March 14-16 - Trail Cutting/ clearing @ Rush Offroad

[monkeystrong]

March 14-16 - Trail Clearing @ Rush Off-road.
Should be a blast to trail blaze and make some new trails. Riding/Clearing/ Cutting on the 15th.
http://www.rushoffroad.com/
Post up here if you are going to make it.

Looks like we are forming a solid group of rigs!

Mastiff-
Andy Morgan- Monkeystrong
Jesse Reid
beer_goggles_009
twiztedzuki- +2
Runoveru2
93 Krawler- MAYBE
gothodgie
Jeepmanjeff
Disney
Flint
WrenchMonkey
94DodgeTruggy
Wheelin678

[twiztedzuki]

I try make it with a buggy or 2

[beer_goggles_009]

I'm in for at least Saturday. Can't wait to conquer some new trails.


Little PSA to everyone
This is an opportunity to help a park identify and build the kind of trials you want to run. We did this last year and I think everyone that went had a great time. We rode trails for at least as much as we worked to clear stuff. First one up the trail gets to name it!


Last trip we opened up:

1 rock garden (no real work... just drove it a few times on a few different lines)
1 trail that was about .5 miles long. other than getting out to walk it in a few places to identify the lines and pull a downed tree or two out of the way; we stayed in the trucks the whole time
1 nasty trail that required some walking and cutting a few trees out of the way that no one has made it up yet.


We also rode a bunch of existing trails throughout the park.


Hope to see everyone there.


Jim

[Runoveru2]

[QUOTE=beer_goggles_009;79355]I'm in for at least Saturday. Can't wait to conquer some new trails.


Little PSA to everyone
This is an opportunity to help a park identify and build the kind of trials you want to run. We did this last year and I think everyone that went had a great time. We rode trails for at least as much as we worked to clear stuff. First one up the trail gets to name it!


I agree Jim we had a great time, I should be able to make this run with you guys.... Can't wait to give it Hell trying to name a few trails.

[93 Krawler]

If I still have my rig, I'm in. :thumbsUp:

[comanchedude]

looks cool

[gothodgie]

I'm in for at least Saturday. Can't wait to conquer some new trails.


Little PSA to everyone
This is an opportunity to help a park identify and build the kind of trials you want to run. We did this last year and I think everyone that went had a great time. We rode trails for at least as much as we worked to clear stuff. First one up the trail gets to name it!


Last trip we opened up:

1 rock garden (no real work... just drove it a few times on a few different lines)
1 trail that was about .5 miles long. other than getting out to walk it in a few places to identify the lines and pull a downed tree or two out of the way; we stayed in the trucks the whole time
1 nasty trail that required some walking and cutting a few trees out of the way that no one has made it up yet.

and it won't be 100* in the shade...


We also rode a bunch of existing trails throughout the park.


Hope to see everyone there.


Jim

Ditto... :D

I'm in for sure...

:beers:

[Disney]

Wouldn't mind making this one. Will put on the scedule as long as my junk isn't broke.:beers:

[Flint]

I am planning to make that weekend and doing some primitive camping. I look forward to meeting several of the club that weekend. I hope ya'll can put up with an old bald guy and his beat up TJ.

[jeepmanjeff]

Is there a place to put my RV and 30' trailer? Don't need hookups just a level piece of ground. Also what time is the train leaving the Cincy area?

[twiztedzuki]

yeah there big parking lot and big field that level

[94Dodge Truggy]

Count me in for this!

[93 Krawler]

Count me in for this!

Rush is a good place to take the 1000. You'll have fun for sure. :thumbsUp:

[WrenchMonkey]

Add me to the list, if you please!

Do we have any idea on a schedule? Leaving early Friday, coming back Sunday evening?

Robert

[gothodgie]

Add me to the list, if you please!

Do we have any idea on a schedule? Leaving early Friday, coming back Sunday evening?

Robert

i hope some of us can do Friday morning... i will probably head there Friday sometime early in the day if nobody else is able to leave in the morning...

i'm looking forward to this trip, i had a great time when we went last July despite the 100* temps...

:beers:

[WrenchMonkey]

That was my thought, friday noonish. But I know that may not be the popular option...

[gothodgie]

That was my thought, friday noonish. But I know that may not be the popular option...

i was never popular either... so works great for me... :D

:beers:

[monkeystrong]

I am going out Friday as well and plan to leave around 3pm on Sunday to head home.

[93 Krawler]

i hope some of us can do Friday morning... i will probably head there Friday sometime early in the day if nobody else is able to leave in the morning...

i'm looking forward to this trip, i had a great time when we went last July despite the 100* temps...

:beers:
It was miserably hot for sure. Hopefully these frigid temps are long gone by then. Count me in no matter what. Even if I have to ride with someone I'm still going. Anytime Friday is cool with me.

[mastiff]

Really looking forward to meeting you guys and show you some of the new stuff we've been working on.

[Runoveru2]

That was my thought, friday noonish. But I know that may not be the popular option...


Count me for this Run, However I won't be able to roll out to Rush till Saturday Morning.

