Offroading in MD

[grnZ71]

Has anybody been or heard about mudding on Hawbottom Road in Myersville, Maryland? Just wondering if anybody has been out there recently and how the trails are back there.

[gwhunter350]

never heard of it but now im curious, i know there are some illegal places to ride up that way

[grnZ71]

yeah im tired of going wheeling illegally. i heard that it starts off as a paved road then turns into dirt after a sign that says "County Maintenance Stops Here". i hear there is about 1/2 mile of mudholes and stuff. ill have to check it out since i work and live about 20 minutes away.

[gwhunter350]

sounds nice, if you check it out let me know!

[wp silverado]

im interested aswell. unfortunately most places i know of to wheel are 'illegal' there's not much for us offroad guys around here

[tatoodkelt]

I've heard about that spot too but never been up to check it out.

[BlueBowtie355]

There are a few places, most illegal as stated, ive heard of places in myersville, i think it may be the frederick watershed.

btw: where in H-town are you at?

[grnZ71]

yep...seems like we can only legally mud if someone owns farm land and is cool with guys ripping up their property. but anyways, i did a google search of Hawbottom rd and found a thread from what looks like a dirtbike forum

http://www.damnriders.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=158&view=previous

not too much info...pretty much the same as what i started the thread with.

I live out by the college in hagerstown.

[gwhunter350]

there is a legal 18 mile trail in greenridge state forest for orv vehicles or trucks. Its not much of a challange but its legal and fun to go on four wheelers with a couple buddies and camp

[grnZ71]

yeah i have been out to greenridge...i was actually out there looking for the shooting range, since it is the only public one that i know of, and stumbled across the ORV trail. i wouldnt really go out of my way just to hit the trail though.

[newtoyhd]

you guys want to head up to rausch creek on april 18th? its 2 hours from me and were doing mostly easy trails,lots of mud!!!

[BlueBowtie355]

yeah i have been out to greenridge...i was actually out there looking for the shooting range, since it is the only public one that i know of, and stumbled across the ORV trail. i wouldnt really go out of my way just to hit the trail though.


I go to sleepy creek in west v, its in hedgesville bout 20mins down 81. PM me if you wanna go shoot down there ill show you how to get there.

[grnZ71]

you guys want to head up to rausch creek on april 18th? its 2 hours from me and were doing mostly easy trails,lots of mud!!!

i cant make it up that weekend, but i def want to go sometime. that place looks so badass

[grnZ71]

I go to sleepy creek in west v, its in hedgesville bout 20mins down 81. PM me if you wanna go shoot down there ill show you how to get there.

lol, i was just talking to my buddy about sleepy creek. ive never been, but they were just up there yesterday shooting. they took a freaking arsenal out there. a mauser, sks, mosin nagant, .38 ppk, and a couple other rifles. im trying to go next time they head over, ill hit you up if you want to go.

[BlueBowtie355]

lol, i was just talking to my buddy about sleepy creek. ive never been, but they were just up there yesterday shooting. they took a freaking arsenal out there. a mauser, sks, mosin nagant, .38 ppk, and a couple other rifles. im trying to go next time they head over, ill hit you up if you want to go.


Hold on, my buddy was just there yesterday and has a mauser, sks, mosin nagant, and a ppk, do you know alex hobbs?

[gwhunter350]

yeah i have been out to greenridge...i was actually out there looking for the shooting range, since it is the only public one that i know of, and stumbled across the ORV trail. i wouldnt really go out of my way just to hit the trail though.


There range actually is pretty nice for what it is

There is a public gun range in liganore, i think its called cresap gun club or something like that

[grnZ71]

There range actually is pretty nice for what it is

There is a public gun range in liganore, i think its called cresap gun club or something like that

its a member run club...you have to join, but they have public days when the range is open.

[gwhunter350]

no you dont its open to the public on the weekends

[grnZ71]

no you dont its open to the public on the weekends

oh ok, i just went by what was said on their website. ill have to check it out sometime.

