Rush Annual Trail Clearing 4/27-4/29 [Archive]

93 Krawler

03-29-2018, 01:48 PM

It's that time again! Join us and help make Rush Off-Road even better. We try to make at least one new trail or improve on other trails. This year we want to finish out Rankin's Ravine, and work on Unfinished Business. Rankin's Ravine is already an awesome trail, and will be even better with time.
We usually spend a few hours on Saturday working on the trails, and wheel the rest of the time.
Make sure to bring any tree removal tools you have.

Post up if you'd like to join us.

I'm in

WrenchMonkey

03-29-2018, 07:20 PM

I will be there. Friday night to Sunday. Bringing a decent chainsaw.

We talked briefly about trying to get heavy equipment back to "Unfinished Business." Any substance to that?

Smiddy24

03-30-2018, 08:58 AM

We will be there with one chainsaw. :thumbup:

Runoveru2

04-04-2018, 07:53 AM

Had to send 1 of my ORI struts back to be fixed under warranty, if I can get back in time I will be there for the day Saturday. Turn around time on this will be cutting it close.

Smiddy24

04-05-2018, 11:21 AM

I'm itching to get back out...

94Dodge Truggy

04-05-2018, 05:07 PM

Who is all goin and what are yall bringin?

Smiddy24

04-06-2018, 11:11 AM

beer_goggles_009

04-07-2018, 06:20 PM

I’m going to make it for Saturday only.

WrenchMonkey

04-08-2018, 02:43 AM

Well as I know of right now...
Myself (Jeep)
My Dad (Jeff Smith Jeep)
Robert (Cherokee)
Sam Strakowski (Yota)
Maybe Tony Vilardo? (Yota)
Maybe Jim Crawford? (Yota-Pending ORI warranty fix)
Kevin (Razor)
Chris (Razor)
Tim? (Razor?)

and probably some other people I'm missing that have full size rigs.

From facebook, I've also got:
Andy Morgan, big CJ
Pat Patton in his little buggy
Joel and Eric, both in JK Rubicons
Some guy Ben in a TJ

And a bunch of maybes, including
Jeff Ratliff in his new TJ
Mason and Allie in that caged XJ
Jacob Scaggs in his new YJ
And a lot of other people I either don't know, or don't really expect

blazerbrad

04-09-2018, 09:16 AM

I would like to go but not sure if I can get away....all 3 kids have games Saturday morning.

93 Krawler

04-09-2018, 08:58 PM

I’m going to make it for Saturday only.

:thinking: Crawford rubbing off on you? smileypoke

Runoveru2

04-10-2018, 08:57 AM

:thinking: Crawford rubbing off on you? smileypoke

smileypoke. Not everyone as lucky as you to have 52 weekends off a year.

93 Krawler

04-10-2018, 08:49 PM

Awe quit your whinning and just tell them I'm taking off and that's just how Its gonna be. [emoji23]

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93 Krawler

04-10-2018, 08:50 PM

Is anyone planning on heading down Friday morning?

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WrenchMonkey

04-10-2018, 10:14 PM

Is anyone planning on heading down Friday morning?

Allie and Mason are talking about maybe.

I'll ask on FB and see if anyone else is...

93 Krawler

04-11-2018, 08:53 AM

Me and Mark will most likely head down Friday morning

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98tjls

04-12-2018, 09:00 AM

I plan on leaving Dayton around noonish Friday. Anything special I should bring for the clean up? Other than a saw...

Les

93 Krawler

04-12-2018, 11:21 AM

I plan on leaving Dayton around noonish Friday. Anything special I should bring for the clean up? Other than a saw...

Les

I plan on leaving around 10 am, so see ya down there.
Unless you can get a bobcat, just a saw will do.

jeepzjpeej

04-12-2018, 03:32 PM

Im heading down around 9 or 10 on friday

WrenchMonkey

04-13-2018, 06:57 PM

I think we decided at the meeting last night, to work on the exit from Rankin Ravine. For those that don't know, this is how to get there:

Trails 9, 11, 15 and 68 all meet at the "Playground," the pink dot on Rush's map

From there, head north on trail nine, less than 1000 feet, past the first valley on the left.

