Uwharrie Trail Difficulty???
04-14-2016, 03:06 AM
#11
JK Freak
04-14-2016, 04:01 AM
#12
Check out this thread from this weekend, which is full of pictures and such. Also a link to our FB page with some video, including an FJ snapping his CV on the first ledge on Daniel:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-t...2016-a-332754/
The harder trails will provide you lots of opportunity to roll, break, and scrape. Opening weekend, two weeks ago, there were 4 roll overs. This past weekend during our event, random breakage. (none from our group thankfully) Can you navigate the harder trails with a mildly equipped jeep, or even stock if you are a good driver? Sure you can. But you need to ask yourself what bits of your jeep you're willing to leave on the trail because a stock jeep is going to beat and bang it's way up those trails. Well equipped vehicles break and come home with damage all the time off those trails. Pick the wrong line, have an inexperienced spotter, or try it by yourself and you're going to have a bad day. Heavy foot? Roll or break an axle maybe. Rain or wet conditions? Wolfs Den and Falls Dam become incredibly difficult to pass, if at all depending on how slick it is. Body damage is highly likely because of sliding around into trees and rocks off those innocent looking hills.
The only reason I even posted back up is because I don't want your advanced experience in Uwharrie to be a bad one. Get with a group like ours or another club in your area and come ride the trails with them. Learn the lines, know you'll have a good spotter, and don't be afraid to pull line. DO NOT even think about the harder trails by yourself. Safety should ALWAYS be your first concern. Be safe brother.
On that note, the harder trails are perfectly safe and loads of fun as long as you go with a trail buddy and have an experience spotter. If I ever have a shadow of a doubt, I get a spot. I'm not proud, and you live to wheel another day. Link up with someone that has common sense and has been up those trails before, and you'll be fine. 2.5" of lift is plenty to clear your under carriage. One of the ladies in our group did Daniel Saturday in a stock JK with 35" tires. No worries. You just have to pick your lines. You can ride with us anytime.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-t...2016-a-332754/
The harder trails will provide you lots of opportunity to roll, break, and scrape. Opening weekend, two weeks ago, there were 4 roll overs. This past weekend during our event, random breakage. (none from our group thankfully) Can you navigate the harder trails with a mildly equipped jeep, or even stock if you are a good driver? Sure you can. But you need to ask yourself what bits of your jeep you're willing to leave on the trail because a stock jeep is going to beat and bang it's way up those trails. Well equipped vehicles break and come home with damage all the time off those trails. Pick the wrong line, have an inexperienced spotter, or try it by yourself and you're going to have a bad day. Heavy foot? Roll or break an axle maybe. Rain or wet conditions? Wolfs Den and Falls Dam become incredibly difficult to pass, if at all depending on how slick it is. Body damage is highly likely because of sliding around into trees and rocks off those innocent looking hills.
The only reason I even posted back up is because I don't want your advanced experience in Uwharrie to be a bad one. Get with a group like ours or another club in your area and come ride the trails with them. Learn the lines, know you'll have a good spotter, and don't be afraid to pull line. DO NOT even think about the harder trails by yourself. Safety should ALWAYS be your first concern. Be safe brother.
On that note, the harder trails are perfectly safe and loads of fun as long as you go with a trail buddy and have an experience spotter. If I ever have a shadow of a doubt, I get a spot. I'm not proud, and you live to wheel another day. Link up with someone that has common sense and has been up those trails before, and you'll be fine. 2.5" of lift is plenty to clear your under carriage. One of the ladies in our group did Daniel Saturday in a stock JK with 35" tires. No worries. You just have to pick your lines. You can ride with us anytime.
Last edited by tarpon4me; 04-14-2016 at 04:06 AM.
04-15-2016, 12:35 PM
#13
JK Junkie
Unless she added bump stops to her Jeep I can't Imagine the sounds coming from her Jeep when it flexed or when she would have to bump something. I can't Imagine Doing Daniel Open/Open she must have had a lot of patience and a good spotter. Honestly I would not have enjoyed it without lockers Wheeling should be full of fun not frustration.
06-02-2016, 03:54 PM
#16
JK Junkie
Heres a portion of what Jeep Jamboree USA has to say about Uwharrie.
The Dirty D's!
Trail Rating: 7-8 (Uwharrie National Forest)
These are the most difficult public off road trails in the state of North Carolina. When you look up Uwharrie National forest on YouTube you will find dozens of videos of obstacles on these trails.
(One locker and 33 inch tires with a couple of inches of lift are a minimum
requirement for this trail)
^^^
I would say this is a little high for difficulty more like a 6. If you add rain I can see that being accurate.
The Dirty D's!
Trail Rating: 7-8 (Uwharrie National Forest)
These are the most difficult public off road trails in the state of North Carolina. When you look up Uwharrie National forest on YouTube you will find dozens of videos of obstacles on these trails.
(One locker and 33 inch tires with a couple of inches of lift are a minimum
requirement for this trail)
^^^
I would say this is a little high for difficulty more like a 6. If you add rain I can see that being accurate.
06-02-2016, 03:58 PM
#17
Super Moderator
Heres a portion of what Jeep Jamboree USA has to say about Uwharrie.
The Dirty D's!
Trail Rating: 7-8 (Uwharrie National Forest)
These are the most difficult public off road trails in the state of North Carolina. When you look up Uwharrie National forest on YouTube you will find dozens of videos of obstacles on these trails.
(One locker and 33 inch tires with a couple of inches of lift are a minimum
requirement for this trail)
^^^
I would say this is a little high for difficulty more like a 6. If you add rain I can see that being accurate.
The Dirty D's!
Trail Rating: 7-8 (Uwharrie National Forest)
These are the most difficult public off road trails in the state of North Carolina. When you look up Uwharrie National forest on YouTube you will find dozens of videos of obstacles on these trails.
(One locker and 33 inch tires with a couple of inches of lift are a minimum
requirement for this trail)
^^^
I would say this is a little high for difficulty more like a 6. If you add rain I can see that being accurate.
Yup, I think that's a bit high.
06-24-2016, 03:35 PM
#18
Super Moderator
Heading out to URE tomorrow with my 2dr on 33's as well as my brother's 03 Rubi on 35's......and his friend's 04 Rubi on 33's.
Hoping to be on the trails by 9-10 and wheel all day then camp out.
Hoping to be on the trails by 9-10 and wheel all day then camp out.
06-24-2016, 05:11 PM
#19
Super Moderator
06-24-2016, 05:32 PM
#20
Super Moderator
Mine was too- replacing a TOB and I had no intention of going but then it all went back together relatively alright and the noise stopped. What better way to test it out then on a trail 24 hours after assembly??
I'll be ready for obx any time this summer....provided this bearing stays together.
I'll be ready for obx any time this summer....provided this bearing stays together.