St Joe state park

[honda rider118]

I go here to ride almost every weekend. It is like sand dunes almost but not so much like a desert. There is trails, mud, everything you could wish for at a riding place. and when it rains there, there is a lot of mud and water. i have a blast!!!!!! It is located at: http://www.mostateparks.com/stjoe.htm

[represent618]

Good place to trail ride if you break away from the "main trails". I don`t like the chat sand though, very hard on equipment, have blown up a couple bikes there. fun winter riding when it is too muddy everywhere else, you can almost always ride at st. joe.

I say thumbs up!

The EPA and the anti-off-roaders are trying VERY HARD to shut this place down. it has been shaned from like 3000 to 800 acres and is once again in the news, they want the chat covered up and not rode on....hopefully it sticks around.

* Check you air filters, a little of that chat sand gets past and you are rebuilding!

[big bad beny]

Great place to ride. a group of us just got back from there over the week end. We all had a blast and we alwasys do when we go. If u never been there its a trip worth taking, and get you a good skid plate if u go.


Sign, Benji

[airmobile101]

Hey, any of you Illinois boy's know of a place called"coyote trails"?

[HmF300ex]

Never heard of coyote trails, goin to St. Joes at the end of September for a week some of us should meet up there, I usually ride alone gets pretty boring lol.

[honda rider118]

hey man ill head up there with ya. if i can lol ill seee:D

[airmobile101]

I usually go during the weekday since Im off. Not that many riders there(St.Joe). So you can really ride hard without constantly looking over your shoulder for other riders.

[HmF300ex]

Ye pretty quite on the weekends, only spot I'm careful of is when you first enter off to the right where it goes around the weeds, someone got killed right there from a head on wreck, I usually slow down there now.

[HmF300ex]

would be cool to meet up though, i'll message you guys before i go to see if yall still wanna meet up XD

[Loeryder]

Anyone interested in riding St Joe Thurs or Friday this week?

I have the rest of the week off, my normal riding partner hasn't fixed his bike and I don't like to ride alone.

Slightly modded 300ex but I can keep up pretty good. ;)

PM or email me if you are gonna be around.

[smr]

Originally posted by airmobile101
Hey, any of you Illinois boy's know of a place called"coyote trails"?

were is coyote trails at?

I've been to st joes but never to coyote trails.

My son and I would come to park hills every year and run the racers for research thing...always a great time. Sucks they don't allow quads anymore.

[cmskms]

Yea i have been to Coyote trails! its in coulterville, il. Its fun lots up hills and obstacles and trails. Hit me up if your going

[HmF300ex]

theres allotta people on this site from st louis area lol, skms you know anyone from Breeze, Trenton, New Baden area? or anyone from mater dei?

[airmobile101]

Originally posted by smr
were is coyote trails at?

I've been to st joes but never to coyote trails.

My son and I would come to park hills every year and run the racers for research thing...always a great time. Sucks they don't allow quads anymore.
That just means you need to race the OXC!!;)

[airmobile101]

Originally posted by cmskms
Yea i have been to Coyote trails! its in coulterville, il. Its fun lots up hills and obstacles and trails. Hit me up if your going
Man, I would love too,just Im off during the week.

[cmskms]

not to many people, mainly know people from highland, troy, st. jacob, marine. etc. area. the only people i know from around there is people i met while drinkin! haha. damn clinton county influences!

[smr]

Originally posted by airmobile101
That just means you need to race the OXC!!;)

I love the OXC races, the only problem is they are all on the other side of Mo from me. Last year we made it to Mt View and reed springs. I just really miss the race at Park Hills.

My son and I drive out on occasion and run with yall. I'm usually hanging out with Kevin Kufalh. I really hope those TBA races will be on our side of the state.

[airmobile101]

Originally posted by smr
I love the OXC races, the only problem is they are all on the other side of Mo from me. Last year we made it to Mt View and reed springs. I just really miss the race at Park Hills.

My son and I drive out on occasion and run with yall. I'm usually hanging out with Kevin Kufalh. I really hope those TBA races will be on our side of the state.
Trust me, I know!!!! Im just suprised that District 18 dont run hardly any harescrambles. I would love to do some southern Illinois races. Hell, Im willing to drive to Paducah!!

