MD,VA and DC Wheeling

Riad · 08-17-05, 07:35 AM

OK folks, I am itching to go wheeling. But I can't figure out where

. It has to be stock friendly, ofcourse because I don't have any lift. So if you live in DC,VA,MD area and up for a FUN wheeling trip

please lt me know.

Cruiserhead05 · 08-17-05, 09:55 AM

riad,

i think the harrisonburg area would be the best place to go. its fun and your truck would be fine. A few people from the board made a trip there a few weeks ago and have discussed going again soon....

Riad · 08-17-05, 10:19 AM

Yeah I have been into few places at Harrisburg VA. I am really up for any places. Just want to get to know and wheel with cruiser folks. I remember seeing a thread a while back about few people around here going, I couldn't make that trip, mostly because I was waiting on my tires. Any ho, let's do it folks, let's setup a time, date and all that and hit the trail. Any weekend is good for me.

jcj_78FJ40 · 08-17-05, 10:44 AM

Another suggestion:

Shoe Creek is another good run although it is probably 1 hour further south than H-Burg. I have done it in my stock 80 w/ no problems. Big levels is also near by but I have not driven that one and do not know how difficult it is.

Camping is available at Crabtree Falls.

Riad · 08-17-05, 11:35 AM

I have heard of Shoe Creek, seen pictures, never been there though. It'd be nice to try it out.

76FJ40 · 08-17-05, 03:11 PM

Big Levels is much like Shoe Creek or a little easier. Good primitive camping is also available at the end of the Shoe Creek trail farthest from the falls.

The Pig Run is on this weekend at Rausch Creek, about 175 miles from DC. The Pig Run focuses on FJ55s, but all Toyotas are welcome. I'm taking my 40. Last year, about half the vehicles were 55s, with a selection of 40s, 60s, 80, minis, etc. The pre-run is Friday with the real "event" on Saturday.

4x4CPOSEADOG · 08-20-05, 07:15 AM

I would love to go wheeling with you Riad, I know you were itching to try those ARB lockers, right?

Cruiserhead05 · 08-20-05, 12:39 PM

anyone up for a short trip next week sometime. maybe just a weekday. im free tuesday-friday

Riad · 08-20-05, 04:45 PM

Yeah, a short trip would be great! Friday sounds good. I just need to take off my running boards then I'm all set for now. So what place are you thinking?

apcoleman · 08-20-05, 06:24 PM

I might be in but I have to check whats going on first. This week is busy due to the fact that I have to move into my apartment Sat.

Riad · 08-20-05, 09:29 PM

Looks like I have spoken too soon for Firday

. Wife has her 4Runner scheduled for dealer service all day Firday. She plans too drop it off Thursday night. My guess is she is getting it back on Friday evenining. So I have to be around to give her ride back and forth with the kids. Any way we could do it over the weekend, if not this weekend then the next? Or I am up for both this and next weekend if it's a short day trip and given the fact that I don't break any thing.

Cruiserhead05 · 08-21-05, 12:44 AM

im pretty flexible, im free all this week and maybe next weekend. let me know what you want to do.
Riad, if we go to salt shed and some of the other places we went last time you would have any worries.

Riad · 08-21-05, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruiserhead05

im pretty flexible, im free all this week and maybe next weekend. let me know what you want to do.
Riad, if we go to salt shed and some of the other places we went last time you would have any worries.

Let's shoot for next weekend if you are not free this weekend. Tell me about this salt shed or the other places you went. This would be my first time out with the cruiser. I don't really know much ohter than GWNF, Paragon and RC.

Cruiserhead05 · 08-21-05, 03:24 PM

Salt shed is a fairly mild little trail that goes through some thick woods with an occasional mud hole and one water crossing. Or we could do peters mill, its a little closer in edinburg i think. Both are mild trail but still kinda fun.

Riad · 08-21-05, 05:15 PM

Hmm.. I haven't been to Peter's Mill since 4 years ago. Whcih one would be more fun, salt shed or peter's mill?

