Uwharrie Roll Call

[MSparks909]

Hello everyone,

Figured I’d post up a Uwharrie roll call thread so members can chime in and make it easier to see who/when people will go to Uwharrie so they don’t have to wheel alone or want to wheel with fellow Bronco enthusiasts.

I’ll kick it off. Planning on heading there with the Bronco the second Saturday of April (8th). It’ll be a day trip. Will most likely run the loop trails +Dutch John, Dickey Bell and the back side of Daniel.

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[BlarneyStoned]

I'll be in Moab the 1st week of April, and hopefully when I return my Bronco will be built, so I wouldn't be able to make probably any April trips but hopefully later ones I could make.

 

[AJKitebrder40]

Hello everyone,

Figured I’d post up a Uwharrie roll call thread so members can chime in and make it easier to see who/when people will go to Uwharrie so they don’t have to wheel alone or want to wheel with fellow Bronco enthusiasts.

I’ll kick it off. Planning on heading there with the Bronco the second Saturday of April (8th). It’ll be a day trip. Will most likely run the loop trails +Dutch John, Dickey Bell and the back side of Daniel.

I may go that Saturday as well, depending on weather, let me know if you end up going. I've been there a few times in a JLU, but never in the Bronco so I wouldn't mind heading up with a few people. Probably camp Friday or Saturday night depending on weather.

 

[cgv]

Since my kids are on spring break, I'm taking the day off and taking the boys down to Uwharrie tomorrow, 4/4. If anyone is interested, feel free to join up! I'll be out there with my buddy in his non-rubicon jeep on 35s.

It's been about 12 years since I have been out there, so I'll be interested to see what the trails are like these days.

We'll stay away from Daniel and Dutch John (I don't remember that one being 'difficult', but that's what it is rated now) for this trip.

We'll go Wolf Den -> Lake View Trail -> Slab Pile -> Rocky Mtn -> Saw Mill.

Might head to Dickey Bell if time permits.

 

[MSparks909]

Dickey Bell is more difficult than Dutch John for what it’s worth. Daniel is the most difficult. Weather permitting I plan on getting the Bronco up Daniel. Want to see if it can do it bone stock.

Gonna be at the Outpost at 9:30 Saturday morning. Forecast doesn’t look great but oh well. Little rain never hurt anyone! Hoping for a decent turnout!

 

[cgv]

Ran all the trails I mentioned above plus the back side of Daniel today. Man it was good to get back out there!

 

[MSparks909]

For anyone going this Saturday bring rain gear and some hiking shoes if you have them with good tread. The trails can be slick when it rains…and they’re forecasting a lot of it! Going to be a muddy mess.

A handheld GMRS radio is a bonus so we don’t get soaked trying to communicate with each other all day. Another bonus is a way to air up/down yourself. I’ll have my full recovery kit but your own recovery kits are always encouraged.

 

[MSparks909]

Bronco’s inaugural Uwharrie trip was a success. I was curious to see how a bone stock (driveline wise) Sasquatch Badlands could handle the trails. Met up with @Mountains2Metal and another 6G owner (not sure his forum name) and my buddy in his Jeep Gladiator on 37s. First trail was Wolf Den to find the newly constructed Lake View trail. It was meh…a Subaru could do it. From there we ran Dutch John then backtracked and ran Dickey Bell from bottom to top. That was a sporty trail and mine definitely put the skid plates to good use! Ran the hard line up the rock garden on Dickey Bell and after some good spotting by my Jeep buddy I made it up to the top. The other Broncos followed and made it to the top as well. No one single shotted that line today, took a few bumps and repositioning due to how slick it was.

After that we grabbed lunch and the other Broncos headed back to town. My Jeep buddy and I attempted to go up the front side of Daniel but it was way too muddy…we couldn’t even make it to the first gatekeeper ledge. So we turned around and ran the back side of Daniel to the top then called it a day. All in all it was a success!

I’m running the factory Badlands skid plates + RCI transmission, rear diff and crossmember skids. Also running an Asfir 4x4 transfer case skid brace and Barnes 4WD shock skids. Aside from that the Bronco is stock. Ran 17psi today. Was a little nervous to go much lower with the stock Goodyears.

