Which states is best for off roading?

[LonesomeTriZ]

I am planning to make a big change soon but I need a lot of information before I commit to anything. I have identified my love of trails and out door type stuff as being the final deciding factor. The type of off roading I am really into is trails. I like exploring the back country. I am not big on mud holes or OHV parks. I know trail closers are always an impending threat so that has to be part of the decision as well. I am into ATV’s, 4x4’s, horse back, and mountain biking. So, keeping that in mind, which state would be the best choice for living out my life enjoying those types of activities?

By the way, no offense to California, I know you guys have some awesome trails and great off roading out there. But I cannot justify the high cost of living out that way. Also, the wife already said Alaska is a no go. Yeah, I am not happy about that.

Please include some names and descriptions of some of the trail systems you all have as well.

[Scratt]

British Columbia!! Haha

[LonesomeTriZ]

I have read some about how it is up there. The thought did cross my mind.

[Scratt]

I didn't think you would be interested but I have been there lots and I think it is the most beautiful place ever. The trails are great and there is so much crown land to go riding in. Depends where you are, the summer weather can be really warm. Lots off room for horses too and I heard some really good places to go mountain biking.

[Jon Boy]

probibly not the best choice and just a thought. also not sure how many other states are like this. Indiana has some decent all around parks (atv, horseback, hiking and camping), but the thing i like best is once you've registered you atv in Ind. ($10 a year) you can ride on any county road to get from place to place.

[El Camexican]

Never been, but I hear CO is nice.

[Eric250R]

I may be a little biased but I have found no where that offers as much riding and other outdoor activities as southeastern Ky. The only official trail system is the knott county trail. It's been featured in a few mags. But honestly it's not as good as the normal riding here. There are no marked trails, just truly endless riding with no restrictions and no danger of ever being closed. You can pull out of your driveway in any direction and literaly ride as long as you want, anywhere you want. The police will not bother you unless you're being a complete idiot and alot of times they will ride with you.

[brapp]

i love pensylvania, its pretty decent economy, the oil and gas fields are boomignup here, and middle of the state has thousands of acres of rac trails and a ton of private land also. ther eis a fairly good size horse comunity here and plenty of state game lands for horseback riding, hiking mtn biking etc. and not too hot in summer, decently cold but not horrible rarely in the nagative numbers. and if its north east pa, ther eis a few local fellow boardmembers who i am sure woudl help ya out.

[LonesomeTriZ]

Canada does have some very nice areas. At least from what I have seen on TV anyway. I would really like to visit there but I do not think I am ready to be a canadian just yet. I will at least give Obama a chance to leave officer first. (could not help it)

I did not think of Indiana. I would like ot hear more about that.

I have to pensylvania before and loved it. I never knew a Yankee state would be so nice. I have noticed a lot of trails and off road article about it as well.

I have read that CO has some great trails. but I think i would have a cost of living issue there.

Kentucky is something I am checking into right now. I have already spoke to a few agencies out there and have been agthering information on areas on the eastern side of the state.

[threewheelin-feelin]

virginia and north carolina seem to have alot of atv parks and national forest systems running thrue both of them...to bad you dont like mud holes we have tons of them too

[ebaccm26]

If you dont mind the cold you should look into northern michigan/the upper peninsula, there is alot of trails, state land, etc.

[LonesomeTriZ]

I just read about some trails in the carolinas I plan to visit on vacation soon. Mud holes are fine for hanging out on a weekend maybe. But I really enjoy heading out into the woods and exploring. If I am going to sink a lot of time and money in an off road rig, it is going to be for trails. I did enjoy having a weekend beater for mud holes though when I was younger.

[LonesomeTriZ]

If you dont mind the cold you should look into northern michigan/the upper peninsula, there is alot of trails, state land, etc.

We were typing at the same time. I agree with your suggestion. I read a lot about that area. So much as a amtter of fact I was plannign a trip there. Guess who put the brakes on that though. She said she would not be able to stand the winter up there.

[Mosh]

Probably Southern Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia areas are going to offer you the most choices.
You have all the trails of kentucky, Hatfield Mccoy trails in WV, OTC racing, and harescrambles and poker runs, and even PA riding, all within about 4-5 hours of drive time. Southern Ohio is pretty desolate yet, plus there is Wellsville in Ohio about 4 hours from the Cincy area. Cost of living aint too bad, plenty of jobs in the river regions, and Southern Ohio and WV and Kentucky, the winters are not really all bad all the time.
Plus the area in that region is pretty wooded and hilly..And TF would only be about 4 hours away or even less.

[Deathrocket]

my suggestion, arizona
1 you can get quads street legal if your so inclined, there are MILES! of desert, forest, and mountain dirt roads throughout the whole state. (longest i went in a day was over 200 miles) and no the whole state is not 110 in the summer, just from about black canyon city down.. its one of the most diverse states weather and geographically out there, plus the dunes are near too. the economy kinda sucks.. thats my only beef with the area... i miss the country of az.. but not much else... one of the best starting points for wheeling is outside of sedona....