M&G Ride Oct. 11th (Trail Ride at Bumpus)

[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 cul-de-sac.

Here's a copy of some links that Aaron posted up in the other thread.

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.

[XJmudder]

I'm up for Bumpus if I dont have to work That day. Put me down as a maybe on this one and I will let you all know closer to that time.

[babyjeepwoman]

AMSting and I will be at Bumpus.

[dogbluedrummer]

I would like to do Bumpus. Where is it relative to Johnson City?

[Gordon]

Tony, I think you'd enjoy the Grande Dame - off SR81 in Embreeville.

http://www.4x4grace.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=471

[Adurbin]

I guess I will ride Bumpus too. Ive talked Tam into going on this trail ride!! YAY!!

[babyjeepwoman]

Yay! I would love to meet her.

[jhilltn]

I am in. I will also be bringing Adam and a couple new Jeepers with me. I can't wait. This will be our first time at Bumpus Cove.

[Jeep07]

Who's leading this ride?

[96 coutry cherokee]

I would like to attend this ride if no one will lead I dont have a prob doing so

[TiredIronGRB]

I would like to attend this ride if no one will lead I dont have a prob doing so

Thanks for stepping up Steven but it needs to be a supporter to lead a Grace ride and also an experienced wheeler.

[Jeep07]

I'm just asking so we can get the thread cleaned up and make sure somebody is leading the bumpus ride and the stoney ride if there are indeed still to different groups.

[96 coutry cherokee]

Well no prob :)

[Adurbin]

I can lead if necessary.

[Gordon]

Aaron, thanks for the offer to head up this event. I am working until noon that day (in Erwin), and may be able to catch up to you all at the lunch spot around 12:30 or so. I am planning to try to do so.

In order to finish up by 5:00 or so, a 10:00 to 10:30 start time would be recommended. I'd stay with the meeting at the cul-de-sac at 10:00 and roll by 10:30.



Adurbin
YJmudder (maybe)
AMSting & babyjeepwoman
dogbluedrummer (maybe)
jhilltn (+ friends)
96 country cherokee

For you folks who have not done Bumpus before, this is one of the more challenging trails, and requires due caution. Proper tires & tow points are needed. Strapping may become necessary. At least a small lift is recommended, and a rig that is in good operating condition is mandatory. Briefings before and during the event make it much more safe and enjoyable. There are a number of spots where spotting & patience is needed. Treated with respect, Lady Bumpus can be very entertaining & rewarding, however, she can be tough at times.

[Adurbin]

10 am sounds good at the cul de sac. If anyone is coming from the JC area or near Elizabethton and doesnt know how to get there, just let me know and I will be more than happy to meet up with you and convoy down.

[Bluegill]

Another pointer - as experienced from the last M&G ride at Bumpus - please come prepared to stay a while if need be - it is practically impossible to estimate how much (rig) carnage will occur.

[96 coutry cherokee]

late trip jeff lost a window and I messed up my door not to bad I would say :)

[99NCXJ]

Bumpus is alot of fun for anyone who hasn't been before. I won't be able to make this trip due to work but if you go on Youtube and search for my vids there are quite a few from the last trip. Gordon has already posted some of them on the first post. My youtube account name is nc4wd.

Babyjeepwoman also has some sweet vids from last trip.

[dogbluedrummer]

10 am sounds good at the cul de sac. If anyone is coming from the JC area or near Elizabethton and doesnt know how to get there, just let me know and I will be more than happy to meet up with you and convoy down.

That would be me! Let's rally somewhere. Call me sometime.

[Adurbin]

That would be me! Let's rally somewhere. Call me sometime.

Will deux Tonay!!

[96 coutry cherokee]

hey Id like to tag along as well If thats cool

[Adurbin]

That will work!!

[96 coutry cherokee]

sweet :)

[Adurbin]

Here is the ride list so far, chime in if I left ya off

AMSting
babyjeepwoman
dogbluedrummer
jhilltn
96coutrycherokee
mrlacy2
adurbin
YJmudder(maybe)
nardo

[babyjeepwoman]

Is it too early to start counting the hours?:icon_mrgreen:

[Adurbin]

Is it too early to start counting the hours?:icon_mrgreen:


Nope..Im already there cant wait for this weekend. Yesterday just dragged by.

