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Title: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Trail Duty on August 29, 2014, 06:54:56 PM
I'm planning on heading up to N.GA on Labor Day (Monday), thinking about retracing the 2013 January FS Ride route (Trey Mtn, Charlies Creek, Bell Mtn). Just seeing if anyone else would be interested. We can also alter the route if there are other trails people want to hit (Winding Stair Gap, Hawk Mtn, etc).

MEETING LOCATION: Bethel Church on Bethel Road (just across the road from Tray Mtn). Address: 45 Bethel Road - Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571

MEETING TIME: 10 AM, leave at ~10:10

LATE MEETUP LOCATION: Parking lot at Unicoi State Park Lake (~11:30-11:45 depending on the speed at which Tray Mtn is completed)

PROPOSED ROUTE:
-Tray Mtn
-Bathroom break @ Unicoi State Park Lake
-35 - 40 min. drive to Tallulah River Road
-Lunch
-Charlies Creek
-15-20 min. drive to Bell Mtn

ATTENDING:
Trail Duty
Cannonballkev
DudeNiceH2
CaneJeep
ch1502
dogshark
jeepjunky68 (joining after Tray Mtn)
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Cannonballkev on August 29, 2014, 08:06:48 PM
We are meeting up with "willy and Jen" Monday at 10 at shake rag road/lake view gas station( bell mountain rd)  but we are up for trying out new trails.  I've been to trey, FS rd 163, which comes out on Persimon which leads to Charlie's creek.  Willy hasn't been to bell, not sure about trey.  Where are you coming from?  We are both in Hiawassee.  Start at trey?
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Cannonballkev on August 29, 2014, 08:07:45 PM
A couple other people have expressed interest also in another post
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Trail Duty on August 29, 2014, 08:34:49 PM
Yes, the current plan would start at Trey and end at Bell Mtn. I'll be coming from Atlanta. This is the proposed route (from the 2013 FS Ride): http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1995518 (http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1995518)

However, like I said, I'm up for anything if somewhere has other trails they want to hit. They are plenty of good FS roads around.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: jeepjunky68 on August 29, 2014, 11:31:51 PM
I might be game. I would like to do Bell for sure.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: DudeNiceH2 on August 30, 2014, 08:27:13 AM
You can count me in.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: CaneJeep on August 30, 2014, 11:11:27 AM
I am in. Thx David
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Cannonballkev on August 30, 2014, 02:58:30 PM
Where and whst time?
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: ranier1315 on August 30, 2014, 05:40:38 PM
Ok I'm in. Home depot in Dawsonville? 9:00? Or 10:00?
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Nastygnome on August 30, 2014, 05:57:05 PM
Whats the latest starting time you guys can do I have t-ball practice at 10:00?
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: CaneJeep on August 30, 2014, 06:56:28 PM
9:00 would be good
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: ranier1315 on August 30, 2014, 07:29:28 PM
Nasty, how far away from the meeting spot are you? If we wait too late it can make for a long day. No time for possible problems etc.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Nastygnome on August 30, 2014, 08:30:14 PM
Nasty, how far away from the meeting spot are you? If we wait too late it can make for a long day. No time for possible problems etc.
  True on the late time i'm in buford area so I guess i can catch y'all next ride.  Post pics tho!!!
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: ranier1315 on August 30, 2014, 08:30:52 PM
Sorry.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: ranier1315 on August 30, 2014, 08:36:16 PM
Well. Change of plans. I'm out. Y'ALL have fun.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: ch1507 on August 30, 2014, 10:19:57 PM
I'm in. Where's the meeting spot and time?
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: DudeNiceH2 on August 31, 2014, 11:44:13 AM
I'm still in too.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Cannonballkev on August 31, 2014, 12:25:37 PM
I'm in, but need to know where, and time.  I'm coming from Hiawassee.  What about at Habersham winery in Helen at 10?  Assuming we are doing Trey first
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: DudeNiceH2 on August 31, 2014, 01:01:01 PM
Habersham winery @ 10?
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Trail Duty on August 31, 2014, 01:13:40 PM
Sorry for not getting back to this thread earlier, but the plan will be to meet at Bethel Church on Bethel Road (just across the road from Tray Mtn) @ 10 AM. Address: 45 Bethel Road - Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Trail Duty on August 31, 2014, 01:19:07 PM
A late meeting point will be the parking lot at Unicoi State Park Lake. We will stop there after finishing Tray Mtn for a bathroom break.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Cannonballkev on August 31, 2014, 01:30:01 PM
Ok, see you there!
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Trail Duty on August 31, 2014, 01:45:05 PM
I will say, it is about a 35 minute drive from Tray Mtn to Charlies Creek, so as long as everyone is OK with that then this route works. Otherwise we can always choose somewhere else.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: DudeNiceH2 on August 31, 2014, 01:46:26 PM
Ok scratch my lost post. Sorry for the bad info! Just excited  //SLAMIN//
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: ltprice on August 31, 2014, 01:58:24 PM
Wish I was off tomorrow!  Bethel Church is a great meeting place (married my wife there) and I havent rode Tray Mountain since I was a kid!  Hit yall up next time though hopefully.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: jeepjunky68 on August 31, 2014, 03:11:45 PM
A late meeting point will be the parking lot at Unicoi State Park Lake. We will stop there after finishing Tray Mtn for a bathroom break.

