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Just wondering if anyone had done hurricane creek recently. I might go do it this weekend and just wanted to see if anyone knew what kind of condition the trail is in
Hurricane creek
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I have done it a few months ago.
There is one section that has deep muddy wet ruts that could hang you up. Another section of that has a deep washout. Both are passable with a little thought.
There is one section that has deep muddy wet ruts that could hang you up. Another section of that has a deep washout. Both are passable with a little thought.
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I too would like to do Hurricane Creek in the next couple of weeks. I'm still unclear as to where to enter from I-40. Happen to have coordinates?
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I know this post was two weeks ago. I heard the gate was closed on the entrance off I-40. Can anyone confirmed?
I ran it in October, deep ruts and mud, only stock would have issues in a couple spots.
I ran it in October, deep ruts and mud, only stock would have issues in a couple spots.
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I’d like to run this at the end of December. Hoping it’s not closed down then. Assuming the ruts are solid bottom and it’s more of a clearance issue than a traction?
Great looking btw
Great looking btw
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It is a clearance issue. Also, solid bottom when there is no rain. After a heavy rain, not so solid. Dry, I blew thru it. I would love to run it in December and actually put a group ride out of Charlotte together, but it is on hold or cancelled, pending closure. FYI - forestry service website DOES NOT list it. But, guys have been posting that they saw it closed as they were headed to Windrock.......
Thanks, I’m on 35s in a full-size so I should be mostly ok.
I’ll be out in that area after Christmas for a few days and looking for a few trails to run and places to see.
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I'm just hoping it doesn't get closed down soon. This is literally imo other than Uwharrie, the most popular offroad trail in the state at this point. The constant use is definitely taking its toll on the road. And if i'm not mistaken it's maintained by the Forest Service, and if the road becomes too messed up they'll just simply close it down. Couple that with the fact that Max Patch has been used and abused this year, it's not looking good for the longevity of this trail.
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Two weekends ago a group went and did not have problems. Another group had a long thread about HC closing and one guy, who was local said they have been talking about it since before he was born, lol. It is a state unmaintained road. I think they grade it once or twice a year but I do not know.
On May 1, I lead a group of new drivers up to Max Patch for the SMOR. I've only been up there a few times, but I was really taken aback by how crowed it was this time. There were probably 20-30 tents on the actual summit of the Max Patch. Large groups of people everywhere. That's cool I guess. But there was a ton of trash. The worst of it was used toilet paper. I mean, dude....
One of other leaders did Hurricane creek and said it the ruts are getting pretty bad. One thing that I know has changed is that the FS has closed a few unoffical creek crossings. Some of the local clubs were getting pretty wild up there and were making them very bad.
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That sucks. We just did it last weekend- Hurricane Creek- Max Patch- Cat Gut- and were pretty alone. There were 13 rigs in all. Didn't notice any trash. Maybe you hit it on an bad weekend?