[96 coutry cherokee]

lol tell me about it!!!!!

[rghyland]

Put me down for this one.

[Adurbin]

AMSting
babyjeepwoman
dogbluedrummer
jhilltn
96coutrycherokee
mrlacy2
adurbin
YJmudder(maybe)
nardo
rghyland

[nardo]

What time are we meeting to ride Bumpus???

[Adurbin]

10 AM at the cul de sac.

[Adurbin]

Rain, Rain. Should be fun for those of us on ATs.

[96 coutry cherokee]

I think not that was a big down fall for my rig :(

[scubawinger]

Slick rock is gona SUCK

[Gordon]

Slick Rock, when wet, can be a challenge for sure - the high line would not be the best choice if overly wet. Then again, it's been awhile since a Bumpus flop. :icon_mrgreen:

Use due caution, use spotters, and do not be so "macho" as to not ask to pull cable if need be. Have fun, but BE SAFE!

Lady Bumpus can be quite unladylike at times.

[Adurbin]

I will be the first one to pull cable up slick rock if its really wet.

[babyjeepwoman]

I am looking forward to all of Lady Bumpus--rain or no rain--but I do know that I will be ever so grateful for my spotters and my personal voice of reason...AMSting.

[Adurbin]

I am looking forward to all of Lady Bumpus--rain or no rain--but I do know that I will be ever so grateful for my spotters and my personal voice of reason...AMSting.

And a target:icon_mrgreen:

[96 coutry cherokee]

I will be the first one to pull cable up slick rock if its really wet.

when you get up top you car to drag me up there so I can join :eusa_think:

[Adurbin]

when you get up top you car to drag me up there so I can join :eusa_think:

Nope, Im taking every piece of recovery equipment I own. I'll have the strap ready.

[96 coutry cherokee]

I think we could use the one strap I got for my birthday if its cool :)

[Adurbin]

Thats cool.

[96 coutry cherokee]

thats what I said its the first auto part that was ever a gift

[babyjeepwoman]

No targets this time. At least not on purpose. Ummm....wear something bright colored, would you?:icon_eek:

[J-Man]

If nothing happens. I will join in on this ride. Anyone meeting anywhere around Jonesborough-Kingsport?

[96 coutry cherokee]

we can meet up then go meet with Aaron if you would like Im meeting him in JC at 9 if you would like to tag along :)

[Adurbin]

we can meet up then go meet with Aaron if you would like Im meeting him in JC at 9 if you would like to tag along :)

If he's coming from j-boro, it would be out of his way to meet us in JC. But, J-man, your more than welcome to meet up with us at the Advance Auto parts on University Parkway @ 9am. PM me if you need anymore directions.

[96 coutry cherokee]

that will work Ill see you there :)

[J-Man]

If he's coming from j-boro, it would be out of his way to meet us in JC. But, J-man, your more than welcome to meet up with us at the Advance Auto parts on University Parkway @ 9am. PM me if you need anymore directions.


Thanks for the invite to meet up. I will be coming from Kingsport thru Jonesborough so yeah JC would be out of my way. Thanks for the offer.

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

I'm 99% that I'll be at the bumpass ride...I should meet everyone at the trail head :kewl:

Its a great ride rain or shine...just rain makes things very very interesting.

[J-Man]

I will not be able to attend this ride. I have to work tomorrow. I hope you all have a good time.

[DeannErica]

Looks like were gonna join you guys and girls.

[Adurbin]

Cool deal Dean!

[babyjeepwoman]

IT'S HERE. Bumpus Day.:eusa_clap: Okay, why do I feel like a kid at Christmas?????:icon_lol:

[Mud&Rox]

hope you all didnt wait up on me I had one ball joint the just didnt want to come out. so I took that as a sign and stayed hope :icon_cry: hope everyone has a great ride!

