Rush Trail Clearing April 10th -12th

[93 Krawler]

We are headed out to Rush again to do our part to make Rush a better offroad park to wheel.

We will spend part of the day Saturday April 11th clearing the end of the trail that we made last year called Hardcore. Then we will scope out a place to start a new trail and clear that one too. The rest of the time we will be wheeling. :thumbup:

Please post up if you are interested in helping out and what dates you plan to attend. If you can bring a chainsaw it would help out a lot.

Some of us will be there Friday around noon.

Going so far...

Jim C - Runoveru2 4/11
Robert - WrenchMonkey 4/10 - 4/12
Mark - Waffle. 4/10 - 4/12
Kevin - 93 Krawler. 4/10 - 4/12
Jim B - beer_googles_009 - 4/10 - 4/12
Tony - Flint - 4/11 - 4/12
Scott - 94Dodge Truggy

[Flint]

I'd like to join you Saturday and maybe Sunday if you are clearing and wheeling most of the day.

[uglyoffroad]

Wish I could go again this year, but I am planning on being out there the following weekend. I would like to get some directions to the trail that you guys made last year, and are finishing this year. The pics of it looked great, but I don't think we ever found it when we went back.

[93 Krawler]

I'd like to join you Saturday and maybe Sunday if you are clearing and wheeling most of the day.

Sure, come on out. We get to wheel it after we clear it. :thumbup:

[93 Krawler]

Wish I could go again this year, but I am planning on being out there the following weekend. I would like to get some directions to the trail that you guys made last year, and are finishing this year. The pics of it looked great, but I don't think we ever found it when we went back.

Bummer... I do have the GPS coordinates if that will help. Maybe we can get a sign and mark it when we are there.

[uglyoffroad]

Definity get a sign and post up what trail number it is off. We will look for it and try to get it worn it a bit more.

[beer_goggles_009]

What do you mean? Harlans trails are marked very well. Rush has the main trails marked ( you can see a map on their website). But it is hard to find the good stuff by looking at the map as only a few named obsticles/trails are shown on the map. I'm sure the maps will get better over time. The park has only been open a few years.

[93 Krawler]

What I meant was, at Harlan it seems that most of the stuff far away is hard to get to. Stuff like lions den and mason jar etc. Seems like we're always stopping and turning around wondering what trail we're on and gettin lost lol. Its better than it used to be for sure, just maybe a few forks could use aditional signs. Or mayb its just the map guy idk lol.

Some of the new stuff isn't on the map yet. The big difference at Rush is you don't have to drive ten miles out of your way to get around a mountain. With 7000 acres you still have some driving to do, but not as much as Harlan. There has been new trails every time we've gone.

Jim, we need to find the ravine we tried to get in before. That will be a good trail if we can get in...

[Flint]

I'll bring a chain saw. It's a Stihl 14" but I could bring something bigger. I doubt you want to cut anything that big.

[93 Krawler]

I'll bring a chain saw. It's a Stihl 14" but I could bring something bigger. I doubt you want to cut anything that big.

That should be fine. I doubt we will cut anything that big either.

[93 Krawler]

Anyone else? This will be a good time. :thumbup:

[Flint]

There is a Pilot truck stop for fuel and food about 10 minutes drive from the park. You'll pass it on the way to Rush. I don't have a gas gage so I top off on the way in, wheel all day and then fill up again at the end of the day if I camp.

Speaking of camping, will anyone be spending the night/ nights?

[beer_goggles_009]

I plan on camping Friday and Saturday nights.




Jim

[cincygman]

Dang! Going to Nashville for our anniversary, and the NRA convention. Don't tell my wife......

[93 Krawler]

Most often of us are camping Friday and Saturday nights.

[Flint]

Looking forward to trail clearing Saturday, camping Saturday night and wheeling Sunday. Put me down for bringing some firewood too. Have you decided on a camping area?

[93 Krawler]

We usually camp in the lower area heading to 5 guys.

[WrenchMonkey]

Bought me a new Husqy 440 today, so it'll be riding along.

And x2 on the firewood. I ain't wresting another log like last time!

[93 Krawler]

Trip is next week. Everybody ready? :thumbup:

[WrenchMonkey]

Actually, I think I am.

Which means something is sure to go wrong...

[Flint]

Finished a new rear drive shaft made of 0.380 DOM. The weekend will be the shake out run. I am still bringing the chain saw and fire wood but not absolutely certain I can camp overnight. If not, I will be there till almost dark Saturday and Sunday.

[beer_goggles_009]

Not ready yet, but should have it all finished up this weekend.

