Even though I ride mostly Single Track it’s always fun to let the FX eat once in awhile! This trail is called Little O and is a 50 inch trail, one that I rode quite a bit to get comfortable on a dirt bike six short years ago. This trail is a blast and at 41 miles long also provides a decent workout, hope you enjoy this short video! Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing .
I’m planning a trip to Michigan for first week of September, will be traveling alone, so would love to rip some trails with your group if you happen to be in the area, btw my name is Jared and I ride a yz250x
@@Captain250FX from watching your videos I know I will definitely hit little O, tomahawk, long lake and kalkaska. I’ll be gone by the 9/10th but if any other dates work (30th-5th) I can meet you at any riding spot in the relative area
Nice work! I love this trail up there. I grew up riding the little Manistee trail on dirt bikes, and almost can’t ride that anymore. The way the UTV’s have taken over. I only just finally rode the little low and found that to be so much more fun. The single tracks up there are pretty decent too. What camera/mic set up are you using? Your voice comes over perfectly over the bike.
Nice vid! My cousin and I rode it last week, why didn't you warn me about the sand!? j/k lol Yeah though it was super dry and sandy, also we went clockwise and the rock sections uphill came out of nowhere! I haven't seen that in Michigan yet, even if it was a pretty small section. Cool vid though, great trail.
I just started riding again after 20 years off, and that trail was my favorite. There was no rock hill then, (have to be careful with the throttle with the Dunlop MX14 scoop tire on the rear, which is awesome on that trail.), and I have not done the whole thing yest (there only 2 times, and out of shape). But if you can rip decently through the 1 mile of sandy "connector trail", (the 2 mile trail from the main parking lot to the actual loop), you are a pretty good sand rider. :)
I am 60 years old and getting back into riding (20 years off) on that trail. In 2001, I was super fast on that trail, (97 KX250). I dropped the bike, Out of shape, a bit overweight, tired), and got banged up a bit, so I know know I need to get in better shape this winter if I want to hit that trail. The riding "timing" will come back, hopefully with no more crashes. But the big news is the rear Dunlop MX14 scoop tire I put on my 250 YZ 2-stroke. I did not ride all the trail with that tire, but enough to know. That tire is awesome on that trail. Nothing better IMO,----right now. :)
I say spring or late fall, when there are no leaves on the trees. If you want to tease speed on that trail, it is nice, (much safer IMO), to be able to see other people on the trail, (may be coming your direction), earlier.
@@Captain250FX heading up to petoskey this summer to ride tomahawk, but was interested in another more technical place to ride since tomahawk seems fast and flow
We have some great trails here, nothing Rocky or steep but we do have great single track! Nice a tight stuff, I ride mostly single track…. Thanks for watching!
That area of Michigan has a lot of dirt bike trails, (Baldwin area). They are called the "CCC" trails (Cycle Conservation Club). This trail head (The Little O) is right between a good dirt bike dealership ("Peacock LTD" Baldwin Michigan. Look them up. They can send you a trail map and other information), and a great restaurant, (Club 37). If you like tighter/slower stuff, "Tin Cup" I thought was pretty tight stuff.
I would like to do my first trail ride at little o before the season is over. Just getting a bike at age 33. I grew up riding 3 wheeler s but just on my property.
Hey it’s going to be nice as hell this weekend so I’m going to take the 6 hr drive to ride up there by myself. If you know anyone that would like to ride let me know.
Even though I ride mostly Single Track it’s always fun to let the FX eat once in awhile! This trail is called Little O and is a 50 inch trail, one that I rode quite a bit to get comfortable on a dirt bike six short years ago. This trail is a blast and at 41 miles long also provides a decent workout, hope you enjoy this short video! Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing .
I’m planning a trip to Michigan for first week of September, will be traveling alone, so would love to rip some trails with your group if you happen to be in the area, btw my name is Jared and I ride a yz250x
@@jaredhampsey2855 I will be up in mullet lake area the 9th and 10 of September, what dates exactly?
@@Captain250FX aug 30-September 5
@@Captain250FX from watching your videos I know I will definitely hit little O, tomahawk, long lake and kalkaska. I’ll be gone by the 9/10th but if any other dates work (30th-5th) I can meet you at any riding spot in the relative area
@@jaredhampsey2855 possibility September 3 , just remind me closer to the date and we will try to figure something out. 🤙🏽
Love that trail, one of my favorites. Big berm corners make you feel like a hero
I know right! Some spots you can be pinned in 5-6th gear…..scary. I played it safe though. When you visiting Michigan again?
funny you should ask, was trying to get some guys together to go in early October...?