[tjrockcrawler]

Got a VM last night, that I would not need to work today.

I checked my VM from the office at 930 this AM. :(

Hope you have fun and make it home safe.

[Gordon]

Sorry that I missed you folks. Too much going on, would have been too late to catch up.

[96 coutry cherokee]

wow what a great ride cant wait for pics!!!!

[Adurbin]

Very good ride today, will post a trail report later.

[babyjeepwoman]

Bumpus was so much fun today. Thanks to everyone for the fellowship and the spotters were awesome. I went up and down the steps today for the first time. I think that my heart was beating fast the rest of the day.
Until Aaron gets a chance to write a trail report, how about some pics? I took a few, most of them were of AMSting (imagine that?!)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/babyjeepwoman/Bumpus%20Cove%2010-11-08/002.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/babyjeepwoman/Bumpus%20Cove%2010-11-08/003.jpg

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[96 coutry cherokee]

awsome pics!!!!!

[babyjeepwoman]

Here is the link to all of the pics that were on my camera from today.

Bumpus Cove 10-11-08 pictures by babyjeepwoman - Photobucket

[AMSting]

I had a great time today. I did the rocks for the first time. Dean was a great spotter and got me as far as I could go with my setup. It was a lot further than I would have thought. Babyjeepwoman made a lot of the trail look easy, and never broke a nail. We had a great group, and I think everyone had a good time. It was a great day and great fellowship.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

Sorry I missed the trip, looks like yall had fun. And some of you are getting more comfortable with your vehicles I see. Good deal.

[nardo]

It was a great ride today. Enjoy it very much. It was my first meet & greet. I also made it up the steps for the first time. Thanks to mrlacy2 (Rob) for spotting me.
Here my photos of ride. I have videos also, to tired to mess with the puetr tonight, I'll try to get them in the next few days.

Bumpus Cove 10-11-08 pictures by mtowner58 - Photobucket

[Adurbin]

Everyone met at the cul de sac around 10 am. Shortly after we said a blessing over the ride and headed up the trail. We met up with surfersami who was having some electrical problems with the trooper. after assisting him with the fuel pump wiring, and getting his rig going again, we were off. I have to say this was about the tamest I have ever seen lady Bumpus. Everyone made it over Jeepster with no problems, and It was fun watching Dean and his monsterous CJ come over Jeepster in two wheel drive taking up the whole trail. We moved on to slick rock. While slick rock was a bit damp, everyone made it up without a problem. we continued on to the lunch spot, but before we arrived, we decided to let a few of the big boys play in the rock garden. Dean powered his CJ through the rocks without much trouble. Jhilltn attempted, but his attempt was short lived after a huge rock refused to let him past, forcing him to back off and end the fun. Chris (AMsting) decided that he wanted to have a go at the rock garden at this point. This was one of the most amazing things Ive seen yet. Chris' CJ is open/open but crawled through the rocks like they were nothing. Props to Dean for his great spotting through the garden. We moved on to the lunch spot, ate a quick bite and then everyone made their decision as to whether or not to try the stairs. Rob was the first one up, and crawled up them like they were a paved interstate road. A few first timers to attempt the stairs were, Maynard, Andrea, and a friend of Johns (jhilltn). I didnt get his name, but being open/open, him and his Jeep made the steps look easy, as did Maynard and Andrea. We moved on to the trenches where everyone made it through, all the while managing to keep the body panels straight. We made the last hill climb to the top and everyone chose if they were going back down the trail, or down the fire road. I chose to take the fire road, and will let someone else chime in for the report of the descent.


...on a side note, This was Tamara's first trip up Bumpus, and as much as she hates fourwheeling, I figured for sure that she wouldnt like it. Much to my amazement, she said that she would definitely go agian, and that she didnt mind it as bad as some of the others because the main trail isnt real "bumpy". (shes been to stoney and dick creek and was comparing the rough ride of that with Bumpus.)

[jhilltn]

Here are some of my pics and videos. I had a great time.

