[tbrou6229]

Hey all!

Looking to see how many people we would have interested in a trip in the N. GA area in January. The current date we have planned is January 14, with some (including me) camping in the area Fri-Sun. We have not picked a definite location as of yet. @HazzardSky

Currently interested I have
@Chevyguy2021
@bmendenhall1
@goobnav ???
@rski ???

Any other takers?

 

[madas]

Was thinking of hitting some trails in N. GA as part of our yearly FL road trip. Haven't picked dates yet, but it will likely be after you're there (though I'll be mulling it over).

Assuming I don't make it, be nice to hear what trails you end up doing! We'll be wandering around Ocala NF some while we're in FL.

 

[Chevyguy2021]

Yelp. I'm out just went to Augusta yesterday and a friend said "hey now that you live in Boone, we want to come snow skiing on MLK weekend". Dang. My little jeep is never gonna go off-road lol

 

[goobnav]

I'm out too far for us and too many year end expenses to recover from at that time.

 

[HazzardSky]

Well, looks like it might just be the two of us, and perhaps only one KL

My KL is currently down for the count, and both dealerships I called wont even look at it until later this week. If it is what I think it is, parts will probably take 2 weeks or so, which cuts it very very close.

I'm heading down to GA regardless, as its a work trip, but if the KL is still holding down my driveway, the WJ will have to pick up the slack.


But man, my google-fu keeps coming up empty with places to go in northern GA. A few posts on forums like "Uh, theres some dirt roads I guess". Regardless of attendance, if anyone has any suggestions on places to go, please give a shout

 

[tbrou6229]

Lol, well if it's not gonna be a KL trip... I've got a friend who just bought a TRD Off-Road Tacoma, and another with a 4-Door Wrangler. Both have mentioned interest in going.

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[madas]

Well, looks like it might just be the two of us, and perhaps only one KL

Looked over my schedule, won't be passing through there until mid-Feb.

But man, my google-fu keeps coming up empty with places to go in northern GA. A few posts on forums like "Uh, theres some dirt roads I guess". Regardless of attendance, if anyone has any suggestions on places to go, please give a shout

Best thing I've googled up so far is Tray Mountain outside of Helen, GA. I'd be happy to hear other suggestions as well.

 

[tbrou6229]

Best thing I've googled up so far is Tray Mountain outside of Helen, GA. I'd be happy to hear other suggestions as well.

Tray Mtn actually doesn't look too bad for a trip. Most of the comments were positive. Looks like it wont be a huge challenge, but I see some spots that look interesting. I'm in it more for the exploration and having fun. Says its about a 5 mile trip. However, If i'm looking at the right thing... it looks like a large section of that road (FS 698) is seasonal, and closes on 12/31.

 

[madas]

Tray Mtn actually doesn't look too bad for a trip. Most of the comments were positive. Looks like it wont be a huge challenge, but I see some spots that look interesting. I'm in it more for the exploration and having fun. Says its about a 5 mile trip. However, If i'm looking at the right thing... it looks like a large section of that road (FS 698) is seasonal, and closes on 12/31.

Tray Mtn Rd is FS 79 which doesn't look to have a seasonal restriction, though thanks for noticing 698 (Corbin Creek Rd?) does; that's one I was looking at as well. I've read that Tray Mt Rd is a bit tougher after Corbin creek Rd (the chimney mtn side).

 

[tbrou6229]

Tray Mtn Rd is FS 79 which doesn't look to have a seasonal restriction, though thanks for noticing 698 (Corbin Creek Rd?) does; that's one I was looking at as well. I've read that Tray Mt Rd is a bit tougher after Corbin creek Rd (the chimney mtn side).

Here's a link to the FS Maps I've been looking at. Trey Mountain is in both the Blue Ridge and Chatooga District Maps
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6tFm45pJItUbjFRaDZuU1FOTWM?usp=sharing

 

[madas]

Here's a link to the FS Maps I've been looking at. Trey Mountain is in both the Blue Ridge and Chatooga District Maps
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B6tFm45pJItUbjFRaDZuU1FOTWM?usp=sharing

I've been looking at this one http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd523978.pdf

Specifically FS 79 end to end. Not a ton of roads in that forest that aren't closed for few months it seems.

 

[tbrou6229]

Just posted a link to this thread in the Off-Road forum... Trying to see if we have any other interest!

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[tbrou6229]

Ok; we have a location planned!

Currently looking at Durhamtown OHV Resort. It's a private area, open year-round. It's about 1.5hrs east of ATL in Union Point GA. (www.durhamtown.com)

The trail-use fees are $25/day for each vehicle. $10/passenger. Then the tent camping area is $20/night, split between however many people we have camping.

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[JRAti2de]

tbrou- I just moved from GA and a good place to look for areas and get some pointer is Georgia Jeepers group. They have a FB page. Also have a friend that helps with Fulton County Jeepers that could highlight some other places. Durhamtown is pretty good and lots of people like it.

I would be interested but I think I am already headed down to Augusta and have family time planned as I am a geo-bachelor here in NOVA.

I will let you know when he gets back to me.

Have fun.

 

[tbrou6229]

tbrou- I just moved from GA and a good place to look for areas and get some pointer is Georgia Jeepers group. They have a FB page. Also have a friend that helps with Fulton County Jeepers that could highlight some other places. Durhamtown is pretty good and lots of people like it.

I would be interested but I think I am already headed down to Augusta and have family time planned as I am a geo-bachelor here in NOVA.

I will let you know when he gets back to me.

Have fun.

Thanks for the info! Ill look at those sites. I think I've seen the GA Jeepers website; if not theirs then one similar.

Hope you can make it: the more, the merrier! Lol.

I think as of right now, we have myself, @HazzardSky, and possibly (probably?) @bmendenhall1. Plus my two tag-a-longs if i can get them to commit. Anyone from the NOVA area maybe want to join in? Its not that far of a drive. :wink:

@Rojhan, @MarinR00, @gravitywell, @RegalTraveler

 

[MarinR00]

Anyone from the NOVA area maybe want to join in? Its not that far of a drive

Hey man - thanks for the invite! Don't think I can make this one. Got a lot of travel this year, to include a trip out to CO and a little something at the Biltmore in OCT.


But depending on how much time my wife and I can get off, maybe we can link up and run a local trail. Up to you to find a good one!

 

[tbrou6229]

Hey man - thanks for the invite! Don't think I can make this one. Got a lot of travel this year, to include a trip out to CO and a little something at the Biltmore in OCT.


But depending on how much time my wife and I can get off, maybe we can link up and run a local trail. Up to you to find a good one!

Ha ha, I don't know of any actual OHV areas around here or near Biltmore, but I've been finding out that there are pretty cool little areas all over the place. Just gotta explore and find them!

It's nice to have a Jeep and be able to go *almost* wherever!

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[rski]

everyone scared of sheep hallow..lol.. i drive a 02 escort now i dont think it would make it up a curb..

 

[tbrou6229]

everyone scared of sheep hallow..lol.. i drive a 02 escort now i dont think it would make it up a curb..

Why you driving an escort?

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[tbrou6229]

Photos from our day at Durhamtown OHV Resort.

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