[smr]

midsouth has a race in Marion IL (at least they did last year).

They also have a few in western Ky.

come on over and ride with us some.

[airmobile101]

That might be a possiblity,you got a schedule?

Your not the guy with that kid on that Kasea at Mt.View are you?

[HmF300ex]

B.E.T(Belleville Endure Team) has a ton of races but I think you have to be a member, I am so I don't know if you have too.

[airmobile101]

Originally posted by HmF300ex
B.E.T(Belleville Endure Team) has a ton of races but I think you have to be a member, I am so I don't know if you have too.
Not for harescrambles. I can do Illinois since I work in Dupo. The last harescramble at BET was in early April of this year.

[HmF300ex]

ohh ye didn't get the harescramble part lol

[airmobile101]

Anybody up to some Labor Day riding at St.Joe?

[cmskms]

Think we're going to Potosi for labor day. I've never been but its supposed to be alot of fun

[smr]

Originally posted by airmobile101
That might be a possiblity,you got a schedule?

Your not the guy with that kid on that Kasea at Mt.View are you?

nah..my kid rides a 300ex.

I was at Mt View but my son was sick and didn't make it.

The web page for midsouth is www.msws.org They havn't posted the new schedule yet but the first race should be Oct. 5th. It's usually in Greenville, Ky but sometimes they mix it up. We have about 3 races each year in western Ky. One place is about 30 minutes from Paducah.

If you fill like driving a few more hours south on labor day we will be at Turkey Bay in LBL.

[jetta75]

Originally posted by airmobile101
Anybody up to some Labor Day riding at St.Joe?

You know my son and I will be there. I've got some more people to ask.

[airmobile101]

Originally posted by jetta75
You know my son and I will be there. I've got some more people to ask.
Yea, it looks like my shock won't be back by Monday,so I guess Ill be doing the Raptor 350:grr: Make sure you call me the night before for the times you'll be down there.

[represent618]

rode there yesterday, had a good time.

put a lot of miles in the trails!

[airmobile101]

Looks like the shock should be back by Friday. Im might have the Cat out there after all.

[cmskms]

You guys been down to st. joes on labor day before? How crazy is it? and is there normally plenty of space to camp?

[airmobile101]

Originally posted by cmskms
You guys been down to st. joes on labor day before? How crazy is it? and is there normally plenty of space to camp?
Crazy just like any other Saturday or Sunday. Im imagine youll have to park in the overflow(tailing) section if not early. You best call now to see if any sites are open. Im still debating if I want to take my son or not.

[HmF300ex]

Ye, when we go we take the RV, we have to reserve a hook up plenty early there full almost every weekend, but you should be able to get a camping site, call up around now and reserve one. It's plenty safe to take a smaller child as long as they pay attention to whats in front of em and stay outta the racing areas, but if you go towards either side their almost always deserted and plenty of sand to play in

[cmskms]

yea if i go i will be bringing my son. I'm still debating between st. joe's and Williams hill pass OHV park down in Harrisburg, il. i was on their website and it looks pretty good, and there having some big ride festival down there or something

[jetta75]

We have had to park in over flow a couple times and it still isn't all that crowded. Heck early this year we had to park past the overflow in the sand with just one tuck and a 4x8 trailer. If they listen and follow you its not any diff. than any other time. I lead unless we stop at a open spot. Timmy my son already knows so I have to bring him. With 3 adults it won't be a big deal if he listens to you or follows you. My son will get board if no other kids go anyway. Asked my dad to bring my 10 sister on her 80 also.
Before If we get enough adults/kids in the big open spots the adults can take turns playing and watching the kids play.
What time are you wanting to be there?

cmskms don't know if you'll be able to get a cap site. I think it may be first come first serve.

[cmskms]

just called st. joes. they have some spots open still. if we go we'll definately want to meet up with all of ya. My son would like that, he hasn't gotten to ride with kids his own age yet.

[jetta75]

My 7 year old and I will only be there Monday. He's always wanting other kids to race around with.

[cmskms]

next couple weekends yall, start puttin some times up to come riding!!!!

