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Posted: 1/29/2016 3:47:26 PM EDT
So I just got a new 4runner Trail, and it needs an inaugural mountain road trip to get dirty.
 I'm thinking of heading up to the Wilson Creek area Sunday and playing on some of those gravel roads, doing a few hikes with the dog, maybe around the Linville Gorge too. Anyone have some other recommendations? I'm in the Lake Norman area. Willing to go about 2 hours away for the destination area. This is my first real "off road capable" vehicle, so I'm a bit of a newb here. I know the Brown Mountain OHV trail system is nearby, but I'm not going that crazy yet. Also know of Uwharrie, but I've never been there before. Again, the pictures I saw online look a bit more rugged than I'd like with a new vehicle.  Thanks guys. |
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Posted: 1/29/2016 7:00:19 PM EDT
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Most of Uwharrie isn't that bad. Been though a good bit of it with my 2WD F-150.
You looking for mud / offload trails or what? |
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Posted: 1/29/2016 9:14:05 PM EDT
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I don't really know what I'm looking for, that's part of the problem. I've had sports cars for the last 8 years, so all I've ventured on is gravel mountain roads.
I know the 4x4 system mechanically, when to use what in theory, but I don't have too much real life experience with it besides in snow. It'll be me and a buddy in a Wrangler Sahara, but he's about the same off road skill level as me. Basically we know snow and rough gravel trails, and that's about it. So I wouldn't say no to some mud, as long as its not a total bog. Definitely no technical rock crawling stuff. I've never been to Uwharrie even though I'm only like an hour away, so maybe that's a good destination spot to explore? ETA: Website says Uwharrie OHV trails are closed until April 1. Maybe still head down there though and get a feel for the area. |
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Posted: 1/29/2016 9:32:52 PM EDT
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This place is famous all the way up here in PA. Ive always wanted to go. |
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Posted: 1/29/2016 9:37:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This place is famous all the way up here in PA. Ive always wanted to go. http://www.offroaders.com/album/Tellico/index1.html |
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Posted: 1/30/2016 10:55:48 PM EDT
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Well, looks like we're going to head down to Uwharrie tomorrow, even though the OHV trails are closed. We'll explore and recon for future visits.
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Posted: 1/31/2016 11:45:58 AM EDT
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Well, looks like we're going to head down to Uwharrie tomorrow, even though the OHV trails are closed. We'll explore and recon for future visits. trails usually open back up around the first of April. And they have anything from mild to wild. wild being rock climbing buggies only type obstacles. Several miles of gravel roads to drive on. go online and print you off a map . |
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Posted: 1/31/2016 12:15:17 PM EDT
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Here are some pics form events that were hosted at Uwharrie.
Use to go up there a lot. Hopefully soon I will be able take a weekend or two. Usually the trails are closed from Nov till March or April, helps prevent erosion and gives rangers time for repairs. http://www.supermotors.net/registry/9046/50826 http://www.supermotors.net/registry/9046/53768 |
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Posted: 1/31/2016 7:58:47 PM EDT
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Just got back, Uwharrie was just what we were looking for. Yeah, the OHV trails were closed, but we played around on the gravel roads. There were plenty of mud holes, and the path down to the river by Deep Water Trail Camp required 4 hi to make it back up. The dogs got to play in creeks, and we got mud on the trucks. All in all, a good day. Pics to follow in a few. Definitely going to hit the OHV trail when they open. ETA: Hopefully the pics work, google has been spotty lately with letting me post them.
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Posted: 2/2/2016 10:23:42 PM EDT
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brown mountain has 4wd trails... near enough to Wilson Creek too. the 4wd trails are seasonal though, no idea what the on and off dates are though.
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Posted: 2/3/2016 8:47:42 PM EDT
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If you find anything let me know. I just got a 2016 Tacoma Off Road and it's my first off-road type vehicle, so I'd like to see what it can do.
