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Title: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Trailabite on January 17, 2023, 09:53:16 AM
CHOCCOLOCCO ORV PARK AND CAMPGROUND

OPEN RIDE - EVERYONE'S INVITED

FEBRUARY 17 - 18

DISCUSSION THREAD ONLY

Ride CHECK-IN thread is here: http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=19576.0

Park information: http://www.choccoloccomountain.com/

Choccolocco Mountain is located in Jacksonville, Alabama, just outside of the town limits.The park is 450 acres of rocky mountainous trails. The trails range from moderate to extreme.
Restaurants, hotels, and auto parts stores are only about five minutes from the park.

    We allow any type of off road vehicle. The trails are very rough, rocky, and steep in some areas. Even the main trails may be too rough for 4 wheelers and dirt bikes. Side by sides & 4x4's with larger tires are capable of trail riding on the main roads. This mountain is the extremely modified vehicle's paradise! The extreme trails are the best in the southeast. You ride at your own risk.

    The campground includes beautiful overlook views, wooded primitive camp sites, a bath house with restrooms & showers, RV campground with power & water hookups, and a children's playground.
We are approximately 5 minutes from the Jacksonville State University campus.

Trails descriptions:

TIER 2 – Intermediate: Rides that are open to all 4x4 vehicles. There will be challenges for stock to fully built rigs. Plenty of bypasses for lesser built vehicles. Some damage/Broken parts can be expected, depending on how far you want to push your vehicle. You will have a chance to gain a lot of off-road experience on these rides.

TIER 3 – Hardcore: Rides for fully built rigs. These rides will not be for the faint of heart. You must meet the vehicle requirement set by GATR STAFF to join these rides. These rides are for the most experienced drivers. Most trails on these rides will be hard.
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: tcdawg on January 17, 2023, 06:15:49 PM
This is a really fun park.  Easy to get too, good parking area/trailer area.  Lots of trails for every style of wheeling. 

Haven’t been in a year.  Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: BigMike on February 02, 2023, 04:07:04 PM
I haven't been wheeling since 2019.  It will be nice to get out on the rocks and have some fun.

Any thoughts on dinner plans?  Isn't there a Mexican place close? 
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: jd30005 on February 02, 2023, 04:14:21 PM
I haven't been wheeling since 2019.  It will be nice to get out on the rocks and have some fun.

Any thoughts on dinner plans?  Isn't there a Mexican place close? 
Yes, there is a mexican place in town that we usually hit one night for dinner.  I'm game for that.
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Will on February 03, 2023, 03:52:05 PM
The last time I was at Chocco was 2010 and my Jeep was broke. I was able to bum some seat time though. Some of you guys might remember this JK.

Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Trailabite on February 03, 2023, 04:48:53 PM
Was that Mike's JK?
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: clark123456 on February 03, 2023, 05:21:15 PM
That tree is gone on boat ramp,  and just about anyone can make it now.

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Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Will on February 03, 2023, 06:55:30 PM
Was that Mike's JK?

That’s it. Ol’ Rotorhead. 
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Will on February 03, 2023, 06:57:16 PM
That tree is gone on boat ramp,  and just about anyone can make it now.

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From what I can remember, it was not a cake walk. I’ll at least drive up and look at it 😂
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Grass Janitor on February 04, 2023, 09:14:07 PM
Was that Mike's JK?

That’s it. Ol’ Rotorhead. 
Dude pulled a camper with that thing, I thought it was the coolest Jeep ever at the time
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: tcdawg on February 06, 2023, 11:26:10 AM
Was that Mike's JK?

That’s it. Ol’ Rotorhead. 
Dude pulled a camper with that thing, I thought it was the coolest Jeep ever at the time

yep.  I remember. 
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: lt99ls1 on February 12, 2023, 08:12:12 AM
What time is everybody hitting the trails Saturday morning?
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: patman on February 12, 2023, 08:14:28 AM
What time is everybody hitting the trails Saturday morning?

Supposedly 9am local
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: BigMike on February 12, 2023, 03:47:58 PM
What time is the Friday crew getting there?
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Ndomokos on February 12, 2023, 05:19:16 PM
Hey Everyone,

I've never been to this park before - looks like the meetup is at 9 on Saturday. Any area in particular we plan on meeting for tier 2 and tier 3?
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: patman on February 12, 2023, 05:21:39 PM
Hey Everyone,

I've never been to this park before - looks like the meetup is at 9 on Saturday. Any area in particular we plan on meeting for tier 2 and tier 3?

There's a large parking lot to the right at the top of the hill, after the self-serve pay booth. You'll be able to see the restrooms from the parking lot
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: patman on February 12, 2023, 05:22:26 PM
What time is the Friday crew getting there?


Probably noonish, but hopefully earlier
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Kadavenport on February 12, 2023, 07:30:23 PM
Same thing here, trying to get there around noon. But I’m going to be pulling a trailer and have two kids with me so I’d say my arrival will be between 11am and 11pm depending on the number of bathroom breaks and attitude adjustments are required on the way.
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: clark123456 on February 12, 2023, 07:55:04 PM
Mid afternoon Friday for me,  I suspect.

Remember, 9 am on Saturday means fueled up, aired down... ready to ride.

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Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: patman on February 12, 2023, 10:37:47 PM
Mid afternoon Friday for me,  I suspect.

Remember, 9 am on Saturday means fueled up, aired down... ready to ride.

