Travis's Banshee Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Has anyone been to the dunes outside of Kermit Tx? How big is the riding area? Does it get very busy? Best time to go? Any info will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 YES! I go to Kermit a few times a year, awesome dunes for this area. I don't know for sure how they compare to Little Sahara, OK because I've never been there, but here's what I know: The dunes are roughly 5 miles by 7 miles of pure sand. The hills aren't huge but there are a few good bowls, lotsa rolling dunes, a couple decent places to drag race, and some awesome trails. There's a paved parking area with covered picnic tables, but no water or toilets. There's no entry fees or regulations. Holiday weekends during the winter have a good turnout, but I was there Thanksgiving and it was nowhere near "too crowded". I'd guess 8-12 rails, maybe 40-50 quads at the most. Best time to go? Whenever you can make it! Let me know if you're headed that way and I'll try to be there, at least for the day (about a 3 hour drive for me to get there). If you need directions or any more info lemme know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis's Banshee Posted December 31, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Thanks for the info. Little Sahara is great, but getting a little crowded. I think were going to try for Kermit over The kids spring break. End of March Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheeleymaster99 Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 yeah i met some ppl at little sahara that lived really cloce to there and said they went every weekend and said its fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 I can probably make that, just let me know when it gets closer. I have some pics somewhere but I don't think they are very good. I've talked to some guys that have been to LS also and they liked both; in general they said LS has a ton of people and maybe some bigger hills but Kermit is a larger area. Personally I'd rather not have to worry about hitting a 4-seat rail headon all the time...you can ride for hours in the center and barely see anyone else at Kermit. And if you get lost (yes I have) you can just pick a direction and head that way; eventually you'll either hit one of the two highways that border the dunes or pick up the perimeter trail that runs along the edge of the whole dune area (that trail is a blast). And the people there (mostly Texans) are ALWAYS the coolest, half the time I go by myself and can always hook up with a group there to ride with, I always have a good time and meet some great people. If you get a chance it's worth the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blue Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Little sahara isnt to bad sometimes it just depends, where is kermit located at or near. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledofthezep Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Little sahara isnt to bad sometimes it just depends Yeah...really does. Some weekends suck when it's hella busy & the sand's all torn to shit & the rangers walk around like little rambos & people get crazy, then get hurt...seen it all down there. But then there's weekends where there's just a handfull of people & it's the shizzle too....quiet camping, less arrogant rangers, & smooth sand. If you ever get a chance, hit LS in the middle of a week sometime not around any holidays...good riding time. Either way I still manage to get sandy & have a good time. But where is this place in TX?...may get a wild hair sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledofthezep Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Got bored....Is a bit of a hike for me, but who knows, may give'r a shot sometime. Is still closer than Glamis or St. Anthony. hehe But you can see why I mainly ride at LS.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis's Banshee Posted December 31, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 About 20 miles west of Odessa Tx. GO to mapquest.com. The dunes are about 10-15 miles ne of kermit on 115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis's Banshee Posted December 31, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Looks like you beat me to it led. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blue Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Little sahara isnt to bad sometimes it just depends Yeah...really does. Some weekends suck when it's hella busy & the sand's all torn to shit & the rangers walk around like little rambos & people get crazy, then get hurt...seen it all down there. But then there's weekends where there's just a handfull of people & it's the shizzle too....quiet camping, less arrogant rangers, & smooth sand. If you ever get a chance, hit LS in the middle of a week sometime not around any holidays...good riding time. Either way I still manage to get sandy & have a good time. But where is this place in TX?...may get a wild hair sometime. I know what u mead the rangers are some real dicks sometimes, Cant wait to see what they are going to treat people like a snake hunt this year. Kermit is quite a drive for me also it would have to be on hell of a wild hair for me to end up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledofthezep Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 I know what u mead the rangers are some real dicks sometimes, Cant wait to see what they are going to treat people like a snake hunt this year No doubt...Doing their job is one thing, being pricks about it is another. No need to flaunt that you're an underpaid park narc anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXWS6 Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Hey guys, i live about 45min away from Kermit, and have been there numerous times. It's a pretty good place to ride, but gets pretty crowded with some people that don't belong on a quad. My friend rode at Little Sahara OK and he said that the Kermit dunes are so much better. If ya'll are serious about riding, shoot me a PM there are some dunes closer to my hometown that are not as crowded and just as good that few people know about. But give me a shout if ya'll have any ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00BANSHEE Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 My friend rode at Little Sahara OK and he said that the Kermit dunes are so much better. Just curious as to what makes Kermit better. Did he give you any specifics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Judging from the other posts the lack of any law enforcement or regulation whatsoever may be part of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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