forestry roads/Fire roads

[77cruiser]

Probably a dumb question but when you guys are scoping out new areas to wheel, how do you located these forestry roads?
I am headed to Sparta NC this fall and wanted to see if there was any wheeling exploration that we could do.

 

[Trollhole]

USAphotomaps

JDMCOX Software

 

[Southeast Overland]

News Releases

 

[informationjunky]

We lived in Elkin years ago, I'm pretty sure there are some nice ones going up the mountain to Sparta.

 

[77cruiser]

Info Junky.... interested... tell me more!

thats exactly the area.

 

[Trollhole]

Did you download and run the software link I sent you? If not your missing out of probably the best scouting trail tool.

GoTo / populated places (download this file and then select a city close to your area you want to look for)

View/ maptype/ topomaps

Once you have that all you have to do is press the F button to fill the data. Use the arrow keys to move around and the +/- keys to zoom in and out. And if you have a GPS reciever it makes finding the trails even easier.

 

[informationjunky]

sorry, that was a long time ago.....i'm sure you can find them using Marshall's tips. Beautifull area, just no jobs.

 

[77cruiser]

Just did it. Working on getting the hang of it. Pretty much not going to accomplish any work tomorrow since I have this to play with now!.

Thanks for the direction.

 

[Southeast Overland]

If anyone needs more cartographic (mapping) info on a specific area please let me know. I make maps for a living - and have access to data the general public doesn't.

 

[Carp]

If anyone needs more cartographic (mapping) info on a specific area please let me know. I make maps for a living - and have access to data the general public doesn't.

Speaking of which, did you ever figure out where that road we were on at GSMTR went?

 

[Southeast Overland]

Speaking of which, did you ever figure out where that road we were on at GSMTR went?

Nope - haven't had time to look into it yet but I will. I promise!

 

[smkymntn]

Anyone up for running some forest roads in wnc? Low key expedition type stuff.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Hey Smokey - a bit off topic but I haven't forgotten about your roof - I'll try to get up there ASAP!

 

[smkymntn]

no pressure- I am bringing it down next week to the guy who painted it. Its under warranty. Thanks for the offer.

 

[90FJ62]

We can get a small group and go do Hurricane creek one weekend. not a bad drive with a few hard areas and a few camping spots... Might be fun for a overnight trip...

Dave

 

[BillWright]

Sounds good, let's do it.
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