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R.E. our Saturday gravel round up. Let's plan on meeting at the Stripes on the south side of Llano (on Hwy 71) by 9:30 and roll out of there no later than 10:00am. We can all top off with fuel there for the trip.
We can then run the north loop of gravel up and over to Mason where we can pick up Cooper's BBQ take-out and then eat on the gravel beach where the James and Llano Rivers intersect. From there, people wanting a half-day only, could return via 29 to Llano and then either continue on 29 if they live in Round Rock area or jog over to 71 to return to Lakeway/South and Central Austin.
The North Loop will contain Fly Gap Road (lots of little water splashes and a super scenic wide-open pasture view), Spillar Mine Road (runs along a narrow ridgeline with views far off to both the east and west).
The South Loop will contain the James River Crossing (ALWAYS popular....12-16" max depth and 250 yards to cross....can be 6" deep if you track along the extreme right side....all rock bottom so no traction issues), the Bat Caves (really cool dike crossing and HUGE rock formations), Threadgill Creek Rd (LOTS of little water splashes) and Loyal Valley Rd (several crossings of the dry Sandy Creek).
Generally take it pretty easy and enjoy the scenery and being away from the house. If you have a CB or even HAM or GMRS, please bring it. I will have CB, HAM and GMRS capability along with 2 handheld GMRS talkies (if anyone needs to borrow them).
If we roll out of Llano by 10am, we should arrive in Mason for lunch around 12:30. From there, if you do the south loop with us, you should expect to arrive back in Llano around 4-4:30.
It's a super fun and scenic route. No need for low range and you'll never need to engage lockers (including your center diffs) at any point. It's about 95% gravel the entire way. There are a few very short bitumen sections connecting the route, but we can easily remain aired down the entire way. I generally recommend airing down to something below 30psi to make the ride more comfortable. I run 22psi front/25psi rear for reference.
Hit me up on PM if you have any questions or text me. My name is Gary, (512) 800-1421.
We will practice social distancing, but that doesn't mean we can't have a TON of fun (NERF gun wars are allowable....and encouraged LOL). Our rigs were designed as the perfect tailgaters because, well, they have a tailgate
I live in Pflugerville. For anyone who lives up North like me, you're more than welcome to caravan with me to Llano via 29.
R.E. our Saturday gravel round up. Let's plan on meeting at the Stripes on the south side of Llano (on Hwy 71) by 9:30 and roll out of there no later than 10:00am. We can all top off with fuel there for the trip.
We can then run the north loop of gravel up and over to Mason where we can pick up Cooper's BBQ take-out and then eat on the gravel beach where the James and Llano Rivers intersect. From there, people wanting a half-day only, could return via 29 to Llano and then either continue on 29 if they live in Round Rock area or jog over to 71 to return to Lakeway/South and Central Austin.
The North Loop will contain Fly Gap Road (lots of little water splashes and a super scenic wide-open pasture view), Spillar Mine Road (runs along a narrow ridgeline with views far off to both the east and west).
The South Loop will contain the James River Crossing (ALWAYS popular....12-16" max depth and 250 yards to cross....can be 6" deep if you track along the extreme right side....all rock bottom so no traction issues), the Bat Caves (really cool dike crossing and HUGE rock formations), Threadgill Creek Rd (LOTS of little water splashes) and Loyal Valley Rd (several crossings of the dry Sandy Creek).
Generally take it pretty easy and enjoy the scenery and being away from the house. If you have a CB or even HAM or GMRS, please bring it. I will have CB, HAM and GMRS capability along with 2 handheld GMRS talkies (if anyone needs to borrow them).
If we roll out of Llano by 10am, we should arrive in Mason for lunch around 12:30. From there, if you do the south loop with us, you should expect to arrive back in Llano around 4-4:30.
It's a super fun and scenic route. No need for low range and you'll never need to engage lockers (including your center diffs) at any point. It's about 95% gravel the entire way. There are a few very short bitumen sections connecting the route, but we can easily remain aired down the entire way. I generally recommend airing down to something below 30psi to make the ride more comfortable. I run 22psi front/25psi rear for reference.
Hit me up on PM if you have any questions or text me. My name is Gary, (512) 800-1421.
We will practice social distancing, but that doesn't mean we can't have a TON of fun (NERF gun wars are allowable....and encouraged LOL). Our rigs were designed as the perfect tailgaters because, well, they have a tailgate
I live in Pflugerville. For anyone who lives up North like me, you're more than welcome to caravan with me to Llano via 29.