I'll bring a set of long handle pruners to cut down smaller brush type stuff.

Jim

[09zkrankin]

I will be there saturday, have you guys talked to Mark about a better entrance for hardcore, I know the last time that he and I talked about it the reason it wasn't marked was because of having to go through the creek for the entrance

[93 Krawler]

I will be there saturday, have you guys talked to Mark about a better entrance for hardcore, I know the last time that he and I talked about it the reason it wasn't marked was because of having to go through the creek for the entrance

He mentioned that last time we were there. I don't see any other way but through the creek. Most of the ravines have a creek below them. If we can't drive through the creek to get to the ravines, then that leaves out a lot of good trails to make.

[93 Krawler]

Weather for Rush. It's gonna be muddy...
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USKY1297:1:US

[beer_goggles_009]

There is plenty for all rigs at rush. If you want more of a.challenge pick out the line and make it a trail. I know of a new exit at the end if hard-core that had your name on it Mark. Lots of bouncers have been to rush. There is plenty there to play on !

[Runoveru2]

So how many open seats will be there ? Trying to see if I can bring a few people with me that would like a ride and help with trail clearing.

[WrenchMonkey]

So how many open seats will be there ? Trying to see if I can bring a few people with me that would like a ride and help with trail clearing.

The bee-dub girls again? We'll MAKE room. Hell, I'll wheel the Burban if I have to...

[Runoveru2]

Ha ha...no it would be my boy, his girlfriend and maybe 1 of her friends. I'm catching way too much crap over this trip from the ol lady due to hardly any days off of work and alot of stuff that has to be done. I'm looking for leverage on why it is I just have to go.

[beer_goggles_009]

Weather looks ok for this weekend.
http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/41168:4:US

Rain is supposed to stop by Noon Friday. Don't know about rain totals today or tonight through the morning, but the almanac showed they only had .5" rain this week.



Jim

[93 Krawler]

I don't know about camping down where we usually do with all this rain. It's gonna be a swamp... We will have to scout for a good place to camp.

[WrenchMonkey]

On the hill, where you me n Jim were last summer.

[Flint]

The op is still a go. I should hit the parking lot between 0930 and 1000 hours Saturday. I am planning to leave trailer and tow rig there. I'm bringing chain saw and firewood.

If I get there late and you are on the trail on what CB channel can I catch you?

[09zkrankin]

As long as it doesn't rain much tonight or tomorrow it shouldn't be too bad, it has rained a little each day this week but not much

[93 Krawler]

The op is still a go. I should hit the parking lot between 0930 and 1000 hours Saturday. I am planning to leave trailer and tow rig there. I'm bringing chain saw and firewood.

If I get there late and you are on the trail on what CB channel can I catch you?

We will be on 12. See ya there.

[93 Krawler]

On the hill, where you me n Jim were last summer.

I dunno, that hill kinda sucked too... We'll figure something out.

[Flint]

It was a great weekend. Thanks for letting me tag along.

[09zkrankin]

Had a great time riding with you guys this weekend, hope everyone made it home ok

[Runoveru2]

Pics ? Videos ?

[blazerbrad]

Wish I could have gone but both boys had their first flag football game on Saturday. It's actually a good thing because the tow rig broke down on Friday. Decided to drive it to work as it's been sitting in the garage for awhile. Got in it to drive home and it started clanging, banging, and binding up bad. Borrowed another truck to pull my trailer and hauled it home this weekend. Pretty sure the right front wheel bearing assembly (unit bearing) is completely shot. There is a LOT of play when wiggling that tire and it's not in the balljoints or anything else.

[Runoveru2]

Wish I could have gone but both boys had their first flag football game on Saturday. It's actually a good thing because the tow rig broke down on Friday. Decided to drive it to work as it's been sitting in the garage for awhile. Got in it to drive home and it started clanging, banging, and binding up bad. Borrowed another truck to pull my trailer and hauled it home this weekend. Pretty sure the right front wheel bearing assembly (unit bearing) is completely shot. There is a LOT of play when wiggling that tire and it's not in the balljoints or anything else.

