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Alabama Rides => Ride Reports => Topic started by: klaviator on March 08, 2021, 07:07:32 PM

Title: In search of Buck Snort.
Post by: klaviator on March 08, 2021, 07:07:32 PM
After the Saturday ride Buck Snort Alabama was mentioned.  I decided that with a name like that I had to go there and take a pic.  I figured that Buck Snort must by one of those places like the Rock Zoo, you just haven't lived until you have been there and seen it.

So off I went.  I rode to New Hope and then New Hope HWY and Simpson Point RD towards Buck Snort.  Before I knew it I was in Grant.  How could I have missed Buck Snort???

So I turned around and went back.  I turned down Butler Mill RD.  I took a couple of pics on Butler Mill Rd.

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When I got to the bridge over the Paint Rock River I stopped and took some pics.

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Title: Re: In search of Buck Snort.
Post by: klaviator on March 08, 2021, 07:13:21 PM
I stopped along the river to take a break, eat a granola bar and check google maps to figure out how to get to Buck Snort.

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According to google maps I had ridden right through Buck Snort twice.  So I headed back.  At least Butler Mill Rd is a nice ride.

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And then, just like that I was in Buck Snort.  At least I was as best as i could tell.  There was no sign or anything.  I took a pic.

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Yeah I know, you're probably thinking how could I have missed this exciting place.....TWICE!!

Well now I've been there.  So I went off searching for some nice water views.

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Title: Re: In search of Buck Snort.
Post by: klaviator on March 08, 2021, 07:20:48 PM
I rode around taking water view pics.

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Then I headed for home but I must of taken a wrong turn somewhere because I ended up in Maggie Valley ???

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Title: Re: In search of Buck Snort.
Post by: Guidedawg on March 09, 2021, 07:06:22 AM
So many wrong turns delaying our returns home.

Congratulations on your expedition to Buck Snort (and no, I've never heard of it); it looks like some fantastic country riding.
Title: Re: In search of Buck Snort.
Post by: N4HHE on March 10, 2021, 09:10:48 AM
With a name like "Buck Snort" you couldn't afford to replace the stolen signs.
Title: Re: In search of Buck Snort.
Post by: klaviator on March 11, 2021, 07:47:19 AM
Quote from: N4HHE on March 10, 2021, 09:10:48 AM
With a name like "Buck Snort" you couldn't afford to replace the stolen signs.

There is a Bucksnort Tennessee and it does have signs.  I may have to take a ride up there and take some pics.  Its about 140 miles from my house.

It might make a good group ride.  Don't be surprised if you see "Bucksnort ride" in the street rides section some time. ;D

This sign may be a bit big to steal.

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Title: Re: In search of Buck Snort.
Post by: Merkur Man on March 12, 2021, 06:19:55 PM
I seem to remember riding thru Bucksnort during the Loretta Lynn's dual sport rides. I rode those events 8 times, 1991 - 1998
Think there were only 60-70 entrants in 91. Loretta herself sang for us after the Saturday night supper. But by 98 there were hundreds of riders. I did not go back in 99. Just way to many riders on the trails.
Title: Re: In search of Buck Snort.
Post by: Al Goodwin on March 16, 2021, 01:55:14 AM
This reminds me of the ride Melony and I took looking for Bloody Springs, Mississippi.....

2 houses and 3 dogs sleeping in the road.

Title: Re: In search of Buck Snort.
Post by: lazeebum on March 28, 2021, 07:54:59 AM
Nice write up and pictures.

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