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Trail rides the weekend of May 4th or 11th?

Will be staying up in Ellijay for a few weeks while in between houses so will have easy access for a bit and no projects keeping me from enjoying some free time.

Will plan a route once I get an idea of headcount but open to recommendations.

Yes to either one. Sun works better than Sat for me, but whatever.

I have ATL UTD matches on both Saturdays, but Sunday May 5 is clean. Isn’t Mother’s Day the next week? If so, I’ll be out of town.

Another off-road meetup tomorrow Saturday April 13 in Atlanta

Man I was hoping this was a trail ride post!

I have some open time tomorrow and I was thinking of doing Old Bucktown Road. Is it a safe bet to go solo on that trail for a relative newbie to off roading? I don't have a winch. Anyone interested in slacking off and joining me? I will probably shoot to get to Nimblewill sometime mid morning. I am looking to get out more with experienced folks when I have time.

Also - I am doing the ORA 101 class in Dahlonega next weekend. Sounds like some folks here found it valuable.

Typically I would be down to clown but have a ton to get done around the house before the move.

I'd recommend starting from the top and heading down if you are really nervous about getting stuck. Gravity is your friend. Plus you get some warm up maintained gravel roads on the approach.

Good hiking at the start of the trail to get out and stretch the legs as well.

I did make the trip yesterday. I drove up Nimblewill and walked around and ate. BUT my plans got derailed when an Appalachian Trail hiker said she was done and wanted a ride to a lodge. She was struggling. SO I drove her back down Nimblewill to the Amicalola Falls lodge. That was about an hour and I was thinking of throwing in the towel but I decided to press on and went to Old Bucktown from the bottom.

It was really fun. Started off dicey with some deep ruts that I wasn't sure about the best way to approach. But ultimately the Bronco didn't seem to worried about it. I didn't use the lockers or 4L. Ultimately ended up to be a great day.

Sad about the thru hiker. Hope she gets her nerve after thinking it over a bit. Proud of anyone who tries one of the triple crown hikes. Glad you were able to have some fun on Old Bucktown. We really have to get some rides together soon.

Just moved here from NH. My Bronco arrives in a couple of days!

My NH license plate says 698DAYS - the amount of time it took from Reservation Day until it was delivered in my driveway. I need to come up with a new one in GA. I tried ever combo of Buckin and it gets turned down, probably too close to a naughty word. Buck is my last name so I thought it would be clever.

Looking forward to some easy / medium trail rides.

Well guys, this Saturday looks dry and sunny up in the mountains, so why wait? Who’s down for a trail ride on Saturday Morning? Maybe Old Bucktown Road and another to link up with to head back?

Just watched a YouTube video, looks like a great trail!

@PRA4SNW

@PRA4SNW I drive up from the actual City of Atlanta. Honestly take any opportunity to get out of this city that I can, when I can. Drive to the Ga Mountains always fills me with happy. lol!

@MadMan4BamaNATL

@MadMan4BamaNATL Wish I could, but out-of-town this weekend.

@PRA4SNW

welcome to the neighborhood @PRA4SNW ! I'm up in the Paulding County side of Acworth. I agree with @MadMan4BamaNATL and drives into the GA mountains.

I'm looking forward to getting out with the group now! Back in NH, I did no trail rides even though I'm sure that there was plenty of good stuff right nearby. Just never hooked up with a group. Okay, I did one trail - the NH Off-Rodeo. What an experience! And only an hour away.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

Sunday March 17 at Prentice Cooper!

Anyone wanting to do an afternoon run to old bucktown road meet up around 2pmsh on Saturday?

Meet up at nimblewell church and go down as I need to be in blue ridge after.

Too late in the day for me. Otherwise I'd be up for it.

Joining to get on some trail rides.

It would be my first time out in my 24 BD. I am staying in blue ridge this week with the family.