[wheelin678]

Count me in

[jeepmanjeff]

I am going to do my best to make this. Need to get some more definite times of departure so I can follow someone.

[93 Krawler]

I like the idea of meeting at the Meijer's on 32 Friday at noon. Last time we went there we took 32 to 73 to 23 to 67 on in to Rush. When we came home we went all the way down AA. Personally I hate AA. People don't care and ride next to you coming up the truck lanes and run you off the road. :at-wits'end: The aggravation level is a lot less on 32 IMO...

What ya'll think?

[monkeystrong]

32 Meijer is fine with me. Pull out at noon Friday.

I think they have a relatively open area for trailers and stuff, but I have not seen it yet so maybe someone else can post up about the camping/ parking set up.

[93 Krawler]

There is plenty of parking and camping. Last time we were there, Jimmy shredded his rear tires on his dually on the lava rock in the parking lot, so beware.

[twiztedzuki]

32 to 104 or 23 south be way better than 73! i go 104 to 23 then industial parkway to 64 and there.

[Redriverranger]

32 Meijer is fine with me. Pull out at noon Friday.

I think they have a relatively open area for trailers and stuff, but I have not seen it yet so maybe someone else can post up about the camping/ parking set up.

They do, you just have to be able to pull up the hill to get to it. I spun out on the hill last time, had to go to 4wd in the super duty. A good run at it and you might have it. Don't try to creep it though.

[jeepmanjeff]

Noon may be hard for me. What about 2 PM? Anyone interested who knows how to get there?

[93 Krawler]

32 to 104 or 23 south be way better than 73! i go 104 to 23 then industial parkway to 64 and there.

73 wasn't great, but still better than AA. We can try 32 to 23.

Here's a link to the map so everyone's on the same page. http://goo.gl/maps/wKsVn

Looks like most of us are meeting at the Meijer's on 32 Friday at noon. I think Jim Busch and Jimmy Crawford are leaving Saturday morning sometime. Hopefully everyone will fit in those 2 groups.

[blazerbrad]

I'm tentatively putting this on my schedule. Haven't been out since late summer and the boys are done with basketball at the end of February.

[Flint]

I curious about the turn out for camping. Mostly, will be club be staying in campers or tents? My plan it to throw my backpack in the tow rig and when it's time to setup camp... lay out my sleeping bag.

[WrenchMonkey]

I've been meaning to ask about facilities. I assume it's pretty much roughing it? Mastiff?

I sleep in the back of my Burban tow rig, but we do get guys in tents and guys in campers. It's a motley crew!

Robert

[Redriverranger]

It's pretty much roughing it.

[gothodgie]

i will either be sleeping in a tent or the back of my truck, just depends on the temps...

:beers:

[gothodgie]

It's pretty much roughing it.

you gonna make it that weekend?

[cincygman]

Dang, I'm on call that weekend..... :at-wits'end:

[gothodgie]

Mastiff,

I created a event for this on FB too... I hope you don't mind... I figured it would maybe peak some more interest...

:beers:

[93 Krawler]

All they have are porta-lets. I'll be sleeping in the back of my van.

[Redriverranger]

you gonna make it that weekend?

I kinda doubt it. I have a plan to be at Golden Mountain the following weekend, or I would definitely be in for some trail cleaning/cutting.

[Jonesy]

I'm going to try to make it. Have some TLC to do on the toyota first. If I go, we'll have a 30' box that a few people can crash in.

[gothodgie]

I kinda doubt it. I have a plan to be at Golden Mountain the following weekend, or I would definitely be in for some trail cleaning/cutting.

Yea i want to get back to GMP sometime soon too...

:beers:

[itbrokeagain]

I will be back at gmp soon also. I have my kids that weekend but I would love to go. We will see

[mastiff]

All camping is primitive. There are plans on building a shower house but they had to put on the back burner. Park owner had to have the road crossing redone to make the state happy. Also, there is a KOA campground a short drive from the park.

[WrenchMonkey]

Also, there is a KOA campground a short drive from the park.

80 KOA Lane
Argillite KY 41121

http://m.koa.com/campgrounds/ashland/

For what it's worth, that's 12 miles and 21 minutes from the park.

Holiday Inn Express in Ashland is 8 miles and 15 minutes, with a bbq joint and chain restaurants in walking distance...

[Coppertop]

73 wasn't great, but still better than AA. We can try 32 to 23.


Kevin,I've been running 32 to 104 lately in the big truck.It's way better than 73 and you avoid all the traffic lights and traffic on 23.

Nick

[93 Krawler]

Kevin,I've been running 32 to 104 lately in the big truck.It's way better than 73 and you avoid all the traffic lights and traffic on 23.

Nick

I've never driven either, so 32 to 104 it is. :thumbsUp:

[jeepmanjeff]

So I am Definitely going to this but will arrive late Friday night. Can someone provide explicit directions for me. Also save me a spot I have a 4x4 RV 26.5' long with a 36' trailer. Will have 2 rigs. SO I need lots of room!

