Georgia Trail Riders Forum
OPEN RIDES & EVENTS => Trail Rides & Open Events (Everyone's invited) => Topic started by: mdo817 on February 22, 2011, 05:52:56 AM
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Use this thread ONLY for Check In, all discussion should be done in the discussion thread
GA Trail Riders last open ride will be held at Gulches ORV Park, after this ride, all rides will be posted in the C.O.R.E. section.
Saturday March 19, 2011. Note: This ride could change at the last minute due to rain, Skip does post weather and trail updates on the website. He also states that if rain happens it gets nasty.
There will be a mandatory drivers meeting at 0900 Sat. morning, riding will commence at 0930. Please be there in time to unload, air down, and attend the drivers meeting
Discussion Thread: http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=7333.0
Price: There is a one time membership fee of $5.00 and it's $25 a day, plus $5 a passenger.
Gulches Trail Map: http://www.gulchesorvpark.com/Map_of_Gulches.pdf
Website: http://www.gulchesorvpark.com
Park Rules:
Is alcohol allowed?
No.
Can I bring my pets?
On a leash and attended at all times, yes.
What are the rules?
All must be good stewards of the hobby. Watch-out for your fellow off-roader and assist when applicable.
No littering and pack out what you pack in.
Stay on the trails and obey all signs on the trails.
Must exit at designated time.
Tree savers must be used when you use one of our trees to winch.
Directions: Web site says GPS and Map Quest won't get you there.
From Greenville: I 385 exit onto Rt # 221 south. To Laurens continue to Crenshaw’s Bait Shop (100 cow skulls on its roof) Make right onto Indian Mound Road. Go 7 miles. Look for little old white house with red tin roof
From Spartanburg: I 26 south take Rt # 49 to Laurens. Take Rt # 221 south. At Crenshaw’s Bait Shop (100 cow skulls on its roof) Make right onto Indian Mound Rd. Go 7 mi. Look for little old white house with red tin roof
From Greenville: Hwy # 25 South to Rt # 252 make left, 100 yards make right onto Indian Mound Road. Go 8 miles. Look for little old white house with red tin roof
From Columbia: I 26 north to I 385 to Laurens (exit 9). Take Rt #221 south. Make right (at Crenshaw’s Bait Shop) onto Indian Mound Road. Go 7 miles. Look for little old white house with red tin roof
From Simpsonville: Fairview Road toward Hickory Tavern through Hickory Tavern and Fairview will turn into Neely Ferry Road and cross 252 then Ekom Beach thru to next stop. This is Indian Mound Go right 1 1/2 miles to little old white house with red tin roof
Camping is Available:
Camping must be reserved in advance. Email or phone us. We need full name – length - of stay - time of arrival – Contact phone number and number in your party
Parking lot campsite $10.00 per tent - $25.00 per R/V per night
Riverside campsite $10.00 per night per tent
Deposit $20.00 given back upon sight inspection
There is a hot shower and full bathroom facilities a kitchen area with micro, coffee maker and double sink. This area is available 24 hrs in the back of the office. There is a portapoty available and fire rings and fresh water. There is only one electrical outlet. You will need at least 100 feet of cord. We have no dump site for dark or gray water. River side primitive camp sites are a 3 minute ride from the office. You need 4 wheel drive to reach these campsites
If you can not meet the following requirements, unfortunately, you will not be allowed to ride with GATR until your vehicle is in compliance.
1. Functional Parking brake or Line Lock
2. Tow strap (minimum 2"/20,000lbs, can be bought for +/- $20)
3. Jack (tall enough to change your own tires)
4. Fire extinguisher (must be secured and easily accessible; mandatory for certain ORV parks)
5. Seat belts/restraints for all passengers
6. CB with clear reception (***See note below)
7. Recovery hooks or D-rings front & rear. (Cheap Idea: http://www.stu-offroad.com/guards/gas/tj_hooks.htm)
8. Battery hold-down (OEM or after-market, bungy cords are not acceptable)
9. Emergency Contact Form (***See attachment)
*** The properly tuned CB radio is how we communicate on the trail systems. From time to time, we can not see or hear each other and this is where our CB's come in handy.