The first ridge on the left is the access trail, about where Trail 9 curves right.

Take that trail down about a quarter mile to the bottom, then turn hard right, back up the creek. Rankin Ravine.

And good luck!

beer_goggles_009

04-17-2018, 12:01 PM

My work schedule changed. Not going to be able to make this trip.

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Smiddy24

04-19-2018, 02:36 PM

With basically a week out, the weather is looking good so far. Saturday is projected to be 74! :thumbup: Now lets just hope it stays that way...

Runoveru2

04-20-2018, 07:59 AM

ORI on its ways back to me, will be getting either Monday or Tuesday, next fun part is getting someone to stay at my house to receive it, Signature required to receive, out for Delivery status on Tracking number can mean 8am - 8pm...This will be fun

Smiddy24

04-20-2018, 11:02 AM

WrenchMonkey

04-20-2018, 07:54 PM

Have your son stay home and wait all day for it. :thumbup:

That's what I was thinking. Isn't that the whole reason you have kids? To mow the grass, fetch the beer, and tend to the little BS hassles you as a grownup are too busy for?

Jimmy, get on it!

jeepmanjeff

04-20-2018, 10:27 PM

Jim. Let me know when you need the nitrogen tank.

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Runoveru2

04-21-2018, 03:40 PM

That's what I was thinking. Isn't that the whole reason you have kids? To mow the grass, fetch the beer, and tend to the little BS hassles you as a grownup are too busy for?

Jimmy, get on it!

Ha ha..
I wish, he works at Performance Toyota Dealership sometimes gone from 7am - 7pm through the week and works most Saturdays. Have a better chance of my dogs signing for shipment. :laughing:

Smiddy24

04-22-2018, 12:52 AM

Should of had it delivered to our house. My dad is usually home all day.

93 Krawler

04-23-2018, 10:39 AM

Weather still looking good.
https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USKY1297:1:US

Runoveru2

04-24-2018, 01:00 PM

Back in action
See you all Saturday Morning around 9am
Will be bringing Chainsaw

WrenchMonkey

04-24-2018, 04:25 PM

Outstanding!

Mud Monkey

04-24-2018, 10:02 PM

The Mud Monkey crew is coming (some time Friday). CB channel?

WrenchMonkey

04-25-2018, 12:02 AM

The Mud Monkey crew is coming (some time Friday). CB channel?

Usually 12.

Smiddy24

04-25-2018, 01:48 AM

LOL I have a CB but of course it's not installed yet....:laughing:

blazerbrad

04-25-2018, 09:19 AM

Was able to rearrange my plans and will now be able to make it. Planning on leaving on Friday sometime between late morning and noon.

Smiddy24

04-25-2018, 10:34 AM

Weather is still looking great!! :thumbup:

Smiddy24

04-25-2018, 11:11 AM

Can someone get a list going as to who will be there?

WrenchMonkey

04-25-2018, 03:59 PM

Can someone get a list going as to who will be there?

That's always like herding cats, but as far as I know:

Myself- Zach (Jeep)
My Dad (Jeff Smith Jeep)
Robert (Cherokee)
Tony Vilardo (Yota)
Jim Crawford (Yota)
Kevin (Razor)
Chris (Razor)
Tim? (Razor?)

From facebook, I've also got:
Andy Morgan, big CJ
Jeff Ratliff in his new TJ
Pat Patton in his little buggy
Joel in his JK Rubicon
Some guy Ben in a TJ

Plus:
Mark in his buggy
Brad (SxS)
Tom McNees (Jeep buggy)
Tim Murphy (Yota truggy)
And the usual batch of maybes.

I added and deleted a few that have confirmed one way or the other.

All subject to change...

Smiddy24

04-26-2018, 08:28 AM

We'll be loading up tonight and leaving tomorrow around 5ish. We are meeting up with Tony Vilardo and Andy Morgan. Hoping we get down to Rush around 9ish maybe?? Pending any traffic issues. Ready to work and have a great time out at Rush this weekend!! :party:

WrenchMonkey

04-26-2018, 03:18 PM

We are meeting up with Tony Vilardo and Andy Morgan...