You were blessed with luck then, ain't nothing like packing up your rig and all your gear with a big smile heading out to wheel and have something like that happen... I know someone who had luck like that a few months back that was pretty costly :whistle:

[mastiff]

Thanks again for coming down and helping us scout new play spots. I only got 3 pics and 3 videos. http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee516/markssms25/Mobile%20Uploads/20150411_113055.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/markssms25/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150411_113055.jpg.html)
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee516/markssms25/Mobile%20Uploads/20150411_134143.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/markssms25/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150411_134143.jpg.html)
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee516/markssms25/Mobile%20Uploads/20150411_134023.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/markssms25/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150411_134023.jpg.html)

[beer_goggles_009]

Another fun weekend of trail clearing. Some wheeling, some carnage, some trail clearing with good friends. Rush is coming along nicely, everytime we go back there are more good trails to hit. I can't wait to go back.


a few pics.
http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae177/bsch_jm/rush%20off-road%20April%202015/20150412_104415_zpsuhsthrgo.jpg

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae177/bsch_jm/rush%20off-road%20April%202015/20150411_113054_zpsxf68vmav.jpg

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae177/bsch_jm/rush%20off-road%20April%202015/th_20150412_122321_zpss1r4lehr.mp4

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae177/bsch_jm/rush%20off-road%20April%202015/20150411_154957_zpsztpkgwp7.jpg


the whole album
http://s969.photobucket.com/user/bsch_jm/library/rush%20off-road%20April%202015

[93 Krawler]

Definity get a sign and post up what trail number it is off. We will look for it and try to get it worn it a bit more.

We cut a new entrance to the trail and put a small marker (only thing we had on us) on a limb. It's on trail 2. We also cut a trail on the 3 pole side down around the trail that cupcake is on.

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[93 Krawler]

Mark rolling through Arroc Garden
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Mark, Jim and I on 5 guys
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Tony "Flint" going up Rock God
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[93 Krawler]

I have more pics but it won't let me do more than 2 at a time. It keeps saying some crap about a security token. Anyone else getting this error?

[Runoveru2]

I have more pics but it won't let me do more than 2 at a time. It keeps saying some crap about a security token. Anyone else getting this error?

Yep I have had the same error show up on me when posting pics, great pics from everyone, post everything ya can.

[uglyoffroad]

We cut a new entrance to the trail and put a small marker (only thing we had on us) on a limb. It's on trail 2. We also cut a trail on the 3 pole side down around the trail that cupcake is on.


I will try to find it and wear it in a little more. I looked at the online map, and it doesn't show a trail called cupcake. Is cupcake anywhere near rock god? We scouted a few spots in that area back in the fall that looked very promising.

[mastiff]

Cupcake is Trail 97. it's just to the left of Rock God.

[uglyoffroad]

Cupcake is Trail 97. it's just to the left of Rock God.

Thanks, I ran that it in the fall and it is a fun spot. Lots of good stuff in that area.

[93 Krawler]

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Robert trying out Rock God
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This is Zach "09zkrankin" trying out the new short trail we made.
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[WrenchMonkey]

Thanks for the pics, man. I'm adding them to facebook...

This is Zach "09zkrankin" trying out the new short trail we made.

Did we decide on a name for that one?

[93 Krawler]

Mark heading up slick rock
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[93 Krawler]

Thanks for the pics, man. I'm adding them to facebook...



Did we decide on a name for that one?

Yer welcome. Nope, we didn't.

[WrenchMonkey]

I would like to get some directions to the trail that you guys made last year, and are finishing this year. The pics of it looked great, but I don't think we ever found it when we went back.

Okay, here's what I've got:

The entrance to HardCORE is off of the south loop of Trail 2, about 1000' west of Trail 36.

It runs about 1200' north, and ends at Trail 30, about 250' from where 30 meets the north loop of Trail 2.

Entrance: 38.324920, -82.761660
Exit: 38.328260, -82.760810

[Flint]

I hope it gets added to the Rush map as a named trail.

[mastiff]

I'm going to borrow a couple pics for our Facebook page.

[uglyoffroad]

Okay, here's what I've got:

The entrance to HardCORE is off of the south loop of Trail 2, about 1000' west of Trail 36.

It runs about 1200' north, and ends at Trail 30, about 250' from where 30 meets the north loop of Trail 2.

Entrance: 38.324920, -82.761660
Exit: 38.328260, -82.760810

Thanks I will definitely check it out while we are out here. Hopefully the weekend isn't a total washout. :worried:

[uglyoffroad]

Finally found "hardcore" today. Awesome trail guys!!! We got a few videos of some full throttle assaults on the exit hill. Man it was slick today. I will try to post some links after I get home.

[93 Krawler]

Finally found "hardcore" today. Awesome trail guys!!! We got a few videos of some full throttle assaults on the exit hill. Man it was slick today. I will try to post some links after I get home.

Glad you found it. Getting around the rock mid way up the exit hill can get very challenging with a little water added.
We scoped out some different ways to exit. Next time we're there, we plan on clearing the paths straight ahead, instead of right to the exit. That should make it interesting for sure.