[gwhunter350]

yeah i go there quite a bit. its like $2 to shoot and $1 a target

[grnZ71]

UPDATE ON HAWBOTTOM ROAD!!!

so i had nothing do to today, so i took a drive up to hawbottom to check it out. i was pretty disappointed. its a public road that starts off paved, then about 2 miles it turns to dirt. there is a big water hole that is fun to drive through. its pretty deep too. there are several other smaller water holes the rest of the way through (about 1-2 miles). there was also a small mud pit (about 25 feet) that was kind of fun too. there are rocks through the whole ride, so it is damn bumpy.

so its not really something i would go out of my way to drive on, but if you pass it sometime on rt. 40 (right beside the Orioles sports bar) check it out and let me know what you think of it.

[Jeep Hauler]

Update on Maryland Wheeling spots:

There are not any local legal wheeling areas.

Bloody Ponds in Glen Burnie, Yellowgates in Crofton, Coca Cola Drive off Rt 100, and the old Land Rover Test Track in Upper Marlboro all are illegal and off limits. Even Trails Rd was nearly closed when locals put up a gate to block access except for locals. The issue is that people (predominately not jeepers, use these places for illegal dumping of trash. Bloody Ponds and Yellowgates were used as dumping areas for stolen cars from Baltimore City. Coca Cola drive is acually owned by two separate entities: CSX Railroad and Howard County; that property is currently in development. The Land Rover test course was closed back in 1997 when they built their own course down off MLK Blvd in Lanham.

Here's a list of stuff that I know is legal that has been put together over the last 15 years or so:

MARYLAND

Assateague Island, Worcester County, MD
http://www.nps.gov/asis/orv.htm
Yearly permit required ($70). The area consists of 12 miles of sand beach within Maryland and additional beach South into Virginia. It should be stressed that this is nothing more than flat sand.

Green Ridge State Forest, Allegany County, MD
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/greenridge.html
Green Ridge State Forest offers an 18-mile loop trail located on East Valley and Stafford Roads for off-road vehicles. It should be noted that this trail is a non-technical fire road.

PENNSYLVANIA

Rausch Creek Offroad Park - Joliett, PA (in the area of Tower City & Tremont)
http://www.rauschcreekoffroadpark.org
A yearly membership fee of $10 is required. This membership fee applies to all drivers and all passengers. Once you are a member, the price to wheel at the park is $25 per day, per vehicle, and $5 per day for passengers. Rausch Creek offers over 1000 acres of terrain for wheeling. Trails range from stock through highly technical.

Rock Run Recreation Area - Western Pa
http://wpa4xtrac.org
On site primitive camping will be available for those instances.

The members of the Advisory Committee will be coordinating all trail rides; please do not contact the park for OHV information (they will direct you back to us). The WPA4XTRAC will provide trail guides. Trail rides are limited to 40 participants. Pre-registration for all events is required.

We will offer three trail rides each day: green/low blue, blue/low black, and upper black. We do not have a red trail rating, but we certainly have trails that would garner a red rating at other parks. The trails were cut with smaller SUVs in mind (such as Jeep Grand Cherokees). Full size vehicles will find the trails to be very tight. Suggested equipment is as follows:
Green/low blue: stock vehicles and those with a mild lift (15 vehicles per trailride)
Blue/low black: 33” tires and at least one locker (10 vehicles per trailride). Potential for body and drivetrain damage.
Upper Black: 35” tires(minimum requirement), two lockers, and winch. Body and drivetrain damage are very possible. (15 vehicles per trailride)
To register for one of our trail rides, please include your name, address, phone number, trail selection, club (if applicable) and general vehicle specifics to dan58@marylandcreepers.com. The cost is $25/day plus $5 for passengers. Primitive camping is $10, and you must notify us 1-week prior to camping. Staging for trailrides begins at 0900, with a short drivers’ meeting following.


