Big Rock OffRoad, Maysville Ky: Grand Reopening!

WrenchMonkey · 02-05-2010, 02:24 AM

As of March 6th, Big Rock will be reopening their whole 2000 acres to all rigs: jeeps, toys, zooks, trucks, whatever. It's been years since they let our fullsize rigs in to play, and even then we were limited to just a part of the park. Now it'll be all rigs, all trails, all the time!

(For whatever reason, 2wd buggies -vee-dubs- are still out, but everything else goes)

For those that don't know, Maysville is right on the river, about 60 miles east of downtown Cincinnati. Same distance as Haspin (closer for us eastsiders!

) and nearly triple the real estate!

We'll be cutting as many trials as we can between now and then, but it's a given that a park this size will grow over time.

http://www.bigrockoffroadpark.com/articles/home.asp

I'm flat thrilled about the potential, and can't wait to get started!

Robert

NKYJEEPSTER · 02-05-2010, 07:05 AM

It s been killin you to keep this one hasn t it. lol

67fastback · 02-05-2010, 07:38 AM

nothing ont he link about the big rigs!!!

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Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

As of March 6th, Big Rock will be reopening their whole 2000 acres to all rigs: jeeps, toys, zooks, trucks, whatever. It's been years since they let our fullsize rigs in to play, and even then we were limited to just a part of the park. Now it'll be all rigs, all trails, all the time!

(For whatever reason, 2wd buggies -vee-dubs- are still out, but everything else goes)

For those that don't know, Maysville is right on the river, about 60 miles east of downtown Cincinnati. Same distance as Haspin (closer for us eastsiders!

) and nearly triple the real estate!

We'll be cutting as many trials as we can between now and then, but it's a given that a park this size will grow over time.

http://www.bigrockoffroadpark.com/articles/home.asp

I'm flat thrilled about the potential, and can't wait to get started!

Robert

mossyoaktj · 02-05-2010, 07:44 AM

sounds like im headin there on my return to the states from japan

donaldcon · 02-05-2010, 07:55 AM

Glad to hear this. Ill be making a trip down this year.

Jordandg · 02-05-2010, 10:34 AM

i was there on a quad one time and didn't see to many trails that would challenge a decent built rig. What is the potential like as i was only there a couple times.

WrenchMonkey · 02-05-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NKYJEEPSTER

It s been killin you to keep this one hasn t it. lol

Absolutely KILLIN' me! This is huge!

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Originally Posted by 67fastback

nothing ont he link about the big rigs!!!

Nope, not yet. This is a brand new development.

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Originally Posted by Jordandg

i was there on a quad one time and didn't see to many trails that would challenge a decent built rig. What is the potential like as i was only there a couple times.

When I was there with my jeep guys, we were a little disappointed how smal it was: We spent all day climbing in and out of one valley/creekbed.

The terrain was cool, the hillclimbs were steep, some rocky, some muddy, but we had no idea how big it was.

Like I said, two THOUSAND acres, nearly triple the size of Haspin.

Should be great!

Robert

Trigger · 02-05-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordandg

i was there on a quad one time and didn't see to many trails that would challenge a decent built rig. What is the potential like as i was only there a couple times.

Potential is good. I've been there a couple times with my old Rubicon and it was a lot of fun. I haven't taken the YJ there, but with 2000 acres, I'm sure people can find some good stuff to do. There were a couple decent hill climbs and there's a pretty cool creek bed that we played in. I do know that I enjoyed it much more than Haspin.

On a side note, I really hope this place doesn't become like Haspin. Nothing against Haspin at all, I enjoy going over there, but Big Rock is a lot cleaner and the attitudes of the patrons seem to be a lot better.

bgwyllys61 · 02-05-2010, 11:32 AM

Big Rock will NOT become another Haspin

WrenchMonkey · 02-05-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 67fastback

nothing ont he link about the big rigs!!!

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Originally Posted by Trigger

On a side note, I really hope this place doesn't become like Haspin...

Couldn't agree more.

From Big Rock's Facebook page:

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We have pretty much worked out what the rules and regulations are going to be in order to allow Full Size 4x4's back into Big Rock! Don't all you quad and bike people freakout, this isn't going to turn into another Haspin. There are plans for Mudbog events, tough truck courses and hill climb events. Fun for all to watch!

For starters, I figure the "no-booze" rule will help discourage some of "that element."

Robert

donaldcon · 02-05-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

Couldn't agree more.

From Big Rock's Facebook page:

For starters, I figure the "no-booze" rule will help discourage some of "that element."

Robert

Tough TRUCKS.... AWESOME, I just happen to have a tought ruck racer sittin here that I run at alot of the county fairs.