[cmskms]

Hey anybody interested might try to make it to st. joes this weekend...probly the 13th. If it doesn't rain of course. If not the next weekend for sure.

[jetta75]

My brother just said something yesterday about riding there on Sunday. We are going to talk to 2-3 buddies this(Wed) evening.

[cmskms]

We could do Sunday, we would just have to get there early to get our riding in. Cause we would have to leave by 3 or 4. Saturday would be better but we could swing either one

[jetta75]

Looks like we will be going possibly even if it rains on Sunday. Will be adults only though. Should be 5 of us.

[cmskms]

Ok, thats cool. Well if i go i will be bringing my son, since i told him i'd take him already. Maybe we can meet up briefly or something.

[airmobile101]

I can do Sunday. Ill have to get an early start since I work night shift. So, If Im able to get out of St.Joe by 1pm,then Ill be good.
Let me know!

[jetta75]

So far we are still going. Even if it rains. If its hard like it shows we may not. Myself and 2 buddies don't care. My brother who is driving doesn't want to go if its raining hard. It looks like it will stop around 1-2PM so it may not work for you Tim, but I will keep you updated this evening and in morning. Still looks like 5 of us thought if we make it.

[airmobile101]

Cool.

[cmskms]

so you guys still going tomorrow? Looks like its gonna pour most the day. Don't know if i'm gonna make it. Definately gonna do it next weekend though. and if anyone is up for riding weds. thurs. or friday let me know

[jetta75]

As of 9pm still going. Hourly forcast for park hills said rain will stop by noon and sun will come out.

[cmskms]

How was it down there Sunday? Was it flooded out at all?
We're definately going next weekend, the forecast looks perfect. We'll probly camp as well

[jetta75]

Buddies and I didn't make it. Neither did airmobile. My brother and I went somewhere local for about 2-3 hours. Buddies wimped out. I don't think it would have been all that bad. They didn't get as many inches down there.

[cmskms]

Well at least ya got to ride a little. We're definately going this weekend 20th and 21st. Camping too. I've got another guy going too. It should be perfect riding this weekend! Maybe you guys can make it out.

[jetta75]

I'm thinking my son and I may head down on Sun. I should know by Thurs.

[cmskms]

Sounds good. I am bringing my son also, and my buddy i'm bringing is probly bringing his kid as well.

[jetta75]

My son and I will be at St. Joe on Sunday for sure. Not sure on the time yet, but It will be just us so we will make it for sure. cmskms if you may be at St. Joe on Sun. PM your # and I can call you in the morning on Sun. when I leave.

[cmskms]

we'll be there for sure. Sent PM.

[airmobile101]

Count me in !!!

[cmskms]

Good to hear! See ya down there.

[cmskms]

Hey looks like its gonna be a nice weekend, Oct. 11-12. We're going riding! It will be either St. joes or Little Egypt in southern illinois. If anyone is up for it let me know.

[jetta75]

Don't think we will be able to make it to St. Joe. My son and I made it down there and met airmobile101 and his son for a ride and it was fun. Didn't get to ride much since we got there late and both my son and I were sick. It didn't bother me any, but I could tell he wasn't feelin good since he even considered not going in morn. which isn't like him at all. Usually counts the days down for me and asks all the time when is the next time. I did go the weekend after with some buddies for the day. It probably won't be till the end of this month before we make it down there.

[airmobile101]

I might do Sunday,depending if its at St.Joe and if its early.I still need to go over my bike to make sure its still intact. That last race I did was rocky as hell.

[cmskms]

Sounds good, it will probly be St. joes cause i told my son we would camp also. I got his fixed and backed together couple days ago. And he was really wanting to ride St. joes. Later

[cmskms]

We'll definately be there this saturday and sunday. Anyone that wants to meet up let me know. Later

[honda rider118]

I was there today. You might of saw us since we had a huge camper and red trailer but we were parked at the parking place where you park to go for the day. We took the camper because everything was reserved but we didnt know it. I rode the honda 450r.

[cmskms]

Nah we ended up driving back sunday, my sons quad was running like s**t so we left. I went to little egypt in southern illinois this weekend. It was some really good trails, def going back there real soon

[jetta75]

I will be there with 2-4 other atv's and a dirt bike or 2 this Sun. for the poker run. All adults this ride.