This will be fun!

[gothodgie]

So I am Definitely going to this but will arrive late Friday night. Can someone provide explicit directions for me. Also save me a spot I have a 4x4 RV 26.5' long with a 36' trailer. Will have 2 rigs. SO I need lots of room!

This will be fun!

It is pretty easy to find... if you don't have gps you can get directions on google or mapquest...

100 Four mile rd, Rush Ky 41168...

:beers:

[blazerbrad]

Just got an e-mail that my son's Pinewood Derby race is on the 15th. I was really looking forward to this ride.

[93 Krawler]

It sure isn't looking like it's going to be warm that weekend.... This weather sucks!!! Judging from the 10 day forecast, we could be looking at the teens for a low. :straight-face:

[krawlin85toy]

I have a dr. appointment that Thursday to see what I will be able to do. i need to be cleared from my shoulder so i can work with out restrictions.
I may not be able to attend.:crying:

[WrenchMonkey]

It sure isn't looking like it's going to be warm that weekend.... This weather sucks!!! Judging from the 10 day forecast, we could be looking at the teens for a low. :straight-face:

I'm about sick of it. Global warming my sack.

If it's still that cold, I'll probably wuss out and hit the Holiday Inn. Not worth trying to stay warn in the Burb.

But I'll be there!

Edit: Accuweather guesses high of 60, low of 40. http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/ashland-ky/41101/march-weather/328979?monyr=3/1/2014&view=table

But more than two weeks away, it's just a guess...

[93 Krawler]

I'm about sick of it. Global warming my sack.

If it's still that cold, I'll probably wuss out and hit the Holiday Inn. Not worth trying to stay warn in the Burb.

But I'll be there!

Edit: Accuweather guesses high of 60, low of 40. http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/ashland-ky/41101/march-weather/328979?monyr=3/1/2014&view=table

But more than two weeks away, it's just a guess...

I though about the Holiday Inn, but not at $82 a night plus tax. We could split one at $88 a night. Has two queen beds. Free breakfast and Wi-Fi...

[WrenchMonkey]

We could split one at $88 a night...

That's a thought, but my snoring has been described as something "fawking prehistoric."

Day's Inn across the street is 70/night, 59 if you book a week ahead.

[93 Krawler]

That's a thought, but my snoring has been described as something "fawking prehistoric."

Day's Inn across the street is 70/night, 59 if you book a week ahead.

Prehistoric huh... lol. I snore a little too, but not that loud. It might be worth $120 not to bring all the camping crap and the generator. Very tempting. :thinking:

[93 Krawler]

I'm booking a room at the Days inn today. I'm not freezing my ass off that weekend. Jimmy C is going to split it with me.

[wheelin678]

I'm booking a room at the Days inn today. I'm not freezing my ass off that weekend. Jimmy C is going to split it with me.

I got one night free at holiday inn express. We can split the 2nd night? Anyone?

[monkeystrong]

"fawking prehistoric." :laughing: That's some caveman stuff right there! LOL

[mastiff]

I was wondering if you guys would camp with it being this cold.

[monkeystrong]

I'm probably going to stay on site.

[93 Krawler]

The older I get, the more I hate the cold. There should be several there camping.

[beer_goggles_009]

I'm still planning on camping Saturday night. Its a Good excuse to have a nice big campfire.




Jim

[gothodgie]

i don't know for sure if i will be able to make this or not as of right now... But i will be camping both nights if i'm there...

:beers:

[Flint]

Ok, guess I am bringing a chain saw AND firewood. I am a big fan of a tactical bonfire and I see that happening Saturday night.

I am rethinking Friday because it seems a lot of people will arrive late afternoon Friday. If so, I would make it early Saturday morning, clean trails and camp Saturday night. Any trail clearing or riding panned for Sunday?

[wheelin678]

Ok, guess I am bringing a chain saw AND firewood. I am a big fan of a tactical bonfire and I see that happening Saturday night.

I am rethinking Friday because it seems a lot of people will arrive late afternoon Friday. If so, I would make it early Saturday morning, clean trails and camp Saturday night. Any trail clearing or riding panned for Sunday?

guess i'll camp lol


Where are we meeting... I'm coming from indy area

[monkeystrong]

guess i'll camp lol


Where are we meeting... I'm coming from indy area

I have no idea.

Anyone want to chime in and suggest a meeting place once we are there?
(this is my first time, so I have no idea)

[WrenchMonkey]

Where are we meeting... I'm coming from indy area

I have no idea.

Anyone want to chime in and suggest a meeting place once we are there?
(this is my first time, so I have no idea)

The main group is meeting noon Friday at Eastgate Meijer (888 Eastgate N Rd, 45245). I275 to SR32, Exit 63. Go a mile east, and it's on the left. We'll convoy out from there.

Any stragglers can meet us at Rush's main lot either Friday night to camp, or Saturday morning. Say about nine?

Should be great!

Robert

[mastiff]

I'd like to meet up with a couple of you guys Friday evening and go look at a couple spots, that i think would make good trails, and see what you guys think.