I went down twice before, we were mildly built at the time, and found some pretty good stuff. Havent taken a quad down but I may and scope it out on the quad to see what else si on that 2000 acres first.

NKYJEEPSTER · 02-05-2010, 01:58 PM

I think the no Alcohol rule will help keep things calm, but the only restriction I have heard of was no sandrails or 2wd bugs and that s supposed to be a park rule. The park will only become like Haspin if the people that ride there allow it to become like Haspin.

yellowjacket · 02-05-2010, 02:35 PM

was there for the first opening. had potential. had the big tire pit, logs, ect. but after 8 months, it was as if the park went backwards. i know they owed crazy keith almost $5k for the dozing work he did.

I would love to visit it again with some real wheelers promoting it. post up some pics if you go there. i was eyballing some rocky creeks there a few years back.

alchohol can ruin a good park quickly.

KennyTJ · 02-05-2010, 02:39 PM

Not to toot horns but I am friends with Duke (the owner) and he let me organize "club rides" at the park in 2009 for the MuddyBuddy's club. His big issue 2 years past when he opened to the public (for full size rigs) was drinking and irresponible wheelers (like we've all seen alot of over Haspin way). Duke was speaking of organized rides for groups that are responsible. I have ridden all 2,000 acres and there is no camparison they have all terrain you could want. Would be a great place for Club rides, and is a couple miles from town.

94Dodge Truggy · 02-05-2010, 03:57 PM

I went up a wicked hill climb there that would destroy most any built rig's roll cage if something went wrong. The telephone poles in the pit were a blast as well! Tire climbing was ok. I will hit this place this year a few times for sure. Watch the speed limits on AA highway!

kyrel69 · 02-05-2010, 04:30 PM

mmm maybe I can go this time around

I was looking at there site.
I was wanting to know once it get warm are they still closeing down at 5pm???

Coppertop · 02-05-2010, 05:47 PM

Awesome!! 2000 acres and only 60 miles from cincy.Looks to be a good wheeling season close to the house...

Nick

Trigger · 02-05-2010, 07:59 PM

Just wondering. Does this mean that anyone can go there anytime, or do you have to go with a club on an organized run?

KennyTJ · 02-05-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Trigger

Just wondering. Does this mean that anyone can go there anytime, or do you have to go with a club on an organized run?

After talking with Duke he will welcome any size group that can be assured they can "self recover". Recovering full size rigs was an issue when he opened to all in the past. I would reccoment 4 rigs so you can always recover anyone broke or stuck.

Trigger · 02-05-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyTJ

After talking with Duke he will welcome any size group that can be assured they can "self recover". Recovering full size rigs was an issue when he opened to all in the past. I would reccoment 4 rigs so you can always recover anyone broke or stuck.

Cool deal Kenny. Thanks for clearing that up. It's always a good idea to go wheeling with a group, regardless of where it is.

biggin69 · 02-06-2010, 01:41 PM

I used to ride quads @ Big Rock seveal years ago, before they ever let full size rigs in, and it was great. Had any type of terrain that a person could want. I will definatly take my Sammy-Thing down if I ever get it built.....:(

jwend · 02-06-2010, 03:11 PM

I have been there on my trx450r and i felt it was all field, dont see to much potential for the rigs, I may have missed something but to me a mild build would go everywhere there no prob. But hey its ground close we can crawl around on so to that i say thumbs up

donaldcon · 02-06-2010, 03:56 PM

Ther eis alot of wasted space in that 2000 acres that is field, but There are some very steep climbs, some smaller but very loose/wet rocks and some creek beds that I know of for sure.

I think a 4 or 5 vehicle minimum would make sense.

lky13blazer · 02-06-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jwend

I have been there on my trx450r and i felt it was all field, dont see to much potential for the rigs, I may have missed something but to me a mild build would go everywhere there no prob. But hey its ground close we can crawl around on so to that i say thumbs up

yea i'd say you missed quite a bit!!!!

4RunnerAdam · 02-07-2010, 02:01 AM

Tough Trucks? AWESOME! Cant wait!

