureau
60 Perseverance Way
Hyannis, MA 02601

Phone
(508) 771-8382

Fax
(508) 771-2334
Springfield--New Location (Effective 8/4/2014)

Boat, Recreation Vehicle & Snowmobile Registration Bureau
STCC Technology Park
1 Federal Street, Bldg 101
Springfield, MA 01105

Phone
(413) 733-1642

Fax
(413) 733-2154
Worcester

Boat, Recreation Vehicle & Snowmobile Registration Bureau
67 Millbrook Street
Suite 350, 3rd Floor
Worcester, MA 01606

Phone
(508) 753-0603

Fax
(508) 752-6132

[typeone]

^ what that guy said ^

Where is a fast place to get an ORV sticker? I've been at the Roslindale RMV for a while now waiting to street register the Kato...

thankfully, i've always walked in and out during a weekday afternoon in Worcester.

[number9]

MA ORV? Good luck getting it quickly. Only a couple of offices in the state that do them as well.

Here's a link to the site and a list of the locations Registration Offices

Link to list of what you need to get a MA ORV tag First Time Registration of a Boat, Off-Highway Vehicle or Snowmobile

Thanks! I'll give Boston a try, I guess.

Hey Chris, Walker and I are riding in Hatfield if you want to make the trek out this way. Going to ride early Saturday morning. About 9. Hit me up if you want.

I would but I'm going to the SX down in Foxboro. Next weekend?!

If you have plates Pachaug Enduro loop open year round, did about 90 miles last weekend, more info in ADV, you should monitor the Pachaug thread and join someone who knows the loop

Got license plates this morning I'm on ADVRider, let me find my bloody username...

[sdog30]

I'll be in Loudon, racing.

[Dmitry]

Thanks! I'll give Boston a try, I guess.

I would but I'm going to the SX down in Foxboro. Next weekend?!

Got license plates this morning I'm on ADVRider, let me find my bloody username...

I'm MATPOC on ADV

here's the thread

The Offical Pachaug Trail Thread | Page 711 | Adventure Rider

Some people are more secretive than others, trail maps are available to public at DEP office but not many will share the GPS files because of the constant fear of trails being shut down, just like everywhere else, it takes two assholes, one who shits all over the place and another with too much time on his hands and a mission to save the planet.

had several encounters with DEP all have been pleasant, they seem to like us and welcome those who follow the rules, which are simple: stay on red arrowed trail and don't shit all over the place, also because the loop is spread across several town and is connected by road sections plates are required even on single track, although I have seen many non-plated bikes, usually close to RI border, DEP is more interested in keeping Jeeps and Quads out of the trails.

Going to SX this weekend but might go for a quick spin next weekend... unless I get the tix to AMA (MotoAmerica) at NJ

[number9]

Damn it, I was going to hit Crow Hill tomorrow but they're closed due to the weather. I guess I could try getting an off-road tag and maybe doing HVD or something. Are there other weekday alternatives?!

I'm MATPOC on ADV

here's the thread

The Offical Pachaug Trail Thread | Page 711 | Adventure Rider

Some people are more secretive than others, trail maps are available to public at DEP office but not many will share the GPS files because of the constant fear of trails being shut down, just like everywhere else, it takes two assholes, one who shits all over the place and another with too much time on his hands and a mission to save the planet.

had several encounters with DEP all have been pleasant, they seem to like us and welcome those who follow the rules, which are simple: stay on red arrowed trail and don't shit all over the place, also because the loop is spread across several town and is connected by road sections plates are required even on single track, although I have seen many non-plated bikes, usually close to RI border, DEP is more interested in keeping Jeeps and Quads out of the trails.

Going to SX this weekend but might go for a quick spin next weekend... unless I get the tix to AMA (MotoAmerica) at NJ

Thanks for the write-up. I joined ADVRider, I'm numbah9 over there as the real one was taken.

[number9]

I've got an off-road tag, now. Anyone want to go to HVD tomorrow (Wednesday the 27th)?

[black]

I'd be up for it but bike need to be put together. maybe mid next week should be ready.

[typeone]

we're supposed to ride HVD this wknd, gotta shake this flu first. fucking sucks.

[number9]

we're supposed to ride HVD this wknd, gotta shake this flu first. fucking sucks.

Saturday or Sunday? I think I can do Saturday, might try and get back out to Crow Hill on Sunday too.

[typeone]

not sure yet, think Sun was mentioned. heads up, JDay is racing Crow Hill Sat + Sun this weekend, no open practice except tomorrow (Thurs)