Getting to Vietnam

[estallard]

Cruised down to Milford to get a ride in at Vietnam this morning and found myself going in circles. Am I am idiot or is there something with the orange markers that I should be paying attention to? I saw a blue one once and I think a red one once.....

Any help would be appreciated as I am obviously challenged in the direction department.

Thanks!

[tmorash]

Don't feel bad. It is a confusing place to ride. Unfortunately, I don't think there are any labeled trails. Not sure what the blazes you saw were. Your best bet is to hook up with someone riding out there. Keep your eye out on this board. There are a lot of people willing to show you around. I should follow this by saying that I would show you, but tend to ride closer to Boston (Foxboro and Blue Hills). Good luck. When you do hit the good trails, you will not be disappointed!

Did you not have a map?

http://www.bikerag.com/images/MAPS/MA/ma_vietnam_map_by_numbers.jpg

[estallard]

Thanks for the map, the faq on NEMBA's Vietnam page doesn't reference any maps besides the satellite photo, actually even says there isn't one. Maybe they should update this....hint, hint.

[Slider]

Even without a map, the place is pretty easy to navigate.

You can almost always hear the highway, that is West. The powerlines parallel the highway, so anytime you reach them, you can orient yourself. If you are uncomfortable with wandering, you can ride alongside the power lines on the trails on either side. Work in a few more venturesome routes off the trails on the East side of the power lines, and you'll know the whole place. Just listen forthe highway at any confusing intersections, and heading that way takes you back to the power lines for some fun boldering.

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