Dirt Fest 2017
- Thread starter canadmos
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Raystown?
I don't think so. I overdosed on festivals this year, including Dirt fest, which was a rain-out. Too many people, crowded trails.
@jonKranked yep
Agree with jbp. Gets crowded quick. I have quite an aversion to crowds. Tho from what I hear they at least designate many of the trails as one way.
They are hella good trails tho.
They are hella good trails tho.
Get there a day or so early and put your long rides in then. Until Saturday, it's really not busy, and the trails are still multi-directional until Friday afternoon/evening.
Also, ride the stuff on the south/west side, way less traffic over there.
Also, ride the stuff on the south/west side, way less traffic over there.
This. It was a bit of a rainout when we went too (2015) but we got there early enough to miss some of the crowds and ride (and drink lots of Troegs).
The Allegrippis trails at Raystown Lake are super fun and worth the occasional trip for sure.
However I stopped going to DirtFest because:
- it is way too crowded
- it costs too much for what you get
- it almost always rains
- if you don't get a group campsite with a bunch of people you know, it's awkward
However I stopped going to DirtFest because:
- it is way too crowded
- it costs too much for what you get
- it almost always rains
- if you don't get a group campsite with a bunch of people you know, it's awkward
One of the reasons I got tossed into the group going is because of "how cheap it is"...
Crowded trail doesn't sound the best, but the guys that have gone the last few years had a blast. We'll see I guess...
You must have dentists for friendsOne of the reasons I got tossed into the group going is because of "how cheap it is"...
Crowded trail doesn't sound the best, but the guys that have gone the last few years had a blast. We'll see I guess...
My Brother wants to go.One of the reasons I got tossed into the group going is because of "how cheap it is"...
Crowded trail doesn't sound the best, but the guys that have gone the last few years had a blast. We'll see I guess...
IMO it's best to avoid mt bike festivals unless you just want to drink with mt bikers. NTTAWWT. Trails are generally fucked during them.
Interesting point. The guy that voluntold me does ride a carbon Pivot.
@jdcamb come on out. I have absolutely zero details as I'm letting other guys plan this in full, but there will be room made at the camp side or on the boat!
figures...
I like the idea of a houseboat. Can I wear a Captains hat? I am on board. Maybe on my Brother.
I think I'm going to be in or near Flagstaff.
I'll be there, as always. We're sponsoring the Thursday night party, but I'll probably head up Tuesday night to get our traditional expo-suburbs campsite, get my miles in, and hydrate for the "I drank how much?" kind of week it usually is.
no. nc.
I've always loved camping there, particularly when I'm the only person.
I can get everything I need at the State College Wegmans except fire. I can cook a good pizza in a Smoky Joe. To be fair I can cook better things then pizza also. I will work on the fire part.Perfect place for a mobile pizza shed?
Me too. Its that kind of place.
Next week already, eh.
@jonKranked Any suggestions on what to do, where to ride on Monday morning?
We have the Monday off due to a holiday, so we will be staying over somewhere Sunday night and heading back Monday. So we have to find somewhere to camp/stay on Sunday. Should have a few hours of ride time available Monday morning.
We're heading down in two groups. I can go with either one. First group is doing the above, staying over somewhere and heading back Monday. Other car/group is taking off on Sunday and staying in Philadelphia Sunday night. Then heading back from there on Monday.
@jonKranked Any suggestions on what to do, where to ride on Monday morning?
We have the Monday off due to a holiday, so we will be staying over somewhere Sunday night and heading back Monday. So we have to find somewhere to camp/stay on Sunday. Should have a few hours of ride time available Monday morning.
We're heading down in two groups. I can go with either one. First group is doing the above, staying over somewhere and heading back Monday. Other car/group is taking off on Sunday and staying in Philadelphia Sunday night. Then heading back from there on Monday.
which way are you coming down? rothrock isn't too far from what i've been told and is a good ride.
Some of my buddies were down in PA a few weeks ago. They spoke very highly of a place (trail?) called Allegripis [sp?] - one of the best trails they'd ever ridden, anywhere, apparently.
allegripis = raystown = dirt fest location
I just did a quick search and discovered that. Came here to correct my suggestion... oops.
yea, i was confused by it at first as well.
but it is a pretty awesome trail network. hopefully the weather will be warm enough that you can swim in the lake after riding.
Its May, even if it is 98 degrees won't the water still be balls cold?
Will see about Rothrock. I know the one guy in our group wants to ride there, or has before. Map of the place looks like a shitshow of trails.
i've only been there in July. was still pretty cold then. feels awesome after a several hour ride.Its May, even if it is 98 degrees won't the water still be balls cold?
Whats up guys, repeat dirt fest offender here. I'll be camped down in the dirtrag camp ground area (just look for the fire and pizza ovens), I'll be riding a silver chromag hardtai. After 17 years of being a forum member might be cool to meet a couple of you...
The trails at Raystown are very flowy, not much technical except for a couple trails/spots. While flow trails aren't typically my thing I still love going there once or twice a year, def worth it and a great time. Make sure you sign up for beer school. If you are up for the epic that is pretty cool you get taken out by boat to a drop off point...
If you have extra time def ride rothrock, awesome stuff out there and completely different from Raystown.
As for the water, we were swimming and enjoying it 2 years ago but it was pretty hot. That lake is super deep so it never really gets all that 'warm'. But it's def swim able if the sun is out...I do seem to remember us jumping off the roof of the house boat in the middle of the night a couple years ago...
The trails at Raystown are very flowy, not much technical except for a couple trails/spots. While flow trails aren't typically my thing I still love going there once or twice a year, def worth it and a great time. Make sure you sign up for beer school. If you are up for the epic that is pretty cool you get taken out by boat to a drop off point...
If you have extra time def ride rothrock, awesome stuff out there and completely different from Raystown.
As for the water, we were swimming and enjoying it 2 years ago but it was pretty hot. That lake is super deep so it never really gets all that 'warm'. But it's def swim able if the sun is out...I do seem to remember us jumping off the roof of the house boat in the middle of the night a couple years ago...
Sweet.
Buddy mentioned this. Is it first come first serve and limited numbers? What time does it leave? Which day? Details my friend, details.
it might be a little late to do it, but there are house boats to rent.Sweet.
Buddy mentioned this. Is it first come first serve and limited numbers? What time does it leave? Which day? Details my friend, details.
We've just had one guy bail out. He's being deployed with the army. Destination and task? Quebec to fill sand bags to aid in the recent flooding.
Camping spot open for anyone who wants it... @jdcamb @slyfink @jonKranked
Camping spot open for anyone who wants it... @jdcamb @slyfink @jonKranked
No house boats for us.
This.
