Hollerwood Park, Stanton KY, Aug 2-4 (or 9-11)

WrenchMonkey · 07-16-2019, 07:14 PM

This was supposed to be a trip to Bear Wallow WV, but apparently there have been trail closures that will make that impossible.

As an alternative, we're talking about Hollerwood. This is 2,500 acres in and around the old Slade trails. But now, it is privately leased land, so vehicles are no longer required to be licensed and insured. That's a big deal for many of our Members.

Jeff has had a number of conversations with the guy who's running the show down there. He is very eager to have us down, and is making the investments needed to make it a premier destination. The park has a lot of potential, and this could be a great time to go check it out.

Google shows it as 142 miles from downtown Cincinnati, but since it's almost all highway, only two hours and ten minutes drive. They don't offer a daily pass, but it's $40/mo or $75/yr.

More info on their website: www.hollerwoodpark.com

I personally haven't been out since Memorial Day, so if this happens, I'm really going to try to make it.

So, discuss!

itbrokeagain · 07-16-2019, 07:23 PM

If you are going to get a hollerwood pass Should go ahead and get a Bone Yard pass as well. The properties are right next to each other but you need a different pass for each.

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WrenchMonkey · 07-16-2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

If you are going to get a hollerwood pass Should go ahead and get a Bone Yard pass as well. The properties are right next to each other but you need a different pass for each.

I knew they were neighbors, but it seemed like there was some drama with the Boneyard that I would just as soon avoid...

itbrokeagain · 07-16-2019, 07:31 PM

Unfortunately you kind of don't have a choice. Some of the obstacles and trails are on both properties

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WrenchMonkey · 07-16-2019, 07:34 PM

Really? That's jacked. It's only another $25 for the weekend, but $65 total is going to bother some.

Plus, not having defined boundaries is just a recipe for trouble...

Jeff, what does your guy say?

Ky Mudhunter · 07-17-2019, 12:17 PM

I was down there back in March and the Boneyard boundaries between Hollerwood are pretty well marked. If you don't have a Boneyard pass you aren't missing too many of the obstacles. They really only have Townsend Cave and Holiday Hill. Hollerwood has Little and Big Widowmaker, Shotgun, & Casey's Climb. Plus they have been adding lots of new trails the past couple of months. Just FYI, the forest service has closed Rattlesnake and Carb Hill.

If you need any info, Keith Mason is the guy to talk to down there. He is the one running the office and trail maintenance.

Flint · 07-18-2019, 08:59 PM

I hear they now have maps and well marked trails. Last year had to take a photo of the master map from my phone.

WrenchMonkey · 07-19-2019, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Smiddy24

I would be open to going there because it's slade and you dont need to have a vehicle registered. Would be nice to push it back one week though.

So, the 9th-11th?

Works for me. Anybody else?

Smiddy24 · 07-19-2019, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

So, the 9th-11th?

Works for me. Anybody else?

I'm game for the 9-11th. My dad is currently in South or North Dakota... can't remember which one lol

He's out there with some friends on his bike that he trailer-ed out with the toy hauler. I would create an event on FB CORE's page and I'm sure people will see it there as well.

Plus this allows Kevin some more time to get his truck done!

Smiddy24 · 07-19-2019, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

Unfortunately you kind of don't have a choice. Some of the obstacles and trails are on both properties

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Tony are you in for the 9-11th?

Smiddy24 · 07-19-2019, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ky Mudhunter

Hollerwood has Little and Big Widowmaker, Shotgun, & Casey's Climb. Plus they have been adding lots of new trails the past couple of months.

So.. Are those the only trails out there that are somewhat challenging?

Ky Mudhunter · 07-22-2019, 12:11 PM

Those are the main challenging trails that are within park boundaries. There may be some more that they have added but I have not rode them yet.

itbrokeagain · 07-22-2019, 12:52 PM

It would be a lot of fun to get some people and a couple hours to clear upper staircase and run that again

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Smiddy24 · 07-22-2019, 03:16 PM

SO who would be in for this trip?

WrenchMonkey · 07-24-2019, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiddy24

SO who would be in for this trip?

I'm definitely in, if we can get somebody to show us around. Your dad has been in touch with whoever is running the show, hopefully he'll chime in when he gets back from SD.

Smiddy24 · 07-25-2019, 07:35 AM

I know Bill Buckley and some of his friends are wanting to go. Bill is a guy we meet out at Harlan this year, he is one of Jim Busch and Justin Flores's friends. Very cool guy.

I think we are currently on hold right now... I forgot he had to take the toy hauler to have some stuff done to it. So, if he doesn't get the toy hauler back in time... then we may not be going, just depends.

What are our thoughts for Labor Day weekend? How many people want to go to Rush?

liftedlongarmzj · 07-25-2019, 08:28 AM

As long as I can get the new axles under the jeep and few other things done there are a couple of us planning to go to hollerwood labor day weekend

Smiddy24 · 07-25-2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by liftedlongarmzj

As long as I can get the new axles under the jeep and few other things done there are a couple of us planning to go to hollerwood labor day weekend

I wouldn't mind at all to move it to that date as well. I'm game for whatever.