[private_alx]

i go to st. joes all the time.
im buying a new atv deciding weither to get new raptor 660 or yfz 450 or even a polaris predator 500 cuz a guy is selling his for 2000 that he used to race.

[cmskms]

Hey, yea sounds good. I'm across the river from STL in illiinois so just keep us updated on days you are going riding and where. Later

[private_alx]

you guys usually ride on week days or weekends?
im planning on getting my new atv SOON hopefully.
im selling my yamaha raptor 80 (yes the youth atv) haha. so hopefully get the 1200 that i wanted out of that/.

[cmskms]

Haha yea, the 80 might not have the power you need anymore. I'd go with the 450 if i was you. I love mine.

[private_alx]

yeah 4 years ago my 80 had enough power when i was a noob at atving.
but i was 13 haha.
but i think im goin with the polaris predator 500 that a guy i know is selling just because he has so much extra's on it like the jet kit and all. all i would need to buy is a skid plate and that runs at 135 or so/.

[snacob14]

anybody thinking of going out next Tuesday(veterans day), it might be kinda nasty, but that never stopped me before. I'd probably get there around noon

[private_alx]

ill keep you posted. if i get my new atv and get a new hitch on me jeep deff. will be there

[airmobile101]

Originally posted by snacob14
anybody thinking of going out next Tuesday(veterans day), it might be kinda nasty, but that never stopped me before. I'd probably get there around noon
Yea, I might. Just depends if I get my right spindle replaced before Tues.

[snacob14]

still planning on tuesday afternoon if interested

ttt

[cmskms]

Wish i could, gotta freakin work! Might be going riding this weekend if its not too nasty

[snacob14]

rain should be fizzling by noon. Looks like it will be finishing up for the day at 11:00 in that area.

[Aarons 01 400EX]

Originally posted by HmF300ex
theres allotta people on this site from st louis area lol, skms you know anyone from Breeze, Trenton, New Baden area? or anyone from mater dei?

I graduated from Wesclin... :D

[Unverfehrt400ex]

me and a buddy might be heading down to st joes saturday. it's supposed to be kinda cold but we should still be able to get a good day of riding in. whoever wants to is welcome to join us.

[private_alx]

i just sold my old atv. if i come up with 1100 for my new one ill be there if so ill send you a PM.

[airmobile101]

Time to dust off the DVX. Ill be at St.Joe on Turkey Day(tomorrow) for some early morning riding:D

[z-mann]

We go there a lot.. but, oncall this weekend so not going to make it...

[airmobile101]

z-mann , hit me up next time you go. I live in Hillsboro.

[snacob14]

for sure guys, hit me up too,i'm in desoto

[snacob14]

i'll b out at st joe in the morning if any one wants to meet up. white r w/red desert tank and a blue short bed chevy314-226-3008
jake

[5W0P3]

I'm in missouri for the next week. Is there anywhere to ride by Lake Ozark?

[HmF300ex]

St joes is probably the closest, its in park hills. I'm not sure if theres any riding places around the ozarks though

[snacob14]

i'll be out at st. joes on thursday morning. white R w/red tank

[airmobile101]

Ill be there also,just look for the Gold Jeep Grand Cherokee with a big a** FOX motocross sticker on the back glass.

[represent618]

Going down tomorrow (1/3/09).

Honda 450R, Red, with an Iron Cross front bumper, if you see me do feel free to introduce yourself and ride with us.

Wish the best in 09 for all of you!

[scuzz]

Originally posted by represent618


* Check you air filters, a little of that chat sand gets past and you are rebuilding!


What's "chat" sand?

[snacob14]

LEAD TAILINGS

[airmobile101]

Originally posted by scuzz
What's "chat" sand?
The material that most think is sand, its the bi-product from mining lead. The properties of it are not like sand. The crap is unstable as hell. NOT GOOD FOR PADDLE TIRES!!!

[z-mann]

I am thinking about going Sunday.

[midwest honda]

someone ought to get a group together so we can all ride at ST. Joes sometime. Lets face it, it sucks going riding somewhere and you dont know anyone else and your all alone. Who wants to break down out in the middle of no place with no one to help get them back?