VIRGINIA

George Washington National Forest - Harrisonburg, VA
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/recreation/ohv/index.shtml
George Washington National Forest (GWNF) offers miles of offroad vehicle travel on its forest service roads. These roads are largely non-technical fire roads however they offer wonderful weekend camping activities.

Crozet - Crozet, VA
http://www.xjsrule.com
Run by Chris and Heather Packard, the site of the Virginia RockCrawling and Offroad Challenge is opened periodically throughout the year for opening wheeling. The trails range from technical to highly technical.

Big Dogs Offroad - Gore, VA
http://www.bigdogsoffroad.com/
A fee of $75 applies for 3 days or $65 for 2 days. The area is open 4 times a year for seasonal wheeling events. The trails range from technical to highly technical.

Other Notable Areas

Wharton State Forest- Pine Barrens, New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/wharton.html
Flat, sand, water, mud.

Uwharrie National Forest - Troy, NC
http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/uwharrie/uwharrie_off.htm
A fee of $5 per day or $30 per year applies. Individual trails vary in length from 1.2 miles to 3.4 miles, but the ORV area networks the trails that they may be connected in series of un-recrossed lengths of up to about 20 miles. Trails range from stock to highly technical.

$500 trespassing tickets bring teh suck. :aniteef: :aniteef: :aniteef:

[grnZ71]

great info man! im still trying to roll out to rausch creek sometime this spring. it looks like a lot of fun

[newtoyhd]

great info man! im still trying to roll out to rausch creek sometime this spring. it looks like a lot of fun
its spring and were organizing a full size run at rausch for April 18th, greens and blues , you should join us!

[grnZ71]

its spring and were organizing a full size run at rausch for April 18th, greens and blues , you should join us!

greens and blues...i drive a 2001 1500 with 285's so pretty much stock. would i be able to make it through these trails?

[BlueBowtie355]

greens and blues...i drive a 2001 1500 with 285's so pretty much stock. would i be able to make it through these trails?


i believe so, i think those are the beginner and intermediate trails

[grnZ71]

anybody been to or heard of Paragon Adventure Park? www.paragonap.com

[grnZ71]

rausch creek has free camping for their members. you all should make a weekend out of it and pack a few coolers. mud during the day, fire and beer at night!

[tatoodkelt]

anybody been to or heard of Paragon Adventure Park? www.paragonap.com

I had heard that it was closed. :dunno:

[grnZ71]

I had heard that it was closed. :dunno:

oh ok, my buddy at work sent me the link. it looked ok, but rausch creek looks better and it is closer to where i live.

[tatoodkelt]

oh ok, my buddy at work sent me the link. it looked ok, but rausch creek looks better and it is closer to where i live.

From what I heard Paragon was an awesome place, never got to check it out myself. I believe they are looking for land to buy and build a new ORV park.

[wp silverado]

yea i had a trip planned to paragon with a few mt airy friends right before it shut down. it sux cause from what i heard it was an awesome spot

[newtoyhd]

From what I heard Paragon was an awesome place, never got to check it out myself. I believe they are looking for land to buy and build a new ORV park.

i used to ride there all the time when it was open, the company actually bought a big peice of land in Indiana of all places but vows to return if the opportunity presented itself. that place was really cool!

[newtoyhd]

greens and blues...i drive a 2001 1500 with 285's so pretty much stock. would i be able to make it through these trails?

pretty much all the trails, almost every trail has a bypass anyway, what size cab/bed? obviously the shorter the better but they have people runnin the trails in honda pilots, so you should be ok! most of the trucks going are stock anyway so we dont push it that hard. if you want to join us let me know!

[grnZ71]

pretty much all the trails, almost every trail has a bypass anyway, what size cab/bed? obviously the shorter the better but they have people runnin the trails in honda pilots, so you should be ok! most of the trucks going are stock anyway so we dont push it that hard. if you want to join us let me know!

its extended cab short bed, so its not that big. id really like to go tho, but i have my daughter that weekend. when would you need to know?

