Crazy Appalachia Idea.

[dziner]

I will provide some info regarding central Pennsylvania. If anyone is traveling through Tuscarora State Forest, watch out for traffic. A pipeline is being built through the forest. It's crossing several mountains through the region and you'll find a LOT of truck traffic. I'm used to seeing maybe 2 or 3 vehicles in this area. But Sunday I saw probably 30 vehicles on the forest roads. Lots of blind turns and narrow roads makes this a lot more dangerous than it used to be.

I was actually told to turn around and go back the way I came at one point because a large piece of machinery had broken down on the road.
DSC_3852 by Jonathan Smith, on Flickr

But it was still a beautiful drive through Tuscarora.

DSC_3841 by Jonathan Smith, on Flickr

DSC_3847 by Jonathan Smith, on Flickr

 

[AppalachianToy]

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests provide their own "Motor Vehicle Use Maps" Downloadable in PDF and enough info to make your head spin. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3836145.pdf
Link to the USDA Forest Service site with FAQ and more info https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gwj/maps-pubs/?cid=fsbdev3_000547

 

[outwardbound]

You could also reach out to @outboundoverland or go to their website. They've mapped most of the off highway routes in GWNF up to the Cumberland gap and greenridge state forest. They planned on doing PA as well. All of the files are download able on GAIA maps and are free on their site.

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[Dao_josh]

This sounds like an amazing trip! Following! Would love to join up with you guys too

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[MtMan]

I could help with NH and could talk to the folks at ExploringNH for additional ideas to cross NH. Following now to keep informed.

 

[tntc]

Took a motorcycle trip from Boston to Smokey Mountains national park.
no Highway all secondary roads with all of Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway.
I think if you worked off these great road systems you could work off roading off of these.
We stuck mostly to pavement but once outside of Skyline a lot more woods opens up

 

[88 yj]

Hey Guys, is there a possible date yet for the trip and where it may start.

 

[cdunn334]

I want to follow this.

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[Scout]

Inquiring minds....

 

[cdunn334]

I would be interested in tagging along, while in va.

 

[Scout]

Soooo?? Has this trip idea died off?

 

[MA_Trooper]

Soooo?? Has this trip idea died off?

Nope. It's taken on a slightly different form and I'm anticipating a 2019 departure. Will likely be a 2-3 week trip.

 

[landnyk]

I'm interested in this. Hop on in the MA area

 

[Scout]

Nope. It's taken on a slightly different form and I'm anticipating a 2019 departure. Will likely be a 2-3 week trip.

Awwwe man..I'll have to use my vaca for something else then??!! Haha.. I guess I'll wait to see what happens with it next year then..

 

[MA_Trooper]

Awwwe man..I'll have to use my vaca for something else then??!! Haha.. I guess I'll wait to see what happens with it next year then..

lol. There are plenty of things going on this year to use some vaca on. I didn't want to rush this trip. I want to be able to stop in some areas to meetup with folks and explore cool areas.

 

[great08]

and.... Subscribed.

I am very interested in this one!

I have been wishing for something like this since back in the day when I had a dual sport.

 

[MA_Trooper]

Welp, I think I have a route planned, a preliminary one anyway. But having a newborn and toddler right now, I'm thinking 2019 isn't my year for this. We will see. I may do a section of it in New England over the summer.

 

[great08]

Welp, I think I have a route planned, a preliminary one anyway. But having a newborn and toddler right now, I'm thinking 2019 isn't my year for this. We will see. I may do a section of it in New England over the summer.

We understand. My little ones pretty much killed my dual-sport back country exploring.

Now that they are starting to get older... I have gotten a 4wd truck to explore the world with them now. I can't wait!

 

[St8ton]

Anyhow, those of you who live or have a good deal of experience with the trails in the Appalachian vicinity, I want you folks to get in touch with me or make yourselves know.

I know a fair amount of this area. Southwest VA, Grayson Highlands area south towards Asheville. Would love to get in on this.

 

[4xGrace]

Can’t wait for this trip