Trail Ride - Jan. 30 & 31 Skyline WMA - Alabama
01-20-2010, 02:29 PM
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This trail (see below pics) is not on the agenda, but I still need to chat with Corey. While we're on the subject of trails, I understood up stream in this thread that folks didn't want to just ride around on dirt trails (even if they do offer some spectacular views, and some fun "put a grin on your face" slipping and sliding), so what I've planned is a combination of trails that include several stream crossings and plenty of rock crawling. Both Saturday and Sunday are loops.
Saturday will be level 3 out of 5 difficulty.
Sunday definitely a 4+.
Note: In my mind, a dirt/gravel road is a 1. A very steep rocky trail that requires EVO coilovers, and 37's to avoid too much damage is a 5. Scale also assumes daylight, and somewhat dry ground.
Saturday's agenda is pretty much set, and should be a fun ride for all. Sunday will definitely be more challenging, and tough on anyone not running at least 35's. Agenda could be changed, but that's Chris and Corey's call.
01-20-2010, 04:39 PM
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Worse is one of those relative terms.
This trail (see below pics) is not on the agenda, but I still need to chat with Corey. While we're on the subject of trails, I understood up stream in this thread that folks didn't want to just ride around on dirt trails (even if they do offer some spectacular views, and some fun "put a grin on your face" slipping and sliding), so what I've planned is a combination of trails that include several stream crossings and plenty of rock crawling. Both Saturday and Sunday are loops.
Saturday will be level 3 out of 5 difficulty.
Sunday definitely a 4+.
Saturday's agenda is pretty much set, and should be a fun ride for all. Sunday will definitely be more challenging, and tough on anyone not running at least 35's. Agenda could be changed, but that's Chris and Corey's call.
This trail (see below pics) is not on the agenda, but I still need to chat with Corey. While we're on the subject of trails, I understood up stream in this thread that folks didn't want to just ride around on dirt trails (even if they do offer some spectacular views, and some fun "put a grin on your face" slipping and sliding), so what I've planned is a combination of trails that include several stream crossings and plenty of rock crawling. Both Saturday and Sunday are loops.
Saturday will be level 3 out of 5 difficulty.
Sunday definitely a 4+.
Note: In my mind, a dirt/gravel road is a 1. A very steep rocky trail that requires EVO coilovers, and 37's to avoid too much damage is a 5. Scale also assumes daylight, and somewhat dry ground.
Saturday's agenda is pretty much set, and should be a fun ride for all. Sunday will definitely be more challenging, and tough on anyone not running at least 35's. Agenda could be changed, but that's Chris and Corey's call.
Thanks for the additional pictures and trail info. Call me back if you have some time.
01-20-2010, 04:59 PM
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4+ trails
I think that the 4+ trails sound fun, as long as it is not 4+ feet deep in mud
. 4+ feet tall boulders would be good.
Looking forward to another ride.
Jarrod, are you bringing enough
for all of us?
Gary, Corey has you down for Saturday only, are you not canary'ing on Sun.
, as long as it is not 4+ feet deep in mud. 4+ feet tall boulders would be good.Looking forward to another ride.
Jarrod, are you bringing enough
for all of us?Gary, Corey has you down for Saturday only, are you not canary'ing on Sun.
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01-20-2010, 05:10 PM
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They do have some maps/permits of Skyline there in a self-help box right as you enter the open area with the trailers.
01-20-2010, 05:13 PM
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Gary, do you have a head count or alist of folks that will be attending from the Huntsville thread, I believe that Corey has just posted the people that are coming from Ga.?
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Update Info
Here is the info on meeting times, locations and maps so everyone has an idea on where we are going to be. Gary and I talked tonight and he has planned 2 great days on the trails!
If I'm missing anything please let me know, the links should work fine.
When: Jan. 30 & 31, 2010
Where: Skyline WMA
GA Convoy Meeting Place - 7:30am at waypoint "A"
Shell Gas Station
5160 Cowan Road Acworth, GA 30101-5197 (off exit #277 on 75 Northbound)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...,0.131922&z=14
Here is a map of the WMA
http://outdooralabama.com/hunting/wi...Map%202010.pdf
Goggle Trip Map - Saturday Meeting Location is at waypoint "C" at 11:00am central time
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...8,4.221497&z=9
Google Trip Map - Saturday Night Camping / Sunday Meeting Location is near waypoint "B" at 8:30am central time
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...,0.527687&z=12
If I'm missing anything please let me know, the links should work fine.
When: Jan. 30 & 31, 2010
Where: Skyline WMA
GA Convoy Meeting Place - 7:30am at waypoint "A"
Shell Gas Station
5160 Cowan Road Acworth, GA 30101-5197 (off exit #277 on 75 Northbound)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...,0.131922&z=14
Here is a map of the WMA
http://outdooralabama.com/hunting/wi...Map%202010.pdf
Goggle Trip Map - Saturday Meeting Location is at waypoint "C" at 11:00am central time
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...8,4.221497&z=9
Google Trip Map - Saturday Night Camping / Sunday Meeting Location is near waypoint "B" at 8:30am central time
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...,0.527687&z=12