[WrenchMonkey]

I'd like to meet up with a couple of you guys Friday evening and go look at a couple spots, that i think would make good trails, and see what you guys think.

Absolutely! That should put us there about 2:30, be in the woods by three!

[mastiff]

sounds good. i'll meet you guys there.

[beer_goggles_009]

Jimmy C. and I will be heading down Saturday morning. We plan on being at Rush by 8:30am. Ready to hit the trails by 9:00.



Jim

[wheelin678]

The main group is meeting noon Friday at Eastgate Meijer (888 Eastgate N Rd, 45245). I275 to SR32, Exit 63. Go a mile east, and it's on the left. We'll convoy out from there.

Any stragglers can meet us at Rush's main lot either Friday night to camp, or Saturday morning. Say about nine?

Should be great!

Robert

What time

[WrenchMonkey]

What time

The main group is meeting noon Friday at Eastgate Meijer (888 Eastgate N Rd, 45245). I275 to SR32, Exit 63. Go a mile east, and it's on the left. We'll convoy out from there.

Any stragglers can meet us at Rush's main lot either Friday night to camp, or Saturday morning. Say about nine?

Should be great!

Robert

:thinking:

[wheelin678]

:thinking:

Sorry lol. I'll just meet you guys at the meeting spot then

[twiztedzuki]

I shootin fo Saturday morning

[Flint]

I hope I can get to the stage of building the jeep for which it was originally designed. I want to be able to just load it up, wheel it hard and load it up again. I just ordered some Bilsteins that have to be installed before the 14th.

Saturday when it was 50 degF I cut some firewood for the campfire at Rush. Then I decided to check the furthest field back for down trees and found 3 down. That took the rest of the afternoon to clean up. I may wear out a chain saw before I even get to Rush.

With all this unplanned work I am almost afraid to nut and bolt the rig before the ride. You never know what you might find...

[jeepmanjeff]

My Brother and I will be there Friday night. 1 camper - 1 30' trailer and 2 rigs. C ya there. will be good to get back in the woods.

[uglyoffroad]

I will be there sometime Friday afternoon with two buggies. Is the place hard to find your way around? Do they have maps? We will be looking to either help others cut trails, or some direction as to areas that will be good for cutting trails.

[93 Krawler]

I will be there sometime Friday afternoon with two buggies. Is the place hard to find your way around? Do they have maps? We will be looking to either help others cut trails, or some direction as to areas that will be good for cutting trails.

There is a good gps map you can download. That's what we used the last time we were there. It worked out great. I don't think there is a paper map yet, but I could be wrong.

[93 Krawler]

Figured I'd post up a link to the weather. Gonna be nice for working on trails, but cold for anyone camping.

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Rush+KY+USKY1297:1:US

[mastiff]

I will be there sometime Friday afternoon with two buggies. Is the place hard to find your way around? Do they have maps? We will be looking to either help others cut trails, or some direction as to areas that will be good for cutting trails.

I work at the park and will be working with you guys friday and saturday. There are paper maps at the trail head or gps tracks can be downloaded from the rushoffroad.com web site. The park is easy to find, it's about 15 minutes from the interstate. Here are the directions from the web page:

Follow I-64 East

Take exit 185 on I-64 Turn Right toward South 180/ St Rt 3 and drive 3.5 miles

Turn right on to Rt. 966(Trace Rd.) and drive .3 miles

Turn left just past the concrete bridge (Four Mile Rd.) and drive 2.3 miles. The road ends at the entrance for the park

From Huntington/Charleston, WV

Follow I-64 West Take exit 185 on I-64 Turn Left toward South 180/ St Rt 3 and drive 3.5 miles

Turn right on to Rt. 966(Trace Rd.) and drive .3 miles

Turn left just past the concrete bridge (Four Mile Rd.) and drive 2.3 miles. The road ends at the entrance for the park.


Look forward to meeting you guys this weekend!!

[uglyoffroad]

Thanks for the info guys. Looking forward too it.

[monkeystrong]

I work at the park and will be working with you guys friday and saturday. There are paper maps at the trail head or gps tracks can be downloaded from the rushoffroad.com web site. The park is easy to find, it's about 15 minutes from the interstate. Here are the directions from the web page:

Follow I-64 East

Take exit 185 on I-64 Turn Right toward South 180/ St Rt 3 and drive 3.5 miles

Turn right on to Rt. 966(Trace Rd.) and drive .3 miles

Turn left just past the concrete bridge (Four Mile Rd.) and drive 2.3 miles. The road ends at the entrance for the park

From Huntington/Charleston, WV

Follow I-64 West Take exit 185 on I-64 Turn Left toward South 180/ St Rt 3 and drive 3.5 miles

Turn right on to Rt. 966(Trace Rd.) and drive .3 miles

Turn left just past the concrete bridge (Four Mile Rd.) and drive 2.3 miles. The road ends at the entrance for the park.

Look forward to meeting you guys this weekend!!

Where do we check in/ pay etc?