Hey guys. Weather looks to be clear and cool on tomorrow and should be a good day for what’s likely a first ride of the season/year? Think it’s a good idea to hit up our old faithful trail network that starts at Forest Service Road 28-1, just a bit west of Dawsonville off of Georgia 400 if coming from the Atlanta metro. These are very easy trails that even passenger cars traverse regularly, but they’re fun and offer nice views as we’ll climb above 3000 ft. It gets cool, but doesn’t look to be too cold. For the most part, no need to even air down if this will be your first unless for comfort. Our average speed is likely to be around 15mph or so (why rush?) So for those who’d like to come out, we’ll plan to meet at Nimblewill Baptist Church (trust, its fine). How are thoughts on 9:00am tomorrow? This means I’ll leave Atlanta at around 7:30am. We should be done rolling between noon and 2pm.

Address to Nimblewill Baptist Church 2-84 Nimblewill Gap Rd Dahlonega, GA 30533

@MadMan4BamaNATL

@MadMan4BamaNATL 15MPH ??? is this a trail ride for Sloths???? Yall have fun out there wish I did not have final wrap up repairs on the house to tend to.

@Rspayde

@Rspayde I’m like good BBQ from Alabama, you know 4L and slow!

Your Bronco Trail App is free and has a good log of trails and a great source for ideas and destinations, not so much for using during a ride, but it’s pretty cool.

If new to this, Welcome! It’ll be fun and becomes addictive. Bring water, note that cell coverage will be very spotty. If you have any sort of FRS or GMRS walkie talkie, etc, good idea to bring. I always carry a trauma kit, bring tools, recovery gear, tire repair kit, etc. Everyone eventually needs these, but just fine to build up to them and budget. No one’s getting left behind up there and we are going nowhere that will damage the Bronco; just pay attention to where your wheels are and it’ll be fine. These are gravel roads with some rocks and branches here and there, but nothing gnarly at all.

Sounds like the Ranger boys are heading to the lower cohutta trails on 3/2. I'm going to try to roll out there and join them. If anyone else wants the details I will send them through.

Where’s that? Never heard of it. Just installed my Ford Performance Diff Cover and added some AMSOIL 75w-90, so a couple of weeks to ensure I didn’t screw anything up and I’ll be ready to roll. Haven’t hit a trail since the Adventure in late December. Y’all see that there? Ha ha!

Any trails worth doing just south of Blairsvilles towards the suches area? I know Beasley knob is out that way but no way I am trekking that solo. I am guessing anything else around there are WMA mild forest rides.

Way short notice but will be heading out that way this afternoon around 2 or so.

@Rspayde

@Rspayde Can't get out there today because of work, but it's about that time to get a few rides in. Hope there are some of the new members who'll join us this year for some wheel time! Finally about to install my Ford Performance Diff Cover and change my driveline fluids. Just got my oil changed today, cleaned and re-oiled my air filter last week, so I'm about good to go.

Ended up heading through coppers creek and out to the swinging bridge over the Taccoa. Looking forward to getting some rides planned.

Hello Georgia Broncos. Happy New Year! I wanted to check in to see if anyone is planning on attending the Bronco Super Celebration East in Townsend, TN this April 17th to 20th? I just booked my hotel and I'm planning on attending. Please let me know if you are planning to attend or have attended in the past. Any tips or suggestions are welcomed. Thank you.

Let's connect. I plan on getting a show spot. Not because I think other people will think my Bronco is special and want to see it; rather I am looking for a centralized spot to get out of the sun, relax, and have a drink. Ping me to drop by my tent. I reached out to the Georgia Broncos Club, as they are suppose to have a section in the Club section. No one has responded, so I may just be in the general field. My buddy from Indiana should be in his club section. We plan on walking around and hanging in both spots.

I'm still trying to make contact with the Indiana group. Might have to hang with the Dawgs!

@icd70

@icd70 You lie with dogs, you're gonna get fleas.

If your not a Bulldawg your just another bitch...Lol

I know that there have been some gates added overtime to Cashes Valley. From what I was sent earlier today it appears we will no longer have any access to what was a laid back and scenic trail.

I plan to make a ride out come February to scope things out and verify but in the meantime if you aren't willing to have a wasted trip you may want to not head to Cashes.