So you are starting Tray at a different entrance and coming out at Unicoi where I believe mrmike and started at last time. I may just meet you there at the bathroom/lake area then since I just did Tray a couple weeks ago and ride over to Bell with you guys from there.

Will pm you my phone number to confirm.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: wejeep on August 31, 2014, 03:59:16 PM
I'd love to tag along tomorrow but can't.  A couple questions if I may:

Could a stock Jeep (JK) make it over these trails?

Does anyone have GPS coordinates for FS  trails, especially the ones your going on?
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Big Dave on August 31, 2014, 04:36:27 PM
A 2wd could make Tray no problem.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Dogshark on August 31, 2014, 04:46:41 PM
New guy here. I'm down.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: CJ on August 31, 2014, 11:08:15 PM
New guy here as well.

Will a fullsize Bronco fit on these trails?

If so, I'd like to come along.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Trail Duty on August 31, 2014, 11:33:31 PM
New guy here as well.

Will a fullsize Bronco fit on these trails?

If so, I'd like to come along.

Shouldn't be a problem. They are mainly just FS roads.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Cannonballkev on September 01, 2014, 12:27:03 AM
I have a  full size long bed truck, no issues
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: DudeNiceH2 on September 01, 2014, 01:06:31 AM
I have an H2 and I've done it before. You'll fit fine
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: CJ on September 01, 2014, 06:48:35 AM
I'll plan to be there.

I saw some mention meeting at the Dawsonville Home Depot at 9:00 to go up.

Is that still happening or is everyone just planning on meeting onsite at 10:00?

Looking forward to it!

Edit: Looks like the Dawsonville poster had to back out so I'll just see you at Bethel church.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: jeepjunky68 on September 01, 2014, 08:53:56 AM
Last minute change of plans. I'm out :( Will catch up with you guys on the next ride. Have fun!
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: DudeNiceH2 on September 01, 2014, 06:28:12 PM
Awesome ride today guys! ! I had a great time, thanks to everyone.

If you happen to have any pictures or videos of the H2, can you please send them over to me @ motorcycles.tattoos@gmail.com ?
I'd greatly appreciate it!
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: CJ on September 01, 2014, 07:56:20 PM
Had a great time today and it was a huge pleasure meeting everybody.

Hope to see you all on the trails again very soon.
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Willy on September 01, 2014, 08:06:15 PM
Was really great to meet y'all, look forward to crossing trails again.  If you see pics attached,  //;D// it worked!! 

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Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Cannonballkev on September 01, 2014, 08:15:08 PM
Ha!  Why is it pics of my truck are always upside down?  (Look at my profile pic)
Just call me "Flip"

Great time today!
Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: Cannonballkev on September 01, 2014, 08:45:51 PM
Great ride!  Good to meet you all

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Title: Re: FS Ride Labor Day: Monday 9/1/14
Post by: ltprice on September 02, 2014, 06:24:12 AM
Awesome pics!  Wish I could have made it.