Lmk if you want to meet up again, I’d be down!
Nice work! I love this trail up there. I grew up riding the little Manistee trail on dirt bikes, and almost can’t ride that anymore. The way the UTV’s have taken over. I only just finally rode the little low and found that to be so much more fun. The single tracks up there are pretty decent too. What camera/mic set up are you using? Your voice comes over perfectly over the bike.
GoPro 11 and I had a Lavalier microphone hooked up. Thanks for watching!
@@Captain250FX thank you!
Nice vid! My cousin and I rode it last week, why didn't you warn me about the sand!? j/k lol Yeah though it was super dry and sandy, also we went clockwise and the rock sections uphill came out of nowhere! I haven't seen that in Michigan yet, even if it was a pretty small section. Cool vid though, great trail.
Thanks man, I haven’t ridden that trail in a while. I think this video is from two years ago. We NEED RAIN BAD!
I just started riding again after 20 years off, and that trail was my favorite. There was no rock hill then, (have to be careful with the throttle with the Dunlop MX14 scoop tire on the rear, which is awesome on that trail.), and I have not done the whole thing yest (there only 2 times, and out of shape).
But if you can rip decently through the 1 mile of sandy "connector trail", (the 2 mile trail from the main parking lot to the actual loop), you are a pretty good sand rider. :)
I am 60 years old and getting back into riding (20 years off) on that trail. In 2001, I was super fast on that trail, (97 KX250). I dropped the bike, Out of shape, a bit overweight, tired), and got banged up a bit, so I know know I need to get in better shape this winter if I want to hit that trail. The riding "timing" will come back, hopefully with no more crashes.
But the big news is the rear Dunlop MX14 scoop tire I put on my 250 YZ 2-stroke. I did not ride all the trail with that tire, but enough to know. That tire is awesome on that trail. Nothing better IMO,----right now. :)
Glad you’re getting back to it and having fun! See ya out there next season!
damn you posting this video! Can't stop thinking about riding now!
Awesome! Can’t wait till September now! ✊🏽💨💨
You should consider reviewing dirt bikes on your channel. It is great to get feedback on different machines. Thanks for posting.
I have thought about that for sure! Thanks for the feedback!
Nice! 👍
Very nice trail. 👌
Thanks!
What is the best time of year to ride here.
I may need to visit my relatives in Custer Michigan soon.
Mid April through November.
I say spring or late fall, when there are no leaves on the trees. If you want to tease speed on that trail, it is nice, (much safer IMO), to be able to see other people on the trail, (may be coming your direction), earlier.
What’s some of your favorite single track to ride?
Evart, Lincoln Hills Caberfae!
@@Captain250FX heading up to petoskey this summer to ride tomahawk, but was interested in another more technical place to ride since tomahawk seems fast and flow
@@ericbulic8589 Evart to me is my favorite, then Tomahawk B. A really good and technical single is Porterfield Lake but that’s way up in the U.P.
Love the flow. I’m looking for a change of pace from the steep rocky stuff. Hope to ride up there someday.
We have some great trails here, nothing Rocky or steep but we do have great single track! Nice a tight stuff, I ride mostly single track…. Thanks for watching!
That area of Michigan has a lot of dirt bike trails, (Baldwin area). They are called the "CCC" trails (Cycle Conservation Club). This trail head (The Little O) is right between a good dirt bike dealership ("Peacock LTD" Baldwin Michigan. Look them up. They can send you a trail map and other information), and a great restaurant, (Club 37).
If you like tighter/slower stuff, "Tin Cup" I thought was pretty tight stuff.
I would like to do my first trail ride at little o before the season is over. Just getting a bike at age 33. I grew up riding 3 wheeler s but just on my property.
Is this track allowed to be ridden in both directions? How do you avoid collisions?
Yes
Hey it’s going to be nice as hell this weekend so I’m going to take the 6 hr drive to ride up there by myself. If you know anyone that would like to ride let me know.
Shoot man I would in a heartbeat but I have to work this coming weekend.
@@Captain250FX last time I rode was two weeks ago in Colorado.
Oh that’s awesome!
What year is your bike? I have been thinking going to a wr 250 But I am a heaver rider 300 lbs at 6' tall.
2018 Yz250FX