Since we are growing and our members are from all over the place, please take a moment to fill out the following Emergency Contact form and keep it in your glove box while attending GATR trail rides. It would not be good if you were to get severely hurt and we could not notify immediate family or friends.
Again guys, thanks for continuing to make each GATR ride a success.
Thanks,
GATR Staff
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1. Mark
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1. Mark
2. tjsahara00 / Kevin
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1. Mark
2. tjsahara00 / Kevin
3. Matt
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4. Calvin + whoever I can convince to go.
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1. Mark
2. tjsahara00 / Kevin
3. Matt
4. Calvin + whoever I can convince to go.
5. Seth
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1. Mark
2. tjsahara00 / Kevin
3. Matt
4. Calvin + whoever I can convince to go.
5. Seth
6. Doug
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Me and possibly the whole fam damily this time.
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I'm in, guys. I have a good friend that lives in Laurens so I'll be bringing my wife and 13 month old son too (not completely sure if they'll be wheeling or not)...
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I am going to try to attend. I dont have all of my spare parts and required gear together yet, but I'm working on it. No tow pig yet so I wanna make sure I have plenty of parts just in case. So put me down as a maybe, if nothing else I will ride up and grab a seat if anybody has an extra.
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1. Mark
2. tjsahara00 / Kevin
3. Matt / Adam
4. Calvin + whoever I can convince to go.
5. Seth
6. Doug
7. Reb336
8. jc79
9. dstilli1
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I might take my dodge or ride with reb336, haven't fully decided yet.. {toast}
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I will be there plus the gf. I'm not sure if we will be coming up Friday night or Saturday morning. Either way we will be there by 9 for the meeting.
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I will be there with my 13 year old son.
We are coming up on Friday evening and will stay in a hotel. We'll be there for the 9am meeting.
Tony
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1. Mark
2. tjsahara00 / Kevin
3. Matt / Adam
4. Calvin + whoever I can convince to go.
5. Seth
6. Doug
7. Reb336
8. jc79
9. dstilli1
10. Wazmo
11. tcdawg/Tony
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Rick
Thinking about leaving Friday afternoon after work and camping till Sunday
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Im in! jpratj/John
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1. Mark - Locked F/R
2. tjsahara00 / Kevin - Locked F
3. Matt / Adam - M-Locked F/R / A-Thumb Locked In Up Position
4. Calvin - Locked F/R
5. Seth - Open/Open
6. Doug - Locked F/R
7. Reb336 - Open/Open
8. jc79 - Locked F/R
9. dstilli1 - Open/Open
10. Wazmo - Open/Open
11. tcdawg/Tony - Locked F/R
12. Nightwolf/Rick - Open/Open
13.jpratj/John - Locked F/R
Almost 1/2 and 1/2 Locked, might be 2 nice sized small groups. {toast}
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Taking the dodge!
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I am 90% able to go. I have a 09 JKU that has only seen Dt'own, Mountainside and Beasley Knob once each. I am a very inactive member obviously, but would love to go on this trip if you'll have me. Problem is an O2 sensor went bad and some other recalls have the JEEP in the shop. My MPG is down to about 8mpg from 16mpg. If it's released I still have a couple of troubles. I still haven't found a trail spare for 35s. My CB is acting a little weird since adding matchmaker. I have all other requirements, and will be there late Friday night if you'll allow me to go. To sweeten the pot, if someone in the GA Tech area needs a ride, here ya go. Just be prepared to sleep on the ground next to the staging area. I will have The JEEP back tomorrow if at all.
Thanks everybody
Josh
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Out unless I can find a new ride for Saturday only :(
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Tharon and Ethan are out. Family member unexpectedly in the hospital having surgery in the morning. I have to stay local. Ya'll have fun and take lots of pics and video. :'(
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Out unless I can find a new ride for Saturday only :(
I should/might have a open seat Adam, what happened to your partner, he hasn't posted anything. {ehm}
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Myself are a friend are definately in.
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Out unless I can find a new ride for Saturday only :(
I should/might have a open seat Adam, what happened to your partner, he hasn't posted anything. {ehm}
Sorry, we have been in Tn for a very unexpected funeral. I am definitely out. I should be back on monday
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Tharon and Ethan are back in plus Emily, Addie and Amber.