Yeah I kind of expected that to happen there...surprised it didn't happen sooner...too much traffic and also noticed alot of idiots parking in the water.

@Calm horse

@Calm horse last time I was there it was a little dangerous too. If you don’t hold around the right edge of one of the last crossings, it gets deep.. like probably deeper than our spec’d forging depth

Did it end up being closed?

@Icemedic21

@Icemedic21 Have not been out there to check.

Hurricane creek. Hey everyone, just wanted to know if anyone is gonna be/want to be in NC Jan 29-31? Planning to do hurricane creek near Waynesville NC. You will encounter steep drops on one side of the trail with a steep bank on the other so it definitely can’t get very technical. There are also plenty of water crossings and tight twisty rocky trails. The scenery is awesome and there are a bunch of trails nearby. Nothing is set in stone yet but I’ll be up there in Maggie valley during those dates and probably end up soloing it if no ones available. Cheers!

Are you talking Jan 29-31?

Yes I am January 29-31 2024

Hope everyone had a great Christmas. Been a while since we’ve all gone out, so would be great to get in a winter run on trails that say open. The wife and I are heading out for a couple days on a getaway in the Mountains of NC, but if anyone is down to roll on Saturday, let me know? Want to try Old Bucktown Raod, or anywhere.

Some buddies and I wheeled and camped 2 weekends ago over in Rocky Bottom, SC. Was my first go over there and loved it. Very nice views and campsites; putting in a pic below. Got in a nice hike with a waterfall too. That area should be awesome in Spring.

I might could be interested in this on Saturday if there are any others. Anyone?

Sitting home with aches and chills today. Interested, but will likely not be able to run Saturday.

@cashe3

@cashe3 same here. Got sick Dec 26th. Feel better!

@cashe3

@cashe3 I caught something last week that had me fully wrecked. Was really bad the first day then settled down.

So, update gents! Think I’m out for tomorrow. Just back from the mountains of NC and did some of what I thought would be light wheeling alone with just me and the wife and man, that was an experience….. Was almost a wheeling disaster. I scoped what I thought was going to be an easy trail in Sapphire NC at Gorges State Park. Trail is Chestnut Mountain Road. It hooks up with a tougher trail called Auger Hole Road which straddles the state park with Federal land. Chestnut was decent; has a big climb, but fairly easy to do alone. Problem was, wasn’t clear signage to mark where that trail ended and the tougher one started. Well, I took the hard right at the split to the harder one. It was awesome, but…. Picked up my wife from her spa day at around 1:00. We had dinner reservations at 6:45. Takes 40 mins to get to the trail and again back, so I figure maybe 3 hrs of wheeling. Boy was I wrong. The first trail is only 3.2 miles. Auger is 9.5, but the end of it isn’t to a paved road. There was an awesome river in the middle and a cool guy and his family in their Wrangler were behind us until the river where the only campsite is (pee). I’m only driving 3 to 5 mph because it was wet and muddy with trees down everywhere, so I picked up some new pinstripes. Took some cool pics and vids at the river with the Jeep guy and his family and it’s around 3:30 at this point. Crossing the river is the start of the federal land and things get knarly quickly. Didn’t want to go back the way I came, so I adventured into the harder part. Will try to buff and polish out the striping with my orbital since it didn’t blow through the clear coat. Had my offline maps, food, water, more layers, tools, etc, but not my full pack out. End of Auger is just a forest service road in SC just across the border. So I drive and drive all around this big lake and finally pop out at a Duke Energy site and civilization! Aired back up; it’s dark by now and we made it to dinner only 20 mins late. Crazy day, scared my wife a good bit and tested myself and the Bronco; it was awesome! Felt so alive, but I’m tired as all heck. Pics are next.

Took the week of thanksgiving off and would like to get out and do some trails either the 21st or 22nd. Likely will make it a camping trip depending on what the weather looks like. If anyone else wants to tag along we can try to come up with a concrete plan ahead of time.

