Bald Mountain Ride - May 2nd

[Boomstick]

**** UPDATE TO GPX FILE TO CORRESPOND WITH START COORDINATES
*** If anyone will be late - 703-463-1516 is my cell, text me. We will also use club freqs if you bring your HAM.

Just wanted to get this thread started. I will be bringing my kids on this run... so definitely family friendly. It is also a day ride. Hope to find some spot to enjoy a lunch out on the trail. I do not suspect it to take longer than 4-5 hours (based on all my extensive experience of 2 trail rides in my life).

I have attached a GPX file to import into GPS devices (exported from TRXTrailhead.com) and here is a link to the ride via AllTrails (Big Levels to the Blue Ridge OHV Route).

*** TRAIL CONFIRMED OPEN. I called the ranger station today. Our route is confirmed open and operational.

Logistics -
Date: May 2nd
Time: 930 am.
Starting Location: 37.9622, -78.96226

Attendees:
- Boomstick (Mike)
- 1MOA
- NovaPhotoG
- Girl und Panzer

Please respond to this thread if you intend to go. I will update as we get closer. As this is my first organized run... let me know if I am missing anything in terms of planning.

The reports that I am reading say there are some deep water holes (18-24in) and there are some big rocks to traverse... however, stock vehicles with a good guide should be OK or can take an alternate route around the obstacle. The trail is also fairly narrow, so a couple of pinstripes are likely as well.

GPX viewer

GPX viewer

 

[1MOA]

I'm in
BTW B&R grocery at the trailhead has great BBQ and ethanol free gas

 

[jcj_78FJ40]

Are you sure it's open? I would expect it to be gated since the parkway is closed to traffic.

 

[afgman786]

Don't forget to take pictures and share for those of us that won't be able to join.

 

[jcj_78FJ40]

Are you sure it's open? I would expect it to be gated since the parkway is closed to traffic.

Let me rescind...My wife thinks its just the skyline drive that's closed. I'll see what i can find out.

 

[Novaphotog]

Hey Mike, I was just thinking about checking out these trails. Great minds think alike! Add me to the list. Can always do yet another Flagpole run if it's closed...

 

[jcj_78FJ40]

Good news, the lower gate is open. My daughter wanted some practice with a manual transmission so we had a nice afternoon ride along the coal rd.

 

[Boomstick]

Good news, the lower gate is open. My daughter wanted some practice with a manual transmission so we had a nice afternoon ride along the coal rd.

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Does that mean you are in?

 

[jcj_78FJ40]

I'll have to see how the week goes. I'll likely have to work. New pandemic schedule....

 

[94YotaGuy]

I'll be working night shift Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. ☹

 

[D21FJ60]

Is this something my 100 with a screaming steering rack/pump , predominantly on road tires and a blown suspension could do?

 

[Boomstick]

Is this something my 100 with a screaming steering rack/pump , predominantly on road tires and a blown suspension could do?

That is a solid maybe.

 

[1MOA]

Is this something my 100 with a screaming steering rack/pump , predominantly on road tires and a blown suspension could do?

only one way to ever find out.....

 

[Girl und Panzer]

Officially finished with my masters! I might make it, gotta see if the gf is willing will post again if we are for sure coming

 

[Orangejon]

I now driving a 95 4Runner with a 2" lift. Im thinking about going. Will know for sure later today

 

[Boomstick]

I now driving a 95 4Runner with a 2" lift. Im thinking about going. Will know for sure later today

Officially finished with my masters! I might make it, gotta see if the gf is willing will post again if we are for sure coming

Absolutely! It will be good times. Bring Picnic type food, spend the day in the woods... Laugh at the all the folks with puny sedans... it'll be good for the soul.

 

[Boomstick]

Confirm if you are able to make it so we wait for you at the starting point.

 

[1MOA]

Are we meeting at the trailhead or somewhere else before?

 

[Boomstick]

Are we meeting at the trailhead or somewhere else before?

I am headed straight to starting point... but some were asking to maybe convoy?

 

[Novaphotog]

Is this something my 100 with a screaming steering rack/pump , predominantly on road tires and a blown suspension could do?

Confirm if you are able to make it so we wait for you at the starting point.

Rolling out early from Alexandria aiming for 9:30 arrival at the starting point coordinates.