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OPEN RIDES & EVENTS => Trail Rides & Open Events (Everyone's invited) => Topic started by: tjsahara00 on December 16, 2021, 09:43:12 AM
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Okay everyone GTR is going to start back doing the Annual January Forest Service Road ride! This will be a day full of light, easy trail riding and sight seeing. No rock crawling, no hardcore trails, etc. We'll be traveling on Forest Service Roads in North Georgia.
In 2015 we had 79 rigs signed up. It was cold that morning but we had a great time!
Everyone's invited! Come out and meet some new like-minded friends!
Here is the route we had that https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Walmart+Supercenter,+270+Walmart+Way,+Dahlonega,+GA+30533/34.7245478,-84.0288443/Flatlands,+Georgia+30572/34.7667053,-83.6674408/34.7992959,-83.6915184/34.7549333,-83.7246464/34.7230685,-83.7476185/Troll+Tavern,+North+Main+Street,+Helen,+GA/@34.6802855,-83.9660155,11z/data=!4m25!4m24!1m5!1m1!1s0x885f6628aa20e9f1:0x4de4441f05f22f01!2m2!1d-83.9726073!2d34.5387208!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x885f135c37b13275:0x2648918f938ad8b9!2m2!1d-84.0232474!2d34.7348115!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x885f37d8795e777b:0xba65ae915dfc45f3!2m2!1d-83.7296104!2d34.701087!3e0
I remember meeting quite a bit of new folks including @8lugLJ on that ride. He was in that big ole Ford diesel truck.
So what do y'all think?? Any volunteers to lead the ride that day?
Here is a video from that ride
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Interested. Hopefully I can make it if this pans out but I wont know until last minute.
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That was my first ride with GATR
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That was my first ride with GATR
Yes and you can see your truck in Marc's video
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I’ll be in for this unless my son has a wrestling meet that day. I’m happy to lead but I’m not an expert on forest service roads. I grabbed a pic off the FB page the other day with some GPS coordinates though so I might be able to put something together. I liked the Charlie’s creek/popcorn creek route we did in Dec 2020 as well. Looks like that route from 2015 included the back side of Tray Mt, that’s closed.
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I’ll be in for this unless my son has a wrestling meet that day. I’m happy to lead but I’m not an expert on forest service roads. I grabbed a pic off the FB page the other day with some GPS coordinates though so I might be able to put something together. I liked the Charlie’s creek/popcorn creek route we did in Dec 2020 as well. Looks like that route from 2015 included the back side of Tray Mt, that’s closed.
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Back side of tray snd Flatlands which I’m pretty sure is closed also.
I’m 10 min from popcorn/Charlie’s creek
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I’ll be in for this unless my son has a wrestling meet that day. I’m happy to lead but I’m not an expert on forest service roads. I grabbed a pic off the FB page the other day with some GPS coordinates though so I might be able to put something together. I liked the Charlie’s creek/popcorn creek route we did in Dec 2020 as well. Looks like that route from 2015 included the back side of Tray Mt, that’s closed.
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Back side of tray snd Flatlands which I’m pretty sure is closed also.
I’m 10 min from popcorn/Charlie’s creek
Flatlands is out and back from FS. Too much traffic from the internet wheelers pissed the folks off that live on the paved end so they complained and formed a HOA type deal and gated it.
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Was that the ride that we stopped by the fish hatchery? These FS rides are some of the best times I've had off-road!
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Was that the ride that we stopped by the fish hatchery? These FS rides are some of the best times I've had off-road!
That was a great trip. Doug did us right.
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2013 was pretty epic as well... the frozen trees was one hell of a sight... then Bell Mtn.
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Was that the ride that we stopped by the fish hatchery? These FS rides are some of the best times I've had off-road!
That was a great trip. Doug did us right.
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And those fried pies at that little country store place we stopped at one year. Awesome ride. I wish my TJ was going to be ready to go for this....
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Looks like I’ll be off work that weekend. It’d be great to finally make it for one of the group’s rides!
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So, the 15th is a Saturday, is anyone interested in an overnighter? There is a killer spot on Tray Mtn that is plenty big enough for several rigs and camps, also one big enough on 180 just a couple miles from Tray, both spots on creeks, and both just a few miles 12-15ish from Helen. Just an idea, would be weather dependent for sure.