[snacob14]

I go quite often. We had five guys yesterday...we froze our nuts off but had fun. I'll post up next time I've got a group going.

[midwest honda]

snacob how old are you and how far away from St Joes do u live?

I like to ride in spring summer and fall most but i ride all year round.

[midwest honda]

ooh almost forgot what do u ride

[snacob14]

I"m 28 brother. I live in Desoto mo, so about 30 minutes. I ride an 86 XC 250r

[airmobile101]

Im gonna try this Sat. or Sunday early morning to ride. Gotta fine tune the quad and resolve any issues before the big dance on Feb. 07.

[airmobile101]

Should be there around 8AM on Saturday. Heading straight from work to St.Joe.

[cmskms]

Hey everybody, we're going to st. joes tomorrow saturday the 11th. I know its late but if anyone is going or wants to come let me know. We have several people going. I'll have my son with me so if any of you would be bringing your kids it would be cool. Let me know! Later

[airmobile101]

Should be out at St.Joe this Thursday(30th) to break in this 440 kit.

[snacob14]

what times timmy

[airmobile101]

Originally posted by snacob14
what times timmy
lol, I don't know yet. It all depends when I get everthing put back together. I know Im gonna need at least a few hours to get everything dialed in.

[snacob14]

I put a few hours on mine before the lincoln race, it was a little nerve racking

[longtimeridr777]

Has everyone heard about them wanting to close st. joes down? I ride down there as often as i can. :(

[snacob14]

i don't think thats an issue anymore. we've got some great guys taking care of that for us.

[HmF300ex]

Im going there the first weekend of June(5, 6 & 7). If anyone wants to meet up on saturday PM me, BTW im only 15 and usually ride alone so if you wanna go yur gunna have to talk to my mom.:ermm:

[Aarons 01 400EX]

I was jus there this past weekend. It is a great place to ride for cheap! $3 admission + a flag

[snacob14]

i'll be there sat morning at 8. red 450r w/dirtworks graphics

[airmobile101]

I wont be, but Ill be at Belleville for a little TT racing:D

[Aarons 01 400EX]

Originally posted by airmobile101
I wont be, but Ill be at Belleville for a little TT racing:D

Where? The fairgrounds?

[cmskms]

I'd like to try that TT racing one day. It looks like alot of fun. And I live like 30 minutes from Belleville!

[HmF300ex]

Originally posted by airmobile101
I wont be, but Ill be at Belleville for a little TT racing:D

Or B.E.T?

[airmobile101]

Yea, B.E.T. , But, with all this rain, it might be cancelled.

[honda rider118]

dang I started this thread a while ago... never expected it to reach nine pages!:D

[<DRS>GPF]

WOOT!!...

1 more week and we(my son and about 10 good friends) will be there for our annual ride..(June 5th, 6th and 7th)

I can not wait!

[veddersbetter]

We have a big group going there June 11th-14th. We will be staying in the campground. Mostly sport quads in our group. It is a great place to ride....hope the weather cooperates ;)

[HmF300ex]

Originally posted by <DRS>GPF
WOOT!!...

1 more week and we(my son and about 10 good friends) will be there for our annual ride..(June 5th, 6th and 7th)

I can not wait!

The weather was perfect, wish i read this post lol

[<DRS>GPF]

Originally posted by HmF300ex
The weather was perfect, wish i read this post lol


it was really good.
cool at night, so the fire felt great and you used the whole sleeping bag to sleep in.
the sand was just damp enough to keep the dust clouds down and the trails were tacky in the right spots..
if you had a utility, the holes were deep and the water was fairly fresh.(meaning they lacked that lovely "dead everything" smell)

something bad mustve happened, a helicopter came in around 8pm saturday.. never found out what the deal was.

there was a pretty big crowd all day in the bottoms.

all in all a 9.5 on a 1 to 10.

[shafedawg]

what part of illinois is coyote trails at

[RTJ]

coulterville, il 62237
west of benton & duquion, southeast of st. louis

[airmobile101]

Should be down there on Tuesday(16th) in the evening around 4pm.

