njfboa offroad trip?? - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

transmaro93 · 07-22-2011, 09:15 PM

who would be down for a day trip to one of the 4x4 parks in jersey. i know some of you have trucks and go wheeling. Got my truck just about ready to go so who would be down for some fun. Also if anyone has any tips of crap i should get before i got out that would help.. tow straps etc..

BigAls87Z28 · 07-22-2011, 09:18 PM

Already looking to break stuff eh?

Still have that Saturn for sale?

LTb1ow · 07-22-2011, 11:09 PM

Le sigh.

Blackbirdws6 · 07-23-2011, 06:00 AM

Is Taylor bringing the camaro? Sounds like fun but Gina wouldn't like me off roading her SUV.

sweetbmxrider · 07-23-2011, 07:16 AM

Shotty! I'll bring a camera too!

You got a jack and tools to change a tire?

transmaro93 · 07-23-2011, 07:20 AM

toos not a problem... jack... illhave to figure somthing out... deff bring camera when we do go. thanks Al for the good wishes btw... lifes about having fun isnt it. Thats all im tryen to do brotha at least within my means

sweetbmxrider · 07-23-2011, 07:37 AM

He mad cause he drives a malibu and sees his car sinking closer to china every day. Better wind back teh celebrations pal....

Blackbirdws6 · 07-23-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by transmaro93

toos not a problem... jack... illhave to figure somthing out... deff bring camera when we do go. thanks Al for the good wishes btw... lifes about having fun isnt it. Thats all im tryen to do brotha at least within my means

Sounds like fun but if you don't mind, I'd love to tag along. I come with cherries...

Wolfblitz · 07-23-2011, 10:06 AM

Id be down for an offroading trip. Would be nice to wheel with some new people lol

transmaro93 · 07-23-2011, 11:23 AM

right on man... like i said im a newb so bear with me... what kind of rig you got? dude adam you had me rolling with rolling back the celebrations...

BigAls87Z28 · 07-23-2011, 11:57 AM

Efff uuu buddy. I have a big off roading jack that I was gunna let you have, but now you're on your own!

transmaro93 · 07-23-2011, 01:43 PM

lol!!! hey that was adams comment...i just laughed at it

crazyblazer87 · 07-23-2011, 01:53 PM

when we going i am looking to take my ford out in the woods

Ls1dreamin02 · 07-23-2011, 05:30 PM

^^^
Can i bring my 4x4 lifted Z28. Came stock from chevy like this...guess they figured alot of people would off road them so they let them sit super high like this...you should see me flex this thing out haha

79T/A · 07-30-2011, 01:08 PM

If theres a LEGAL off road park in NJ other than the Pine Barrens, someone please fill me in. Closest for legal hill climbs, rocks and trailriding I know of is Rausch Creek in Joliet, PA.

Tru2Chevy · 07-31-2011, 05:51 PM

I'd be down for a trip to Collier's Mills or Wharton some time. Not sure if there is anything closer to you.

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If theres a LEGAL off road park in NJ other than the Pine Barrens, someone please fill me in. Closest for legal hill climbs, rocks and trailriding I know of is Rausch Creek in Joliet, PA.

No, there aren't any actual off road parks. But, as I'm sure you know, any roads in NJ state parks are legal. Nothing hardcore, but fun to get out in the woods, splash a little mud on the Jeep, and have fun with some friends. I want to get out to Rausch Creek sometime, haven't had a chance or a worthy Jeep yet.

Last I knew there was a guy with a bunch of land in Wantage that was looking into opening an off road park, but I haven't heard any info on it in months. There was a thread on Jeepforum about it, but I think it has died off. There is also a bunch of work going on a park in the Hazleton, PA area.

- Justin

crazyblazer87 · 08-01-2011, 12:45 PM

soooo................ when we going?

transmaro93 · 08-01-2011, 06:28 PM

soon i gues where are those two located justin.. you said one was near atco area? and when is everyone free to go. i use my truck daily so im not looking to do any crazy rock climbing or nothing just wanna get out int he trails... have some fun..

Tru2Chevy · 08-01-2011, 06:45 PM

Nothing here in NJ that's crazy and legal unless you know someone with private land that will let you tear it up.

Collier's Mills: 40.067062,-74.449562

Atsion Ranger Station @ Wharton: 39.742393,-74.725636

- Justin

sweetbmxrider · 08-01-2011, 08:18 PM

Down in bayville there is a legal area. I am not sure where it is, went with someone.

transmaro93 · 08-01-2011, 08:48 PM

lets go!! can you find out where?

sweetbmxrider · 08-01-2011, 08:51 PM

Nah, just drive around its not far from you. When you see random trails off of the road, drive in!

wrong generation · 08-01-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider

Down in bayville there is a legal area. I am not sure where it is, went with someone.

i'm not exactly sure that wobm's pit is legal. although that doesnt stop any of us. and its not hard to find. its kinda out in the open

sweetbmxrider · 08-01-2011, 09:59 PM

Nah, there is some offroad park area. Its patrolled by park rangers. Its more towards atco, nothing crazy.

79T/A · 08-02-2011, 06:52 AM

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Last I knew there was a guy with a bunch of land in Wantage that was looking into opening an off road park, but I haven't heard any info on it in months. There was a thread on Jeepforum about it, but I think it has died off. There is also a bunch of work going on a park in the Hazleton, PA area.

Considering that I live in Wantage, I should find see what's going on with this one...

I think the park you're referring to near Hazleton is in Northumberland County (Shamokin area). A handful of dedicated locals has been working on developing 6,000 acres of county land into a park that can be used not just by 4x4s, but also dirt bikes, quads, mountain bikers, hikers and other outdoor lovers. I had the opportunity to check it out this past April; the organizers invited our club out for the day to tour the property. I think we barely covered 2/3 of it. There are only main access trails at this point, but the land has the potential to be the next Paragon. There was one crazy rocky hill climb that a few members broke parts on. There's a lot of work to do, though. The property is abandoned coal mining land, and the locals have been using it as their county dump forever. We passed acres of discarded tires, appliances, garbage...even a car or two. At one point, we heard gun shots...and they were getting closer...and then stopped. We ended up driving right through an area where some locals were doing some skeet shooting. Thankfully, they stopped as we approached, but it was unsettling to look down and see pieces of orange clay pigeons all over the place. The area is also dirt poor and in the middle of nowhere, but the organizers are hoping that the park users will bring in business. AFAIK, the project was just recently approved, so development has begun. Looking forward to seeing how it goes!