02-05-2010, 02:24 AM	#1
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Big Rock OffRoad, Maysville Ky: Grand Reopening! As of March 6th, Big Rock will be reopening their whole 2000 acres to all rigs: jeeps, toys, zooks, trucks, whatever. It's been years since they let our fullsize rigs in to play, and even then we were limited to just a part of the park. Now it'll be all rigs, all trails, all the time! (For whatever reason, 2wd buggies -vee-dubs- are still out, but everything else goes) For those that don't know, Maysville is right on the river, about 60 miles east of downtown Cincinnati. Same distance as Haspin (closer for us eastsiders!) and nearly triple the real estate! We'll be cutting as many trials as we can between now and then, but it's a given that a park this size will grow over time. http://www.bigrockoffroadpark.com/articles/home.asp I'm flat thrilled about the potential, and can't wait to get started! Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

02-05-2010, 07:44 AM	#4
mossyoaktj Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: moscow,ohio Posts: 245	sounds like im headin there on my return to the states from japan __________________ UNITED STATES MARINE 99 TJ, locked, long armed, creepy's

02-05-2010, 07:55 AM	#5
donaldcon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancaster Ohio Posts: 383	Glad to hear this. Ill be making a trip down this year. __________________ www.offroadohio.com www.facebook.com/offroadohio1 www.youtube.com/offroadohio1 www.photobucket.com/offroadohio

02-05-2010, 03:57 PM	#15
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I went up a wicked hill climb there that would destroy most any built rig's roll cage if something went wrong. The telephone poles in the pit were a blast as well! Tire climbing was ok. I will hit this place this year a few times for sure. Watch the speed limits on AA highway! __________________

02-05-2010, 05:47 PM	#17
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Awesome!! 2000 acres and only 60 miles from cincy.Looks to be a good wheeling season close to the house... Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

02-05-2010, 07:05 AM	#2
NKYJEEPSTER Join Date: May 2009 Location: Verona, KY Posts: 101	It s been killin you to keep this one hasn t it. lol

02-05-2010, 10:34 AM	#6
Jordandg Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 53	i was there on a quad one time and didn't see to many trails that would challenge a decent built rig. What is the potential like as i was only there a couple times.

02-05-2010, 11:32 AM	#9
bgwyllys61 fullwidthxj Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: lex Posts: 15	Big Rock will NOT become another Haspin

02-05-2010, 01:58 PM	#12
NKYJEEPSTER Join Date: May 2009 Location: Verona, KY Posts: 101	I think the no Alcohol rule will help keep things calm, but the only restriction I have heard of was no sandrails or 2wd bugs and that s supposed to be a park rule. The park will only become like Haspin if the people that ride there allow it to become like Haspin.

02-05-2010, 02:35 PM	#13
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	was there for the first opening. had potential. had the big tire pit, logs, ect. but after 8 months, it was as if the park went backwards. i know they owed crazy keith almost $5k for the dozing work he did. I would love to visit it again with some real wheelers promoting it. post up some pics if you go there. i was eyballing some rocky creeks there a few years back. alchohol can ruin a good park quickly.

02-05-2010, 02:39 PM	#14
KennyTJ The Pirate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lebanon, Oh. Posts: 297	Not to toot horns but I am friends with Duke (the owner) and he let me organize "club rides" at the park in 2009 for the MuddyBuddy's club. His big issue 2 years past when he opened to the public (for full size rigs) was drinking and irresponible wheelers (like we've all seen alot of over Haspin way). Duke was speaking of organized rides for groups that are responsible. I have ridden all 2,000 acres and there is no camparison they have all terrain you could want. Would be a great place for Club rides, and is a couple miles from town.

02-05-2010, 04:30 PM	#16
kyrel69 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 372	mmm maybe I can go this time around I was looking at there site. I was wanting to know once it get warm are they still closeing down at 5pm???

02-05-2010, 07:59 PM	#18
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	Just wondering. Does this mean that anyone can go there anytime, or do you have to go with a club on an organized run?

02-06-2010, 01:41 PM	#21
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	I used to ride quads @ Big Rock seveal years ago, before they ever let full size rigs in, and it was great. Had any type of terrain that a person could want. I will definatly take my Sammy-Thing down if I ever get it built.....:(

02-06-2010, 03:11 PM	#22
jwend Did I offend you? Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Independence, ky Posts: 544	I have been there on my trx450r and i felt it was all field, dont see to much potential for the rigs, I may have missed something but to me a mild build would go everywhere there no prob. But hey its ground close we can crawl around on so to that i say thumbs up

02-06-2010, 03:56 PM	#23
donaldcon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancaster Ohio Posts: 383	Ther eis alot of wasted space in that 2000 acres that is field, but There are some very steep climbs, some smaller but very loose/wet rocks and some creek beds that I know of for sure. I think a 4 or 5 vehicle minimum would make sense. __________________ www.offroadohio.com www.facebook.com/offroadohio1 www.youtube.com/offroadohio1 www.photobucket.com/offroadohio

02-07-2010, 02:01 AM	#25
4RunnerAdam Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: near eastgate mall Posts: 171	Tough Trucks? AWESOME! Cant wait! __________________ 88 4Runner, 350 V8 swap in progress http://staff.4x4wire.com/adamf