Boss is out of town that week. I get to cover, on call Thanksgiving too.

UPDATE:

THIS SATURDAY

Too bad gonna be a wet one. We need the rain, but they sure picked an interesting weekend….

In the opposite direction is the North GA Mountain Meet Up from 10AM -4PM @ 201 W Savannah St Clayton, GA

IIRC the location is pretty well covered so rain is less of a P.I.T.A

Looking like another long weekend of projects at the house for me.

Is anyone planning on making it out to Caffeine and Octane this Sunday? I am not going to be in the main show case but if some of you Atlanta folks are half way to the hills we could try to plan a trail ride.

I know the ATL Bronco pavement princess crew will likely be out in full force Sunday. I only plan to stop in for maybe an hour or so once the sun is up and its a little warmer outside.

Too much going on this weekend to enjoy the Bronco

@cashe3

@cashe3 Say it ain’t so!!!! lol

@MadMan4BamaNATL

@MadMan4BamaNATL tell me about it. I'm an empty nester now and life was supposed to be LESS busy.

Let me see what I can get done around the house today. But it would be somewhere up that 575/515 corridor as CO is in Kennesaw

I got all my house stuff done but doing yard work for 6 hours straight sufficiently kicked my ass. Will be a lazy Sunday of football and beer for me.

@Rspayde

@Rspayde that's what I'm sayin. I did some off roading though, technically...

@GABroncin

@GABroncin This will be my weekend this weekend as well. As I was clearing some downed trees off my lot I noticed two failing fence posts so get to yank those and reset them. Needed to get a hi lift anyways so not too upset.

Settled in at a spot off of nimblewell gap road friday night. There were several spots to choose from when we arrived but those all filled quickly by 5-6pm.

Definitely going to be reconsidering bringing both dogs with us on future expeditions.

The gazelle T4plus performed well but did prevent us from doing old bucktown rd. Need to look into a way to secure it better. The thing is massive and takes up the entire space between the front seats from the back of front seats to the rear. Considering a hitch hauler but that will prevent any wheeling and camping.

Get out and adventure before all the leaves are down it was definitely nice seeing colors other than green all day.

I have that same tent and of course have my 2 Door. The T4 is about 5 feet long in the bag. Great tent, easy to set up, sealed pretty good to protect from wind, water, snakes, and bugs fairly decent, but takes up a ton of space. I have a roof rack and got a Yakima platform. Use T eye bolts to tie it down and another ratchet strap for extra security so it doesn’t go flying when on the highway. I have the small Lock N Load platform so the tent hangs off a bit. Also have room for my MaxTrax up there too when I think I’ll need them.

@MadMan4BamaNATL

@MadMan4BamaNATL I've got the T4plus but it weirdly packs in to be roughly the same size as the T4. The screen room space is awesome to get away from bugs. The ability to stand up in a tent makes it worth the struggle.

If weather allows it goes up on the roof rack but then I'm topless.

I think long term the best solution will be to buy a hardtop but that's still a PITA.

Yeah we've got a 4 door and the T8 takes up the entire passenger rear of the vehicle haha. It's a beast, but DANG is it nice to have out there. Hard to find a great footprint large enough for it on most of the dispersed sites, but we make it work. Great spot you found there! The dogs'll both love it next time!

After the fiasco that was my weekend last weekend I am going to be making it up to do some trails this weekend. If the Phillies lose tonight it will turn into an overnight camping trip.

Would like to run up/down Old Bucktown if there is more than just myself. Views at the top should be pretty decent. Could do some other trails after depending on which direction gets decided on.

Well the goose has been cooked as they say. I'll be angling for a Friday night camp and a Saturday ride.

I'll be camping at a site at one of these two locations depending on availability.

Will check for space in Jones Creek Campground first.

If no space available I will check between nimblewell gap road and the top of old bucktown.

Will have GMRS and a ham radio will post my channels closer to leaving if anyone wants to find me.

May bring the wife and dogs out. Dogs don't really do great with other dogs.

We will be heading up around 3PM today.