Cruiserhead05 · 08-21-05, 06:01 PM

hmm, i liked salt shed better but peters mill was longer so that was nice, and it was alot closer.....someone else chime in, either one and i would be happy.

apcoleman · 08-21-05, 07:39 PM

Flip a coin

Klunky Chris · 08-21-05, 08:36 PM

keep an eye out here:
PA/MD/DE etc. iH8MUD forum

the idea is to get some of us together more often.

if you're in MD you can't be *that* far away...
(unless you're on the shore or something

)

nothing planned right now. We all just got back from the pig run

Riad · 08-22-05, 06:27 AM

I guess Peter's Mill is very stock friendly trail. It has gotten tame over the years. Where is salt shed? I can't imagine it being that far away from where I am. Any one interested in going paragon? I 3rd/4th thought. I don't know if they have stock friendly trails, do they?

Klunky Chris · 08-22-05, 08:34 AM

Paragon has so many trails you wouldn't believe it.....
and yes, they have *green* or stock trails galore.

you need 3 trucks to get into the parks as a group and drive by yourselves.
otherwise, keep an eye out for the 'monthly open ride' where they throw you in a group led by a Paragon trail leader.

Rausch Creek is a little closer to you and a very nice park as well. We just had the east coast pig run there

Riad · 08-22-05, 08:56 AM

Oh it's now 3 trucks now for paragon? Man! It used to be two at the minimum. I thought RC is further away from Paragon. I know Paragon has many many trails. I have done may be two of the black/some other trails with my old truck last year. I know of their monthly ride, I think it's worth the money going to intermediate 2 level ride for a monthly ride, I guess a stock run could be nice too. Yeah I knew of the pig run you guys went but I just wasn't ready, I guess RC also have stock trails? Show us some pictures of the pig run. Let's put together some thing for the coming weekend, if every one's up for it

Klunky Chris · 08-22-05, 11:33 AM

I'm definitely up for wheeling, but my weekends are going to be busy busy busy here :(

sorry! but others might be free

jcj_78FJ40 · 08-22-05, 12:19 PM

I would be up for Salt Shed / GWNF if you guys happen to come down this way (maybe even Peters Mill). My FJ80 will be down this weekend for some well-deserved maintenance. I have my 40 so I’m restricted to central Va.

jcj_78FJ40 · 08-26-05, 11:36 AM

Anyone?… Bueller………. Bueller.

Yotahilux · 08-26-05, 09:09 PM

Cant until I fix the PIG.

Chuck

apcoleman · 08-26-05, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcj_78FJ40

Anyone?… Bueller………. Bueller.

I'm still down but as soon as I am up and running again hell yeah

reffug · 08-27-05, 02:12 AM

I would but last time I checked my truck told me it still had a hangover.

I told the damn thing if it wasn't such an alcoholic we wouldn't have these problems.

cruiser ken · 08-27-05, 06:18 AM

I'm tenatively planning a trip with the family to Peter's Mill next weekend. Anyone want to tag along? We'll probably drive up Sat. and camp overnight. Bringing the canoe along too.

08-17-05, 07:35 AM	#1
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,255	MD,VA and DC Wheeling OK folks, I am itching to go wheeling. But I can't figure out where . It has to be stock friendly, ofcourse because I don't have any lift. So if you live in DC,VA,MD area and up for a FUN wheeling trip please lt me know.

08-17-05, 09:55 AM	#2
Cruiserhead05 ...should be studying Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,736	riad, i think the harrisonburg area would be the best place to go. its fun and your truck would be fine. A few people from the board made a trip there a few weeks ago and have discussed going again soon.... __________________ -Brandon- Proffitt's Cummins FZJ80 FOR SALE Pictures '89 Cressida - 1JZ Sleeper

08-17-05, 10:19 AM	#3
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,255	Yeah I have been into few places at Harrisburg VA. I am really up for any places. Just want to get to know and wheel with cruiser folks. I remember seeing a thread a while back about few people around here going, I couldn't make that trip, mostly because I was waiting on my tires. Any ho, let's do it folks, let's setup a time, date and all that and hit the trail. Any weekend is good for me. __________________ My FZJ80

08-17-05, 11:35 AM	#5
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,255	I have heard of Shoe Creek, seen pictures, never been there though. It'd be nice to try it out. __________________ My FZJ80

08-17-05, 03:11 PM	#6
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,256	Big Levels is much like Shoe Creek or a little easier. Good primitive camping is also available at the end of the Shoe Creek trail farthest from the falls. The Pig Run is on this weekend at Rausch Creek, about 175 miles from DC. The Pig Run focuses on FJ55s, but all Toyotas are welcome. I'm taking my 40. Last year, about half the vehicles were 55s, with a selection of 40s, 60s, 80, minis, etc. The pre-run is Friday with the real "event" on Saturday. __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

08-17-05, 10:44 AM	#4
jcj_78FJ40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Afton VA Posts: 445	Another suggestion: Shoe Creek is another good run although it is probably 1 hour further south than H-Burg. I have done it in my stock 80 w/ no problems. Big levels is also near by but I have not driven that one and do not know how difficult it is. Camping is available at Crabtree Falls.

