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Title: My first solo excursion
Post by: BamaPhill on March 19, 2018, 09:24:30 AM
Nothing special, and I'm sure most of you have been here.  I couldn't find a riding partner on Saturday but kdtrull suggested checking out Kinlock Falls because it is a fairly short ride from where I live.  Bankhead Forrest is a really beautiful area!   Anyways, a few photos from the trip:

(http://www.maliburacing.com/KLR/20180317_144658_resize.jpg)

(http://www.maliburacing.com/KLR/20180317_145447_resize.jpg)

(http://www.maliburacing.com/KLR/20180317_145554_resize.jpg)

(http://www.maliburacing.com/KLR/20180317_145956_resize.jpg)

Looking forward to exploring more of Bankhead!

Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 19, 2018, 10:41:58 AM
Looks like fun! I love riding through Bankhead!

Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: Nice Goat on March 19, 2018, 10:48:44 AM
I have toyed with the idea of doing a dual sport group ride in Bankhead to see a couple of waterfalls, but I don't know how many people would be interested.  Most of the waterfalls there require hiking and climbing to see them.  As far as I know, Kinlock is the only waterfall that does not require a hike.

I love that forest...
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: Fencejumper09 on March 19, 2018, 10:57:02 AM
That would be fun! The only issue I see is having to hike with my helmet and riding gear as I don't have a way to lock it to the bike!
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: Nice Goat on March 19, 2018, 10:59:17 AM
Quote from: Fencejumper09 on March 19, 2018, 10:57:02 AM
That would be fun! The only issue I see is having to hike with my helmet and riding gear as I don't have a way to lock it to the bike!

I made a long cable lock for about $20 using vinyl covered steel cable and ferrules from Lowes.  It's long enough to run through the sleeve of a jacket and my helmet.
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: BamaPhill on March 19, 2018, 11:18:32 AM
I got a few looks hiking around the falls in my riding jacket.   :)
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: kylepeterson on March 19, 2018, 11:39:03 AM
Quote from: Nice Goat on March 19, 2018, 10:48:44 AM
I have toyed with the idea of doing a dual sport group ride in Bankhead to see a couple of waterfalls, but I don't know how many people would be interested.  Most of the waterfalls there require hiking and climbing to see them.  As far as I know, Kinlock is the only waterfall one that does not require a hike.

I love that forest...

Do it. There's interest.
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: klaviator on March 19, 2018, 11:49:45 AM
Quote from: kylepeterson on March 19, 2018, 11:39:03 AM
Do it. There's interest.

I started a thread to discuss this:  http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=2745.0 (http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=2745.0)
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: polarissalesman on March 19, 2018, 12:49:01 PM
Bankhead is a beautiful place. There is a lot of good riding in the area...still need to figure out where kintlock falls is....
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: Nice Goat on March 19, 2018, 12:53:47 PM
Quote from: polarissalesman on March 19, 2018, 12:49:01 PM
Bankhead is a beautiful place. There is a lot of good riding in the area...still need to figure out where kintlock falls is....

Here you go!

https://goo.gl/maps/B8Vn5ubbWsN2 (https://goo.gl/maps/B8Vn5ubbWsN2)
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: Johnny Tobyone on March 19, 2018, 01:43:08 PM
Parker falls near that one also.. bout 1/2 mile in though. Scenic grotto area.  Rode over there couple times this winter on my DR350
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: Jwwr on March 19, 2018, 03:40:43 PM
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: Guidedawg on March 20, 2018, 09:06:02 AM
Great photos.  I'm sure it was a perfect day to get out and nice to have quality destinations for a short hop from home.
Title: Re: My first solo excursion
Post by: Chitza on March 20, 2018, 07:35:25 PM
Great report, BamaPhill. I hope you consider joining the Dual sporting the free State in April!