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Title: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Big Dave on January 11, 2020, 01:58:17 PM

CHOCCOLOCCO ORV PARK & CAMPGROUND

DISCUSSION ONLY




DATE : February 1st

RIDE CHECK IN HERE:
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=18651.0


Choccolocco Mountain is located in Jacksonville, Alabama just one mile from the town square. Restaurants, parts stores, and hotels are only minutes away. Every type of off road vehicle is welcome, including: ATV’s, side by sides, dirt bikes, four wheel drives, rail buggies, and rock crawlers. The park is 450 acres of forest covered mountains with a vast trail system. Most stock four-wheel drive vehicles are capable of traveling throughout the entire park on the easy roads. There are also moderate to extreme trails for the more advanced vehicles. Some of the most extreme off road obstacles in the southeast are located here in Jacksonville, AL.



AMENITIES :

- Unlimited Primitive camping
- 15 RV Hookups
- 4 Restrooms and 2 showers
- Pavilion
- Music Stage
- Children's Playground
- Bagged ice
- compressed air


PARK RATES :
http://www.choccoloccomountain.com/ParkRates.html (http://www.choccoloccomountain.com/ParkRates.html)


PARK INFORMATION :

Address :
1312 Louise Dr SW Jacksonville, Alabama 36265

Website :

http://www.choccoloccomountain.com/index.html (http://www.choccoloccomountain.com/index.html)

Phone :
256-365-0297


GATR Ride Rules & Information : http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=rules (http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?action=rules)



RIDE PLANS :

FRIDAY:  park opens at 8am...members will arrive throughout the day to set up camp and wheel.  There will be no structured Friday rides.  Get together with those that are there and work out wheeling plans.  Camp fires and what not Friday night at sundown.  GaTR ride rules apply to all that come Friday and wheel as a GaTR club member. 

SATURDAY: 
9:30am(Alabama time) riders meeting.  We will break into groups of like wheeling capabilities and head out to hit the rocks.  The park is not too big so lunch can be back at the camp sites at 1pm. 

After lunch we can re-group, stay in the same groups, make bigger groups, smaller groups, whatever may seem to make the wheeling better.  Wheel for the rest of the day. 

Camp fires and more what not at sun down.  Maybe a little night wheeling if a group feels up to it.


(http://www.choccoloccomountain.com/publishImages/index~~element92.JPG)








I really want to hit this park. I'd be Saturday & staying the night.
Anyone interested?

Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo
Post by: TravisMac on January 11, 2020, 03:04:02 PM
I’m down weather permitting
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo
Post by: Trailabite on January 11, 2020, 04:57:37 PM
We're game.

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo
Post by: Cannonballkev on January 11, 2020, 05:42:33 PM
Possibly
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo
Post by: clark123456 on January 11, 2020, 09:06:41 PM
Possible

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo
Post by: wiffle9 on January 12, 2020, 09:55:58 AM
I’m in, weather permitting
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo
Post by: tcdawg on January 12, 2020, 11:03:44 AM
I’m in for this as well.  Weather permitting
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo
Post by: Carlos LOBO on January 12, 2020, 04:05:12 PM
I'm IN!
:-)

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo
Post by: Chris36l on January 12, 2020, 07:09:59 PM
If the stars align correctly, I’ll be there


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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo
Post by: thetastelingers on January 13, 2020, 07:09:55 AM
Oh yay. I wanna come!
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: RedDragonATL on January 16, 2020, 02:10:50 PM
Getting some new ink that Saturday...maybe I can try and get off work that Friday, if anyone is showing up then.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: patman on January 16, 2020, 02:13:31 PM
Getting some new ink that Saturday...maybe I can try and get off work that Friday, if anyone is showing up then.

Baby Yoda tat?
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: RedDragonATL on January 16, 2020, 02:16:00 PM
Getting some new ink that Saturday...maybe I can try and get off work that Friday, if anyone is showing up then.

Baby Yoda tat?

How did you know??  BY is my jam.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: TravisMac on January 16, 2020, 02:39:15 PM
Getting some new ink that Saturday...maybe I can try and get off work that Friday, if anyone is showing up then.
Sounds like a good opportunity
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Carlos LOBO on January 16, 2020, 04:22:16 PM
Hi Guys,
What do you think about a Brazilian BBQ at the camp site after wheeling, end of afternoon...