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The year I mentioned was while my TJ was being built. I drove my little 4x4 Jeep Patriot. Lol
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Looks like I’ll be off work that weekend. It’d be great to finally make it for one of the group’s rides!
Absolutely! This is the best time to come out and make some new friends. This is an awesome day of riding and hanging out bs-ing about Jeeps
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So, the 15th is a Saturday, is anyone interested in an overnighter? There is a killer spot on Tray Mtn that is plenty big enough for several rigs and camps, also one big enough on 180 just a couple miles from Tray, both spots on creeks, and both just a few miles 12-15ish from Helen. Just an idea, would be weather dependent for sure.
I may be interested
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I’m in plus another Jeep .
Can we start a check in post?
I’m going to scout out a trail and see if it’s open ( seasonal ) back behind Charlie’s creek ( persiminion and Colman river road
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Unless someone else starts a check in thread then I will Monday morning at work.
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Wow. This made me go back and look at all of my old GATR videos. I really miss the good ole days. Here is a video of our FS ride a few years before the one Kevin posted. This was one of the best FS rides I think we ever had. Of course Bell mountain was till a challenging climb and finished the day with some carnage but a $hit tone of fun! I miss you guys. I may have to ride shotgun on this ride and bring my camera.
Here's the other video.
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We're still working out the exact details
> who's leading ?
> starting location?
> I would say 9 am
> exact route?
Whatcha got????
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I’m hopeful but not 100% yet
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We're still working out the exact details
> who's leading ?
> starting location?
> I would say 9 am
> exact route?
Whatcha got????
any idea of how many?
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I just put up the check in thread......
I have not put it on our GATR Facebook page....yet
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Ok everybody let's get signed in on the check in list.
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=19320.0
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Howdy!
I just got a new Jeep and looking to join up with some folks for my first off road adventure. Would this be a good opportunity for that?
Ron
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Howdy!
I just got a new Jeep and looking to join up with some folks for my first off road adventure. Would this be a good opportunity for that?
Ron
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Yes, this will be a perfect time to get out and do some mild off-roading! You should definitely join us for this one.
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Ok we need to set a meeting place and time. Got quite a few new members on face book asking about and wanted to get out for the first time.
Who has a good route?
Let's get this planned out please.
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This going to be mild enough to drive the tow rig? If so I might try to bring the kiddo
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Yes it should be.
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Ok we need to set a meeting place and time. Got quite a few new members on face book asking about and wanted to get out for the first time.
Who has a good route?
Let's get this planned out please.
Using the same web site I use when we do this in Colorado, I came up with a 2.5 hr start.
I dont know these roads or if they are open or not.
https://goo.gl/maps/nmdjYQWYXbHRhNdn6
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https://goo.gl/maps/uLq7xVeTxNHkQGhn9
There is another hour, at the end of Weeks Creek there is another road on the other side of 60 called West Skeenah Rd. Its not on Google Maps, but was open as of 12-8. Its another 45min.
So there is about a 4-4.5 hour ride. Do we need more than that? its about 20 min from the end of Skeenah to the Cooper Creek area
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In case anyone wants to read up on the route. https://www.trailsoffroad.com/states/GA
Forrest Service Rd 28-1
Winding Stair Gap
Springer Mtn Rd
Noontootla Rd
Hightower Gap Rd
Rock Creek Rd
Weeks Creek Rd
West Skeenah Rd
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I know some of you know the service roads pretty good!
@8lugLJ
@Cannonballkev
@Grass Janitor
@classified
I see where Danny posted on our FaceBook page so we need to decide on the route and who will lead.
I have some things going on but will try to be there. I know Charlie's creek but that's about it. I think
someone said the route I posted from Doug had some sections closed. It needs to be an easy route plus
a stop for lunch or anything else you can think of. I appreciate any and all help on this. THANKS
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I know some of you know the service roads pretty good!
@8lugLJ
@Cannonballkev
@Grass Janitor
@classified
I see where Danny posted on our FaceBook page so we need to decide on the route and who will lead.