[gwhunter350]

I'd go but i start the academy that day....

[grnZ71]

I'd go but i start the academy that day....

are you joining the military?

[tatoodkelt]

are you joining the military?

Police.

[newtoyhd]

its extended cab short bed, so its not that big. id really like to go tho, but i have my daughter that weekend. when would you need to know?

no rush at all, if you want to meet up let me know the friday before, we have a bunch of people meeting there around 8:30-9

[grnZ71]

no rush at all, if you want to meet up let me know the friday before, we have a bunch of people meeting there around 8:30-9

awesome man...ill but it on the calander.

[gwhunter350]

Police.
:word::D

[grnZ71]

:word::D

maryland state trooper?

[gwhunter350]

No in deleware for now....got to finish up school and then im going to attempt to transfer to montgomery county. MSP is my third or fourth choice. I dont like how their academy is done

[newtoyhd]

awesome man...ill but it on the calander.

i want to let you fully know that there are a few places where there is some overgrown brush and you can be suseptable to some small branches and bushes rubbing your truck, it happened to me last time, if you can handle that we will have a great time!

[newtoyhd]

awesome man...ill but it on the calander.

i want to let you fully know that there are a few places where there is some overgrown brush and you can be suseptable to some small branches and bushes rubbing your truck, it happened to me last time, if you can handle that we will have a great time!

ps, not sure how old the daughter is but if shes into it, bring her!!!!better than wheelin alone!

[newtoyhd]

awesome man...ill but it on the calander.

i want to let you fully know that there are a few places where there is some overgrown brush and you can be suseptable to some small branches and bushes rubbing your truck, it happened to me last time, if you can handle that we will have a great time!

ps, not sure how old the daughter is but if shes into it, bring her!!!!better than wheelin alone!

[grnZ71]

No in deleware for now....got to finish up school and then im going to attempt to transfer to montgomery county. MSP is my third or fourth choice. I dont like how their academy is done

thats cool man...i was going to apply to the MSP a few years back. i had some connections with some of the nurses at the hospital. one of them has a husband who is really good friends with they guy who reviews the all the applications. i found out that some of my history would keep me from becoming a MSP so i changed gears and moved onto engineering.

i dont know anything about their academy, but their boot camp sounds pretty nice. its real military driven so im sure it would be pretty badass. but hey man congratulations and i hope all goes well for you.

[grnZ71]

i want to let you fully know that there are a few places where there is some overgrown brush and you can be suseptable to some small branches and bushes rubbing your truck, it happened to me last time, if you can handle that we will have a great time!

ps, not sure how old the daughter is but if shes into it, bring her!!!!better than wheelin alone!

yeah man i might just do that. she used to get car sick when she was younger so i might go hit up a small trail to see how she handles it. oh and branches and bushes dont bother me dude, its a truck right. i didnt buy it just to keep it in the garage :aniteef: ill keep you up to date tho on whether im going or not.

[gwhunter350]

thats cool man...i was going to apply to the MSP a few years back. i had some connections with some of the nurses at the hospital. one of them has a husband who is really good friends with they guy who reviews the all the applications. i found out that some of my history would keep me from becoming a MSP so i changed gears and moved onto engineering.

i dont know anything about their academy, but their boot camp sounds pretty nice. its real military driven so im sure it would be pretty badass. but hey man congratulations and i hope all goes well for you.


I really appreciate it man! There academy is pretty much a bootcamp live in academy and is stricter than most military based camps. I hear the barracks are real ****ty and all you do is run. Which is not really a big deal considering i was going in the marines as a MP but decided to just go straight to the police. i just like that montgomery countys is from like 7-3 everyday and their traning facility is extremely nice

[newtoyhd]

yeah man i might just do that. she used to get car sick when she was younger so i might go hit up a small trail to see how she handles it. oh and branches and bushes dont bother me dude, its a truck right. i didnt buy it just to keep it in the garage :aniteef: ill keep you up to date tho on whether im going or not.

you would be suprised how many guys do care about those little scratches,

[gwhunter350]

i care.....

