Georgia Bronco

Hey there fellow bronco owners,

This year I introduced my 10 year old into kayaking which has been amazing! Getting her away from a digital screen has been a great way to connect while getting some fresh air!

With it getting colder I was hoping to maybe pivot into some light off roading and continue the adventures we started this year with kayaking (she doesn’t like kayaking in the cold).

To be fair I have zero experience with off roading, and I’m really just looking for some light trails with beautiful views I can bring her along with. Does anyone have any recommendations on specific trails or are there any like minded groups that could start to show me the ropes? We live in Cherokee county (north ga), and I’m hoping to find some trails within ~2 hours away. I currently own a 2024 non-SAS OBX bronco, but if I can get her interested in this I’m not opposed to building out upgrades over the next year.

Thanks in advance for any replies!

Following as I’d like to know also. I’m also an off roading newbie. I’m in Dekalb but wouldn’t be opposed to driving to find trails (we do that for mountain biking anyway).

Howdy fellow Bronco owner! Check out Cashes Valley Road (Trail) over in Cherry Log, GA. It's a good trail, with some water crossings. It's not incredibly difficult and it's got all the elements to get you hooked. Good luck!

Would a non-sas bronco be high enough clearance for the water crossings?

@TheI3lindMan

@TheI3lindMan high clearance suspension is recommended. It would be a pretty wet ride.

@TheI3lindMan

@TheI3lindMan really depends on rainfall. last summer i took my stock Outer Banks down Cashes Valley

Any trails that you can recommend that wouldn’t require the high clearance?

@TheI3lindMan

@TheI3lindMan I'll defer to one of the GA locals.

@TheI3lindMan

@TheI3lindMan @Shadowsquatch There are occasional trail rides posted here so definitely keep your eye out. You can also search up and join SEGEN6 Broncos on facebook which is all 6th gen broncos. Plenty of intermediate and beginner friendly outings including the annual new years day ride which is very chill.

Both chattahoochie and cohutta national forests have tons of easy fire safety roads...check out lake conasauga and get on fs64...cashes valley will work 4 u if it hasn't rained much..charlies creek..old bucktown rd is pretty fun...all around Helen..rich mountain wilderness near elijay..
One trail I found that I loved started in Tennessee at thunder rock campground near the Ocoee Whitewater center (I think it was #48) didn't see pavement for hours , came out somewhere close to blue ridge. Recommend buying a map (yes a real map with actual pages) . Get lost, have fun!

@Calm horse

@Calm horse I second the lake conasauga ride. Very nice views and you can walk around the lake when you get to the top.

To get your feet wet on a large, but non-threatening trail network, look to the Nimblewill area of Forest Road 28-1. These are a network of fire roads that even passenger cars can often traverse when it’s dry out and there is enough traffic that should something go awry, there is always help close by. You can camp if so inclined as well and just overall test out your tolerance for being outdoors and in 4x4 type areas. Once you get used to these trails or type of trails, get some recovery gear, learn more about your rig, etc, then we can discuss water crossings and other things that many of us get into, but mostly only after getting familiar with things and some basic gear. Most important is to not feel rushed or pressured into anything, as the woods ain’t going nowhere and we all have different stress tolerances. If you ever want to go run trails, best to go with others at least at first, see what we bring and learn why, how to use the stuff, etc, then just enjoy it man. It’s fun, your daughter will likely love it too. You can hike, get to trail heads and sites to kayaking and anything else. I also strongly recommend attending the Off-Roadeo in Tennessee; it’s worth it for all experience levels and will be memorable and fun. I and others are more than happy to meet up with you for trail rides. We’ll likely do one or two mid December and it really picks up in Spring. Good times ahead; real good times.

Even if I’m an Auburn Alumni? Jokes aside thanks for the info I’ll check into them and feel free to ping me on the group outtings

@MadMan4BamaNATL

@MadMan4BamaNATL sounds like a damn fine time to me…fair warning, my daughter is probably more of a fan then I am at this point (and vocal)…I’ve been let’s say disheartened the last few years…still love the school but the program has me smh more then I care to admit.

@TheI3lindMan

@TheI3lindMan One more thing in all seriousness. Do some research on hygiene needs for your daughter. Having to pee in the woods is different for women and there are a few things that can make that easier with less anxiety about it. I’ve seen women basically dehydrate all day to avoid going in the woods and that shouldn’t be. Stuff for female hikers should do the trick as far as search parameters. She’ll appreciate your efforts.

@MadMan4BamaNATL

@MadMan4BamaNATL solid tip thank you!

I appreciate the suggestions, definitely lots of choices.

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