WrenchMonkey · 07-25-2019, 07:49 PM

Okay, then I'm gonna go a daytrip the 10th. You guys decide Labor Day and we'll update the calendar.

Smiddy24 · 07-26-2019, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

Okay, then I'm gonna go a daytrip the 10th. You guys decide Labor Day and we'll update the calendar.

Have fun man! Take some pictures!

jeepmanjeff · 07-26-2019, 08:54 AM

Labor day is a good date for us with everything going on with the trailer and around here. I will reach out to the guy next week

jeepmanjeff · 07-26-2019, 09:04 AM

Just spoke to Keith and we are in for the Labor Day run. He will have us a guide as well!

Should be an awesome time. Robert can you update Facebook?

07-16-2019, 07:14 PM	#1
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Hollerwood Park, Stanton KY, Aug 2-4 (or 9-11) This was supposed to be a trip to Bear Wallow WV, but apparently there have been trail closures that will make that impossible. As an alternative, we're talking about Hollerwood. This is 2,500 acres in and around the old Slade trails. But now, it is privately leased land, so vehicles are no longer required to be licensed and insured. That's a big deal for many of our Members. Jeff has had a number of conversations with the guy who's running the show down there. He is very eager to have us down, and is making the investments needed to make it a premier destination. The park has a lot of potential, and this could be a great time to go check it out. Google shows it as 142 miles from downtown Cincinnati, but since it's almost all highway, only two hours and ten minutes drive. They don't offer a daily pass, but it's $40/mo or $75/yr. More info on their website: www.hollerwoodpark.com I personally haven't been out since Memorial Day, so if this happens, I'm really going to try to make it. So, discuss! __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger Last edited by WrenchMonkey; 07-22-2019 at 06:19 PM.

07-16-2019, 07:23 PM	#2
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	If you are going to get a hollerwood pass Should go ahead and get a Bone Yard pass as well. The properties are right next to each other but you need a different pass for each. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

07-16-2019, 07:31 PM	#4
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Unfortunately you kind of don't have a choice. Some of the obstacles and trails are on both properties Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

07-16-2019, 07:34 PM	#5
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Really? That's jacked. It's only another $25 for the weekend, but $65 total is going to bother some. Plus, not having defined boundaries is just a recipe for trouble... Jeff, what does your guy say? __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

07-18-2019, 08:59 PM	#7
Flint Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 86	I hear they now have maps and well marked trails. Last year had to take a photo of the master map from my phone. __________________ Facta, non Verba. 2001 Wrangler 2000 Wrangler TJ 1967 CJ5A 2004 Tow rig

07-17-2019, 12:17 PM	#6
Ky Mudhunter Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 75	I was down there back in March and the Boneyard boundaries between Hollerwood are pretty well marked. If you don't have a Boneyard pass you aren't missing too many of the obstacles. They really only have Townsend Cave and Holiday Hill. Hollerwood has Little and Big Widowmaker, Shotgun, & Casey's Climb. Plus they have been adding lots of new trails the past couple of months. Just FYI, the forest service has closed Rattlesnake and Carb Hill. If you need any info, Keith Mason is the guy to talk to down there. He is the one running the office and trail maintenance.

07-22-2019, 12:11 PM	#12
Ky Mudhunter Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 75	Those are the main challenging trails that are within park boundaries. There may be some more that they have added but I have not rode them yet.

07-22-2019, 12:52 PM	#13
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	It would be a lot of fun to get some people and a couple hours to clear upper staircase and run that again Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

07-22-2019, 03:16 PM	#14
Smiddy24 2019 Custom CJ7 Buggy - CORE Member - Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 448 Images: 72	SO who would be in for this trip? __________________ You got it"

07-25-2019, 07:35 AM	#16
Smiddy24 2019 Custom CJ7 Buggy - CORE Member - Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 448 Images: 72	I know Bill Buckley and some of his friends are wanting to go. Bill is a guy we meet out at Harlan this year, he is one of Jim Busch and Justin Flores's friends. Very cool guy. I think we are currently on hold right now... I forgot he had to take the toy hauler to have some stuff done to it. So, if he doesn't get the toy hauler back in time... then we may not be going, just depends. What are our thoughts for Labor Day weekend? How many people want to go to Rush? __________________ You got it"

07-25-2019, 08:28 AM	#17
liftedlongarmzj - CORE Member - Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilmington oh Posts: 16	As long as I can get the new axles under the jeep and few other things done there are a couple of us planning to go to hollerwood labor day weekend

07-25-2019, 07:49 PM	#19
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Okay, then I'm gonna go a daytrip the 10th. You guys decide Labor Day and we'll update the calendar. __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

07-26-2019, 08:54 AM	#21
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Labor day is a good date for us with everything going on with the trailer and around here. I will reach out to the guy next week __________________ Keep them on all 4's

07-26-2019, 09:04 AM	#22
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Just spoke to Keith and we are in for the Labor Day run. He will have us a guide as well! Should be an awesome time. Robert can you update Facebook? __________________ Keep them on all 4's