Enthusiast III
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Overnight stay somewhere along old N.C. 105? Not too challenging but could be fun just the same.
NC Piedmont/CLT Meet-Up Planning
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I like it. If we could get some camp space on the lake that would be even better! If I could do some early AM or evening fishing in, that would make for a perfect weekend for me. I'm sure I can sweet talk someone near the lake to let me leave my boat on the trailer with them until I come back down the mountain.
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Member III
It would be a tight fit for more than 6 rigs to get into any of the camp sites.
I amped at Lake James state park campgrounds. They are nice, it no direct access to lake from campground. 2 minute drive to lake access and ranger station is there also. I think they had group shelter there? But, don’t hold me to it.
We stayed at Paddy’s Creek camp ground at Lake James. You can google Lake James state park. They also have a beach area, if into that.
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If you contact the park offices directly and tell them who we are, throw in the "Overland Bound: Core Principles," and what we are looking to do - they would probably be happy to help us get a good spot set up.
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Enthusiast III
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Enthusiast III
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- First Name
- Robert
- Last Name
- Graham
- Member #
17307
What timeframe are you looking at? URE was a good time last weekend...plenty of dust and heat.
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Member III
Generally I try to do something once a month.
We could do a low key hangout or wrench fest this month and then next month plan something bigger like an overnighter?
We could do a low key hangout or wrench fest this month and then next month plan something bigger like an overnighter?
Member III
Typically, I try to make it a habit to be in the woods 2 weekends a month. It’s a mix of off-roading, hiking, kayaking, or boat-in primitive sites. I get anxious & feel like I’m wasting the best parts of life sitting at the house.
Member III
Member III
So that I can plan the next event I need to know what everyone is generally thinking.
Should we do a local meet up this month and then next month do another larger trip?
Should we do a local meet up this month and then next month do another larger trip?
I’m ok with that I’ve been building on the RAV4 a lot that’s why I’ve been silent for a bit.
Member III
That sounds like a good plan. Camping might be out of the question next month, at least for me, because it'll be stiflingly hot at night but a day trip on some trails would be great.
Member III
I think a local meetup every other month is a good idea. Gives those that don’t want or can’t afford an overnight to still mingle with everyone.
JButtress
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I'd be good with just a meet up or an actual trip. I dont like to get too crazy with the roads as I have a Chevy Silverado, but I just bought an old trailer and CVT RTT so definitely looking forward to testing it out
