Allegheny-Shenandoah Overland Loop?

[John Bishop]

Is the bypass pretty obvious to get back on the trail?

Yes. It’s paved road.

 

[Roofus]

Yes. It’s paved road.

ha yes, I should hopefully not miss that then. Would you anticipate any sections being overgrown? I was wondering if I should take my electric chainsaw.

 

[John Bishop]

ha yes, I should hopefully not miss that then. Would you anticipate any sections being overgrown? I was wondering if I should take my electric chainsaw.

I always take my saw. Primarily for cutting firewood at the campsite (stuff thats down already) and for the occasional tree across the road.

 

[Roofus]

I always take my saw. Primarily for cutting firewood at the campsite (stuff thats down already) and for the occasional tree across the road.

Copy that. Thanks for your help, John!

 

[CLARO86]

Had an awesome time on this route this past fall. That dry fork water crossing was over 3'6" when we got to it, so decided to bypass. I would love to get back down there this summer to cross and camp next to that river, there were some killer sites right at the crossing but we didn't stay there this time.

 

[Roofus]

Had an awesome time on this route this past fall. That dry fork water crossing was over 3'6" when we got to it, so decided to bypass. I would love to get back down there this summer to cross and camp next to that river, there were some killer sites right at the crossing but we didn't stay there this time.View attachment 275226View attachment 275227View attachment 275228View attachment 275229View attachment 275230View attachment 275231View attachment 275232View attachment 275233View attachment 275235View attachment 275237View attachment 275238View attachment 275239View attachment 275240View attachment 275241View attachment 275242View attachment 275243View attachment 275244

Awesome photos! We are tracking for Easter weekend if the weather holds. Can’t wait! You’re photos are making me excited to get out there!

 

[jeepers29]

Had an awesome time on this route this past fall. That dry fork water crossing was over 3'6" when we got to it, so decided to bypass. I would love to get back down there this summer to cross and camp next to that river, there were some killer sites right at the crossing but we didn't stay there this time.View attachment 275226View attachment 275227View attachment 275228View attachment 275229View attachment 275230View attachment 275231View attachment 275232View attachment 275233View attachment 275235View attachment 275237View attachment 275238View attachment 275239View attachment 275240View attachment 275241View attachment 275242View attachment 275243View attachment 275244

That looks like an awesome trip. Would a stock Mojave Gladiator be able to run this? If anyone is looking to do this trip and looking for tag alongs, please keep me in mind.

 

[Roofus]

That looks like an awesome trip. Would a stock Mojave Gladiator be able to run this? If anyone is looking to do this trip and looking for tag alongs, please keep me in mind.

There’s a YT channel called “Simply Must Go” you can check out. He did the whole trip last Oct in what looked to me to be a base model Wrangler with no mods. He commented a few times that he scraped a bit in some sections and thought he would have been unphased with a 2” lift and 35’s. Watching his trip video, I’d think you’ll be fine. The only real question mark for really anyone that I can tell is the water level of the river crossing.

 

[jeepers29]

There’s a YT channel called “Simply Must Go” you can check out. He did the whole trip last Oct in what looked to me to be a base model Wrangler with no mods. He commented a few times that he scraped a bit in some sections and thought he would have been unphased with a 2” lift and 35’s. Watching his trip video, I’d think you’ll be fine. The only real question mark for really anyone that I can tell is the water level of the river crossing.

Thanks for the feedback

 

[CLARO86]

That looks like an awesome trip. Would a stock Mojave Gladiator be able to run this? If anyone is looking to do this trip and looking for tag alongs, please keep me in mind.

You should be fine for that whole route, but like Roofus said if the water is really high at the crossing may have to go around. I am on 2.5" lift with 35s and never scraped anything, some parts of Union Springs road you may scrape here and there but nothing major.

 

[jeepers29]

You should be fine for that whole route, but like Roofus said if the water is really high at the crossing may have to go around. I am on 2.5" lift with 35s and never scraped anything, some parts of Union Springs road you may scrape here and there but nothing major.

Thank you

 

[bear_den_overland]

Keep in mind the gauge level is not at the specific crossing. It’s only a reference. So 3’ on the gauge is less than that at the crossing.

 

[Roofus]

Prayers up for good weather. We set out a week from Thursday if the weather holds. Looking forward to a good ride and no bears!

 

[bear_den_overland]

Prayers up for good weather. We set out a week from Thursday if the weather holds. Looking forward to a good ride and no bears!

Will you be out over Easter weekend?

 

[Roofus]

Will you be out over Easter weekend?

Yep! We'll try to arrive at our first camp Thursday evening and then just go at our own pace through Monday morn.