[bluez]

I am in Richmond.

Looking for some light wheeling route in Virginia.

Not interested in Rock crawling or even routes that have a high risk of scratches

But just interesting enough for me to learn about how to handle my X in terrain.

Any tips?

 

[TerryD]

It's gonna be difficult to find anything that fits that in Virginia. Anything more challenging than the gravel Forest Service roads are usually tight.

Big Levels scratched up my Xterra quite a bit but the wheeling is rather mild. Flag Pole is more open and I don't remember a bunch of scratching, but it's tougher as far as crawling. Most of the skids on my factory height X got at least one good lick.

If you travel further west, I have several forest roads mapped that are basically just roads but are pretty views and nice rides. Some have rough spots but nothing that requires 4wd to go through.

What kind of experience do you have already?

 

[bluez]

What kind of experience do you have already?

None, other than being a seasoned winter driver (lived in MN for years) and former sports car speed demon.

Did do some winter wheeling multi hour trip in the middle of the storm .. 3 yrs ago during the big east coast snow storm.

I really just want to gain experience so I get a better sense of the capabilities and limitations of this platform.. so in an emergency I know whether I can take a certain bank off a hiway or not, what inclines I can get up etc.

 

[TerryD]

I've been very pleased with how capable my stock X is. I come from a more hard core off-roading style but I wanted the better road manners of the IFS vs the solid front axle of the Jeeps.

Check out the Virginia Xterra Club on Facebook. There's a bunch of guys on there around Richmond. They can help with things to do around you.

If you feel like venturing farther instate, I'd be glad to get you out and stretch it's legs a bit. There is a pretty mild trail above my house that's a neat ride up on the mountain. I'm wanting to do some hammock camping up there some this summer. Just give me a shout!

 

[bluez]

Thanks!!
I just may do that!! : )
I am divorced and have plenty of time on weekends.

My hobby is teaching proper employment of AR15 to my non military Buds.. if you would like me to return any favors
(details via PM if desired).

 

[Red]

Peters Mill Run near Woodstock VA. It is about 2.5h drive from Richmond. This was my first off-road trip of my life. I did it in a stock Pro-4x.

I have been wanting to re-do that road myself.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that you need a permit for the trail.

 

[TerryD]

Peters Mill Run near Woodstock VA. It is about 2.5h drive from Richmond. This was my first off-road trip of my life. I did it in a stock Pro-4x.

I have been wanting to re-do that road myself.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that you need a permit for the trail.

Is that part of the Tasker's Gap ATV system?

 

[Red]

Is that part of the Tasker's Gap ATV system?

Yes, I believe so.

Red

 

[afarrar3]

Yes, I believe so.

Red

Yup, there's the section that's ATV only, but the Peters mill is open to all vehicles, one end starts at Woodstock tower, which gives you a nice lookout point.

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[TerryD]

I've never been there but would like to go some time. TNX group trip some time this summer?

 

[Wanderlost]

I would definitely be down for that trip! Gotta get Kermit dirty at some point!

 

[Red]

I've never been there but would like to go some time. TNX group trip some time this summer?

1000% Agreed. I have to get out of this daily rut, got to do something!

 

[TerryD]

How's the 2nd of June look for everyone? That's about the only free weekend I have anytime soon. I'm afraid it'll be full up on Memorial Day weekend.

 

[Wanderlost]

That's ironically the one weekend in June that doesn't work for me. lol. I have my last Reserves that Saturday morning. Hope it can work out for everyone else though..

 

[TerryD]

That's ironically the one weekend in June that doesn't work for me. lol. I have my last Reserves that Saturday morning. Hope it can work out for everyone else though..

We'll see what we can work out. I've got a trip with the family planned soon after and I need the X in tip top shape for that.

 

[Red]

How's the 2nd of June look for everyone? That's about the only free weekend I have anytime soon. I'm afraid it'll be full up on Memorial Day weekend.

That's ironically the one weekend in June that doesn't work for me. lol. I have my last Reserves that Saturday morning. Hope it can work out for everyone else though..

I have business in the morning and a 2 hour drive. So the earliest I could be there would be around 1 pm and that is cutting it close.

Do you guys prefer to meet up in the morning or in the evening? I don't mind some night driving.

Red

 

[TerryD]

I prefer earlier myself. I'll have to see if I have another free weekend anytime soon. Maybe early July?

 

[TerryD]

Looks like the 14th or 21st of July is going to be my next really free weekends. I have some projects I'd like to get done before we start traveling this summer and then I've got family and kids stuff to deal with too.

 

[TerryD]

Scratch the 21st. I'll be checking into our beach house this year that day.....