I'm hoping to meet you guys at the rest stop too, but I had an air line blow out on my OBA this morning, and I have to pull my whole built-in toolbox out to fix it. Hopefully I'll have some free time at work tonight, otherwise, it'll be a busy day tomorrow!

98tjls

04-26-2018, 04:39 PM

I am planning to leave Dayton around Noon on Friday. Headed south I75.

I have never been here or out with the club so i have a couple questions....

Is there a camp site?

If so where is everyone camping?

Does the group camp together or just meet up on the trail?

Anything I should know???

Les

WrenchMonkey

04-26-2018, 07:54 PM

Four Mile Road ends at a gravel drive, take that to the top of the hill and check in at the little office.

From there, up the hill to the right, then through the main parking lot.

Follow the main road around the valley, to the other side.

Kevin and Mark should be there ahead of you, they'll probably be flying the CORE banner...

Smiddy24

04-27-2018, 08:06 AM

I'm hoping to meet you guys at the rest stop too, but I had an air line blow out on my OBA this morning, and I have to pull my whole built-in toolbox out to fix it. Hopefully I'll have some free time at work tonight, otherwise, it'll be a busy day tomorrow!

That'd be cool if you could join us for the trip down! :thumbup:

93 Krawler

04-29-2018, 09:23 PM

Well we had a great time at Rush. Ended up with 3 flops, and 1 roll over, and no injuries. :thumbup:
We cleaned up the entry to Rankin's Ravine to make it more visible for people to see. Hopefully more people will run it now. We cleared out a path on the left when you enter the creek. It's a fun run up and you have to turn around and come back down. Tony was the first one up and well, it didn't go as planned. Jimmy also had a malfunction, and tried to get his dad muddy. We had 3 succeed, and 4 not make it.

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We cleared the left easy exit after the rock ledge, so now you can exit to the main trail. We will come back another day to to clear a harder exit out.
I have some video and will be putting them on YouTube soon.

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blazerbrad

04-30-2018, 01:38 PM

Let me know if you can see this video.

Lester in his "built in a 2 car garage" buggy. 6.0L, 2.5 ton Rockwells, rear steer.

http://www.cincyoffroad.com/gallery/misc.php?do=downloadfile&i=5651

93 Krawler

04-30-2018, 02:11 PM

Let me know if you can see this video.

Lester in his "built in a 2 car garage" buggy. 6.0L, 2.5 ton Rockwells, rear steer.

http://www.cincyoffroad.com/gallery/misc.php?do=downloadfile&i=5651Nope

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blazerbrad

04-30-2018, 03:40 PM

Nope

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Well, not sure what to do. I have the video downloaded on this site and that above is just a link to it (it will open for me, but does show a small tab at the bottom left corner of the screen you have to click on). You can open up the gallery and see it also.

WrenchMonkey

04-30-2018, 04:24 PM

Let me know if you can see this video.

I can here at work. But you could load it to youtube and post a link here.

kenjeep1835

04-30-2018, 11:28 PM

Thanks for letting me tag along and feeling welcome to go wheeling had a great time!

93 Krawler

05-09-2018, 01:03 PM

Video of Lester on the trail we added off trail 37

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93 Krawler

05-09-2018, 01:21 PM

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93 Krawler

05-09-2018, 01:33 PM

Tony

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93 Krawler

05-09-2018, 02:13 PM

Jimmy

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93 Krawler

05-09-2018, 02:23 PM

Mark

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93 Krawler

05-09-2018, 02:24 PM

Ken

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Lester

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93 Krawler

05-09-2018, 03:32 PM

Jeff

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WrenchMonkey

05-09-2018, 06:33 PM

Man, I really thought Jeff was gonna get it...

Runoveru2

05-09-2018, 11:17 PM

I'm unable to view these, says the plug in in not supported.

WrenchMonkey

05-10-2018, 01:43 AM

I'm unable to view these, says the plug in in not supported.

I had to click the link and watch them offsite.

blazerbrad

05-10-2018, 09:18 AM

It shows a preview picture and then has the red and white YouTube play button in the center for me. It also lets me right click on the picture which provides a menu that includes a "copy URL address". I select that and then paste it into the address bar and it goes directly to YouTube and plays it.