I have some things going on but will try to be there. I know Charlie's creek but that's about it. I think
someone said the route I posted from Doug had some sections closed. It needs to be an easy route plus
a stop for lunch or anything else you can think of. I appreciate any and all help on this. THANKS
All of these roads are on the southwest side of town from me and on the complete opposite of the counties from Charlie Creek, which is perfectly fine because there are several signs on CC saying NO OFFROADING (they really dont want you in there at all). No creek crossings at all from what I know on these, but should be easy roads for even a 2wd tow pig if anyone wants to risk it.
The 4-4.5hr time is a bit thin, West Skeenah alone is a 2 hr road, thats the first one we did on the leaf looker ride a few weeks back. Id estimate 3-4 hrs just from Dahlonega to this end of Rock Creek, especially if you are going to stop anywhere.
I am not sure if I can make it or not Kevin, thats why I havent spoken up yet.
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I really wish I knew these roads better, I have a couple maps saved and such but don't have much experience with them to know what's what.
At some point I marked the start of FS 33A at Cooper Creek Rd, and have a flag noting to turn right onto Duncan Ridge Rd. which loops around to Wolfpen Gap on 180. Anyone familiar with that route?
These two maps are helpful, but obviously having someone that knows their way around would be best. I will definitely defer to @8lugLJ @Cannonballkev and @classified as they seem to know what's up.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=13PWpFMKC2-qAnwlVhbIWbUX5TXtImlCr&ll=34.73126321821761%2C-83.5203095860982&z=9 (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=13PWpFMKC2-qAnwlVhbIWbUX5TXtImlCr&ll=34.73126321821761%2C-83.5203095860982&z=9)
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Ql0ziGJAKsIypInacCFVfmenkmo&hl=en&ll=34.73555457862463%2C-84.01371179558737&z=13 (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Ql0ziGJAKsIypInacCFVfmenkmo&hl=en&ll=34.73555457862463%2C-84.01371179558737&z=13)
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Im using Trails Off Road and the forest services map. Its been years since Ive been anywhere near these roads, but have used this same method to get around various trail systems in Colorado and Utah.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=13PWpFMKC2-qAnwlVhbIWbUX5TXtImlCr&ll=34.71346786157661%2C-84.08390523688222&z=9
Weeks and West Skeenah will be closed, so the last two roads I posted wont work. The rest is supposed to be open and easy roads.
Trails Off Road shows alot of "points of interest" along the way. I'll study them a little more and see if I cant come up with some locations to stop for lunch. I would think a few spots depending on how fast we are moving and how much traffic is in the woods.
If we did get to the north end of Rock Creek and it was still early in the day, then we could run over to the Duncan Ridge and Cooper Creek area to finish the day
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Sounds good Brian.....I really appreciate it.
Also pick us a meeting place....once posted on FaceBook it may be a big turnout.
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I really wish I knew these roads better, I have a couple maps saved and such but don't have much experience with them to know what's what.
At some point I marked the start of FS 33A at Cooper Creek Rd, and have a flag noting to turn right onto Duncan Ridge Rd. which loops around to Wolfpen Gap on 180. Anyone familiar with that route?
These two maps are helpful, but obviously having someone that knows their way around would be best. I will definitely defer to @8lugLJ @Cannonballkev and @classified as they seem to know what's up.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=13PWpFMKC2-qAnwlVhbIWbUX5TXtImlCr&ll=34.73126321821761%2C-83.5203095860982&z=9 (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=13PWpFMKC2-qAnwlVhbIWbUX5TXtImlCr&ll=34.73126321821761%2C-83.5203095860982&z=9)
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Ql0ziGJAKsIypInacCFVfmenkmo&hl=en&ll=34.73555457862463%2C-84.01371179558737&z=13 (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Ql0ziGJAKsIypInacCFVfmenkmo&hl=en&ll=34.73555457862463%2C-84.01371179558737&z=13)
we came in from a different direction and ran Duncan Ridge a few weeks ago with the leaf lookers..
@classified West Skeenah was open just last weekend, not sure about Weeks Rd
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Lets meet at the walmart. 9am. 9:30 drivers meeting out of parking lot by 10am
Once we are on Noontootla rd, it looks like there are multiple places to stop along the creek for lunch. If there is 30-40 vehicles, then its going to be difficult to find parking regardless. But, we'll figure it out.
Im assuming that people are going to understand that there may not be any public restrooms along the route?
