MORE Midweek Riding!, Tasker's Gap

[Bucho]

Anyone not working during the middle of the week? Or perhaps feeling like a sickday? Or unemployed but possessing gas money and a dirtbike?

I'd like to take a day trip out to Tasker's Gap/Peters Mill Run OHV. This is in the George Washington National Forest down in VA off of I-81.
There is a $5 dollar day permit you have to get for this. They can be purchased at the gas station right off of 81. (Can't remember if its a Shell or an Exxon.)

We will go on the 16th, next Thurs. The weather is looking good, sunny w/ highs in the 60's.
I'll volunteer to bring along my little charcoal grill and make lunch. (burgers or brats, ect...)

According to the map, they have 40 miles of trails. There is a fairly easy (but fun), out and back section that is 10-12 miles (one way), that anyone should be able to do w/ at least 50/50 offroad tires. Most of the other trails are harder and have some sections that are pure rock gardens.
I'd be happy to do the easy sections w/ newbies/beginers, but was hoping someone (Patrick?) would come along to also do some of the harder sections w/ me.

[Daves08excr]

Phil call the ranger before you go.As of last weekend they were closed.

[Bucho]

Phil call the ranger before you go.As of last weekend they were closed.

They open on March 15th!

[Wingfixer]

I am good for thursday but not wednesday. Phil, let me know what time and we can truck pool, if thursday is good for you.

[Wingfixer]

Phil call the ranger before you go.As of last weekend they were closed.

They open on March 15th!

Very cool! Lookin' forward to some and some , its been a while since I in the rocks and dirt.

[Bucho]

Thursday and truckpooling works for me.
I forgot about St Patrick's day, on Wed.

I'll amend the original post to Thursday.

[Wingfixer]

Cool, what time where you thinking?

[Boom Boom]

What exit off 81 is this? Just wondering how far south this is.

[jgreene]

What exit off 81 is this? Just wondering how far south this is.

Not sure of the Exit #, but it 1 hour south of the I70/I81 intersection in Hagerstown, plus another 10 minutes after you exit the highway to the trail head.

[Firebolter]

What exit off 81 is this? Just wondering how far south this is.

Take exit 279 off I-81. Turn east on SR 675. In the center of Edinburg (T-intersection), turn left onto US 11. At the north end of Edinburg, turn right onto SR 675. Follow SR 675 to the top of Massanutten Mountain to Edinburg Gap. Tasker's Gap ATV Complex is on your right and Peters Mill Run is on your left. Tasker's Gap OHV Road is 0.8 miles further down SR 675 on the east side of the mountain.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/lee/maps/ohv_brochure.shtml


Permit Info:
Permits for use of the Peters Mill Run/Taskers Gap OHV Trail Complex ONLY may be purchased beginning at the following locations:

* Fort Valley Country Store, 7091 Fort Valley Road, Fort Valley, VA 22652
Hours: MON-FRI 6AM-8PM SAT 7AM-8PM SUN 8AM-6PM
* Bo's Xpress, 60 Stoney Creek Road, Edinburg, VA 22824 (SHELL STATION)
Hours: Open 24 Hours
* Big Apple Amoco, 403 N. Main Street, Edinburg, VA 22824 (AMOCO)
Hours: MON-SAT 530AM - 10 PM SUN 10PM
* Outlanders, Inc., 4768 US Highway 211 West, Luray, VA 22835
Hours: MON-SAT 7AM-6PM SUN 9AM-5PM
* Cook's Exxon Inc., 446 W. Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
Hours: Open 24 Hours (Closed Christmas)
* Ridge Runners ATV & Supply, 18721 Old Valley Pike, Edinburg, VA 22824
Hours: MON-FRI 930AM-430PM SAT 930AM-1PM
* 95 Railroad Avenue Open Monday - Friday 8AM - 430PM
* Permits by mail are available by visiting www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/lee. The Forest Service accepts cash, money orders, personal or cashier checks. No credit cards.
* Permits to use the Peters Mill Run/Taskers Gap OHV Trail Complex may also be obtained by mail. Complete and return the order form with your payment to the address specified on the order form. For additional information phone the Lee District office at (540) 984-4101.