Central Arkansas XMAS Ride! - 12/28/2018

[mason10198]

Razorback, we will cross a creek once for sure, but I cannot say whether or not it will be a problem. Depends on the weather as we get closer. If it is an obstacle for you, there is a road right next to it that we/you can use to go around it if you'd like.

 

[Stickman]

Hi I'm very new to anything offroad or overlanding. Is this trail beginner friendly? I have a stock 2018 4R off road. Is this more for something that has a lift and better tires? I see it says medium difficulty, but having 0 experience not sure where it stands for a newbie.

If you have the TRD Off Road model you won't have any problems. Not sure about paint scratches. I'm taking my TRD Pro stock. Never had a problem anywhere.

 

[Razorback]

Razorback, we will cross a creek once for sure, but I cannot say whether or not it will be a problem. Depends on the weather as we get closer. If it is an obstacle for you, there is a road right next to it that we/you can use to go around it if you'd like.

Jeep warranty says it's good up to 19 inches without a problem. So we'll find out when we get there thanks see y'all on the 28th.

 

[BrandonH]

Sounds great thanks for the feedback guys! My main concern was my stock street tires, but maybe after this it’ll give me a good excuse to finally buy some KO2s. Tomorrow I’m going to see if I can take off from work so I’ll report back in.

 

[mason10198]

So excited, I can't wait to see everyone there! There will be quite a few that do not have a CB in their rig, so I would suggest everyone bring a GMRS (walkie talkie) as backup. I will have my CB and walkie both on at all times.

 

[BrandonH]

Off from work so I'm in. Can't wait to hit the trails with you all!

 

[Stickman]

We will be skipping the ride. Too much rain in the forecast for us.

 

[mason10198]

Sorry to hear that Stickman, meybe next time!

 

[CCFinOKC]

Damn, unable to make this one... off too much already for the holiday, but I am planning a trip through Ouachita in mid Feb. Can you post the trail start/stop points? Thanks and have a great, safe time.

--LEAVE NO TRACE--

--CCFinOKC

 

[mason10198]

Start/stop is here:
Dropped Pin Near Holland Township, AR
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CbE3Y

And here is route:
https://www.gaiagps.com/public/N60KYjwOtzPzH86a8QYbrn22

 

[Stickman]

Start/stop is here:
Dropped Pin Near Holland Township, AR
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CbE3Y

And here is route:
https://www.gaiagps.com/public/N60KYjwOtzPzH86a8QYbrn22

How was it? Mud? Swollen creek crossings?

Did you guys make it?

How many came?

 

[mason10198]

The ride today was great! We had a total of 6 come out today. Had some mud, some decent water crossings, had to replan my route on the fly because some crossings were upassable. I'll try and come back and type more when I get a chance.

Everyone that showed up: here is the Google drive link I promised. Please upload all the vids/pics you got, I'm working on uploading mine now
https://photos.app.goo.gl/y2nzPfmMeNcLpgjz8

 

[Stickman]

The ride today was great! We had a total of 6 come out today. Had some mud, some decent water crossings, had to replan my route on the fly because some crossings were upassable. I'll try and come back and type more when I get a chance.

Everyone that showed up: here is the Google drive link I promised. Please upload all the vids/pics you got, I'm working on uploading mine now

Outstanding. I knew we should have braved it. Next time.

 

[BrandonH]

The ride today was great! We had a total of 6 come out today. Had some mud, some decent water crossings, had to replan my route on the fly because some crossings were upassable. I'll try and come back and type more when I get a chance.

Everyone that showed up: here is the Google drive link I promised. Please upload all the vids/pics you got, I'm working on uploading mine now

Thanks again for setting this up. My son and I had a great time! It was a good time getting our feet wet and breaking in the 4R.

Could you repost the google drive link? I don't think it showed up. I got a few photos here and there.

 

[mason10198]

Here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/y2nzPfmMeNcLpgjz8

 

[Brandan]

Damn... Mad I missed this. Im down for the next run!

 

[mason10198]

To everyone that missed... this will probably end up being an annual trip, so try again next year!
I'm uploading lots of GoPro/drone vids and whatnot to the album, give me a couple days to get everything transferred on there (slow internet). I will make a short vid of compiled clips and post when it's uploaded as well.
Here's the link again: https://photos.app.goo.gl/y2nzPfmMeNcLpgjz8

 

[Cpyonker]

It was a great time. I hope I can make it out next year.

 

[Razorback]

Mason you done an awesome job on planning and execution of this ride. My wife and I had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone. I am looking forward to next year.

 

[Cpyonker]

Finally got some time from school, should have some photos on the album in a couple of days.