Background: Last year I bought my gf a KTM 250, had it lowered for her height, had some big upgrades put on it suspension-wise, and she has had some fun on trails around DFW. However, she has discovered she doesn't like anything the least bit technical. She likes dirt roads, fields, and scenery. She decided she isn't super into her dirt bike since she hates falling and the bike, even lowered, is still a bit big for her. I have an 890 Adventure R that I've made her jealous of in terms of the rides I do. She loves the idea of dirt roads and backcountry stuff. We're thinking of getting rid of her 250 and getting her an adventure bike like a GS, and having her get her riders course and license.
Question: I want to let her try an adventure-style trail on her 250 this weekend to see what she thinks. I have not been to Barnwell yet (I have a 350xcf I would ride there), and I see it has an "adventure/beginner" trail. Is this a good choice? Can you suggest a better offroad place that she could ride easy? I don't want to turn her off with something super difficult but still want to give her a feel for it. She's tried Trophy, Twin Hills, and Hidden Falls.
The only other trail I can think of is Hidden Falls (the atv-style stuff) but that is quite a trek from here. She's tried the more technical stuff in HF and had a terrible time.
Thanks in advance for all your answers and advice.
Question: I want to let her try an adventure-style trail on her 250 this weekend to see what she thinks. I have not been to Barnwell yet (I have a 350xcf I would ride there), and I see it has an "adventure/beginner" trail. Is this a good choice? Can you suggest a better offroad place that she could ride easy? I don't want to turn her off with something super difficult but still want to give her a feel for it. She's tried Trophy, Twin Hills, and Hidden Falls.
The only other trail I can think of is Hidden Falls (the atv-style stuff) but that is quite a trek from here. She's tried the more technical stuff in HF and had a terrible time.
Thanks in advance for all your answers and advice.
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