[tatoodkelt]

I have scratches that go from the head lights to the tail lights. Most of our trails were Jeep and quad trails before we started cramming full sized trucks down them, lol.

[newtoyhd]

i care.....

me too.........my 06 HD is babied.....dont tell

[gwhunter350]

lol mine was too until my **** head neighbor slammed his door into the side of my truck:bawl:

[newtoyhd]

if any one is interested we will be arriving at Rausch Crekk at 8:30 on sat morning and hitting the trails by 9

[grnZ71]

if any one is interested we will be arriving at Rausch Crekk at 8:30 on sat morning and hitting the trails by 9

ill probably be there

[BlueBowtie355]

if any one is interested we will be arriving at Rausch Crekk at 8:30 on sat morning and hitting the trails by 9


How much does it cost to go to rausch creek?

[newtoyhd]

How much does it cost to go to rausch creek?
there is a $10 annual membership fee plus the $35 a day fee so $45 for you this time, heres the link, its well worth it!!!!

http://www.rauschcreekoffroadpark.com/sis/mem.php


ps.. awesome looking blazer, always wanted a blazer but settled for a swb truck cause it was $500

[newtoyhd]

ill probably be there
Great!!! when you get there you wont be able to miss my truck!, so far its myself , two bronco's, a 08 tacoma and a rubicon !!pm me your cell number so i can reach you the morning of, thanks

PS. THERE IS A VERY TIGHT TRAIL THATS A BLUE (MEDIUM) THAT EVERYONE INSIST ON DOING THAT IS TIGHT FOR LONGER WHEEL BASE VEHICLES, I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW YOU WILL PROBABLY SCATCH YOUR BUMPERS IF NOT WORSE, ITS A RUTTED ZIG ZAG MUDDY TRAIL, YOUR NOT THE ONLY ONE, THERE A SIMILAR SIZE STOCK YOTA COMING AS WELL , BUT HES NOT WORRIED ABOUT IT,THERE WILL BE PEOPLE TO HELP SPOT YOU! OTHER THAN THAT YOU SHOULD BE FINE , SOME OF THE GUYS THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW.!
PSS. WE HAVE SEVERAL STOCK TRUCKS SO WE WONT BE GETTING THAT CRAZY!

[newtoyhd]

there is one spot in particular, look at the photos labeled TIGHT TRAIL 1&2, these are some photos from that trail from last time:

http://uglystarsoffroad.shutterfly.com/

[BlueBowtie355]

there is a $10 annual membership fee plus the $35 a day fee so $45 for you this time, heres the link, its well worth it!!!!

http://www.rauschcreekoffroadpark.com/sis/mem.php


ps.. awesome looking blazer, always wanted a blazer but settled for a swb truck cause it was $500


Thanks man, i may be up for it, gotta tag the blazer first. So me and grnz71 are prob. gonna meet up and go. Where in MD are you comin from?

[newtoyhd]

Thanks man, i may be up for it, gotta tag the blazer first. So me and grnz71 are prob. gonna meet up and go. Where in MD are you comin from?

Im Coming from westminster md, i hop right onto 83 north from back roads, do you guys want to meet up and follow? My rig doesnt go over 55 so its a boring drive

[BlueBowtie355]

Im Coming from westminster md, i hop right onto 83 north from back roads, do you guys want to meet up and follow? My rig doesnt go over 55 so its a boring drive


I wouldnt mind meeting up, cuz i wont do more than 65 on the interstate so that works for me

[grnZ71]

Im Coming from westminster md, i hop right onto 83 north from back roads, do you guys want to meet up and follow? My rig doesnt go over 55 so its a boring drive

so do you take 83 the whole way there? i just checked their directions and its a straigh shot up 81. it would be cool if we could all meet up.

oh and bluebowtie, i thought for some reason it was off of 70. not really sure where i got that from, but if you want to meet up lets say the shell station off of the maugansville exit.

