Merged With Bumpus Ride-M&G Ride Oct 11th. (Trail Ride at Stony)

[Jeep07]

Ok it's time to start thinking about the trail you all want to ride on the 11th after the M&G. In the past this has been Harlan, Bumpus, Stoney and so on. Post up what you like.

[Adurbin]

Im up for stoney

[Bluegill]

Due to the dates chosen - I won't be making this years ride, so no danger of another marathon Bumpus ride. :icon_lol:

[SurferSami]

I enjoyed bumpus in the spring, I will be bringing my Samurai in Oct so I wouldn't mind doing that trail again. What is stoney like, and which direction is it from the M&G site? Bumpus was convenient as it was right on the way home.

[BillM]

Stony is sort of on your way home also.

[sgtbriangreen]

Im up for either. Ill still have IFS, but I should be locked in the rear with 35 boggers and 69Commando's tsls in the front.

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

First choice is Bumpass....second is Stoney. Bumpass is closer to th'a house for me.:kewl:

[Jeep07]

First choice is Bumpass....second is Stoney. Bumpass is closer to th'a house for me.:kewl: You should be rock crawlin :)

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

:icon_thumleft: Everyone should be crawlin.....I'm in the middle of finishing up my rear dovetail project. Garage is only open when the baby is awake, its not raining, and Momma is happy. :icon_mrgreen:

[Jeep07]

:icon_thumleft: Everyone should be crawlin.....I'm in the middle of finishing up my rear dovetail project. Garage is only open when the baby is awake, its not raining, and Momma is happy. :icon_mrgreen:

I'm talking about on the M&G ride on the 11th. You would like chinquapin ORP (http://www.4x4grace.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=5149).

[96 coutry cherokee]

I vote where ever I just want to ride :)

[sgtbriangreen]

I vote where ever I just want to ride :)


X2 Im ready to break the IFS so I can rationalize a SAS. :headbang:

[aclokwerk]

little stoney creek the part above pinto hill the washed out area has gotten quite rough since i was there a month ago last week the truck bed was also blocking 1/2 of the trail near fords hill. id say if you have less than a 3 inch lift you will most likely get stuck i did in my stock wrangler with out a winch its tough to get buy. so be careful... i buggered up my rim so did my friend. even with moving and stacking rocks it took 10min to get over it. sorry no pics i was just trying to get home i had fallen earlier on the trail and hurt my back so....just thought id update you guys

[NC_James]

I vote stoney... :tongue3:

[XJmudder]

Bumpus would be nice..... but either or... Stoney does have the truck bed in the middle but we got around it, could just winch it out of the road or just knock it over to where it was. I went up it no problems with no lockers or using my winch. And I had broken spider gears as well going up it.

[Mud&Rox]

Stoney is fine with me

[aclokwerk]

well i made it around the truck bed only because someone had cleared some brush from the right side of the trail

[Adurbin]

well i made it around the truck bed only because someone had cleared some brush from the right side of the trail

We'll take care of the truck bed on the 20th. We will have enough winches there to handle it. I dont think theres anything wrong with just dragging it back to where it was...Gordon, correct me if Im wrong.

[Gordon]

......I dont think theres anything wrong with just dragging it back to where it was...Gordon, correct me if Im wrong.

Correct. I have quite some time ago given the FS the GPS on all those vehicles, and they have not moved them. We still cannot haul them off, but opening access to the trail by moving them off to the side is permissible.

I will be working on the 20th, so I won't be there, so whoever acts as "move director" - try to use the opportunity to discuss the move, how to do it, etc, as well as winching techniques, including SAFETY, and so forth - good learning experience for everyone, especially those who have not seen/done something like that before. Maybe even make some pics and a recovery write-up. I am not suggesting the making of a mountain out of a molehill, but if there is opportunity for learning, seize it.

[Adurbin]

Correct. I have quite some time ago given the FS the GPS on all those vehicles, and they have not moved them. We still cannot haul them off, but opening access to the trail by moving them off to the side is permissible.