Here is a link to some more.
Bumpus 10 11 08 pictures by jzoznzaztzhzazn - Photobucket

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[SamuraiGuyTN]

Looks like it was an all Jeep run :eusa_think: with the exception of one Isuzu :icon_eek:.

First 4x4Grace anual Jeep Jamboree :icon_mrgreen:

[Adurbin]

Yes, and there was a Full size GMC for a bit too, other than that.....ALL JEEP

[Adurbin]

Its funny that video of steve (xj) looks like that is flat..when in all acutallity it is steep.

[I_Built_My_Jeep]

gosh that looks fun i cant wait to get out there we have to drive over 6 hours to get to anything like that. got another 1 3/4 years before i can get be out there with yall.

[Gordon]

Steve, man, looks like ya really got a handle on that skinny pedal! Sweet run.

Reminds me of a time I ran like that up at Bays - and chased everyone out of my line of fire. They told me that I kicked "Mr. Conservative" right out the door. :icon_mrgreen:

[TiredIronGRB]

Reminds me of a time I ran like that up at Bays - and chased everyone out of my line of fire. They told me that I kicked "Mr. Conservative" right out the door. :icon_mrgreen:


Yep, I was there...he can get wild when he's off his meds :cool:

[Adurbin]

lol, in Steves defense, that was about the fourth go at it. We had to get him to jackrabbit start it up the hill(reving the engine to the stall converter with the brake held in, and then launching it)

[96 coutry cherokee]

if it aint broke dont fix it ;)

[Bluegill]

Yes, and there was a Full size GMC for a bit too, other than that.....ALL JEEP
Speaking of - if it was on 38" TSLs - that was my brother in laws (Jamie) dad - how did he do? Haven't heard from him. I fussed that they should've came to the main M&G and try out the rock garden first, before hitting Bumpus.

[Adurbin]

Speaking of - if it was on 38" TSLs - that was my brother in laws (Jamie) dad - how did he do? Haven't heard from him. I fussed that they should've came to the main M&G and try out the rock garden first, before hitting Bumpus.


Did very well actually. We had started up the trail when the caught up with us. They turned around at the rockgarden. They had a little one with them that was a bit scared so they decided to go. Nice meeting them though, even though I didnt get to speak to them much.

[Bluegill]

Kewl. Jamie called me at my son's football game needing last minute directions to the trailhead (they were almost at the end of hwy 107 at that point). His old 4Runner is now Frequency's rig - and Jamie is now slowly building an FSJ Cherokee like mine - only he's built a 450hp SBC to go under the hood. :icon_pirat:

[Hadfield4WD]

What not rope wheel bearing fixs?!?

Looks like fun guys.

[SurferSami]

Thanks everyone for a fun ride at Bumpus. The Trooper with good tires actually made it everywhere unassisted. Thanks for the great spotting. Didn't even need the winch this year. Thanks for the help finding the electrical problem. I would have hated to miss the ride up. Sorry I had to leave after the lunch spot, but I had been out of town the week before and needed to get back to help my wife with the kids. What a great event, and thanks George for your hospitality, I know you humbly give credit to God for giving you the land to share, but YOU SHARE, and I think I can soeak for everyone and say we really appreciate it. Sorry I couldn't stay to help you clean up though. Looking forward to our next outing. I remebered a lot of you all from the Spring M&G, I appologize if I didn't remember your names. God bless you all.

[SurferSami]

PS- Sorry for not sizzling the tires this time on slick rock, from the comments last time that seemed to be good entertainment.

[99NCXJ]

Looks like everyone had a good time. A little less eventfull than the spring ride huh?

I was hoping to hear of another rope bearing fix too.

Wish i could have been there. we didn't get to hit the rock garden last time and it looks like fun. I'll try to plan better for the next ride/meet and greet and try to make it up.

[96 coutry cherokee]

sweet hope it works out good for you :)

[rghyland]

Here are a few videos I took. I still have one to upload but I will have to split it into two files before I can upload due to size constraints.

Bumpus Cove October 11 2008 pictures by rghyland - Photobucket