[BlueBowtie355]

so do you take 83 the whole way there? i just checked their directions and its a straigh shot up 81. it would be cool if we could all meet up.

oh and bluebowtie, i thought for some reason it was off of 70. not really sure where i got that from, but if you want to meet up lets say the shell station off of the maugansville exit.

Ok man, that works for me, ill be tagged tomorrow so i am set to go, anyone else comin?

[tatoodkelt]

Ok man, that works for me, ill be tagged tomorrow so i am set to go, anyone else comin?

How come you didnt invite me? :looking:

[newtoyhd]

its up 81 north, i take 83N to 81N exit 107, i would also suggest if you dont have a CB grab a portable hand unit so you can chime in with your 2 cents. pack a lunch because there is no food on site,

[BlueBowtie355]

How come you didnt invite me? :looking:


Look pops, are you gettin that cenile already?

:aniteef: :aniteef: :aniteef: :aniteef:

[BlueBowtie355]

its up 81 north, i take 83N to 81N exit 107, i would also suggest if you dont have a CB grab a portable hand unit so you can chime in with your 2 cents. pack a lunch because there is no food on site,

Well i dont have a CB, and not sure what you mean by a portable hand unit, lol. How long does it take from Westminster?


EDIT: we could all meet up at the sportsman show complex in harrisburg, pa :dunno:

[tatoodkelt]

Look pops, are you gettin that cenile already?

:aniteef: :aniteef: :aniteef: :aniteef:

:lol:

Just giving you a hard time, wish I could go. Have fun man and get some pictures. Try not to break the new toy.

[newtoyhd]

Well i dont have a CB, and not sure what you mean by a portable hand unit, lol. How long does it take from Westminster?


EDIT: we could all meet up at the sportsman show complex in harrisburg, pa :dunno:
they make a hand held walkie talkie that uses the same frequencies as cb radios, there at radio shack, even walmart carries them i think,from westminster at 55mph its about 2 hours

[newtoyhd]

where is the sportsman show complex?

[BlueBowtie355]

Its the cameron st. exit in harrisburg, takes you right to it

[newtoyhd]

Its the cameron st. exit in harrisburg, takes you right to it
i got the address, shouldnt be an issue, i'll let you know what time to meet on friday

[newtoyhd]

Well i dont have a CB, and not sure what you mean by a portable hand unit, lol. How long does it take from Westminster?


EDIT: we could all meet up at the sportsman show complex in harrisburg, pa :dunno:
one of the guys riding with us has access to some two way radio's, , he might be able to get you one, do you still need one?

[grnZ71]

hey guys...bad news, my dad is buying a tree to replace one we had to cut down and he needs my help picking it up in my truck and getting it into the ground on saturday. so it looks like my trip to Rausch Creek is on hold until next time a trip is planned.

sorry guys.

[BlueBowtie355]

That goes double, havin some issues with my insuarnce company...looks like next time for me aswell

[newtoyhd]

Sorry to hear fellas, guess well have to hook up on the next one

[wp silverado]

pm me your next run id be down to go

[newtoyhd]

next time we'll do a full size chevy run!!!

[BlueBowtie355]

next time we'll do a full size chevy run!!!


That sounds like a plan.

So is it mainly a rock crawling park? or do they have some nice mudholes?

[newtoyhd]

there are a ton of mudholes, long fire roads, huge rock sections, its a huge place we dont rock crawl, typically,

[BlueBowtie355]

there are a ton of mudholes, long fire roads, huge rock sections, its a huge place we dont rock crawl, typically,

Ok cool, cuz i am not much into the rock crawling either

[BlueBowtie355]

Anyone up for going to big dogs offroad park in Gore, VA this weekend?

