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US East Northern VA / MD Monthly Meetups
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It's been a while, forgot all about this thread and I haven't been getting notifications...Work has restricted be to 50 miles of travel, so I haven't been doing anything fun since January. However, I want to try to find some time soon. I read about a "Virginia Traverse" somewhere several months ago, but having a hard time finding it. Anyone have resources?
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How was the C&C?
Could be the VA part of the TAT (Trans-American Trail)? Or maybe you meant the Georgia Traverse (of which I am thoroughly familiar)? GAT kmz files are free as it's an unofficial trail; the TAT maps are not free. :(
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Nope, it definitely was not Georgia and pretty sure it wasn't part of the TAT. The TAT starts in WV. I will do some more digging, but there was a small group of overlanders on here (not this thread) that referred to it. It may not be an official route, could have just been something they coined themselves, but it was sectioned in several parts. Again, could have just been trips that they put together. I will see if I can find the post again.
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The C&C event was an eclectic mix of vehicles... everything from overland rigs, antique Porsches, American muscle cars, classic Defenders and anything high-end in between. There were I think four OB members there and we had a nice series of conversations with some local dirt road exploration afterwards followed by lunch at a brewery in Haymarket, VA. We enjoyed making new friends and discussing possibilities for future trips.
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Damn, well let me know!
@everyone Anyone interested in caravanning to Richmond for a meet (whenever they end up setting one up)?
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We should do Saturday camp site . Overnight . Just get together and some camo fire food fest. Than may hit flag pole in morning coming towards home .
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Welcome! I'm technically your Regional Rep. I grew up in Hagerstown, but live in Northern VA now. Still new to Overlanding but have done a lot of off roading in parks and stuff over the years, but not here locally so I am learning. Been a member on here not quite a year and so far it's a good resource. There are a lot of people on here that know way more than me and it seems to be all about venturing out and seeing what you find, which I am still trying to FIND the time for ventures. Hope to schedule a meet up again soon though for those that are close enough to meet up in the DMV
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Great to hear. I thought it's best way just sit down drive around VA/WV/MD on gravel roads. We are definitely needed truck with winch as it's can be tricky some places. That would be great spot to find camping spots and some off road tracks .
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Depends of people count . But it can be just near flag pole or Canaan valley but it's not many big camping spots , sleepy creek if lucky has big open spot. Maybe someone has better idea. Another place near Beaver dam area lots camp sites but don't remember if if has big openings . Someone got be know to fit dozen trucks with RTT or few with swags .
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I've never been to any of these so I'm interested wherever/whenever...but in my limited experience, I don't think we'd get a dozen rigs anyway haha
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A few weeks ago we went through this big open area on the way to flagpole. It would easily accommodate a dozen vehicles.
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Meadow knob is nice unless it can be really windy. At lake side entrance has few spots.
Well I think it needs date than see how many will go. Another thing is I thought will be Sat and Sun . So Sat get together and sun go home. Many people working on Fridays.
Well I think it needs date than see how many will go. Another thing is I thought will be Sat and Sun . So Sat get together and sun go home. Many people working on Fridays.
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Ok, I spoke with the owners of Wilderness Winery on rte 3. They do buisness with us. The are happy for us to have a meet there. They said there are trails to ride and, even though they had never done this before, they would let us camp there. I told them i was thiking fall as grape harvest is approaching quickly. I would be up to meeting with some body out there if they want to look aroundand see what it's like. IDK quite how you could organize this on here as thre isn't a lot of activity.