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Posted: 2/3/2016 9:16:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you find anything let me know. I just got a 2016 Tacoma Off Road and it's my first off-road type vehicle, so I'd like to see what it can do. I'll be heading up to the Wilson Creek/Linville area in a few weeks. I've spent some time on those gravel roads but never ventured too far because my vehicle wouldn't have taken it. I have a line on a few rough "roads"/trails up there though that I want to try. |
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Posted: 2/3/2016 9:27:11 PM EDT
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This place is famous all the way up here in PA. Ive always wanted to go. http://www.offroaders.com/album/Tellico/index1.html Tellico is awesome. But I was in my TJ with front/rear ARBs, 36" Iroks, twin stick Atlas t-case and a 12K winch. Wouldn't dream of trying some of it on a quad or anything that couldn't stand a massive scratch or even a rollover. 
I have a whole bunch of pics somewhere, but here's one shot of the TJ...which still didn't make all the obstacles. 
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Posted: 2/3/2016 10:17:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Tellico is awesome. But I was in my TJ with front/rear ARBs, 36" Iroks, twin stick Atlas t-case and a 12K winch. Wouldn't dream of trying some of it on a quad or anything that couldn't stand a massive scratch or even a rollover. I have a whole bunch of pics somewhere, but here's one shot of the TJ...which still didn't make all the obstacles. http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx151/thegreghorton/Mobile%20Uploads/10E658B0-76F9-430B-B0DB-E32217EEEB71_zpsale7hpgf.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This place is famous all the way up here in PA. Ive always wanted to go. http://www.offroaders.com/album/Tellico/index1.html Tellico is awesome. But I was in my TJ with front/rear ARBs, 36" Iroks, twin stick Atlas t-case and a 12K winch. Wouldn't dream of trying some of it on a quad or anything that couldn't stand a massive scratch or even a rollover. I have a whole bunch of pics somewhere, but here's one shot of the TJ...which still didn't make all the obstacles. http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx151/thegreghorton/Mobile%20Uploads/10E658B0-76F9-430B-B0DB-E32217EEEB71_zpsale7hpgf.jpg |
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Posted: 2/3/2016 11:14:19 PM EDT
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This place is famous all the way up here in PA. Ive always wanted to go. http://www.offroaders.com/album/Tellico/index1.html Is this what you are talking about? If so, they shut down late last year. ETA: link fail 
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Posted: 2/3/2016 11:48:10 PM EDT
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Sooooooo Im not putting Tellico on my list then yet if you had trouble in that beast It's similar to Uwharrie in the fact that you usually have an alternative path. You don't have to attempt every obstacle, but I would recommend somebody in the group have a winch.
There's also (or at least was...I haven't done much in several years) Crozet, VA. And if you keep watch on NC4x4, you can find out when there's a ride at Devil's Playground near Uwharrie (private land that the Mudd Devils host events on) |
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Posted: 2/3/2016 11:51:39 PM EDT
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Is [url=http://www.durhamtowntellico.com]this[/url what you are talking about? If so, they shut down late last year. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This place is famous all the way up here in PA. Ive always wanted to go. http://www.offroaders.com/album/Tellico/index1.html Is [url=http://www.durhamtowntellico.com]this[/url what you are talking about? If so, they shut down late last year. The description says that one is next to the original Tellico OHV area. I know the original one has been closed down a few times...no idea of current status. The TJ I posted has unfortunately been just sitting here for ~8 years, and I haven't kept up with what's still open. |
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Posted: 2/4/2016 9:17:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The description says that one is next to the original Tellico OHV area. I know the original one has been closed down a few times...no idea of current status. The TJ I posted has unfortunately been just sitting here for ~8 years, and I haven't kept up with what's still open. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: This place is famous all the way up here in PA. Ive always wanted to go. http://www.offroaders.com/album/Tellico/index1.html Is [url=http://www.durhamtowntellico.com]this[/url what you are talking about? If so, they shut down late last year. The description says that one is next to the original Tellico OHV area. I know the original one has been closed down a few times...no idea of current status. The TJ I posted has unfortunately been just sitting here for ~8 years, and I haven't kept up with what's still open. |
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