Mpeckham22
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Hey im looking to see if anyone is going to the Uwharre some weekend soon. Looking for someone who is familiar with the place. no set plan but if people chime in we can get something going.
Uwharrie is pretty deperessing now that they graded Daniel. First ledge is almost completely gone, and there is absolutely no second ledge. Upper rock garden at Daniel is still a blast, but if you really enjoyed the ledges this will be a big kick in the pants.
Hey im looking to see if anyone is going to the Uwharre some weekend soon. Looking for someone who is familiar with the place. no set plan but if people chime in we can get something going.
Uwharrie is pretty deperessing now that they graded Daniel. First ledge is almost completely gone, and there is absolutely no second ledge. Upper rock garden at Daniel is still a blast, but if you really enjoyed the ledges this will be a big kick in the pants.
There is a ride at the Flats this weekend you guys should check out.
That's really sad to hear...
Not really. I guarantee you that when wet you will even be challenged in some spots. That first ledge is already getting eaten away. If those areas are not fixed the eviro Nazis will close it.
I understand why it has to be done it's just frustrating that the trails have to be the equivalent of a dirt road before the higher-ups are happy. It's BS, really.
I want the ledge to be what it's always been. The same ledge that killed my fuel pump... I liked that ledge. It was fun.
I understand why it has to be done it's just frustrating that the trails have to be the equivalent of a dirt road before the higher-ups are happy. It's BS, really.
I want the ledge to be what it's always been. The same ledge that killed my fuel pump... I liked that ledge. It was fun.
the Flats is tinny, what 80 acres? I watched an ECORS race there once decided it was a little far for me to tow for the limited area. Do you even know what this guy wheels? Not all of the people are built like you.
Not really. I guarantee you that when wet you will even be challenged in some spots. That first ledge is already getting eaten away. If those areas are not fixed the eviro Nazis will close it.
I understand why it has to be done it's just frustrating that the trails have to be the equivalent of a dirt road before the higher-ups are happy. It's BS, really.
I want the ledge to be what it's always been. The same ledge that killed my fuel pump... I liked that ledge. It was fun.
You can't say what it's always been. In 2004 it was a dirt road with a little bump. It got stupid when big engines and big tires tore it up.
Kodak was fun too... but now it's gone. Between those two trails being dumbed down I really don't have much motivation to drive 2 hours to the park.
Granted, I know that's not the attitude to have for the park to stay open but it's frustrating~!
Gulches is only about 80 acres too... Its for a great cause and some of the most hardcore trails around... Very similar to Gulches, but a bit less muddy. Don't knock it til you try it.
http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.ph...for-life-spring-open-invite-marion-nc.148051/
I am also well aware not everyone is like me, but I see no harm in passing along the information. I didn't say "Don't go dude" I just said it wasn't as much fun for me because the ledges were a big let down, but that the upper rock garden was still a great time. I forgot some people don't like when others voice opinions.
I hate to assume... but based on his sig I guessed he had a 44 front and 8.8 rear swapped in, and was run 36-37 Hummer tires... Pretty solid rig?
I should also share... I drove my open diff 95 YJ, spring under, stock axles and some 20% tread bfgs... so I would say most people are "built like me"
I was there April 4-6, I saw you while I was there.... The first ledge is certainly going to dig back out eventually, the 2nd ledge is wearing much slower. I am well aware of the reason it was graded, and despite no longer participating in the volunteer effort for personal reasons I am not out of the loop.
I have more fun at uwharrie driving around with people who've never wheeled before than I usually do wheeling by myself somewhere harder. At this point I know what the jeep will do with me in it, I go for the people and the fun.
I have more fun at uwharrie driving around with people who've never wheeled before than I usually do wheeling by myself somewhere harder. At this point I know what the jeep will do with me in it, I go for the people and the fun.
Right, I get that. I feel the same way. At this point when I go back to URE I'll be driving my smaller Jeep on 31's up there. It'll get me around just fine and I won't have to drag a trailer behind my truck. Not much point in making the effort to take the trail Jeep if the baby Jeep will do most everything there. PLus, the A/C works in the baby Jeep.
URE is fun on 31's, you diffs just hit everything. You'd be surprised how tough the Dickey Bell hill climb got over the last year. When I went for the first time last year I cruised right up, didn't hardly spin a tire. By the end of the year, it took some spirited driving and a spotter for me to get up it
Dicky Bell is where Glenn got the rocker on the Green Jeep. It's gotten pretty rough. I'd love to see it wet.