I'm planning on going to Rausch creek in oct. but I was talking to a guy who told me the trails there are washed out and my jeep might not make it on some green trails. iv always liked wheeling but was always a passenger. now I got my jk I wanna to some wheeling of my own. I take it back in the woods behind a buddy's house nothing to crazy cuz it in my primary vehicle. I have a 07, X, 6speed on 33s not sure what size life it was on when I got the jeep but I know its rough country. new remanufactured motor and trans. id appreciate it if someone can tell me if ill be ok or should I just stick to the back yard? and maybe some pointers thank you.

 

You can do most of the green trails with a PowerWheels lol

Granted, they are fun and all the amateur wheeler would need to get their fix. Not taking anything away from the trails (or type of wheelers).

With a minor lift, semi-aggressive larger tires - you should fair just fine on the green trails.

 

You will be fine if you stick to green trails. I was there 2 weeks ago on my 32 s with 2.5 lift, I was able to do greens without hitting any of the rocks. All of the trails are rocky as hell so make sure to air down and disconnect sway bar. My friend was with me on his stock TJ and he was able to keep up with me.

 

Stock jk can do all the greens and most blues at Rausch. With your setup, you could probably do every blue and some purples with some skill at taking the right lines and a spotter in a few places.

If you're new to wheeling, go play on the greens and get a feel for what your jeep can do. Chances are, it is more capable than you think. Word of advice, don't do any mud holes that have a name...frog hole, sunken treasure ect

 

Have you wheeled Rausch before? Not that I'm shooting you down, but from one wheeler to another - I'd suggest that the OP doesn't start jumping into Blues, Blacks, and Purples....(especially if they are asking if they can handle greens, the most novice level). I have problems on some blacks, and some blue-blacks for that matter. Without experience, the right setup, and "wishful thinking", you're asking for trouble jumping to different level-rated trails.

Anyone can "make it through" with a spotter and good lines, however - the damage inflicted would outweigh "getting through the harder trails".

Not trying to step on any toes, but just trying not to give the OP false hopes in running harder trails and getting the short end of the stick. Rocks aren't forgiving.....

 

Yup I edited my post recommending that if he's new to wheeling to start out on greens

I've had quite a good amount of fun on greens an blues with my 2012 sport when it was still stock. I was more giving him an idea what his jeep could handle. Driver is always the key factor of course. I love making some guys in equally equipped rubicons look at my open sport on 35's and say "you're trying that?? You krazy mang" lol

 

In july I did all the green trails minus north east property in a bone stock 13 jk. Just saying

 

Cool Cool. Again, don't want it to come across like I'm the teacher schooling you, etc. Just advice from one to another. A jeep right off the showroom floor is surprisingly capable, it's the "forum reading" that gets everyone all worried and running out to buy all new parts, etc.

 

No worries man, I agree with ya.

 

thanks everyone im stoked about going now. I moved the trip to the 20th of this month. it is my first time at rausch creek. I had a chance to do some off roading this weekend in WV. it surprised me how good it is.

Any tips on what I should bring with me to rausch creek?