[Redriverranger]

At the very end of that description. They have a building/check in point right below the main parking lot on the right.

[mastiff]

All you guys need to do to get your permit is to stop in at the office, fill out the paperwork, tell Carole that you are with Core, and are here for the trail cutting ride. she will take care of it from there. The park owner and I appreciate you guys helping us out.

[Flint]

Still planning a little trail scouting Friday? If so, I'll shoot for a Friday 1200-1400 at the parking lot. I'm still planning to camp at least Saturday night.

Have chain saw, will travel...

[mastiff]

Flint, I will be there around 3 on Friday to show the guys the couple spots. Do you have any spots in mind?

[93 Krawler]

Mark, I have the GPS track of the trail we made last time we were there. I need to get it to the person making the GPS map. The file is attached and named appropriately. It wiped out my door and window last time.

I would like to get this trail cleaned up while we're there.

[mastiff]

Mark, I have the GPS track of the trail we made last time we were there. I need to get it to the person making the GPS map. The file is attached and named appropriately. It wiped out my door and window last time.

I would like to get this trail cleaned up while we're there.

I think the trail i have in mind is the same one. we started working on it but didn't get it finished.

[Flint]

Mark, I should be there about 1300 and will find a camping spot. I'll link up with you by 3pm.

The only spot I can think of is a trail Mike, Bill B and I worked on over a year ago. It's on 11 not far from Rock God in a left hand curve but I'd have to see the trail entrance to ID it.

[jeepmanjeff]

We should be there around 2100ish.

[WrenchMonkey]

Tic-toc!

Is anybody else still wrenchin? I ditched my mangled hatch and built a cheap bulkhead instead. Just got the cb antenna remounted, and still want to add a couple tiedowns to keep stuff in the now-open bed. I may even try to rehang my exhaust stub. But I'll be there!

Is it just me, Hodgie, Andy, and Kevin meeting at Meijer? Jeremy said "at the meeting place," but didn't say which one...

Accuweather is predicting a low of 43 Friday night, and 37 Saturday. I may try camping, knowing I can head into town if it stops being fun.

See everybody tomorrow!

Robert

[93 Krawler]

Tic-toc!

Is anybody else still wrenchin? I ditched my mangled hatch and built a cheap bulkhead instead. Just got the cb antenna remounted, and still want to add a couple tiedowns to keep stuff in the now-open bed. I may even try to rehang my exhaust stub. But I'll be there!

Is it just me, Hodgie, Andy, and Kevin meeting at Meijer? Jeremy said "at the meeting place," but didn't say which one...

Accuweather is predicting a low of 43 Friday night, and 37 Saturday. I may try camping, knowing I can head into town if it stops being fun.

See everybody tomorrow!

Robert

My junk is loaded and ready to go. IMO, camping when 43 = no fun. It was nice not having to load all the camping crap. See ya'll tomorrow. :thumbsUp:

[Flint]

Mark, I'm not going to make Friday at all. My wife is sick and I need to pick up meds for her. I am hoping to make Saturday and I am reasonably confident I can get there about 0900-0930. I was looking forward to camping but I will need to be home so Saturday is better than nothing for the weekend.

I hope to see all the CORE crew Saturday.

[monkeystrong]

Tic-toc!

Is anybody else still wrenchin? I ditched my mangled hatch and built a cheap bulkhead instead. Just got the cb antenna remounted, and still want to add a couple tiedowns to keep stuff in the now-open bed. I may even try to rehang my exhaust stub. But I'll be there!

Is it just me, Hodgie, Andy, and Kevin meeting at Meijer? Jeremy said "at the meeting place," but didn't say which one...

Accuweather is predicting a low of 43 Friday night, and 37 Saturday. I may try camping, knowing I can head into town if it stops being fun.

See everybody tomorrow!

Robert
I'm loaded and finishing up my packing now.

[gothodgie]

i ain't done crap yet :laughing:... i'll see ya at noon...

:beers:

[93 Krawler]

i ain't done crap yet :laughing:... i'll see ya at noon...

:beers:

Better hurry up slacker. :D

[Runoveru2]

Have a safe trip there you all... Jim Busch & I will be there Saturday morning hopefully around 9am.... everyone try not to break their junk before we get there....:evilgrin:

[gothodgie]

Better hurry up slacker. :D

hey i resemble that remark.. :tongue_:

:beers:

[WrenchMonkey]

Have a safe trip there you all... Jim Busch & I will be there Saturday morning hopefully around 9am.... everyone try not to break their junk before we get there....:evilgrin:

I did. :p

[Runoveru2]

Well I'm gonna start out with a few pictures so everyone can get a idea of how the day went at Rush Off Road park. Will give the story and more pics as soon as I can

[mastiff]

So I'm guessing things got interesting after I left.