 

[MSparks909]

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[Mountains2Metal]

Bronco’s inaugural Uwharrie trip was a success. I was curious to see how a bone stock (driveline wise) Sasquatch Badlands could handle the trails. Met up with @Mountains2Metal and another 6G owner (not sure his forum name) and my buddy in his Jeep Gladiator on 37s. First trail was Wolf Den to find the newly constructed Lake View trail. It was meh…a Subaru could do it. From there we ran Dutch John then backtracked and ran Dickey Bell from bottom to top. That was a sporty trail and mine definitely put the skid plates to good use! Ran the hard line up the rock garden on Dickey Bell and after some good spotting by my Jeep buddy I made it up to the top. The other Broncos followed and made it to the top as well. No one single shotted that line today, took a few bumps and repositioning due to how slick it was.

After that we grabbed lunch and the other Broncos headed back to town. My Jeep buddy and I attempted to go up the front side of Daniel but it was way too muddy…we couldn’t even make it to the first gatekeeper ledge. So we turned around and ran the back side of Daniel to the top then called it a day. All in all it was a success!

I’m running the factory Badlands skid plates + RCI transmission, rear diff and crossmember skids. Also running an Asfir 4x4 transfer case skid brace and Barnes 4WD shock skids. Aside from that the Bronco is stock. Ran 17psi today. Was a little nervous to go much lower with the stock Goodyears.

@Copperhorse73 and I had a blast! The weather could not have been better....haha...but that made for very little traffic on the trails. Thank you for the spot when I got hung up. The Bronco made it out in one piece, ready for Super Cel East. We will definitely be meeting you up there again.

 

[Copperhorse73]

Bronco’s inaugural Uwharrie trip was a success. I was curious to see how a bone stock (driveline wise) Sasquatch Badlands could handle the trails. Met up with @Mountains2Metal and another 6G owner (not sure his forum name) and my buddy in his Jeep Gladiator on 37s. First trail was Wolf Den to find the newly constructed Lake View trail. It was meh…a Subaru could do it. From there we ran Dutch John then backtracked and ran Dickey Bell from bottom to top. That was a sporty trail and mine definitely put the skid plates to good use! Ran the hard line up the rock garden on Dickey Bell and after some good spotting by my Jeep buddy I made it up to the top. The other Broncos followed and made it to the top as well. No one single shotted that line today, took a few bumps and repositioning due to how slick it was.

After that we grabbed lunch and the other Broncos headed back to town. My Jeep buddy and I attempted to go up the front side of Daniel but it was way too muddy…we couldn’t even make it to the first gatekeeper ledge. So we turned around and ran the back side of Daniel to the top then called it a day. All in all it was a success!

I’m running the factory Badlands skid plates + RCI transmission, rear diff and crossmember skids. Also running an Asfir 4x4 transfer case skid brace and Barnes 4WD shock skids. Aside from that the Bronco is stock. Ran 17psi today. Was a little nervous to go much lower with the stock Goodyears.

it’s me, I’m the other guy and yes, Dickie was a bit slick, great spotting by you tho.

 

[D00Mlemon]

Uwharrie has been really great. I've only challenged myself in Dickey Bell thus far. I've been told to avoid Daniel. I have a stock badlands idk if I could make it up.

Anyone interested in a memorial week outing?

 

[zuke]

Uwharrie has been really great. I've only challenged myself in Dickey Bell thus far. I've been told to avoid Daniel. I have a stock badlands idk if I could make it up.

Anyone interested in a memorial week outing?

I'll be there Next weekend, arriving later on Friday and leaving Monday, but I'm probably going to be the only Bronco in a group of Jeeps.

A stock Badlands should be able to make it up the left hand line on Daniel without issue, and a Sasquatch ought ot be able to get up the right hand line.

Don't get me wrong, they aren't easy lines, and the gatekeeper to Daniel before you even get to those lines is challenging, You need a good spotter and to choose your lines carefully, But the rig is capable!

*Edit, I had the lines on Daniel backwards, Corrected.

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