Jeepfest Question - trail rides

[Nu2Jeeps]

Good morning guys,
work has kept me busier than i would like so i havent been able to get on here lately.
I just received my deflators yesterday, in preparation for Jeepfest.

When i get there and a trail ride happens, how will i know what level to join?
I think with my skills and configuration of the JKU i can handle an intermediate trail.  I dont want to get myself in too deep, literally and figuratively.

Thanks. 

I am looking forward to my first adventures (as the driver) on the trails and the obstacle course. 

Have a great weekend and I hope to get out with you guys soon. 

[clark123456]

Good morning guys,
work has kept me busier than i would like so i havent been able to get on here lately.
I just received my deflators yesterday, in preparation for Jeepfest.

When i get there and a trail ride happens, how will i know what level to join?
I think with my skills and configuration of the JKU i can handle an intermediate trail.  I dont want to get myself in too deep, literally and figuratively.

Thanks. 

I am looking forward to my first adventures (as the driver) on the trails and the obstacle course. 

Have a great weekend and I hope to get out with you guys soon. 

Several approaches to trail selection exist, here are three: 
1) Do what similarly built vehicles are doing (there will be PLENTY of JKUs at this event!)
2) Go for the hardest trails, and if you struggle, don't do that the next time
3) Go for the easiest trails, and if you are bored, don't do that the next time

[Nu2Jeeps]

Thanks for the suggestions
i guess my question is, how will i know which group to get in or which trail to take (will they be designated or labeled)
But the advise give is good advise!

[BigMike]

Thanks for the suggestions
i guess my question is, how will i know which group to get in or which trail to take (will they be designated or labeled)
But the advise give is good advise!

Find the Jeeps with the same mods that you have.  If you're completely stock, stay on the easy stuff.  There are certain trails they won't let you go on unless you have certain mods (37's, lockers, etc.).

[patman]

Thanks for the suggestions
i guess my question is, how will i know which group to get in or which trail to take (will they be designated or labeled)
But the advise give is good advise!

In years past you had to sign up for trails and they were assigned levels of difficulty. They may also say what the minimum requirements are (lockers, minimum tire size, etc)

[TravisMac]

Good morning guys,
work has kept me busier than i would like so i havent been able to get on here lately.
I just received my deflators yesterday, in preparation for Jeepfest.

When i get there and a trail ride happens, how will i know what level to join?
I think with my skills and configuration of the JKU i can handle an intermediate trail.  I dont want to get myself in too deep, literally and figuratively.

Thanks. 

I am looking forward to my first adventures (as the driver) on the trails and the obstacle course. 

Have a great weekend and I hope to get out with you guys soon.

Get your feet wet at the obstacle course and then decide how comfortable you are. That may drive if you decide to go for beginner or intermediate trails

[Nu2Jeeps]

Thanks guys, i think that is the advise i am looking for.  I planned to tackle the obstacle course for sure.
Where do they sign up for the trail rides? Will that be an easy enough thing to find?

Cant wait to need a better reason to wash the Jeep
Have a great day and wheeling weekend

[Big Dave]

I don't think they sign up for trails anymore. You just show up & go.
There was only one trail they were particular on last year. It snaked down into the woods, crossed a small creek, up a pretty steep & loose dirt track trail covered in pine needles. It was 75 yardsish long. The bypass was just as bad. It was very offcamber.
When it rains (it rains every year), the difficulty goes up a degree, just like at the offroad parks.

The obstacle course is the funnest part of the entire event, IMHO.
The trails are great to get in the woods & find some shade.

[Blue J]

You should come out and ride with us at Morris or Choccolocco.
We ride with 5-7 jeeps  and it is a lot more fun than being stopped on  a trail with 50 jeeps and not knowing why.

I try to go to jeep fest to visit vendors. Got my Bartact seat covers there one year. Show discount and free shipping.

[Raisinhead]

You should come out and ride with us at Morris or Choccolocco.
We ride with 5-7 jeeps  and it is a lot more fun than being stopped on  a trail with 50 jeeps and not knowing why.

I try to go to jeep fest to visit vendors. Got my Bartact seat covers there one year. Show discount and free shipping.

Agree 100%

[Big Dave]

Me 3

[tjsahara00]

Well he needs to go to Jeep Fest first since it's this weekend to get
his feet (tires) wet and see how crazy Jeeping is in a huge event.

Then come out to our ride and see how much better a club
set's up and handles trail riding at off road parks.