Rush Off-Road trip 7/19 7-21

[93 Krawler]

A few of us are heading there to check it out. Post up if you want to go.

[Runoveru2]

You know I'm in, pretty sure Jim (Beergoggles) & Ben (BBtank45) are in also.

[bbtank45]

im in for sure.

[beer_goggles_009]

I'm in!

[93 Krawler]

I like the fact they have a trail map file you can download to your gps. I wish Harlan had one.

[Runoveru2]

That's awesome, I was starting to wonder if it was gonna be the blind leading the blind that weekend. That will work out great.

[twiztedzuki]

you can contact 1 of the 3 people operating the park and they would b glad show you around, rush offroad on fb is probly the eaziest way reach 1 of them

[beer_goggles_009]

This Vid shows some big rock slabs at Rush. Hope there is more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL_Z-n6lFVQ

jim

[93 Krawler]

This Vid shows some big rock slabs at Rush. Hope there is more.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL_Z-n6lFVQ

jim

You hear from Ben about his trip yet?

[Jordandg]

Hit Jon Melvin up on Facebook or pm me for his number, he will show you the good spots.

[kyrel69]

Do you guys camp there or stay in a hotel?

[93 Krawler]

Do you guys camp there or stay in a hotel?

We will be camping. You thinking about going?

[tjrider]

Where is this place? I'll go

[gothodgie]

Where is this place? I'll go

Near Ashland Ky if my memory is working right now...:D

So is the plan to head that way early in the day on Friday or after everyone gets off work ?

[kyrel69]

We will be camping. You thinking about going?

I am thinking about it that is for sure. Have to see if I ever get the jeep back together again lol

[93 Krawler]

Where is this place? I'll go Hodge is correct. Rush, KY, near Ashland.

http://www.rushoffroad.com/index.php/directions/

Near Ashland Ky if my memory is working right now...:D

So is the plan to head that way early in the day on Friday or after everyone gets off work ?
I believe the plan is to leave early in the am Friday. It's about 3hrs. I say roll out at 7am, get there 10ish. Is that cool with everyone?

[93 Krawler]

I am thinking about it that is for sure. Have to see if I ever get the jeep back together again lol

Get on it. :thumbup:

[Runoveru2]

Meeting and rolling out at 7am sounds great to me, we all agree on meeting at first Rest Area in Ky at 7am ?

[93 Krawler]

Meeting and rolling out at 7am sounds great to me, we all agree on meeting at first Rest Area in Ky at 7am ?

The best routes are up AA, or 32, so we will have to meet somewhere on one of them.

It seems like 32 is a better drive than AA. Any input on that? According to Google, there are only a few minutes difference between them. 32 seemed flatter... 169 Miles, 3hrs 17 mins from Ross.

[itbrokeagain]

I will be in New Orleans working for Habitat for Humanity that week.

[humpy]

The best routes are up AA, or 32, so we will have to meet somewhere on one of them.

It seems like 32 is a better drive than AA. Any input on that? According to Google, there are only a few minutes difference between them. 32 seemed flatter... 169 Miles, 3hrs 17 mins from Ross.

That's the most BORING stretch of road I have ever driven in my life

[Hope Springs Hauler]

That's the most BORING stretch of road I have ever driven in my life

Clearly you've never been to Nevada......:D

[itbrokeagain]

32 is somewhat flat. Much flatter then AA

[93 Krawler]

That's the most BORING stretch of road I have ever driven in my life

Yeah, they're both boring really. But from a towing stand point, which has the flattest route? I know AA is hilly, but I can't remember if 32 is? If I recall right, it was pretty flat.

[93 Krawler]

32 is somewhat flat. Much flatter then AA

That's what I thought. Less hills = less fuel. :thumbup:

[humpy]

Yeah, they're both boring really. But from a towing stand point, which has the flattest route? I know AA is hilly, but I can't remember if 32 is? If I recall right, it was pretty flat.

It's not too bad... One truck killer hill at peebles and one other little stretch o hills bout 20 min past peebles but relatively easy haul

[93 Krawler]

It's not too bad... One truck killer hill at peebles and one other little stretch o hills bout 20 min past peebles but relatively easy haul

Sweet!! 32 it is. Now, where to meet up?

[gothodgie]

somewhere off the Eastgate exit? It's been a while since i have been out there and i can't really think of where we could meet... I know there is a Walmart there that is on the east side of 275 on 32...

[Coppertop]

I hope to make this...