[beer_goggles_009]

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae177/bsch_jm/RUSH_OFFROAD_MARCH_2014/2014-03-15131656_zps2cf29b35.jpg

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae177/bsch_jm/RUSH_OFFROAD_MARCH_2014/2014-03-15182640_zpsfec5c088.jpg

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae177/bsch_jm/RUSH_OFFROAD_MARCH_2014/2014-03-15141252_zps72f95f72.jpg

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae177/bsch_jm/RUSH_OFFROAD_MARCH_2014/2014-03-15142501_zps4777fb3c.jpg

[beer_goggles_009]

The Trail system at the park is coming together very nicely. Thanks again to Mark for setting up the trail clearing weekend and showing us around the park. With no greenery you can see rock everywhere!! With enough riding this place will be an amazing spot to ride. I highly recommend everyone try to get down there and see what it is about.


Trail cutting report:

The trail we cut, was partially opened by our group last fall. It comes off the main trail where you drop into a creek with a really cool smooth rock bottom, then you turn out of the creek up a tight ravine with some rocks and holes. It will flex out your suspension and get you far off camber. This will only get better as more people run it. It then flattens out into a little rock lined creek with some small climbs over tree stumps and roots. The creek then narrows so that you have to lay your rig over almost on its side (see Jimmy C in pictures above) to get to the exits. (we also cut in a bypass for this section if you have pretty body panels). Just before the exit there is a 5 ft rock pile in the creek to climb. The exit is a tall rocky climb that requires some momentum and some serious tires. There is 4 ft hole infront of a rock face 3/4 way up the exit (picture of Kevin rig above) Kevin gave all of us a show coming up this hill, getting both drivers side tires up in the air. The drivers front was at least 4 ft off the ground.


There are 2 other ravines that need to be opened to give optionally harder lines for the exit. Both are rock lined and look like they will be really fun once a few trees are removed.

to the left of nearly the whole trail is huge (1/4 mil long) rock shelf sticking out the side of the hill. There is potential to have lots of trails going up or down it ranging from mild to wild.



Ok, so we need to come up with a name for this trial. what are peoples Ideas.


I suggest Hard-Core





jim

[WrenchMonkey]

Had a blast! Great time and plenty of carnage. The place is enormous, and the potential is amazing. Jim was great at spotting future trails and climbs, everywhere we stopped.

As for the trail we cut, I was just thinking CORE Creek, but HardCORE is cooler.

I do think CORE should be all caps, to reflect the club's acronym.

Looking forward to going back!

Robert

[monkeystrong]

We loved it! The place was huge. We saw a small portion of this place and I can only imagine how much better it will become with more use.

I do think that we should think about working on a bypass for the last hill climb out of the creek trail we did. We ( the weak and timid who couldn't make it) wound up doubling back on the trail to get back out. In order to stick with the group and moving forward we should think about a bypass next time we are there.

I have some decent videos to post up too.

Thank you to Mark and Rush for letting us come out and check the place out. We will certainly be coming back.

[monkeystrong]

How about Hard-CORE creek.

[93 Krawler]

It looks like I'm getting new tires sooner than I thought. :thumbsUp:

Had a blast. There are so many places to open up and make serious trails.

I like Hard-CORE. Short and sweet.

[krawlin85toy]

It looks like I'm getting new tires sooner than I thought. :thumbsUp:

Had a blast. There are so many places to open up and make serious trails.

I like Hard-CORE. Short and sweet.

sounds like a good name, tires I though you were done with the truck and getting a sxs?

[uglyoffroad]

It was good to few faces to the screen names. We will definitely be going back. I am working on uploading my pics and videos. Here are a few of the better ones including a few of the CORE group. I will post links to the videos after i get them downloaded.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82159404/IMAG0089.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82159404/IMAG0091.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82159404/IMAG0095.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82159404/IMAG0096.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82159404/IMAG0097.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82159404/IMAG0103.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82159404/IMAG0107.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82159404/IMAG0110.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82159404/IMAG0111.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82159404/IMAG0119.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82159404/IMAG0121.jpg

[Runoveru2]

Had a great time with everyone this weekend, I was way overdue for a outing with the group. I thought the teamwork was awesome on the trail clearing that we had on Saturday, it seemed every which way I looked I seen someone working hard doing their part. Special thanks to Jeff & Jim Smith for working hard with us clearing the trail for us, thanks also to Chris hodgie s buddy in the land cruiser Dustin I think ? for helping us also. The day went way to quick it seemed but we got a lot accomplished and had a awesome time, it was great to meet a few people from Ugly offoroad... John and Heather in 1 Rig and Sherman and Mindy in the other..... I'm hoping I got your names right, you all we awesome people with great rigs and really look forward to getting together and wheeling with you in the future... So who gets the pink hook for this outing ?? I'm thinking this is a no brainer what do you all think ?

[93 Krawler]

So who gets the pink hook for this outing ?? I'm thinking this is a no brainer what do you all think ?

:whistle:

[93 Krawler]

Anybody got a patch?
7438

I like my new adjustable wheelbase. :thumbsUp:
7439

[93 Krawler]

sounds like a good name, tires I thought you were done with the truck and getting a sxs?

Decided to keep it and get a SXS too.