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Jeepster1407 on January 16, 2020, 04:23:36 PM
I'm in for this ride weather permitting
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: BigMike on January 17, 2020, 12:13:19 PM
It will be a Friday night 1/31 decision.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Trailabite on January 17, 2020, 12:25:15 PM
Hi Guys,
What do you think about a Brazilian BBQ at the camp site after wheeling, end of afternoon...

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Of course!

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: clark123456 on January 17, 2020, 03:44:49 PM
I might have to make it out on Friday, regardless of whether I'm wheeling...Carlos' BBQ!!!  :)
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Trailabite on January 17, 2020, 04:19:59 PM
I might have to make it out on Friday, regardless of whether I'm wheeling...Carlos' BBQ!!!  :)

Chicken hearts and tequila baby!
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: jesseshoots on January 17, 2020, 04:30:10 PM
I'm a maybe for Saturday. Depends on the weather and if I get my M8000 winch rebuilt in time... Right now the ring gear is still seized to the housing.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Trailabite on January 17, 2020, 04:34:16 PM
I'm a maybe for Saturday. Depends on the weather and if I get my M8000 winch rebuilt in time... Right now the ring gear is still seized to the housing.

There will be plenty of wenches out there, I mean winches.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: jesseshoots on January 17, 2020, 07:14:20 PM

There will be plenty of wenches out there, I mean winches.

Perfect! Then as long as it’s not pouring I’m in
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: RedDragonATL on January 24, 2020, 09:40:31 AM
Anybody else looking to wheel Friday? 
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: BigMike on January 24, 2020, 09:43:29 AM
Anybody else looking to wheel Friday? 

Just Saturday for me.  Hope the forecast improves.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Raisinhead on January 24, 2020, 11:14:03 PM
Stars are aligning for me. Might be able to make it
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Anvilsam on January 25, 2020, 08:07:07 AM
In for the feb 8th Chocco discussion redo redo when there is a 10 percent chance of rain and this ride gets cancelled


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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: TravisMac on January 25, 2020, 08:29:31 AM
In for the feb 8th Chocco discussion redo redo when there is a 10 percent chance of rain and this ride gets cancelled


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Bah humbug
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Big Dave on January 25, 2020, 09:43:29 AM
I'm not down for a re-redo.
I'll just see ya'll at Get Together for Ried at AOP.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Anvilsam on January 25, 2020, 10:12:11 AM
I'm not down for a re-redo.
I'll just see ya'll at Get Together for Ried at AOP.
I thought you were selling out


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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Big Dave on January 25, 2020, 01:39:20 PM
I hope it doesn't come to that but it is for sale.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Bjk77 on January 25, 2020, 03:37:13 PM
Dave do you still have your red Cherokee..
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Big Dave on January 25, 2020, 04:47:32 PM
Dave do you still have your red Cherokee..
Yes, you know anyone who wants it?
If there's a good chance of rain we'll probably take it if we go.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Cannonballkev on January 25, 2020, 05:23:50 PM
Don’t you be selling both!
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Bjk77 on January 25, 2020, 06:41:29 PM
I keep my ears open.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: BigMike on January 27, 2020, 09:32:03 AM
Forecast looking good.  Should be fun
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: tcdawg on January 28, 2020, 10:38:46 AM
Who plans to be there Friday afternoon or camping Friday night?
I don't think I can get there to do any wheeling Friday afternoon but could get there to hang out and camp.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Trailabite on January 28, 2020, 10:40:44 AM
Who plans to be there Friday afternoon or camping Friday night?
I don't think I can get there to do any wheeling Friday afternoon but could get there to hang out and camp.

If our network is still down I plan on taking Friday off. If not, we should roll in around 7pm. Just in time for a little camp fire action.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: clark123456 on January 28, 2020, 11:05:39 AM
I will plan to come over Friday afternoon/early evening. 

Are we doing group dinner?  Special Brazilian feast?

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Truckin222 on January 28, 2020, 02:05:44 PM
I'm trying my best to make it.
Who's wheeling Friday?
If we come, I'd like to make it two days of riding... (Fri & Sat)

Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Carlos LOBO on January 28, 2020, 02:23:47 PM
I will plan to come over Friday afternoon/early evening. 

Are we doing group dinner?  Special Brazilian feast?

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I'm in a overseas business trip flying back  entire day on Thursday. If I get back with a minimum of energy I will join you on Friday, if not only on Saturday.