GMRS 2 (primary) or 4 and HAM - 435.525 (primary) - 438.500

Will be checking the spaces between nimblewell gap rd and old bucktown first then doubling back to Jones creek as a back up. More creek frontage at the first sites.

Will be staying until about noonish tomorrow then doing some trail riding.

Fresh off of my ban. Saw that there are plans for a trail ride up around nimblewell this weekend. Looks like they plan on meeting up at the Iron Mountain Grill at 11AM eating lunch and then riding.

I may attend that and also camp out on Friday night depending on how my week goes.

Also Skottles and Bottles in Kennesaw on Saturday in the afternoon.

The craziness of my schedule has been passed so should be free to plan some more rides and other things on some of the upcoming weekends.

@Rspayde

@Rspayde please let me know the details for the Saturday meet-up. I would like to meet everyone. It's a good weekend, since the Dawgs have a bye week.

I'll be there.

Is the group meeting for lunch and then doing the Off-Road Park or doing some offroad trails in the area?

@Born2Drive

@Born2Drive sounds like they are doing the forest service roads through nimblewell and not the off-road park.

From what I have seen meet up at 11 and they are leaving the restaurant at 12:30

I unfortunately will not be making it out for anything this weekend as I had some stuff pop up.

This was not my planned event fyi was just spreading the word.

Greetings! This is a shout out from Northeast Georgia Mountain Broncos. Matt tells us y'all are heading up our way to Helen on Saturday. We were already having an event and would love for you to stop by. Talk Broncos, meet with us, talk trails.

Here's the link to our event and we hope to share in yours.

Sautee Valley Bronco Rodeo

Have a great adventure in Helen and explore Sautee Nacoochee while you're here..

Happy Fall GA Bronco Club:

The Georgia Broncos Club is hosting a Trailtoberfest ride on Saturday in Helen, GA.

Saturday, October 14, 2023: 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Trailtoberfest Ride
Helen, GA
We will be meeting at the Helen Veteran's Park at 8:00 AM. (Address: 726 Brucken Strasse, Helen, GA 30545)
Troy White has created the below link for you go sign up so that we will know who is planning to attend and to give you some info about the ride.
Note: There might be a few rooms available at the Fairfield Inn if you are interested in staying a night or two over the weekend in Helen. It's a great time of year to be there. It should be a lot of fun for all!

georgiabroncos.com

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I am contemplating the first ride and camp of the year on the weekend of September 23rd.

My plan would be to camp Friday night in the Nimblewell area. Get up Saturday and run old bucktown down then back up. Probably hike a bit around the trail heads at the top of old bucktown.

Maybe do some night riding around the nimblewell area.

Not sure about camping out Fri night, but would be interested in meeting up early Sat morning to join in the ride. Just not confident in my ability to locate you Sat morning.

This is off the table may have a suitable backup for the following weekend.

@Rspayde

@Rspayde I'm back in town the weekend of 10/20. Are you planning a camp/trail ride any time in October or November?

@Born2Drive

@Born2Drive Seems he's been banned.

@MyATV

@MyATV Yeah I said not nice things. But my time in solitary has made me a changed man!

Looks like a full weekend of 4x4's at Steady Hand Beer in Atlanta this weekend.
SATURDAY: Ales & Overlands (It says 3pm, but folks start arriving around noontime.)
SUNDAY: Georgia Broncos Club

Oh man we are actually gonna be down in Atlanta this weekend for the food and wine festival. May swing through one of these two days in-between whatever the wife has planned.

I’d be there if I weren’t already committed to heading up to Elijay for the Bacon Festival (whatever that is and means!)

@MadMan4BamaNATL

@MadMan4BamaNATL I'm pretty sure you have a good idea what a Bacon festival is

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@BTomorama

@BTomorama Guess you’re right. Think I’m supposed to eat a ton of it, right? Don’t tell my cardiologist though!

@MadMan4BamaNATL

@MadMan4BamaNATL Pretty sure we have done this in the past. Lower any expectations you may have and try to participate in the bacon eating contest.

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