This will be the route
https://goo.gl/maps/xzLq8pqrwkBL9qJg8
Forrest Service Rd 28-1
Winding Stair Gap
Springer Mtn Rd
Noontootla Rd
Hightower Gap Rd
Rock Creek Rd
This will be the supplemental route should time permit
https://goo.gl/maps/1L1AEStHfz2ionE66
Coopers Gap Rd
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I really wish I knew these roads better, I have a couple maps saved and such but don't have much experience with them to know what's what.
At some point I marked the start of FS 33A at Cooper Creek Rd, and have a flag noting to turn right onto Duncan Ridge Rd. which loops around to Wolfpen Gap on 180. Anyone familiar with that route?
These two maps are helpful, but obviously having someone that knows their way around would be best. I will definitely defer to @8lugLJ @Cannonballkev and @classified as they seem to know what's up.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=13PWpFMKC2-qAnwlVhbIWbUX5TXtImlCr&ll=34.73126321821761%2C-83.5203095860982&z=9 (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=13PWpFMKC2-qAnwlVhbIWbUX5TXtImlCr&ll=34.73126321821761%2C-83.5203095860982&z=9)
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Ql0ziGJAKsIypInacCFVfmenkmo&hl=en&ll=34.73555457862463%2C-84.01371179558737&z=13 (https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Ql0ziGJAKsIypInacCFVfmenkmo&hl=en&ll=34.73555457862463%2C-84.01371179558737&z=13)
we came in from a different direction and ran Duncan Ridge a few weeks ago with the leaf lookers..
@classified West Skeenah was open just last weekend, not sure about Weeks Rd
The forest service site shows that they closed Sunday, same day as beasley knobb
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Walmart Dahlonga correct?
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Walmart Dahlonga correct?
yes. its about 20 min to the trail head from there
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Walmart Dahlonga correct?
yes. its about 20 min to the trail head from there
Ok I will post it tomorrow so get ready.
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@classified , Brian can you add the “ swinging bridge over Toccoa river” to the route? Cool place , short 5 min walk from where you can park.
Looks to be pretty close to where the route is
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that is cool
the closest we get is at the end of rock creek. Its about 30 min from there. The FS road that gets you closest to the bridge is on seasonal closure
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@classified , Brian can you add the “ swinging bridge over Toccoa river” to the route? Cool place , short 5 min walk from where you can park.
Looks to be pretty close to where the route is
That bridge has a pretty small parking lot also.
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@classified , Brian can you add the “ swinging bridge over Toccoa river” to the route? Cool place , short 5 min walk from where you can park.
Looks to be pretty close to where the route is
That bridge has a pretty small parking lot also.
The access road to the SB is less than 5 mins from the end of Rock Creek Rd, but like @Jeepster1407 said the issue is there is not much parking at all, just fyi its almost a mile hike down to the bridge and there will be TONS of people out there if it is nice at all.
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I’m trying to be able to make this ride. Are there any places to park the truck and trailer if I tow the Jeep in?
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If you feel the need to trailer your Jeep from Acworth then yes. There should be room
at the Walmart we're meeting at. Now just know this is an easy ride with portions being
on the paved roads while getting to the dirt roads. Now if I look at the map correctly it
will be like 39 miles from the end of the ride back to the Walmart.
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If you feel the need to trailer your Jeep from Acworth then yes. There should be room
at the Walmart we're meeting at. Now just know this is an easy ride with portions being
on the paved roads while getting to the dirt roads. Now if I look at the map correctly it
will be like 39 miles from the end of the ride back to the Walmart.
Like Kevin said, this is an easy ride. These are NOT trails, these are dirt/gravel roads made to travel in passenger cars to gain access to camping areas.
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The forest service map showes 333 and dicks creek closed as of the 2nd
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If we end up doing cooper's creek then we will end where we started
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If we end up doing cooper's creek then we will end where we started
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Maybe @j-dubya will read this comments.
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noob question from a first timer...
sat morning at walmart - there will be a whole bunch of vehicles.... how do I identify this group?
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It will be a lot of Jeeps....
Everyone will be friendly just strike up a conversation and ask someone.
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It will be a lot of Jeeps....
Everyone will be friendly just strike up a conversation and ask someone.
Roger
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Ill try to get there a little early so look for a white Cherokee and maybe a brown 110 truck
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noob question from a first timer...
sat morning at walmart - there will be a whole bunch of vehicles.... how do I identify this group?
