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 01-15-2007, 16:53 Post: 138820
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  100-acres with ATV trails--best way to do on 3rd growth forest

Some great points were brought up and Murf has some great points (as usual). Here's my 2 cents and that's about what it's worth.

1. What is the land owner intending for this trail? I know ATV, but why? Hunting? Getting access to certain features? Fun?
2. Does the land owner want to get to a specific location on the property?
3. Does the owner want to be able to access the trail with anything other than an ATV? Like a pickup? Does he want to pull a trailer?
4. Does the owner want any other features like a off-trail parking area or turn around?

My point in these questions are to determine routes and destinations that need to be factored in. Also, the actual width of the trail. ATV's are usually no more than 48" wide so if they want only ATV access, then your 7 foot unit will be fine.

Like mentioned already by someone, I suggest a windy trail vs straight. It's far more fun and it keeps the speed down. Don't get all worried about smoothing it out unless the land owner wants to take his pickup out on the trail. ATV trails are meant to be fun so they have turns, ups & Downs, etc. If he wants some more fun, you can even lay a small log across the trail to climb the ATV over.

Another aspect is does he want some straight sections to allow for shooting lanes for hunting purposes?






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Forgot one item a buddy of mine did was to use the chain saw to knock down and move out bigger stuff. Then he had a friend with a bush hog run down the trail to clean out all the smaller crap (<1" dia). Works ok, but those small dia stumps can end up sharp as pungy sticks. ATV tires don't like that so much nor a fallen rider. I like the use of a blade to make sure those items aren't sticking up.






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Ok EW, at least i hope we gave you some points to ponder/consider. I'd love to have more property to make an ATV trail. Making the trail is half the fun.






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