August 15th. Beasley Ride Discussion Thread

[mdo817]

Since our July Beasley ride got changed, we're going to give it another try. 

Where: Beasley Knob, Blairsville, GA
When: August 15
Fees: $5 Per Vehicle Per Day
Camping: No
Waivers: No
Concessions: No
Meeting Spot: Waffle House in Blairsville, GA @ 9:00am

Directions:
There are two parking areas from which to enter the OHV trail system. Beginning on US 76/Highway 515 in front of the Blairsville Post Office, go east for 0.7 mile. Turn right onto Windy Hill Road, a paved road. At 0.7 mile when Windy Hill curves sharply to the left, go straight onto a gravel road. After 0.1 mile, turn left onto a narrow gravel road, Forest Service Road #851. Continue 0.8 mile to the OHV trail system parking lot.

Beginning on US 76/Highway 515 in front of the Blairsville Post Office, go east for 3.4 miles. Turn right just before two large propane tanks onto Rosemary Lane, which is also Forest Service Road #93. At the first fork, go left. At the second fork go right. Follow the road to the parking lot at the end, a total of 1.6 miles.

Beasley Knob ORV - www.sfwda.org/trails/beasleyknob/index.html
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=I-75+N%2FI-85+N&daddr=beasley+knob,+ga&hl=en&geocode=FeTuAgIdeFj4-g%3B&gl=us&mra=ls&sll=34.506557,-84.199219&sspn=2.00075,4.899902&ie=UTF8&ll=34.375179,-84.06189&spn=2.003898,4.899902&z=8

Park Info:
http://www.fs.fed.us/conf/rec/ohv/beasley.shtml

You must meet the following requirements in order to ride with GATR.  No exceptions.
1. Functional Parking brake or Line Lock
2. Tow strap
3. Jack
4. Fire extinguisher (must be secured and easily accessible)
5. Seat belts/restraints for all passengers
6. CB with clear reception
7. Recovery hooks or D-rings front & rear
8. Battery hold-down

Please post comments and discussion in this thread.

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[ranger11]

so is this the check in or the discussion thread?  {nln}

EDIT I see now.

Mark are you going?

[mdo817]

so is this the check in or the discussion thread?  {nln}

EDIT I see now.

Mark are you going?

Look man I was just called a "Rookie" give me a break, I'll get better.
Prob. not going to make it, looks like RR is costing me a trip to Biluxi or Tunica.

[DOUG]

so is this the check in or the discussion thread?  {nln}

EDIT I see now.

Mark are you going?

Look man I was just called a "Rookie" give me a break, I'll get better.
Prob. not going to make it, looks like RR is costing me a trip to Biluxi or Tunica.

Huh?  There are 3 other weekends every month, heck, sometimes even 4!      We need to plan that Biluxi trip together.  Got my 3 night suite coupon right here!  I'll limo you down there in a Tahoe.   

[ranger11]

I get really good room rates...... Mark you know that let me know if you need a hook up. Has to be a hilton property.

[TedderX]

Excited about this one.

Is it going to be like RR? Meaning we eat/sleep in a central location near the tow rigs/parking lot?  Or is it going to be park the tow rigs in a parking lot.  Take sleeping/camping/food gear with you in your trail rig and sleep on the trail?

Or is it just one day, the 15th?

[DOUG]

I get really good room rates...... Mark you know that let me know if you need a hook up. Has to be a hilton property.

I need the Hilton for the SEMA show in Vegas.  Can do?

Oooops.   {btt}

Excited about this one.

Is it going to be like RR? Meaning we eat/sleep in a central location near the tow rigs/parking lot?  Or is it going to be park the tow rigs in a parking lot.  Take sleeping/camping/food gear with you in your trail rig and sleep on the trail?
Or is it just one day, the 15th?

Day trip for most.  Saturday only.  Who's camping???

[ranger11]

pm me

[ranger11]

 {btt}

[mdo817]

It's our Anniversary weekend, that's why I wanted to do the ride on one of those other weekends that you are talking about Doug. It's OK, we haven't been to Biluxi since a couple of weeks before Katrina hit. We still get offers regular and have always got stuff comp. out.

[ghostdancer308]

Mark or the Mods, whats our back up plan if this is not a go?

[DOUG]

It's our Anniversary weekend, that's why I wanted to do the ride on one of those other weekends that you are talking about Doug. It's OK, we haven't been to Biluxi since a couple of weeks before Katrina hit. We still get offers regular and have always got stuff comp. out.

Thought it was the 18th.