Wouldn’t be a bad idea to start posting pics of vehicles attending in the check in threads.
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Let's make that here in the discussion thread......don't want to clutter the checkin thread.
If I make it it will be in my JKU
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mine
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Who doesn’t like a good excuse to post up a pic? Ha
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Orange JKU
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Nice, i guess I am going to be the only one showing up in a Jeep club ride without a Jeep. Well next one will be in my Jeep that is supposed to be delivered to the dealer by 20th Jan. They also said it will be built by Sep 21, so will see if their estimate holds.
for now, this is my ride.
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Nice, i guess I am going to be the only one showing up in a Jeep club ride without a Jeep. Well next one will be in my Jeep that is supposed to be delivered to the dealer by 20th Jan. They also said it will be built by Sep 21, so will see if their estimate holds.
for now, this is my ride.
It’s not a Jeep club, it’s an Offroad riding club.
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mine
Now with a little bit of right side damage. [poke]
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mine
Now with a little bit of right side damage. [poke]
I guess I should show the truth
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Hey everyone, I'm Brent from FB (how I am on the "Check-In" thread). I'll be there hopefully with another friend of mine. Should have my 6yo tagging along with me. Coming from Stone Mountain/Lilburn area, so going to have a haul just to make it to Dahlonega by 9.
Been out of Jeeps for 10+ years, but worked at a few off road shops while in college. Finally got myself settled enough to get back into the hobby. Looking forward to meeting everyone, and maybe even a few old-timers from my previous life.
my JT
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Hey everyone, I'm Brent from FB (how I am on the "Check-In" thread). I'll be there hopefully with another friend of mine. Should have my 6yo tagging along with me. Coming from Stone Mountain/Lilburn area, so going to have a haul just to make it to Dahlonega by 9.
Been out of Jeeps for 10+ years, but worked at a few off road shops while in college. Finally got myself settled enough to get back into the hobby. Looking forward to meeting everyone, and maybe even a few old-timers from my previous life.
my JT
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Welcome!
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Welcome!
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Thanks!
Forgot to ask, What's most of the forum using for coms now? I always ran CB, but GMRS seems to be the new trend? does GATR have a standard/requirement?
Didn't think I was getting another jeep, so I tossed both my cobras a few years ago, so gotta buy one either way.
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Most of us have ditched cb’s and went with GMRS. They work great with virtually no tuning.
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Supposed to take delivery of our Jeep on Thursday. If all goes well we'll be there. Haven't been on a ride in years so I'm a new guy. Looking forward to meeting some like minded folks.
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No talk about this ride all week?? Is it still a go for Saturday? Looks like you all will miss the snow by a few hours.
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I was wondering the same thing. My bags are packed and I am coming. Heading over to smoky to get some snow action going after the ride
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I was wondering the same thing. My bags are packed and I am coming. Heading over to smoky to get some snow action going after the ride
Over to Smokey?
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I was wondering the same thing. My bags are packed and I am coming. Heading over to smoky to get some snow action going after the ride
Over to Smokey?
somewhere in the Smoky Mountains, not entirely sure yet where, but somewhere in that area. I hear NC might get 20" of snow if the storm hits. [cheers]
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I’m still in, plus another Jeep or truck
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I'm still in.
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I was wondering the same thing. My bags are packed and I am coming. Heading over to smoky to get some snow action going after the ride
Over to Smokey?
somewhere in the Smoky Mountains, not entirely sure yet where, but somewhere in that area. I hear NC might get 20" of snow if the storm hits. [cheers]
Id plan to be there when it starts, not head there after. The mountains between Franklin/Natahala/Cherokee will be shut down by DOT at the first sign of danger, then your only way will be 65? I believe back around by Asheville. Be prepared to be stuck where you go for a few days also, and dont plan on getting supplies on your way because the store shelves are already bare. Jus sayin.
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Ride is still on
Im leaving out in a little bit and staying up there tonight
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I was wondering the same thing. My bags are packed and I am coming. Heading over to smoky to get some snow action going after the ride
Over to Smokey?
somewhere in the Smoky Mountains, not entirely sure yet where, but somewhere in that area. I hear NC might get 20" of snow if the storm hits. [cheers]
Id plan to be there when it starts, not head there after. The mountains between Franklin/Natahala/Cherokee will be shut down by DOT at the first sign of danger, then your only way will be 65? I believe back around by Asheville. Be prepared to be stuck where you go for a few days also, and dont plan on getting supplies on your way because the store shelves are already bare. Jus sayin.
