Hurricane Creek Rd...Western N.C
08-21-2013, 06:27 AM
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When you get to the end of HC trail you'll come to FS or fire roads, they are signed so you can go left at the fork to Max Patch Rd to go up to the summit or go right on Wesley Creek Rd, which will take you south back to Max Patch Rd (turn right) and then follow NC 209 south back to I-40 at the Pilot truck stop.
If you decide to go up to Max Patch be wary of law enforcement, there was vandalism done on the Patch last winter by, sadly, young white trash punks in Jeeps and ATV's, they tore up the grassy bald at the summit, but were finally caught and prosecuted and the area has been repaired; just stay on the road and parking area and you can walk up to the summit. That area is part of the AT and is sacred to a lot of hikers and locals, LOL!
If you decide to go up to Max Patch be wary of law enforcement, there was vandalism done on the Patch last winter by, sadly, young white trash punks in Jeeps and ATV's, they tore up the grassy bald at the summit, but were finally caught and prosecuted and the area has been repaired; just stay on the road and parking area and you can walk up to the summit. That area is part of the AT and is sacred to a lot of hikers and locals, LOL!
08-21-2013, 07:56 AM
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Glad to hear! I know there were 4X4 clubs involved in the volunteer work to restore the Patch and show awareness by the off road community, those damn asshole punks literally tore the fence and gates down and dug donuts all over the place, probably high on meth or something, the USFS were threatening to close off HC after that.
08-25-2013, 04:54 AM
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Well, that turn off for Hurricane creek come up fast as you can not see the road till you are right there.
Was fun and no issues other than near the end where not sure which way to go? I, think we went all the way yo max patch? We, saw two different guys along the trail with there pickup loaded down with hound dogs bear hunting.
Was fun and no issues other than near the end where not sure which way to go? I, think we went all the way yo max patch? We, saw two different guys along the trail with there pickup loaded down with hound dogs bear hunting.
08-27-2013, 06:33 AM
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I just got a wild hair up my ass and ran it solo with my wife and kid. It was a great ride! Nice little creek crossings and a tiny bit of tricky tire placement. Although I wish I started earlier in the day because I wasn't sure how long the roads are 
I didn't go to max latch but that's for the next run!
I didn't go to max latch but that's for the next run!
09-04-2013, 10:33 PM
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I just got a wild hair up my ass and ran it solo with my wife and kid. It was a great ride! Nice little creek crossings and a tiny bit of tricky tire placement. Although I wish I started earlier in the day because I wasn't sure how long the roads are I didn't go to max latch but that's for the next run!
I didn't go to max latch but that's for the next run!
04-16-2014, 07:40 AM
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Last Minute Questions for Weekend Run
I'm planning on hitting this trail for the first time this weekend with my neighbor. Neighbor has stock JK Unlimited, any reason to think he will have trouble? Looks pretty doable stock provided creek not too high. How long has it taken you all to run it? Trying to figure out when we need to get started.
04-16-2014, 08:03 AM
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I have heard they changed the road up. Not sure if that made it easier or what bit either way you should be good. It is a longer trail so I wouldn't wait until afternoon.