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: clark123456 on January 28, 2020, 04:03:41 PM
I will plan to come over Friday afternoon/early evening. 

Are we doing group dinner?  Special Brazilian feast?

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I'm in a overseas business trip flying back  entire day on Thursday. If I get back with a minimum of energy I will join you on Friday, if not only on Saturday.

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We'll probably end up at the Mexican joint in town...or I'll grab a sammich on the road.  Not getting in until later in the afternoon.

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Trailabite on January 28, 2020, 04:18:38 PM
I will plan to come over Friday afternoon/early evening. 

Are we doing group dinner?  Special Brazilian feast?

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I'm in a overseas business trip flying back  entire day on Thursday. If I get back with a minimum of energy I will join you on Friday, if not only on Saturday.

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We'll probably end up at the Mexican joint in town...or I'll grab a sammich on the road.  Not getting in until later in the afternoon.

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I heard tequila! Friday night, your on.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Big Dave on January 28, 2020, 04:35:10 PM
I'm trying my best to make it.
Who's wheeling Friday?
If we come, I'd like to make it two days of riding... (Fri & Sat)


Georgia said you better bring Ruby.
We may head out Friday evening around 6. We should get there just in time for the night ride.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Raisinhead on January 28, 2020, 06:39:13 PM
I'm trying my best to make it.
Who's wheeling Friday?
If we come, I'd like to make it two days of riding... (Fri & Sat)


Georgia said you better bring Ruby.
We may head out Friday evening around 6. We should get there just in time for the night ride.

Agreed! Bring Ruby
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: TravisMac on January 28, 2020, 08:57:25 PM
I might be able to swing Friday wheeling if anyone else is
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Big Dave on January 28, 2020, 09:50:12 PM
Anyone camping Saturday night?
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: clark123456 on January 29, 2020, 06:10:10 AM
Anyone camping Saturday night?
I will, if I actually camp Friday night and others camp Saturday night.

My Friday plans are weather dependent.

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: BigMike on January 29, 2020, 11:37:42 AM
Anyone camping Saturday night?
I will, if I actually camp Friday night and others camp Saturday night.

My Friday plans are weather dependent.

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Bring you rain suit
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: jd30005 on January 30, 2020, 09:48:22 AM
My junk is in the shop getting axle seals replaced but I am planning to come out late Friday afternoon and ride shotgun with Rob on Sat.  I'm staying at the Hampton Inn.


Let me know if there are dinner plans at the Mexican restaurant for Friday night as I should be around.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Trailabite on January 30, 2020, 10:07:19 AM
My junk is in the shop getting axle seals replaced but I am planning to come out late Friday afternoon and ride shotgun with Rob on Sat.  I'm staying at the Hampton Inn.


Let me know if there are dinner plans at the Mexican restaurant for Friday night as I should be around.

We're at the Hampton as well and are already planning on Mexican for Friday night.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: clark123456 on January 30, 2020, 10:14:14 AM
My junk is in the shop getting axle seals replaced but I am planning to come out late Friday afternoon and ride shotgun with Rob on Sat.  I'm staying at the Hampton Inn.


Let me know if there are dinner plans at the Mexican restaurant for Friday night as I should be around.

We're at the Hampton as well and are already planning on Mexican for Friday night.
I was thinking about backing out, but I may come over for dinner!

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: jesseshoots on January 30, 2020, 09:52:51 PM
Plans for lunch on Saturday? Trying to figure out what to pack.
Title: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Raisinhead on January 30, 2020, 09:59:26 PM
Plans for lunch on Saturday? Trying to figure out what to pack.

Usually we just pack an easy lunch that you could eat on the trails if you had to or if your group wants to stay out.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: clark123456 on January 30, 2020, 10:01:27 PM
Plans for lunch on Saturday? Trying to figure out what to pack.
Bring you own...and plan to eat on the trail, although folks may head back to camp to eat.  usually a meat and cheese sandwich, snackables, or, if you're very lucky, you'll be able to eat someone else's PB&J (right @Raisinhead )
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Big Dave on January 31, 2020, 07:51:43 AM
Plans for lunch on Saturday? Trying to figure out what to pack.
Bologna & chips.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: jd30005 on January 31, 2020, 08:02:08 AM
Just a reminder that Chocco does have an electronic map.  If you have the Avenza app, you can download the map from the QR code on this page. 


