I am planning a trail ride for November 23rd, 2013 and wanted get the invite to folks here. Please let me know if you would like to go so that I can get a good count.
The recommended tire size is 31" but make sure you have skid plates. I have a couple of new dings on my radiator skid plate from the last time I was out here (I have 32s).
Here is the text that is on the Facebook Event. There are some Jeeps, a 4runner, and a FJ Cruiser or two that are invited.
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I would like to do a trail ride on some trails in George Washington National Forest that most of you have not done before - Second Mountain Trail and Dictum Ridge Trail. Ride alongs are welcome!
NOTE: the point of this trail ride is to have fun. Weather and trail conditions may affect things.
Vehicles:
Vehicles should be off-road ready. 31" tires are the minimum recommended. Stock Jeep Wranglers should have no problem with this ride.
Mandatory items:
Full size spare tire
A desire to ride on some beautiful trails!
Recommended items:
Camera - there are quite a few beautiful overlooks on these trails.
GMRS/FRS radios (walkie talkies) Some of us have spares, but there may not be enough to go around. You can pick up a pair of these for ~$50.
If you have recovery equipment - including tire deflators and an air pump - then bring it. If you do not have this, don't worry, some of us have everything needed. For more information on recovery gear, see this link:
http://www.offroadtb.com/articles/vehicle-recovery/Food, water, drinks, chairs, camp stove - we will be stopping for lunch during the day.
Notional plan:
This is a very loose schedule - remember, the goal is to have fun
9:30 - Meet at Sheetz in Harrisonburg (798 E Market St Harrisonburg, VA) to fill up gas tanks and grab food supplies as desired
10:00ish - Head out for the trail
10:30ish - At the trail head - air down tires then proceed to Second Mountain Trail via Long Run Rd
1:00ish - Stop for lunch - there are a couple of good spots so the exact location will be determined on the ride
2:00ish - Get back on the trail
4:30ish - return to trail head, air up tires, head home