September Ride: Uwharrie

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The usual "broken this", "sand in my that" excuses.

Tell them to make a pearl :D. The above with the not mentioned explitive is a favorite of mine at work.

Again I can't speak for the group but one or two couldn't hurt. Of course they better be prepared for a lot of Heep jabs.
 
Just realized we have Pitt at home that Saturday - will likely drive up for a Sunday run if anyone is going to be sticking around...

:beer: R
 
Just a quick caution, you guys know that the alcohol/beer is a no-no at Uwharrie? Even "Red Dixie Cups" are likely to be looked at VERY closely from a certain new enforcement officer from what I understand.

So just be careful in what/how you do that part, etc.

Sam
 
With the way our luck has been with NPS/NFS officers, it wouldn't come as a surprise. Never saw anyone the last trip....
 
I am planning on being there with my daughter and dog...if the dog is allowed to come. Wife will be out of town and my little girl really wants to camp! I am planning on coming in Friday night and leaving Saturday afternoon/early evening.
 
Yep, dogs are allowed and encouraged...

Awesome! We are in. Also count me in for the girly ride...my 62 will be stock...I don't think I will be able to get my lift on prior to that weekend.

:beer:
 
Just a quick caution, you guys know that the alcohol/beer is a no-no at Uwharrie? Even "Red Dixie Cups" are likely to be looked at VERY closely from a certain new enforcement officer from what I understand.

So just be careful in what/how you do that part, etc.

Sam

If I understand that correctly, you are saying that alcohol is not even allowed at the campgrounds? I understand that Montgomery County is dry and that no booze on the trails, but the whole shebang too?
 
In the past we have had no intervention with park officials and we have consumed some EtOH. Seems like we may have to be a little more discreet and creative in our actvities. :hhmm:
 
We will be coming Friday afternoon and staying until Sunday, me, the wife, and two boys, 3.5 and 1.5. I doubt we will do much wheeling, maybe one "easy" ride.

I am just looking forward to getting away for a few days. We will be bringing a canoe and some bikes.
 
I do know from being up there quite a few times that the good stuff is highly frowned upon. That being said though, most hosts i have meet up there over those same years drank the same stuff we were trying to. Just had it in a different cup.
 
Verry cool...Gonna try my best to make it to this one.
Wife is a maybe, but the kids - 13 & 10 are alwqays up for it.
George B.
 
"Enforcement of alcohol possession in closed areas is done by Forest
Service
> law enforcement personnel, Forest Protection Officers, and Montgomery
> County Sheriff's Deputies. Under Title 36 CFR (Code of Federal
> Regulations) 261.58(bb) possession of alcohol is not allowed in the
> following areas:
>
> Arrowhead Campground
> Cove Boat Ramp and Picnic Area
> Deepwater Camp and Boat Ramp Areas
> Canebrake Horse Camp
> Flintlock Valley Shooting Range
> King's Mountain Point Fishing Pier and Camping Area
> Thornburg, Tot Hill, and Robbins Branch Wilderness Trailheads
> Badin Lake Campground and Group Camp
> Holts Cabin Picnic Area
> Uwharrie Hunt Camp
> Badin Lake Horse Camp
> Badin Lake Hiking Trail
> Badin Area Horse Trails
> Uwharrie Hiking Trail
> Badin Area Off-Highway Vehicle Trails, Trailheads, and Dispersed
Campsites
> Adjacent to the Trail System.
>
> If caught in possession of alcohol, the visitor is normally charged with
a
> fine of $50 dollars and given the option of paying the ticket or
attending
> Federal Court at the Greensboro Federal Building to contest the ticket.
> The penalty for possession of alcohol (not just consumption, but
> possession) is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an
> individual and $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment of not more
> than six (6) months, or both.
>
> What it all means: Possessing an alcoholic beverage as defined by state
> law, on the OHV Trail System, in the Trailhead areas, or in primitive
> campsites adjacent to the OHV Trail System will get you a ticket.
> Consumption of alcohol may also cause a DWI to be issued, depending on
the
> circumstance. Underage possession of alcohol is an additional ticketable
> offense. Driving While Impaired and Underage Possession of Alcohol may
be
> passed to the county level jurisdiction to present a stiffer penalty, as
> all state and county laws are enforceable on Federal lands.
>
> The best bet for an enjoyable experience on the trails is to leave the
> alcohol at home.
>
> Hope this helps, and if you have any further questions, please don't
> hesitate to call or email.
>
> Thanks,
> Ian Garner
> Information Specialist
> Uwharrie Ranger District"
 
Just something you may want to consider at some point as a club / moving off Federal Lands for camping?

http://uwharriestables.com/home.php/?page_id=5

I am not affiliated with them in any way. I also know that the Cagle (Eldorado Outpost owners) family bought a large chunk of property that CTBlazers is using this weekend / I think the future use for it is "group" camping!!

But private property might not be a bad idea...
 
Thanks for posting this information Sam, this is great information

As a sidenote please consider the effects of not camping on federal land, i.e. loss in income for the Forest System and ultimately a shortfall in revenue resulting in less funding for OHV areas, maybe something to consider is a weekend of fun without the alcohol.....yeah I know may take all the fun out of it but may be what it takes occationally to fulfill continuing access to OHV Areas.

Most importantly be responsible when you are out on the trails....
 
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