Morrow Mountain State Park ride

Bud2rat · 12-12-2015, 05:55 PM

Hello all, Just thought that I would post about my ride today. Me and 2 friends left this morning to do some riding. We could decide where to go, so I just started out riding and before we knew it, we were heading in the direction of Morrow Mountain State Park. This park is located in the Sandhill region of North Carolina. It is not really a mountain, more like a hill. The elevation is about 1000 feet. It is surrounded by 2 lakes, Lake Tillery and Badin Lake. It's about 130 miles one way from my house. It turned out to be a beautiful day for a ride. The temperatures were in the low 70's and very few clouds. Absolutely beautiful. I hope that everybody had as good a day as I had today. It has been quite a few weeks of rain, cold weather and work that kept me off the bike, but not today.

Navigator · 12-12-2015, 06:01 PM

It's good to know that some are experiencing beautiful riding weather. It's cold and rainy out here in the Washington with rails and roads getting flooded or washed out.

So do you have some pictures for us?

Bud2rat · 12-12-2015, 07:22 PM

Sorry to hear that Mike and unfortunately no pictures, forgot the camera.

ctrider · 12-13-2015, 03:51 PM

55 degrees here in Connecticut unheard of for mid Dec got out with a friend for a few hrs.

skullbagger · 12-13-2015, 06:22 PM

Did a early morning ride just after the fog lifted to breakfast then back home.
Needed to finish up my xmas shopping, not doing that on the bike just to many idiots

Oracle · 12-13-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud2rat

Hello all, Just thought that I would post about my ride today. Me and 2 friends left this morning to do some riding. We could decide where to go, so I just started out riding and before we knew it, we were heading in the direction of Morrow Mountain State Park. This park is located in the Sandhill region of North Carolina. It is not really a mountain, more like a hill. The elevation is about 1000 feet. It is surrounded by 2 lakes, Lake Tillery and Badin Lake. It's about 130 miles one way from my house. It turned out to be a beautiful day for a ride. The temperatures were in the low 70's and very few clouds. Absolutely beautiful. I hope that everybody had as good a day as I had today. It has been quite a few weeks of rain, cold weather and work that kept me off the bike, but not today.

This is too funny... I was just there today with a few friends from Monroe, NC. Our ride started out the same way, then while we were filling up on the corner of 24/27 and 200, I mentioned going and everyone agreed. Morrow Mountain is a very beautiful place and a fantastic ride to and through it.

Bud2rat · 12-13-2015, 10:06 PM

Hey Oracle, If you are ever back toward the Laurinburg/Maxton area give me a shout and maybe we can do a meet and greet and do some riding. I live just south of Fayetteville. My cell # 910-734-3823.

Oracle · 12-13-2015, 10:23 PM

Will do...
Mine is 704-816-0827

Navigator · 12-14-2015, 01:05 PM

I do so much miss riding in NC. We lived in Virginia Beach, VA for 11 years so have ridden throughout that state, Maryland, West Virginia and of course North Carolina. One of my favorite rides is along the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Front Royal, VA into Asheville NC. Simply beautiful. The pics/videos on this web site sure brings back some great memories.

http://www.exploreasheville.com/blue...FY9gfgodyqAOCQ

Hopefully I'll be back there on my Nomad this summer. At least that's the plan.

Bud2rat · 12-14-2015, 02:43 PM

Hey Mike, If you make it back to this area give me a shout ahead of time and maybe we can get together and have lunch and maybe a ride.

Eddie R. · 12-14-2015, 03:38 PM

Well, my ride wasn't as nice as Bud2rat, but never the less, I enjoyed it. Rode to work yesterday at 2pm from Fuquay to Durham on the winding road of...Toll 540!

Then at 3:30 this am, rode home...only one on the highway. I believe it was still 63°.

During this time that we celebrate the birth of a Man who promised us ever lasting life, let us be mindful and RESPECTFUL of other religions who also celebrate their traditions this time of year also.

Well, Merry Christmas...Happy New Year!

Navigator · 12-14-2015, 03:57 PM

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Hey Mike, If you make it back to this area give me a shout ahead of time and maybe we can get together and have lunch and maybe a ride.

I will surely do that and look forward to it.

The rain has finally stopped so I'll be getting out in a few minutes. It's in the mid 40s. We moved here from Hawaii in 2003 and I just can't get used to these cold and damp winters. Gorgeous summers though.

12-12-2015, 05:55 PM	#1
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Morrow Mountain State Park ride Hello all, Just thought that I would post about my ride today. Me and 2 friends left this morning to do some riding. We could decide where to go, so I just started out riding and before we knew it, we were heading in the direction of Morrow Mountain State Park. This park is located in the Sandhill region of North Carolina. It is not really a mountain, more like a hill. The elevation is about 1000 feet. It is surrounded by 2 lakes, Lake Tillery and Badin Lake. It's about 130 miles one way from my house. It turned out to be a beautiful day for a ride. The temperatures were in the low 70's and very few clouds. Absolutely beautiful. I hope that everybody had as good a day as I had today. It has been quite a few weeks of rain, cold weather and work that kept me off the bike, but not today. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-12-2015, 06:01 PM	#2
Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	It's good to know that some are experiencing beautiful riding weather. It's cold and rainy out here in the Washington with rails and roads getting flooded or washed out. So do you have some pictures for us? __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad
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12-12-2015, 07:22 PM	#3
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Sorry to hear that Mike and unfortunately no pictures, forgot the camera. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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12-13-2015, 03:51 PM	#4
ctrider Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 735	55 degrees here in Connecticut unheard of for mid Dec got out with a friend for a few hrs. __________________ VBA #02482 VROC # 36172
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12-13-2015, 06:22 PM	#5
skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	Did a early morning ride just after the fog lifted to breakfast then back home. Needed to finish up my xmas shopping, not doing that on the bike just to many idiots __________________ " If your like most people its not for you " VULCAN VAQUERO Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-13-2015, 10:06 PM	#7
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Hey Oracle, If you are ever back toward the Laurinburg/Maxton area give me a shout and maybe we can do a meet and greet and do some riding. I live just south of Fayetteville. My cell # 910-734-3823. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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12-13-2015, 10:23 PM	#8
Oracle Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 79	Will do... Mine is 704-816-0827 __________________ 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500 Carb'd VROC #36658 -viajar con pasión
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12-14-2015, 01:05 PM	#9
Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	I do so much miss riding in NC. We lived in Virginia Beach, VA for 11 years so have ridden throughout that state, Maryland, West Virginia and of course North Carolina. One of my favorite rides is along the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Front Royal, VA into Asheville NC. Simply beautiful. The pics/videos on this web site sure brings back some great memories. http://www.exploreasheville.com/blue...FY9gfgodyqAOCQ Hopefully I'll be back there on my Nomad this summer. At least that's the plan. __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad
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12-14-2015, 02:43 PM	#10
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Hey Mike, If you make it back to this area give me a shout ahead of time and maybe we can get together and have lunch and maybe a ride. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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12-14-2015, 03:38 PM	#11
Eddie R. Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fuquay Varina, NC Posts: 48	Ride also Well, my ride wasn't as nice as Bud2rat, but never the less, I enjoyed it. Rode to work yesterday at 2pm from Fuquay to Durham on the winding road of...Toll 540! Then at 3:30 this am, rode home...only one on the highway. I believe it was still 63°. During this time that we celebrate the birth of a Man who promised us ever lasting life, let us be mindful and RESPECTFUL of other religions who also celebrate their traditions this time of year also. Well, Merry Christmas...Happy New Year!
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