[newtoyhd]

You want to talk about rock crawling, that place is all rocks!!! I used to ride there all the time it is extremly rocky,

[BlueBowtie355]

You want to talk about rock crawling, that place is all rocks!!! I used to ride there all the time it is extremly rocky,

Really? i just wanted to check them out since its closer. So no mud at all??

[newtoyhd]

couple mud holes here ahd there, nothing i couldnt run my raptor through, we rode through 40" of water sat, since we lost the two stockers we were hitting some serious trails sat,

you running 35's and 4.56 on the stock 10 bolts? you have lift springs in the rear?

[BlueBowtie355]

couple mud holes here ahd there, nothing i couldnt run my raptor through, we rode through 40" of water sat, since we lost the two stockers we were hitting some serious trails sat,

you running 35's and 4.56 on the stock 10 bolts? you have lift springs in the rear?

Lift springs, and 2" blocks.

[BlueBowtie355]

BTW i called big dogs the other day, its expensive as hell. So, anyone up for rauche?

[newtoyhd]

i will be in a couple weeks

[BlueBowtie355]

i will be in a couple weeks

Ok cool, let me know, maybe we can get the FSC crowd to come up

[grnZ71]

Ok cool, let me know, maybe we can get the FSC crowd to come up

yeah that would be awesome.

[newtoyhd]

here are some pics of the ride you guys missed


http://s568.photobucket.com/albums/ss124/UglyStarsOffroad/

http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/ll114/mytoytrd/41809%20Rausch%20Creek/

[BlueBowtie355]

here are some pics of the ride you guys missed


http://s568.photobucket.com/albums/ss124/UglyStarsOffroad/

http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/ll114/mytoytrd/41809%20Rausch%20Creek/

Kinda dry up there huh?

[grnZ71]

Kinda dry up there huh?

nonetheless it looks like you guys had a good time. i think my truck would drown in that water hole you guys drove through.

were those all the intermediate trails you guys rode on?

[Jeep Hauler]

We'll be at Rausch next weekend. It's the RCRocs comp, but we'll be wheeling that day if anyone is up for a ride....

[newtoyhd]

nonetheless it looks like you guys had a good time. i think my truck would drown in that water hole you guys drove through.

were those all the intermediate trails you guys rode on?
mostly greens (easy)actually but hit several blues (medium), you may not want to bring your truck when we go back, we are going to hit alot more of the blue trails

[opsbear7]

I am itching to get out when i get back home...and i know Jason will be waiting for me to try to snorkle my truck through the deep hole again up by him...BUT i was hoping anyone had any experience with anywhere in poolsville?

[tatoodkelt]

I am itching to get out when i get back home...and i know Jason will be waiting for me to try to snorkle my truck through the deep hole again up by him...BUT i was hoping anyone had any experience with anywhere in poolsville?

:lol:

You find a spot to try out and you know I'm there. :cheer:

[opsbear7]

:lol:

You find a spot to try out and you know I'm there. :cheer:

Ill letcha know...i am gonna do some exploring when i get back home and keep you posted.

[tatoodkelt]

Ill letcha know...i am gonna do some exploring when i get back home and keep you posted.

Sounds good man.

By the way, Ken and I both have been through the spot you broke the C/V numerous times since then. :looking:

:colby04:

[opsbear7]

Sounds good man.

By the way, Ken and I both have been through the spot you broke the C/V numerous times since then. :looking:

:colby04:

you guys are killin me.

[tatoodkelt]

you guys are killin me.


:biggrin:

[Jeep Hauler]

Wife and I took our rigs to Rausch Creek this weekend for a trial run of teh gooseneck. Trails were empty due to folks at the first installment of the RcRocs Comp. Weather was teh teh-tas. 70* and sunny. We ran nearly every red and black trail and may have found one by accident. Easy to do with only two rigs.

Trails accomplished: 5, Cumberland Valley, "O" trail, 19, Keystone Krawl, 'yet-to-be-named mud, stumps and rocks': a 'black-ish' trail (think Will Smith, not hard enough to be black, but looks the part), and we ran Rock Creek W->E.

