Posted 2006-05-10 9:26 PM (#41576) Subject: 4-J Big Piney
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Posts: 274 Location: MO in woods
Has any one been there?My husband an I are going on June ride.Our first time at 4J.We have friends that go down every year.Any info on place would be great.Checked web site an looks sounds great all way around.Thanks Much
Posted 2006-05-10 10:42 PM (#41584 - in reply to #41576) Subject: RE: 4-J Big Piney
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Posts: 322 Location: Fort Madison, Iowa
I go to the 4J every October and really enjoy going. The campground is new within the last four years and they have nice stalls for your horses. The riding can be rough and rocky but is well worth climbing to the top for some of the beautiful views they have over looking the high bluffs. I'd suggest you pad your horses since Illinois is like Iowa and not real rocky. The food is good and I always seem to gain some weight while I'm there. The family is also nice and are helpful if you need anything. Makes me think of vacation and I'm ready to go... You'll really enjoy it! Have a great vacation & safe one.
Posted 2006-05-11 9:26 PM (#41624 - in reply to #41576) Subject: RE: 4-J Big Piney
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Posts: 274 Location: MO in woods
Thanks Much, We did try an get into fall ride last year but booked solid well in advance we where told.I been over to Yellow River in Iowa it was last fall so very beautiful.I also checked out Shimick liked 2 camp grounds woods so thick there couldnt enjoy any views.Please inform us on orher Iowa camping/trailriding places THANKS
Posted 2006-05-15 2:31 PM (#41747 - in reply to #41576) Subject: RE: 4-J Big Piney
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Posts: 207 Location: Illinois
If it's view your going for, go to Shawnee!!! Shimek is OK, but your right, no views! We went to big piney about 10 years ago, and it was really nice. You'd better have an appetite, cause they'll feed you really good!!! The trails are nice, and some are rocky (heck, it's missouri). We would like to go back with our son now, but for this year, it's Shawnee again! www.bearbranch.com
Have you tried Siloam Springs near Quincy? It's great riding too, just not many views. Again, for beautiful views, SHAWNEE!!!
Diane
Posted 2006-06-12 8:33 AM (#42890 - in reply to #41576) Subject: RE: 4-J Big Piney
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Posts: 274 Location: MO in woods
We just got back from ride was GREAT an foods real good too.Rocky trails an so hilly but great sights to see.Rivers fun in afternoon too.Highly praise place we got res. for next June 2007.Give place try if looking for great riding an good food.
4-J Big Piney
