DURHAMTOWN 4X4 AREA CLOSED UNTIL SPRING 2010, IF THEN

[DOUG]

I read today that Durhamtown 4X4 area is closed until Spring 2010.

Story is that the recent floods made a mess of the trails, and then the local buggy boys rutted them all out, so they are mostly unpassable.

Also heard they are considering making it hunting land again and dropping the 4X4 park part. Sad, cause it could be THE place to go in GA if he would bring in some rocks.

Anybody else hear anything?  Might call Mike next week. 

[Will]

There's plenty of natural granite around there if they could find it exposed. My roommates hunting land is right near there and they have tons. I could hear the trucks all weekend too. Might have something to do with it  :

[urdaddyjeep]

called there today and it was open..

I have to call Mike Monday anyway.... will let you all know what I find out...

[Daniel]

Well, last time I went it was pretty pitiful anyways.  However, it does suck that they might be considering closing it, 'cause we need all the local parks we can get.  Shoot, we need ALL the parks we can get...

[Krawler00]

I know one thing... I would hate to live near that place. That is a mad house!

[Daniel]

I know one thing... I would hate to live near that place. That is a mad house!

No kidding.

[HHI_Rubicon]

 I was planning on going to D town soon, that would suck if this is true.

[Do Work 93 YJ]

I didn't think the 4x4 section would last long. The only time I went down there it was pretty lame and I thought I seen a few mini vans on the trails. {hihi}

[Daniel]

I didn't think the 4x4 section would last long. The only time I went down there it was pretty lame and I thought I seen a few mini vans on the trails. {hihi}

You're not kidding.  The 4x4 section was pretty lame.  And judging by rumors of it being closed, apparently it hasn't gotten any better.  I wouldn't have wanted to put time and effort into something only to close it down.  I'm not sure whether it's voluntary or if they're being forced to close it down though.

[urdaddyjeep]

Guys you dont even know the story behind what is going on and here you are blasting Mike... WTF...

Come on that is just wrong...

[rabunjeeper]

Anybody know what's really going on yet?

[ghostdancer308]

SSG and HHI, lets just plan, task and set up contingencies. HHI was talking about URE and Gulches. If we can get guys on the ground to assess these places and build threads on them, I think the T/O's would be receptive. This would just add more variety to rides. As it stands, i will miss all rides with maybe the Moab being a possibility. Again, I can't see into the future that far in advance. If Tony is up for it, he can recon those parks and report back. Hate to sound like a team leader here but it seems that parks are stating show a trend ....shutting down! If I am out of line by this suggestion please jump in. Imagery on google earth is one thing, but on the ground scale pics would help as well. TJ/Seth hit me on Facebook and spoke highly of the last ride GATR did. The pics were great and everyone's input helps. Chime in!