I will be working on the 20th, so I won't be there, so whoever acts as "move director" - try to use the opportunity to discuss the move, how to do it, etc, as well as winching techniques, including SAFETY, and so forth - good learning experience for everyone, especially those who have not seen/done something like that before. Maybe even make some pics and a recovery write-up. I am not suggesting the making of a mountain out of a molehill, but if there is opportunity for learning, seize it.

Will do.

[gulleydog]

Maybe we need another poll ? I would like to ride also.

[Adurbin]

I will say this..If stoney creek is rough for some...I wouldnt even consider bumpus. I would recommend at least 33s and lift to ride Bumpus. Stock rigs have done bumpas (props to James and SurferSami from the last meet and greet run), But, if I were in a stock rig, I would take stoney over bumpus anyday.

[Adurbin]

Video of Bumpus from the spring M&G:

YouTube- 4x4Grace.com Bumpus Cove part 1

YouTube- 4x4Grace Bumpus Cove TN 4-19-08

YouTube- 4x4grace.com bumpus cove part 6.1

best one to reflect the trenches:

YouTube- 4x4grace.com bumpus cove part 6.1

The trenches have bypasses, but lady bumpus is not for the faint of heart.

[Gordon]

Well, looks like there is enough interest for two rides - one Stony and one at Bumpus. For those who have not wheeled either - Stony has more laurels/close quarters, but is slightly easier than Bumpus. For Bumpus, it'll be real tough unless you have some mods.

Both trails will take 4 to 6 hours, give or take.

So that we don't have all kinds of indecision - one thread for Stony and one for Bumpus. Sign up accordingly, and please keep discussion related to the trail noted in the title.

Thanks - and happy, safe wheeling. Wish I could be there.

Unless anyone has objections, try for a 10:00 am start at the Food City parking lot.

[NC_James]

I might need two seats. Something is acting up with the monty.... but if it is worked out... i'm up for either ride... I need a rematch with bumpus! :)

[Jeep07]

I might need two seats. Something is acting up with the monty.... but if it is worked out... i'm up for either ride... I need a rematch with bumpus! :)

What's up with that runner and your tow rig?

[NC_James]

What's up with that runner and your tow rig?

I have not really paid attn too it too tell you the truth. It only needs a few things, but with all I have going on at the moment it has just been sitting in my shop. I have too pick up a few things and when I am able too do that i'll be dropping it off at Brad's.

[idiggs9]

Where will you meet , and how can I tag-a-long ?

[Adurbin]

Where will you meet , and how can I tag-a-long ?

For stoney trail rides, we usually meet up at the Food City in Elizabethton. Hope you can make it. Check out the actual meet and greet thread for the night before too.

[sgtbriangreen]

Im in for stoney if my truck is ready. If not then oh well Ill still be somewhere. Is there anywhere I could take the stock tundra?

[ETJeeps]

Hi all, I haven't had the opportunity to make group ride but hope that a buddy and I can make either the Stoney or Bumpas ride in a few weeks. We hadn't been to the top of Stoney until today. I pulled Gordon's trail info and we decided to try Dodge hill. Now that was tough, especially wet. We both made it up 3/4 of the way until that 500 lb. 1' high rock sitting in the middle of the trail slowed things down. But, we pulled some cable and were on our way. Overall, the trail is mostly clear except for some low hanging limbs. Sorry for ramblin' on and hope to make the upcoming ride at one of the locations.

[Bluegill]

Dodge Hill is the best part of Stoney Creek! :icon_pirat: The blue tank in my avatar did good its first time up that hill, although I bounced it a lil too hard on 1 rock and broke the right front shock off the frame. :icon_mrgreen:

[ETJeeps]

Bluegill, your right, dodge hill is the best part. I did alot of bouncin' as well. Luckily nothing broke. I bet that trail changes everytime with all the rocks that get thrown around :) Also wish I was fuel injected...my carb didn't like that grade to well.

[Jeep07]

This ride has been merged into the bumpus ride due to lack of interest. Please check that thread for ride details.