08-20-05, 07:15 AM	#7
4x4CPOSEADOG Pinoy 4WD Journey Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: on the right coast Posts: 1,165	I would love to go wheeling with you Riad, I know you were itching to try those ARB lockers, right? __________________ Noel 97 LX450 (lockers retro 50%), CDL, Pin 7, HIRs, Cup Holder, 100 pads, George's LEDs, OEM grab bar, sidemarkers, ARB winch bar, PIAA 520, 295/75R16 NTG, Kaymar Deluxe with tire carrier, OME850J/863, Slee speedo gear, ARB fridge, silicone PHH/FHH, Xantrex 1750 inverter. Awaiting installation: XD9000, OEM subtank, slee SS brake lines, 3* blue bushings/caster plates, BIC 95300B dual batts. .... 94 4Runner, OEM 4.88 gear, V6 3VZE 04 Taco Ext Cab SR5 V6 TRD RR DIFF LOCK, groucho sliders

08-20-05, 12:39 PM	#8
Cruiserhead05 ...should be studying Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,736	anyone up for a short trip next week sometime. maybe just a weekday. im free tuesday-friday __________________ -Brandon- Proffitt's Cummins FZJ80 FOR SALE Pictures '89 Cressida - 1JZ Sleeper

08-20-05, 04:45 PM	#9
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,255	Yeah, a short trip would be great! Friday sounds good. I just need to take off my running boards then I'm all set for now. So what place are you thinking? __________________ My FZJ80

08-20-05, 06:24 PM	#10
apcoleman resident pyro Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA TLCA# 15215 Posts: 360	I might be in but I have to check whats going on first. This week is busy due to the fact that I have to move into my apartment Sat. __________________ Tony 95 LC ROTW 03 M3

08-20-05, 09:29 PM	#11
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,255	Looks like I have spoken too soon for Firday . Wife has her 4Runner scheduled for dealer service all day Firday. She plans too drop it off Thursday night. My guess is she is getting it back on Friday evenining. So I have to be around to give her ride back and forth with the kids. Any way we could do it over the weekend, if not this weekend then the next? Or I am up for both this and next weekend if it's a short day trip and given the fact that I don't break any thing. __________________ My FZJ80

08-21-05, 12:44 AM	#12
Cruiserhead05 ...should be studying Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,736	im pretty flexible, im free all this week and maybe next weekend. let me know what you want to do. Riad, if we go to salt shed and some of the other places we went last time you would have any worries. __________________ -Brandon- Proffitt's Cummins FZJ80 FOR SALE Pictures '89 Cressida - 1JZ Sleeper

08-21-05, 03:24 PM	#14
Cruiserhead05 ...should be studying Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,736	Salt shed is a fairly mild little trail that goes through some thick woods with an occasional mud hole and one water crossing. Or we could do peters mill, its a little closer in edinburg i think. Both are mild trail but still kinda fun. __________________ -Brandon- Proffitt's Cummins FZJ80 FOR SALE Pictures '89 Cressida - 1JZ Sleeper

08-21-05, 05:15 PM	#15
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,255	Hmm.. I haven't been to Peter's Mill since 4 years ago. Whcih one would be more fun, salt shed or peter's mill? __________________ My FZJ80

08-21-05, 06:01 PM	#16
Cruiserhead05 ...should be studying Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,736	hmm, i liked salt shed better but peters mill was longer so that was nice, and it was alot closer.....someone else chime in, either one and i would be happy. __________________ -Brandon- Proffitt's Cummins FZJ80 FOR SALE Pictures '89 Cressida - 1JZ Sleeper