Wow… thanks for the heads up. I lived in upper Midwest and travelled all over northern states in dead beat of winter and various storms…. They mostly don’t close roads. Well good to know and thanks for the tip on supplies as well. I will pick some stuff up from here
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I was wondering the same thing. My bags are packed and I am coming. Heading over to smoky to get some snow action going after the ride
Over to Smokey?
somewhere in the Smoky Mountains, not entirely sure yet where, but somewhere in that area. I hear NC might get 20" of snow if the storm hits. [cheers]
Id plan to be there when it starts, not head there after. The mountains between Franklin/Natahala/Cherokee will be shut down by DOT at the first sign of danger, then your only way will be 65? I believe back around by Asheville. Be prepared to be stuck where you go for a few days also, and dont plan on getting supplies on your way because the store shelves are already bare. Jus sayin.
Wow… thanks for the heads up. I lived in upper Midwest and travelled all over northern states in dead beat of winter and various storms…. They mostly don’t close roads. Well good to know and thanks for the tip on supplies as well. I will pick some stuff up from here
GA/southeast doesn't really have the same infrastructure to deal with cold weather. Ice or snow will shut down everything in a hurry since it happens so infrequently
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I was wondering the same thing. My bags are packed and I am coming. Heading over to smoky to get some snow action going after the ride
Over to Smokey?
somewhere in the Smoky Mountains, not entirely sure yet where, but somewhere in that area. I hear NC might get 20" of snow if the storm hits. [cheers]
Id plan to be there when it starts, not head there after. The mountains between Franklin/Natahala/Cherokee will be shut down by DOT at the first sign of danger, then your only way will be 65? I believe back around by Asheville. Be prepared to be stuck where you go for a few days also, and dont plan on getting supplies on your way because the store shelves are already bare. Jus sayin.
Wow… thanks for the heads up. I lived in upper Midwest and travelled all over northern states in dead beat of winter and various storms…. They mostly don’t close roads. Well good to know and thanks for the tip on supplies as well. I will pick some stuff up from here
GA/southeast doesn't really have the same infrastructure to deal with cold weather. Ice or snow will shut down everything in a hurry since it happens so infrequently
Definitely not questioning anyones ability, just giving heads up. Everyone flocks up here and the law and first responders cant handle the loads so they just shut the steep stuff down.
We got hung on the mtn from Cherokee to Gatlinburg when I was little once, no fun.
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I was wondering the same thing. My bags are packed and I am coming. Heading over to smoky to get some snow action going after the ride
Over to Smokey?
somewhere in the Smoky Mountains, not entirely sure yet where, but somewhere in that area. I hear NC might get 20" of snow if the storm hits. [cheers]
Id plan to be there when it starts, not head there after. The mountains between Franklin/Natahala/Cherokee will be shut down by DOT at the first sign of danger, then your only way will be 65? I believe back around by Asheville. Be prepared to be stuck where you go for a few days also, and dont plan on getting supplies on your way because the store shelves are already bare. Jus sayin.
Wow… thanks for the heads up. I lived in upper Midwest and travelled all over northern states in dead beat of winter and various storms…. They mostly don’t close roads. Well good to know and thanks for the tip on supplies as well. I will pick some stuff up from here
GA/southeast doesn't really have the same infrastructure to deal with cold weather. Ice or snow will shut down everything in a hurry since it happens so infrequently
Definitely not questioning anyones ability, just giving heads up. Everyone flocks up here and the law and first responders cant handle the loads so they just shut the steep stuff down.
We got hung on the mtn from Cherokee to Gatlinburg when I was little once, no fun.
Definitely appreciate the heads up. We just moved here some 6 months ago from upper midwest and its good to know the lay of the land instead of my usual "learn the hard way". I did some backup planning in case we cant head over to Smoky and in case we do and get stuck, will ensure we have enough supplies for 3-4 days.
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As I feared my son has a wrestling meet tomorrow so I'm out. Would love to join y'all. Have fun!