Already found some tires. What ya think. :laughing:

[mastiff]

Looks like things got interesting after I left. Did you guys run much on the 3 pole side?

[Runoveru2]

No good on the tires kevin... we went to see at least 42's. How about the name of the trail (Core twister)

[93 Krawler]

Looks like things got interesting after I left. Did you guys run much on the 3 pole side?

No, Jim's PS pump started spraying everywhere, so we took him back to camp and decided to run the one that ate my tire.

[gothodgie]

thanks also to Chris hodgie s buddy in the land cruiser Dustin I think ? for helping us also.

Travis... :D

[93 Krawler]

Travis... :D

Well that was close. :laughing:

[beer_goggles_009]

5 guys took out Kevin's tire. That trail has changed a-lot since we ran it last fall. It's a legit difficult trail now.

What was the main trail used to access the creek with the smooth rock bottom where you drop into the trail we cut? was that trail 2.



Jim

[mastiff]

The new trail starts on 2 in the ravine and ends on 2 on the ridge. Friday I took Andy over to 5 guys to show it to him and ended up laying the rzr on its side.

[Runoveru2]

Here is a few more pics, I usually take alot of pics buy I got a new phone the day before we left and didn't have time to get a case for it so I figured I would break it if I took it on the trails with me so I left it up to my kid & his friend to take pics & video & neither 1 of them had the sense to charge their battery's for the trip. I also have some videos I will post up soon.

[gothodgie]

yea i dropped the ball with pictures too since i forgot to even bring my camera... I took a few with my phone, but i didn't want to end up breaking my phone either so it stayed in the truck most of the time...

[WrenchMonkey]

I do think that we should think about working on a bypass for the last hill climb out of the creek trail we did. We ( the weak and timid who couldn't make it) wound up doubling back on the trail to get back out. In order to stick with the group and moving forward we should think about a bypass next time we are there...

Exactly this. I feel great about the amount of work we got done, but I think it's a long way from calling it finished. If we've got an open invite to improve the trail we started, I'd really like to:

- Add a bypass exit up to the top of the hill, to meet up with the other side of the Trail #2 loop

- Clear the next two ravines that Jim Busch was talking about, and

- Eventually open up more of the smooth-bottom creek, where Hodgie was cutting up that enormous fallen tree that blocked the way. Maybe create a SoftCORE alternative to the branch we were in.

All in due time!

For the record, I think the final carnage tally was:
Andy M: Busted trailer ramp
Me: Ripped out the rear brake line
Jeff S: Broke a heim and (I thought) suffered some sort of electrical fire
Jim S: Stripped a 35 spline hub
Hodgie: Turned each of his quarter-panel guards inside-out
Jim B: Blew his steering pump
Kevin: Broke a main leaf and destroyed his left rear swamper
Jim C: Wrapped his cab corner around a tree

I guess that Travis kid was the only one to escape unscathed!

(And yes, Andy, the trailer ramp counts!)

Robert

[krawlin85toy]

Exactly this. I feel great about the amount of work we got done, but I think it's a long way from calling it finished. If we've got an open invite to improve the trail we started, I'd really like to:

- Add a bypass exit up to the top of the hill, to meet up with the other side of the Trail #2 loop

- Clear the next two ravines that Jim Busch was talking about, and

- Eventually open up more of the smooth-bottom creek, where Hodgie was cutting up that enormous fallen tree that blocked the way. Maybe create a SoftCORE alternative to the branch we were in.

All in due time!

For the record, I think the final carnage tally was:
Andy M: Busted trailer ramp
Me: Ripped out the rear brake line
Jeff S: Broke a heim and (I thought) suffered some sort of electrical fire
Jim S: Stripped a 35 spline hub
Hodgie: Turned each of his quarter-panel guards inside-out
Jim B: Blew his steering pump
Kevin: Broke a main leaf and destroyed his left rear swamper
Jim C: Wrapped his cab corner around a tree

I guess that Travis kid was the only one to escape unscathed!

(And yes, Andy, the trailer ramp counts!)

Robert

so out of our core paid members who had the worst carnage.:nailbiting:

[beer_goggles_009]

I vote Kevin.

[WrenchMonkey]

so out of our core paid members who had the worst carnage.:nailbiting:

:whistle:

:winking:

[krawlin85toy]

:winking:

so you are saying Kevin has the worst damage ...

[93 Krawler]

so you are saying Kevin has the worst damage ...

Yeah, the massive hole in my tire sent me on top. Jim Busch had it till I did that. DOH!!

[Runoveru2]

:whistle:

Kevin has this 1 all the way

[WrenchMonkey]

so you are saying Kevin has the worst damage ...

I was saying Kevin didn't deny it! :D

[monkeystrong]

Kevin for sure!

:D

He put on a great show too!

[mastiff]

So was everyone pleased on how the trail turned out? The last hill was a lot harder than I thought it would be.

[WrenchMonkey]

So was everyone pleased on how the trail turned out? The last hill was a lot harder than I thought it would be.

Like said, I'd really like to add a bypass, and then open up the other two ravines. Could we scope it out and then check with you?

