Re: 2018 NT Gathering in WV
Ok folks, this event is just around the "Bend", ha ha. I talked to Kathy at the Park yesterday and there are only 4 rooms in our block of rooms left. They will be unblocking them on the 16th, one month before the event, so if you are sitting on the proverbial fence, might want to jump on this. Now, there is nearly an unlimited supply of camping area where we will be staying so no problems there, bring your tent and join us. At this moment I am planning on driving over Wednesday morning to take a few coolers over so we'll have a place to put "refreshments" at the campsites. Then will be over there in the afternoon to get my camp set up. I can be available for information if need be. I'll post my cell number a little closer to time.
I will again note, DO NOT follow your gps when it tries to bring you in on County Rt 5 unless you like nasty gravel / dirt roads. Google and several GPS's will do that. Coming from the West on Rt.50, take Rt.31 South toward Cairo and as you are about through that tiny little burg, you will see the sign for North Bend to the left on a country road to the park. If you are coming in on Rt.50 from the East, get off on Rt.16 at Ellenboro and go south on Rt.16 to Harrisville. As you go through Harrisville, just go straight through, and that leads you to the park. There are brown signs to lead you in. Of course, if you bring two lane in from the South, use Rt.16 from Smithville to Harrisville. If you cross the river on two lane at St. Mary's, WV just bring Rt.16 down, through Ellenboro to Harrisville. Most other two lane roads are very rough when you get closer to the park. South of Rt.47 are several good roads however we will be riding some of those for the event.
Hope this helps. If anyone would like a suggestion for fun routes to the event, let me know. I will be posting a few of the ride routes and will have gpx files available for those if anyone would like them. I still need to check a couple roads, as winter has been tough on them here. I know of two possible reroutes due to road slips and will watch those for possible changes.
Anxious to see everyone again this year. Let hope for great weather. It's not been very good for getting out yet.
Duane