Awesome day. One odd occurence: I noticed I suddenly had no steering and thought I blew a hydro line. Nope. A ****ing 8' log was wedged along my frame rail from the front bumper to the t-case. Weird part: no damage AT ALL. Odd ****.

WARNING!!!JEEP PICTURES TO FOLLOW

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0052.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0053.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0057.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0055.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0059.jpg

All in all, a great day.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0049.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0042.jpg

Gratuitous Chebby pic:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0088.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0089.jpg

BTW, teh gooseneck rawks.

[tatoodkelt]

We definitely need to plan a trip!

[newtoyhd]

Let get planning, who,s'interested in a fullsize Chevy ride at Rausch Creek???

[tatoodkelt]

Let get planning, who,s'interested in a fullsize Chevy ride at Rausch Creek???

I think we're ALL interested, lol. More importantly we need to figure out a date that works for the most people.

[wp silverado]

pick a date

[358429]

If you guys go on some puss trails when Im not hunting turkeys or at a rifle match, I'd like to come along.

I got a stock '08 ECSB with real pretty paint. Ok, well I did scratch it once driving around my buddy's farm the first week I had it and somehow I kicked up a rock on the rocker panel a couple weeks ago when I was haul-assing through an old cornfield. But other than that its pretty clean and Im being a total bitch about messing it up.

[newtoyhd]

If you guys go on some puss trails when Im not hunting turkeys or at a rifle match, I'd like to come along.

I got a stock '08 ECSB with real pretty paint. Ok, well I did scratch it once driving around my buddy's farm the first week I had it and somehow I kicked up a rock on the rocker panel a couple weeks ago when I was haul-assing through an old cornfield. But other than that its pretty clean and Im being a total bitch about messing it up.
you do not want to bring this truck!!! you will scratch it!!!

[newtoyhd]

now is the best time to go because of the mud factor, otherwise it will be dry and dusty. i assume everyone wants to do it on a saturday? does anyone have an issue with running the begginer (green)and intermidiate (blue) trails? you should figure on scratching your truck if you are going! anyone want to run this month? or should we make this an early june run?

[newtoyhd]

Wife and I took our rigs to Rausch Creek this weekend for a trial run of teh gooseneck. Trails were empty due to folks at the first installment of the RcRocs Comp. Weather was teh teh-tas. 70* and sunny. We ran nearly every red and black trail and may have found one by accident. Easy to do with only two rigs.

Trails accomplished: 5, Cumberland Valley, "O" trail, 19, Keystone Krawl, 'yet-to-be-named mud, stumps and rocks': a 'black-ish' trail (think Will Smith, not hard enough to be black, but looks the part), and we ran Rock Creek W->E.

Awesome day. One odd occurence: I noticed I suddenly had no steering and thought I blew a hydro line. Nope. A ****ing 8' log was wedged along my frame rail from the front bumper to the t-case. Weird part: no damage AT ALL. Odd ****.

WARNING!!!JEEP PICTURES TO FOLLOW

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0052.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0053.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0057.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0055.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0059.jpg

All in all, a great day.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0049.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0042.jpg

Gratuitous Chebby pic:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0088.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/RSQJEEP/Rausch%20Creek%20May%202009/DSC_0089.jpg

BTW, teh gooseneck rawks.
Jeep hauler,
great pics, looks like you had alot of fun, what trail is it with all the mud?, looks like its freshly cut

[newtoyhd]

anyone want to hit rausch creek next sat the 30th?

[Jeep Hauler]

Somewhat. We kinda fell off the grid. I called Bruce and he said it was a 'trail in the making'.

We're heading up June 19-21 to run the KOH course (http://www.rc4x4.org/rcforum/index.php/board,43.0.html) the used in the race if you guys are interested....

[jeepgirl1829]

I have been up there. It's a lot of fun and it is a public road.