[Aarons 01 400EX]

Anyone going down this weekend? I want to do some riding on Sunday or Monday

[cmskms]

We're going down to st. joes tomorrow, sunday november 1st. kind of last minute but it should be nice weather and riding. just going to be adults but if you kid can ride well bring him along. If interested, just get ahold of me. Later,
Chris

[jetta75]

Your going to get wet. It was cold when most of us were wet head to toe. A group of 6 adults went today. Alot of the trails are covered with leaves so some are hard to see and rocks are hiding. We did dry out and had fun.

A group of adults/kids are heading down Sat. the 7th. Should dry out more and be good riding.

[represent618]

going down tomorrow, should be prime weather!!

[natejohns7]

Nobody has been on here in awhile....

I haven't been back to St. Joe since last summer. Hope its still a good ride cause I'm headed back the 12th-14th of March.

Is it busy this time of year?

[represent618]

it is consistently busy there all year when it is bearable to ride, from my experience.

[Havfnridn]

How strick is St.Joe with there spark arrestor policy?

[represent618]

never had any issue, nor have I ever heard of them enforcing it.

I would not worry about that at all.

The sparky is the first thing that comes off of all of our bikes :)

Things they will get you for:
Expired Tags (trailer/truck plates)
Alcohol
Speeding in the marked areas
Ramping off of the loading dock in the parking lot (DON'T DO IT!!)
Litter

Just be respectful of your surroundings, it is a state park and they will write you a ticket without hesitation.

[snacob14]

I know for a fact that they soon will have the ability to test db's. If you're bike sounds like its above level, they have the right, and will test your machine. This is mostly for the guys who bring their old Dirtbikes out there with no muffler packing and blow everybody out. But like I said, they will be testing by summer if they deem necessary.

[Havfnridn]

Thanks. not worried about the noise level, we are all good there. just no spark arrestors

[natejohns7]

I've only heard of them checking for spark arrestors once. A friend of mine had his checked. All they do is shove a stick down your exhaust to see if it gets stopped.

So its not common but they've done it. I would bring your arrestor just incase. It would suck to miss out on a days ride over something like that.

[honda rider118]

I still can't believe this thread is still going lol, i made it like 2 years ago.

[represent618]

if this forum would have been started in the 1985 it would prolly still be going...countless riders have made memories at this place!!

I just hope it is able to survive another 25 years.

[RTJ]

ONE OF THE BEST PLACES I'VE BEEN

[natejohns7]

Originally posted by RTJ
ONE OF THE BEST PLACES I'VE BEEN

I see your from West KY. How about LBL Turkey Bay? How does that compare? I only ask because I'm going there this weekend and have never been.

[RTJ]

i love turkey bay. i have rode there off and on for 30+ year's. it's hard to compare the 2 turkey bay is all hills and hollows. you can always find a hill climb for a challenge. if you were in the parking lot looking west toward the trails. to your left is more rock and toyour right is more mud\dirt. you will not be sorry you came i think you'll have a blast. yell at me and i can show you around the area a little i'm alway's looking for a ride

[smr]

I agree with RTJ 100%. Turkey bay is on of my faovrite places to ride. There are so many trails there that I most likely havn't ridden them all in over 20 years.

Like he said...The closer to the lake you get....ROCKY...stay away from the lake and you have mud and dirt.

Comparing them to St joe is not easy. I really like St Joe but only because you have two different types of riding that I love.

Turkey bay is just trails everywhere so you can circle around one hill for an hour and never ride the same trail twice....that's why I love turkey bay.

[natejohns7]

Well you guys were spot on. That place was awesome. You can't compare it to St. Joe because it is two different styles..... But I am declaring my love for hill climbs. I destroyed my bike and myself and I can't wait to do it again.

[Aarons 01 400EX]

I'm going with about 6 people to Little Egypt this weekend. What should we expect?

[honda rider118]

I'm going to st joes june 5 to the 7th... Anyone else wanna maybe meet up? Were taking a banshee, kfx400, and a trx450r.

[Aarons 01 400EX]

Originally posted by honda rider118
I'm going to st joes june 5 to the 7th... Anyone else wanna maybe meet up? Were taking a banshee, kfx400, and a trx450r.

I'd go, but already have plans...