Horse Creek - July 20th (and Trail Report)

[Gordon]

Well, I'm back from Florida, not working, and have got the urge to wheel a bit. Anyone interested in a local ride, most any day of the week? Maybe some of you new guys who have mentioned easy trails?

[TNjeeper97]

Whadda ya got in mind?

[loves_kelly]

I'm one of those new guys, and would love to go up to Horse Creek. I live in Church Hill but spend most of my time here in Jonesborogh at work. Next week is not an option for me but after that I could arange my schedule I think.
Let me know!!!
Greg

[JKcaveman]

I could probably go this Sunday afternoon, or maybe one afternoon next week after 3:30. I'd like to get my jeep out at least once, before going to Harlan next weekend. I've only been up Horse creek many years ago, on mtn bikes.

[TNjeeper97]

I'd like to ride Horse Creek. Never been there and would like to see it.

[loves_kelly]

I wouldn't mind a Sunday after church

[TNjeeper97]

I could do Sunday afternoon. Gordon, how's that look for you?

[JKcaveman]

Is Horse Creek open? The only 4x4 roads I used to know were gated most of the time. Gates were no problem with a bicycle.

[Bluegill]

Is Horse Creek open?
Yep, sure is! Just keep veering to the left when the trail forks, and you'll go all the way up to the bluff - beautiful view up there, and nice scenic trails along the way.

[Gordon]

Horse Creek is a definite option. Those of you interested in it may wish to consider the memorial service next week. It is on the 4th Sunday of July and includes an hour or so of a very interesting service. You would miss your regularly scheduled church services, but those few of us who have attended this event can attest to it being quite moving & spiritual.

As far as this thread, I have a few weeks of some extra time on my hands and wouldn't mind wheeling a few times. Even if it's just myself and at least one other rig.

I'd like to finish exploring Nelson's Gap - there's also No Business Knob in Erwin. Those two are easy trails, but you my pick up some rash from the laurels.

[JKcaveman]

Did we decide to go somewhere Sunday afternoon? I'll push my jeep, but I'd rather not rash the sides yet. That might be an idea for a new product for newer offroad vehicles - rashguards for the sides. My tires stick out past the fenders, and I have the side steps, so it wouldn't take too much to protect it. Neoprene backed cordura or ballistic nylon would probably work. Anyway, I can go anytime after 1pm, just say where.

[Bluegill]

You shouldn't have much rash to worry about on the main trail at Horse Creek. There is one fork to the right that goes thru an off camber pit where the laurel is very low, but other than that it isn't bad.

[Gordon]

Let me see what Bev's got going for this afternoon. I wasn't going to do Horse Creek until next week, but today looks like a banner day for the view. I'll post back up around 10:00.

It'd be 1:00 at the T/H.

Anyone feel like it?

EDIT: Good to go - no family obligatories, so 1:00 at the T/H. This will take 4 hours, maybe a little longer, for those who have not done it before. If you need directions, call my cell - 423-seven-four-one--six-six-seven-seven

[JKcaveman]

Just let me know and I can.

[loves_kelly]

i'll do it

[Gordon]

Since both of you are from the north, how about meeting me at the Roadrunner (Shell) at the intersection of Boone's Creek & the 4-lane right there in Jonesborough? We'll go from there. How about 12:30 there?? Time can be a bit flexible, too.

[loves_kelly]

that's good for me. might be about 12:45. if I'm running late i'll call ya

[Gordon]

That's fine, no problem -

12:45 at Roadrunner and 1:30 at the T/H.

[JKcaveman]

I'll be there.

[TNjeeper97]

I had already left for church when this was decided or I would have been there. I wish the decision would have been made earlier....oh well.

[BroncoMike]

Gordon, still wanna go sometime during the week? I'll be off Tues. thru Wed. if you or anyone else would like to do something.

[Gordon]

Had a nice ride up to the overlook at Horse Creek today. Don, Greg, his wife & son, and I met at the Roadrunner and drove on down to Horse Creek.

Nice day for a ride - slightly hazy at the overlook, so the view was not at its usual.

No mechanical issues - lots of good fellowship - we were back on pavement around 5:00.

Very dry up there. Creek crossings were low. Trail is in good shape, laurels cut back pretty well.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/gme1951/Horse%20Creek%2007-20-08/z07-20-08-001.jpg

[dirt]

I thought that was you i pulled over for,but wasn't sure. I was in the s-10.
loved the view from the overlook.
If I had known you were riing up there today i would have met with you guy's.

[Gordon]

Hey, nice meeting you in passing. Sweet looking S10, too. Yup, was nice up there today.

[JKcaveman]

We should have decided earlier. Our bad. It was a fun ride though, and I'm looking forward to more. Great meeting Gordon, Greg and Kelly and son. Everyone I have met has been fantastic. Thanks to Gordon for taking us.

[loves_kelly]

much thanks to Gordon!!! It was nice to meet him and Don. Kelly's not even mad about her first trail ding.
SWEET RIDE DON !!!

[1-tonmudder]

We must have just missed each other.Me and the crew were up there in the blazer at the swimmin hole.

[Gordon]

Yup. Followed you out. Tried to raise you on channel 4.

Was thinkin' about bumping your spare with my stinger. My horn doesn't work, so couldn't say hi that way. :icon_mrgreen:

[1-tonmudder]

Was thinkin' about bumping your spare with my stinger



It wouldnt have been the 1st time :icon_mrgreen:Real alert to my surroundings aren't I. :icon_mrgreen:

[TiredIronGRB]

much thanks to Gordon!!! It was nice to meet him and Don. Kelly's not even mad about her first trail ding.
SWEET RIDE DON !!!


Greg, Kelly said you scared her to death.

[loves_kelly]

Yea, she started praying about 1/2 way up. I think she was just worried about the Pathfinder. LOL

[Gordon]

Greg, ya did real good with that trail, but somehow I don't think the word "rig" and Kelly's PF will appear in the same sentence again. :icon_mrgreen:

[loves_kelly]

I don't think I ever called it a rig. but why she thinks that thing's made for the pavement is beyond me. oh well, i'll just have to find me an ol beeter one of these days.