Nick

[itbrokeagain]

First light take a left and meet in the Meijer parking lot

[itbrokeagain]

First light take a left and meet in the Meijer parking lot

[itbrokeagain]

I just got back from Hocking Hills. I don't know how far you plan on taking 32 but there are defiantly some long steepish hills out east. It is fairly flat to Adams county but I don't think you will avoid many hills taking 32. The other problem is the further east you go it also takes you a fair way north. AA would be a better idea IMO.

[mckeddie]

What's this place like? Worth a 4.5-5 hour drive? How big, and what kinda obstacles/trails?

[93 Krawler]

What's this place like? Worth a 4.5-5 hour drive? How big, and what kinda obstacles/trails?

None of us have ever been there. We will let you know what it's like. It's 7000 acres of something...

[Redriverranger]

I haven't been there yet. I would like to check it out.

[93 Krawler]

I haven't been there yet. I would like to check it out.

Plan on joining us then. :thumbup:

[beer_goggles_009]

I contacted Rush Off-Road on Facebook and they are going to try to find someone to show us around. I told them that we are showing up around 10am Friday morning.

[BillysGruff]

Looks like fun. I'll get to do this fun stuff eventually. Looking forward to pics or vids.

[93 Krawler]

I contacted Rush Off-Road on Facebook and they are going to try to find someone to show us around. I told them that we are showing up around 10am Friday morning.

Sweet! Let's plan on meeting at the Kroger right when you get on 32. They have fuel in case anyone needs some. Let's meet there at 8am.

Looks like fun. I'll get to do this fun stuff eventually. Looking forward to pics or vids.

Yeah, then you can go tear it up and do it again... :thumbup:

[WrenchMonkey]

Sweet! Let's plan on meeting at the Kroger when you get on 32.

Its Meijer that's right on 32. Kroger is up on Eastgate Blvd, and they've got that all torn up for construction of the new interchange...

[93 Krawler]

Its Meijer that's right on 32. Kroger is up on Eastgate Blvd, and they've got that all torn up for construction of the new interchange...

It's not tore up on the map... :D

Meijer it is. You know if they have fuel?

[WrenchMonkey]

There's a little gas station. I can't swear its Meijer, but I bet it don't matter...

[itbrokeagain]

Meijer does have fuel. Where do you plan on heading south and crossing the river?

[Redriverranger]

Plan on joining us then. :thumbup:

I may do that. Rig's ready. I have the following week scheduled vacation anyway. I could potentially add Friday, and make it happen. I'll keep you posted.

[93 Krawler]

Meijer does have fuel. Where do you plan on heading south and crossing the river?

Wherever my GPS tells me to go...

I may do that. Rig's ready. I have the following week scheduled vacation anyway. I could potentially add Friday, and make it happen. I'll keep you posted.

Sounds good.

[WrenchMonkey]

I'd do 32 to 68, through Maysville to the AA.

You kids have fun! Wish I was going!

[humpy]

I just got back from Hocking Hills. I don't know how far you plan on taking 32 but there are defiantly some long steepish hills out east. It is fairly flat to Adams county but I don't think you will avoid many hills taking 32. The other problem is the further east you go it also takes you a fair way north. AA would be a better idea IMO.

If your haulin with a 1972 half ton they suck but other than that it's really not a bad drive... We drag 5th wheel through no prob...


32 to 68 in mt Orab then all the way to maysville is easy haul

[93 Krawler]

I'm definitely more familiar with taking AA from 275 to Maysville than 32.
Google says from my house (Ross): 32 to 68 to AA is 169 miles, 3hrs 18 mins -- 275 to AA is 163 miles, 3hrs 10 mins.

I'm good with 32-68-AA. I want to stay away from the whole 75/471 mess anyway which is why 32 sounded better.

So let's meet at the Meijer right off 275 on 32 at 8am Friday.

For sure going:

Kevin (93 Krawler)
Jim (beer_goggles_009)
Ben (bbtank45)
Jimmy (Runoveru2)
Chris (gothodgie)

[93 Krawler]

I noticed the last update to the GPS map they have was July 5th, 2013. :thumbup:

[Runoveru2]

I'm finishing up and checking over a few things on the rig today and will be ready to go.... Come on July 19th at 8am !!! I'm ready to get it on !!

[Drivermod]

We just got back from a day of riding and trail blazing at Rush. It's definitely worth the drive. I cannot think of another 7500 acre privately owned park and the group of guys that are running the place are great. We cut 4 new trails that will definitely be a challenge. I cannot wait to get back there with my buggy.