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Aye aye, captain
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: classified on February 12, 2023, 11:56:42 PM
Mid afternoon Friday for me,  I suspect.

Remember, 9 am on Saturday means fueled up, aired down... ready to ride.

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Ill believe it when I see it

(of course the one ride I was 5 min late to, everyone looked like they were waiting on me)
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: 8lugLJ on February 13, 2023, 08:39:13 AM
Mid afternoon Friday for me,  I suspect.

Remember, 9 am on Saturday means fueled up, aired down... ready to ride.

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Aye aye, captain

Pat just needs to worry about trans fluid
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: patman on February 13, 2023, 08:54:56 AM
Mid afternoon Friday for me,  I suspect.

Remember, 9 am on Saturday means fueled up, aired down... ready to ride.

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Aye aye, captain

Pat just needs to worry about trans fluid

That's Jay's department, mine probably has too MUCH fluid
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: tj05world on February 13, 2023, 11:41:51 AM
my app is not working. errors we will be out on march aop trip.
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: BigMike on February 13, 2023, 04:37:44 PM
I'll be leaving Roswell at noon so probably there by 2:30pm. 
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Kadavenport on February 13, 2023, 07:15:08 PM
If there’s anyone who’s new or feels intimidated at getting started, @Will volunteered to lead a group for new members, and I’ve volunteered to help out too. Anyone interested is welcome to ride with us on Saturday morning and we will ease into the trails with some greens and blues and give them the intro to off-road/disclaimers and such.
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Ndomokos on February 14, 2023, 07:06:19 PM
I'll take you up on that offer. I should be there between 8-8:30 on Saturday morning.
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: jd30005 on February 15, 2023, 09:12:30 AM
I'm shooting for arrival on Friday no later than noon local time. 
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Trailabite on February 15, 2023, 09:54:46 AM
It's pissing over there today and tomorrow and slightly on Friday. What's this park like when it gets wet?
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: patman on February 15, 2023, 09:56:13 AM
It's pissing over there today and tomorrow and slightly on Friday. What's this park like when it gets wet?

Its sandy soil and drains well. No clay.
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: 8lugLJ on February 15, 2023, 10:56:20 AM
It's pissing over there today and tomorrow and slightly on Friday. What's this park like when it gets wet?

Its sandy soil and drains well. No clay.

IDK where you saw this, but TWC shows scattered today and tomorrow and no rain at all Friday. Leave the weather glass half empty stuff to @clark123456 lol

Like Pat said tho, this place drains the best of any park we attend other than RC in Pa
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Trailabite on February 15, 2023, 12:09:23 PM
It's pissing over there today and tomorrow and slightly on Friday. What's this park like when it gets wet?

Its sandy soil and drains well. No clay.

IDK where you saw this, but TWC shows scattered today and tomorrow and no rain at all Friday. Leave the weather glass half empty stuff to @clark123456 lol

Like Pat said tho, this place drains the best of any park we attend other than RC in Pa
It changed a little bit. If it's sandy and drains, that'll be good.
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Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: clark123456 on February 17, 2023, 06:09:49 AM
Kudos,  Chuck,  You turned 22% into 100%.  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230217/b69986361ca61d82c3af3e3e4e7a4110.jpg)

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Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Trailabite on February 17, 2023, 07:37:17 AM
Kudos,  Chuck,  You turned 22% into 100%.  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230217/b69986361ca61d82c3af3e3e4e7a4110.jpg)

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.15? is that really considered rain lol.
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: patman on February 17, 2023, 07:38:17 AM
Shut up @clark123456 that rain happened at like 2am
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: jd30005 on February 17, 2023, 07:41:20 AM
The rain in Woodstock this morning is not helping my motivation...
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: patman on February 17, 2023, 09:40:13 AM
The rain in Woodstock this morning is not helping my motivation...

Gonna be a good day. I'll be there at 11:30
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Trailabite on February 17, 2023, 10:34:42 AM
The rain in Woodstock this morning is not helping my motivation...

Gonna be a good day. I'll be there at 11:30

Looks like it stops around noon.
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Kadavenport on February 17, 2023, 05:25:54 PM
Whelp broke already. I’m off the trail and at our rental house replacing a front passengers side u-joint if anyone wants to join the fun after y’all get back off the trail. Hoping I’m back together before we start in the morning!
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Ndomokos on February 17, 2023, 07:33:21 PM
Whelp broke already. I’m off the trail and at our rental house replacing a front passengers side u-joint if anyone wants to join the fun after y’all get back off the trail. Hoping I’m back together before we start in the morning!

How’d that happen?
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Cannonballkev on February 17, 2023, 07:44:13 PM
Whelp broke already. I’m off the trail and at our rental house replacing a front passengers side u-joint if anyone wants to join the fun after y’all get back off the trail. Hoping I’m back together before we start in the morning!

How’d that happen?

Rock was stronger than the u-joint!
Title: Re: February 17-18 Choccolocco Mountain - Discussion Thread
Post by: Kadavenport on February 17, 2023, 08:10:24 PM
Whelp broke already. I’m off the trail and at our rental house replacing a front passengers side u-joint if anyone wants to join the fun after y’all get back off the trail. Hoping I’m back together before we start in the morning!

How’d that happen?

Rock was stronger than the u-joint!

Rock was smarter than the driver. Reassembling now with @Will, looks like I’ll be back out there tomorrow.