My first solo excursion

[BamaPhill]

Nothing special, and I'm sure most of you have been here.  I couldn't find a riding partner on Saturday but kdtrull suggested checking out Kinlock Falls because it is a fairly short ride from where I live.  Bankhead Forrest is a really beautiful area!   Anyways, a few photos from the trip:









Looking forward to exploring more of Bankhead!

[Fencejumper09]

Looks like fun! I love riding through Bankhead!

Thanks for sharing!

[Nice Goat]

I have toyed with the idea of doing a dual sport group ride in Bankhead to see a couple of waterfalls, but I don't know how many people would be interested.  Most of the waterfalls there require hiking and climbing to see them.  As far as I know, Kinlock is the only waterfall that does not require a hike.

I love that forest...

[Fencejumper09]

That would be fun! The only issue I see is having to hike with my helmet and riding gear as I don't have a way to lock it to the bike!

[Nice Goat]

That would be fun! The only issue I see is having to hike with my helmet and riding gear as I don't have a way to lock it to the bike!

I made a long cable lock for about $20 using vinyl covered steel cable and ferrules from Lowes.  It's long enough to run through the sleeve of a jacket and my helmet.

[BamaPhill]

I got a few looks hiking around the falls in my riding jacket.   :)

[kylepeterson]

I have toyed with the idea of doing a dual sport group ride in Bankhead to see a couple of waterfalls, but I don't know how many people would be interested.  Most of the waterfalls there require hiking and climbing to see them.  As far as I know, Kinlock is the only waterfall one that does not require a hike.

I love that forest...

Do it. There's interest.

[klaviator]

Do it. There's interest.

I started a thread to discuss this:  http://www.motorcyclealabama.com/rides/index.php?topic=2745.0

[polarissalesman]

Bankhead is a beautiful place. There is a lot of good riding in the area...still need to figure out where kintlock falls is....

[Nice Goat]

Bankhead is a beautiful place. There is a lot of good riding in the area...still need to figure out where kintlock falls is....

Here you go!

https://goo.gl/maps/B8Vn5ubbWsN2

[Johnny Tobyone]

Parker falls near that one also.. bout 1/2 mile in though. Scenic grotto area.  Rode over there couple times this winter on my DR350

[Jwwr]

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

[Guidedawg]

Great photos.  I'm sure it was a perfect day to get out and nice to have quality destinations for a short hop from home.

[Chitza]

Great report, BamaPhill. I hope you consider joining the Dual sporting the free State in April!