[Runoveru2]

We just got back from a day of riding and trail blazing at Rush. It's definitely worth the drive. I cannot think of another 7500 acre privately owned park and the group of guys that are running the place are great. We cut 4 new trails that will definitely be a challenge. I cannot wait to get back there with my buggy.

Awesome, more input on the park, so far its been pretty positive from everyone, sounds like we are gonna have a killer weekend.

[93 Krawler]

We just got back from a day of riding and trail blazing at Rush. It's definitely worth the drive. I cannot think of another 7500 acre privately owned park and the group of guys that are running the place are great. We cut 4 new trails that will definitely be a challenge. I cannot wait to get back there with my buggy.

That's cool. Having a place that is good 3.20 hrs from my house would be killer. Can't wait to check it out. :thumbup:

[beer_goggles_009]

Spoke with Jon from the park tonight. He is going to show us around on Friday and Saturday. He can get there about 12:00 Friday to start the ride. Keep your eyes open, they would like our input on what kind of trials to make. If you see something, we can most likely make it a trail.

Can't wait.


jim

[Drivermod]

Bring a chainsaw. Have fun:beers:

[93 Krawler]

Bring a chainsaw. Have fun:beers:

Already in the truck. :thumbup:

[93 Krawler]

Looks like Ben might not be going.

[Redriverranger]

I'm still not 100 % committed, but don't rule me out yet. I'm asking for additional vacation tomorrow. If that is approved, I'll go Friday. Busy week getting ready for vacation, and my tranny (lock up and overdrive) is getting on the edge in the tow rig. It will make that short trip, but need it for the camper and boat a couple day's later and my TJ is still down undergoing an engine and tranny overhaul.

[Redriverranger]

I'm heading down to hook up the trailer and load the truck now. What time do you all plan to arrive at Rush?

[93 Krawler]

I'm heading down to hook up the trailer and load the truck now. What time do you all plan to arrive at Rush?

Glad you can make it. Guessing between 10:30-11:00. Look for a white box truck with cincyofffroad.com across the windshied. See you tomorrow. :thumbup:

[Redriverranger]

So we can take care of our permits with Jon when he get's there, or do I need to try to pick one up around Grayson? Either way is fine, but it would be better at the park, since I am only going to be there Friday.

[93 Krawler]

I was hoping someone would be at the park. I guess we will find out.

[gothodgie]

see ya'll in the morning...
:singingbev:

[twiztedzuki]

it good time and like drivermod said you see sumthing nasty you wann try they open it up make trail out it! they good people, get sum pics

[Runoveru2]

Eric cleaning out the interior at the Rocks at Rush

[Runoveru2]

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[Runoveru2]

Casey's roll on 1 of the new Trails at Rush, this trail can get pretty nasty

[Runoveru2]

A few more

[Runoveru2]

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[Runoveru2]

More, I'm sure Kevin & Chris will post up a bunch of pics also, I know kevin got some video also

[Redriverranger]

Good to meet you guy's in person. Kevin, thanks for the pull to get me back on all 4. I enjoyed the trip. Looks like you found some more stuff Saturday.

[beer_goggles_009]

This place has the potential to be the next Harlan or better... This place is 3X the size of Harlan and privately run so opening new trails is easier. When we were riding around with John, he told us to open up whatever we wanted as a trail. They have everything you could possibly want in terms of terrain; Rocks, Ledges, Ravines, plenty of hills that could be the next popular bounty hill on youtube. They just need some traffic and some help building the trails. The land has been ridden by quads and sxs for a long time, but they need the perspective of the truck/jeep/ buggie perspective to identify, open, and run the trails. On Saturday we opened up one new ravine, a rock garden, and played in a ravine that none of us could get up. We only saw about 1/2 of the park or less.

The folks running the place are very nice and genuinely seem like they want this place to become a destination offroad park that can challenge the biggest baddest rigs and still give the stockers plenty to keep them busy. Its not comparable to Harlan yet in terms of trails or camping, but It can be.

hey Kevin did you pick a name for that new ravine?

jim

[93 Krawler]

Good to meet you guy's in person. Kevin, thanks for the pull to get me back on all 4. I enjoyed the trip. Looks like you found some more stuff Saturday.

It was good to meet you guys too. Got a few more faces to go with forum names now. You would've liked that new trail we made up the ravine. At one point youre almost completely on your passenger side as you're going through. That other ravine we couldn't make up is going to be a nasty trail.