Thanks again for having us!

[mastiff]

Like said, I'd really like to add a bypass, and then open up the other two ravines. Could we scope it out and then check with you?

Thanks again for having us!

A bypass is definitely needed for the last hill and I'd say the two ravine are ok to clear.

[beer_goggles_009]

I probably have an unpopular opinion... but I dislike bypasses on the hard trails. I do not think the exit is that bad, 3 of our rigs went up it without too much issues. I bet a rzr could make that climb. If you want to run big boy trails run them, they might require winching a hill or two. I think that should be expected. If you want something easier try the medium trails. In my experience the bypasses break up the feel of being on a trail and make it feel more like going from obstacle to obstacle instead of a continuous trail. For example the "red trail" at the Badlands is this way; there are bypasses past everything and it doesn't feel like a trail at all.

Just my 2 cents!

With that said I would be happy to help open some medium trails. I just think there should be multiple levels of trails to offer a challenge to different vehicles.

I am happy with the trail that we made. I think it will be awesome with some traffic. I can't wait to open up the other ravines coming off of it.


Jim

[monkeystrong]

I probably have an unpopular opinion... but I dislike bypasses on the hard trails. I do not think the exit is that bad, 3 of our rigs went up it without too much issues. I bet a rzr could make that climb. If you want to run big boy trails run them, they might require winching a hill or two. I think that should be expected. If you want something easier try the medium trails. In my experience the bypasses break up the feel of being on a trail and make it feel more like going from obstacle to obstacle instead of a continuous trail. For example the "red trail" at the Badlands is this way; there are bypasses past everything and it doesn't feel like a trail at all.

Just my 2 cents!

With that said I would be happy to help open some medium trails. I just think there should be multiple levels of trails to offer a challenge to different vehicles.

I am happy with the trail that we made. I think it will be awesome with some traffic. I can't wait to open up the other ravines coming off of it.


Jim

I can see your point of view and I can agree with your perspective. Makes sense to me.

[gothodgie]

I probably have an unpopular opinion... but I dislike bypasses on the hard trails. I do not think the exit is that bad, 3 of our rigs went up it without too much issues. I bet a rzr could make that climb. If you want to run big boy trails run them, they might require winching a hill or two. I think that should be expected. If you want something easier try the medium trails. In my experience the bypasses break up the feel of being on a trail and make it feel more like going from obstacle to obstacle instead of a continuous trail. For example the "red trail" at the Badlands is this way; there are bypasses past everything and it doesn't feel like a trail at all.

Just my 2 cents!

With that said I would be happy to help open some medium trails. I just think there should be multiple levels of trails to offer a challenge to different vehicles.

I am happy with the trail that we made. I think it will be awesome with some traffic. I can't wait to open up the other ravines coming off of it.


Jim

I agree with Jim also... If i remember right you could go around to the top of that trail anyway if you didn't want to run it...

So when are we going back ?
:beers:

[gothodgie]

this is all got...

[Runoveru2]

I think Jim said it right, we can focus on making medium rated trails, you have to keep an open mind for everyone to wheel, a easy trail can turn medium quick in a rain shower and a medium can turn extreme in certain conditions also... There is gonna be something to offer everyone as time & effort moves forward. I'm hoping Mark & the land owner will give us another opportunity to help make Rush offroad park a great place for everyone to wheel.

[uglyoffroad]

Here is some links to my videos. I think Shelby, and Heather have a few as well. Once they put them online I will put some links up to them as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So9v_DLL4-s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGwd5cJYEEc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb5GCR_7YU8

[beer_goggles_009]

Where in the park is the trial in that first video?


jim

[mastiff]

If i'm not mistaking, its off trail 11 on the 3 pole side, real close to Rock God and Cupcake. That whole hill side it littered with rocks.

[beer_goggles_009]

I want to go see that side next time!

[uglyoffroad]

[QUOTE=mastiff;80040]If i'm not mistaking, its off trail 11 on the 3 pole side, real close to Rock God and Cupcake. That whole hill side it littered with rocks.[/QUOTE

if I remember correctly, it was basically on the back side of the hill from rock god. Some guys on SxS's cut it and came and got us to run it. The video doesn't do it justice. Video #2 is actually the same place, just a different exit.

[mastiff]

Ok, that is the other trail i was wanting to work on.

[mastiff]

So did everyone agree on the name Hardcore for the new trail?

[WrenchMonkey]

I think so, but could we do CORE in caps?

[mastiff]

Sure can. Also, check out the banner photo on ror Facebook page.

[Flint]

I was out at the bottom of Trail 2 and went part of the way into the trail you at CORE started. I broke midway through by popping a tie rod end and had to limp back. That trail has some possibilities, specially at the end of the trail. Let me know if you ever want to finish it... Have chain saw, will travel.

[Runoveru2]

Glad to hear you got in that trail, It needs a little work at the end clearing a few trees so you can find the main trail. I'm sure you were twisted up pretty good in there and nearly on your side at times. Trail is gonna continue to get better.