http://www.choccoloccomountain.com/MapsDirections.html (http://www.choccoloccomountain.com/MapsDirections.html)
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: jesseshoots on January 31, 2020, 08:30:03 AM
Plans for lunch on Saturday? Trying to figure out what to pack.
Bring you own...and plan to eat on the trail, although folks may head back to camp to eat.  usually a meat and cheese sandwich, snackables, or, if you're very lucky, you'll be able to eat someone else's PB&J (right @Raisinhead )
So what I'm gathering is there's no need to bring food, and just rely on someone else  lmao

And for the morning which camp site is everyone meeting up at? I saw there were a few on the map.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: tcdawg on January 31, 2020, 08:48:02 AM
Plans for lunch on Saturday? Trying to figure out what to pack.
Bring you own...and plan to eat on the trail, although folks may head back to camp to eat.  usually a meat and cheese sandwich, snackables, or, if you're very lucky, you'll be able to eat someone else's PB&J (right @Raisinhead )
So what I'm gathering is there's no need to bring food, and just rely on someone else  lmao

And for the morning which camp site is everyone meeting up at? I saw there were a few on the map.

The big parking lot right in front of the bathrooms
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: tjsahara00 on January 31, 2020, 09:05:47 AM
Building at bottom of this picture is bathrooms.

(http://www.choccoloccomountain.com/publishImages/index~~element92.JPG)
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Carlos LOBO on January 31, 2020, 09:11:56 AM
Hi all.

Unfortunately due to work demands I'm not confirmed anymore.
If things get better I will join you tomorrow morning.

Wish you all a great wheeling and eating activities!

Share your pics please.

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: BigMike on January 31, 2020, 10:24:18 AM
I'm a game time decision. 
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: tcdawg on January 31, 2020, 02:04:55 PM
Loaded.  Pulling out at around 3:30. Be there for dinner

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Big Dave on January 31, 2020, 02:10:03 PM
No top?
Any plans on a night ride today? We may leave Gainesville around 6 pm & put us there about 9 pm. 
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Trailabite on January 31, 2020, 04:35:00 PM
Is anyone at the park now?

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Big Dave on January 31, 2020, 05:16:14 PM
Is anyone at the park now?

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Looking for a weather update too?
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Truckin222 on January 31, 2020, 05:26:38 PM
We’re loaded up.
Ruby & I are planning to be there 8:30 or so tomorrow AM.
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: 06ljrubby on January 31, 2020, 06:37:26 PM
Sharon and I shoud be in about 9am tomorrow (Alabama time)
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Carlos LOBO on January 31, 2020, 06:40:16 PM
Hi guys.
I'm out on this one.
Hope to be soon with you on another trail...

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Trailabite on January 31, 2020, 06:49:02 PM
Is anyone at the park now?

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Looking for a weather update too?
Awesome

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: tcdawg on January 31, 2020, 10:35:30 PM
Is anyone at the park now?

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Looking for a weather update too?

No rain.  Moderately cold
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: clark123456 on February 01, 2020, 12:43:54 AM
Gonna be great tomorrow!

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Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: jesseshoots on February 01, 2020, 09:14:51 AM
Just made it to Alabama. See y’all soon

Edit: of course the pic is upside down>.<
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: j3ff3ry_j33p on February 01, 2020, 02:38:58 PM
Plans for lunch on Saturday? Trying to figure out what to pack.
Bring you own...and plan to eat on the trail, although folks may head back to camp to eat.  usually a meat and cheese sandwich, snackables, or, if you're very lucky, you'll be able to eat someone else's PB&J (right @Raisinhead )

phft...
I got turkey sammichs from @Big Dave  [hungry].


  ; )


y'all have safe fun

pix

wishing I coulda come to this one!
Title: Re: February 1st Chocco redo discussion
Post by: Big Dave on February 01, 2020, 10:08:10 PM
Plans for lunch on Saturday? Trying to figure out what to pack.
Bring you own...and plan to eat on the trail, although folks may head back to camp to eat.  usually a meat and cheese sandwich, snackables, or, if you're very lucky, you'll be able to eat someone else's PB&J (right @Raisinhead )

phft...
I got turkey sammichs from @Big Dave  [hungry].


  ; )


y'all have safe fun

pix

wishing I coulda come to this one!
Ha!Ha! Morris Mountain.