This place has the potential to be the next Harlan or better... This place is 3X the size of Harlan and privately run so opening new trails is easier. When we were riding around with John, he told us to open up whatever we wanted as a trail. They have everything you could possibly want in terms of terrain; Rocks, Ledges, Ravines, plenty of hills that could be the next popular bounty hill on youtube. They just need some traffic and some help building the trails. The land has been ridden by quads and sxs for a long time, but they need the perspective of the truck/jeep/ buggie perspective to identify, open, and run the trails. On Saturday we opened up one new ravine, a rock garden, and played in a ravine that none of us could get up. We only saw about 1/2 of the park or less.

The folks running the place are very nice and genuinely seem like they want this place to become a destination offroad park that can challenge the biggest baddest rigs and still give the stockers plenty to keep them busy. Its not comparable to Harlan yet in terms of trails or camping, but It can be.

hey Kevin did you pick a name for that new ravine?

jim

Acre wise it's about the same as Harlan. Harlan does have the avantage because it's a big mountain. Rush has some big rocks that need uncovered. If they keep doing what they're doing, it will be a good place to go that is fairly close to home. It's well marked, and the GPS file you can download is awesome. The map is color coded to the trail rating. There's no way to get lost with this map.

Jon said I get to name the new trail. I think "Damage" is a suitable name. I left my doors on because it was supposed to rain, which it didn't. I ended up pressing in the passenger side door to the point the window broke inside the door. Jimmy C dented in his passenger door frame pretty bad. Jim B probably got damage but couldn't tell. :D

I have a bunch of gopro vids. It's gonna take some time to edit it all and post. We had a good time, but the heat did us all in. :sweatin:

[gothodgie]

Good to meet you guy's in person. Kevin, thanks for the pull to get me back on all 4. I enjoyed the trip. Looks like you found some more stuff Saturday.

It was good to meet you guys too... I had a great time...


This place has the potential to be the next Harlan or better... This place is 3X the size of Harlan and privately run so opening new trails is easier. When we were riding around with John, he told us to open up whatever we wanted as a trail. They have everything you could possibly want in terms of terrain; Rocks, Ledges, Ravines, plenty of hills that could be the next popular bounty hill on youtube. They just need some traffic and some help building the trails. The land has been ridden by quads and sxs for a long time, but they need the perspective of the truck/jeep/ buggie perspective to identify, open, and run the trails. On Saturday we opened up one new ravine, a rock garden, and played in a ravine that none of us could get up. We only saw about 1/2 of the park or less.

The folks running the place are very nice and genuinely seem like they want this place to become a destination offroad park that can challenge the biggest baddest rigs and still give the stockers plenty to keep them busy. Its not comparable to Harlan yet in terms of trails or camping, but It can be.

hey Kevin did you pick a name for that new ravine?

jim




Acre wise it's about the same as Harlan. Harlan does have the avantage because it's a big mountain. Rush has some big rocks that need uncovered. If they keep doing what they're doing, it will be a good place to go that is fairly close to home. It's well marked, and the GPS file you can download is awesome. The map is color coded to the trail rating. There's no way to get lost with this map.


I have a bunch of gopro vids. It's gonna take some time to edit it all and post. We had a good time, but the heat did us all in. :sweatin:

I agree with Jim that the place has a huge potential and I really liked all the terrain there... IMHO it is hard to compare the place to Harlan... There has been logging, mining, and who knows what else happening on Black Mountain for more than 50 years... I also thought it was really cool that we could just say "hey lets try going up that ravine/creek bed" and there we went...

Definitely a good group of folks running the place and a big thanks to John for showing us around on Friday and Saturday... John also told us he would be more than happy to show us around again anytime we come down, just give him a call...

The heat was definitely a challenge when we were on top of the hills or out in the sun... If we were in the woods it was still hot but the shade made it a little more bearable... I can say for myself, if i had not had A/C in my cruiser i don't know how long i would have been able to stand it...:sweatin:

I have a few videos i will get posted, but here are my pics...:D

[gothodgie]

more...

[gothodgie]

The buggy belongs to old friend of mine and this was it's maiden voyage...

[gothodgie]

this little play area reminded me of the rocks and ledges at Livingston... Just another reason to me that this place has a lot of potential...

[gothodgie]

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[twiztedzuki]

yeah owner and all 3 running park are great people and do whatever they can to help you out and better the park. like you guys said more people that wheel gonna make the trails even better, plus it bout 1hour from me, so looking forward to when get sum time off work to do sum more wheelin there! pics look like good time, plus Casey always entertaining!

[gothodgie]

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[gothodgie]

Flopping the new buggy on it's maiden voyage...


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[gothodgie]

Jim in the rock garden...

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