08-22-05, 11:33 AM	#22
Klunky Chris IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Shippensburg PA TLCA# 4821 Posts: 1,061	I'm definitely up for wheeling, but my weekends are going to be busy busy busy here :( sorry! but others might be free __________________ Chris Basehore TLCA# 4821 74 FJ40- built F, knuckles/brakes from a FJ60, Longs, 4" Pinnacle sucks big wads, mini PS, shite paint 93FZJ80 "klunky"- E-lockers, home built sliders, IronPigOffRoad bumper, CDL switch, D-less, mucho maintenance www.ILUVROCKS.com

08-26-05, 09:09 PM	#25
Yotahilux IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: VA TLCA# 15151 Posts: 197	Cant until I fix the PIG. Chuck __________________ '71 PIG with 3 on the tree, '97 F150, 2000 Quest, 72 FJ40 PROJECT! TLCA #15151 Harrisonburg, VA

08-21-05, 07:39 PM	#17
apcoleman resident pyro Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA TLCA# 15215 Posts: 360	Flip a coin __________________ Tony 95 LC ROTW 03 M3

08-21-05, 08:36 PM	#18
Klunky Chris IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Shippensburg PA TLCA# 4821 Posts: 1,061	keep an eye out here: PA/MD/DE etc. iH8MUD forum the idea is to get some of us together more often. if you're in MD you can't be that far away... (unless you're on the shore or something ) nothing planned right now. We all just got back from the pig run __________________ Chris Basehore TLCA# 4821 74 FJ40- built F, knuckles/brakes from a FJ60, Longs, 4" Pinnacle sucks big wads, mini PS, shite paint 93FZJ80 "klunky"- E-lockers, home built sliders, IronPigOffRoad bumper, CDL switch, D-less, mucho maintenance www.ILUVROCKS.com

08-22-05, 06:27 AM	#19
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,255	I guess Peter's Mill is very stock friendly trail. It has gotten tame over the years. Where is salt shed? I can't imagine it being that far away from where I am. Any one interested in going paragon? I 3rd/4th thought. I don't know if they have stock friendly trails, do they? __________________ My FZJ80

08-22-05, 08:34 AM	#20
Klunky Chris IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Shippensburg PA TLCA# 4821 Posts: 1,061	Paragon has so many trails you wouldn't believe it..... and yes, they have green or stock trails galore. you need 3 trucks to get into the parks as a group and drive by yourselves. otherwise, keep an eye out for the 'monthly open ride' where they throw you in a group led by a Paragon trail leader. Rausch Creek is a little closer to you and a very nice park as well. We just had the east coast pig run there __________________ Chris Basehore TLCA# 4821 74 FJ40- built F, knuckles/brakes from a FJ60, Longs, 4" Pinnacle sucks big wads, mini PS, shite paint 93FZJ80 "klunky"- E-lockers, home built sliders, IronPigOffRoad bumper, CDL switch, D-less, mucho maintenance www.ILUVROCKS.com

08-22-05, 08:56 AM	#21
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,255	Oh it's now 3 trucks now for paragon? Man! It used to be two at the minimum. I thought RC is further away from Paragon. I know Paragon has many many trails. I have done may be two of the black/some other trails with my old truck last year. I know of their monthly ride, I think it's worth the money going to intermediate 2 level ride for a monthly ride, I guess a stock run could be nice too. Yeah I knew of the pig run you guys went but I just wasn't ready, I guess RC also have stock trails? Show us some pictures of the pig run. Let's put together some thing for the coming weekend, if every one's up for it __________________ My FZJ80

08-22-05, 12:19 PM	#23
jcj_78FJ40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Afton VA Posts: 445	I would be up for Salt Shed / GWNF if you guys happen to come down this way (maybe even Peters Mill). My FJ80 will be down this weekend for some well-deserved maintenance. I have my 40 so I’m restricted to central Va.

08-26-05, 11:36 AM	#24
jcj_78FJ40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Afton VA Posts: 445	Anyone?… Bueller………. Bueller.

08-27-05, 02:12 AM	#27
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,777	I would but last time I checked my truck told me it still had a hangover. I told the damn thing if it wasn't such an alcoholic we wouldn't have these problems. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

08-27-05, 06:18 AM	#28
cruiser ken IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saratoga Springs, UT TLCA# 10098 Posts: 590	I'm tenatively planning a trip with the family to Peter's Mill next weekend. Anyone want to tag along? We'll probably drive up Sat. and camp overnight. Bringing the canoe along too.