Influencer II
Hi All,
I hope I will see some of you on trail.
I hope I will see some of you on trail.
New person from Leesburg area VA
- Thread starter phlfly
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Member III
Welcome to Overland Bound and the US East Region! If you have any questions feel free to shoot me a message @Hank Outdoors
Also, the US East Region has a Member Representative in Virginia that you are likely to see on the trail before I get down there for a trip. You can message him @NovaBound for any local questions you may have.
Hank
Influencer II
hi guys,
You might seen my thread in vehicle build. I got 2.5 inch lift, installed roof rack, getting RTT soon, all recovery equipment. I don't have winch but I have a friend with Ford Raptor, it's like to have a winch. :)
But anyway, now is looking good trail near by and one night camping, as I have only Sat to Sun, someone needs to work as well to pay for all these hobby.
I wanted to test car, but not to stuck. Just see what Jeep Grand Cherokee can, and learn some trials.
So planning leave around 1pm on some weekend so it should not be like 200 miles away. Something like 50-100 max. Good camping spot, get fire going and spend time with family members and friends.
I got subscription for GAIA GPS. So if someone can share a trail file for me I will really appreciated.
Btw I'm in Leesburg VA.
You might seen my thread in vehicle build. I got 2.5 inch lift, installed roof rack, getting RTT soon, all recovery equipment. I don't have winch but I have a friend with Ford Raptor, it's like to have a winch. :)
But anyway, now is looking good trail near by and one night camping, as I have only Sat to Sun, someone needs to work as well to pay for all these hobby.
I wanted to test car, but not to stuck. Just see what Jeep Grand Cherokee can, and learn some trials.
So planning leave around 1pm on some weekend so it should not be like 200 miles away. Something like 50-100 max. Good camping spot, get fire going and spend time with family members and friends.
I got subscription for GAIA GPS. So if someone can share a trail file for me I will really appreciated.
Btw I'm in Leesburg VA.
Member III
Influencer II
Member III
If you know of a spot that needs cleaned, let me know I can help set up a Trail Guardian event!
Member III
Enthusiast II
I’m new to the Overlanding but not camping and such. Get the AllTrails app. It’s awesome. I’m planning on doing the Big Levels to the Blue Ridge trail in April. I’m in Stafford Va so we are about the same distance from the run. It can be done in a long day or overnight we will be doing overnight. I’ll post our date on site when we have nailed the date
Member III
Welcome phlfly, from NOVA (Arlington, VA)!
Be sure to check out the Northern VA/MD Monthly Meetups thread:
US East - Northern VA / MD Monthly Meetups
We decided to pull some of Maryland in with the Northern VA meetups for the time being, as there are only a few out there and they appear to be closer to where that meetup will likely be than they are to Eastern MD. That, said, it could all change in the blink of an eye as we get things going...
Member III
Depending on what level/difficulty @phlfly is looking for.... there are a few options. They do typically close for the winter, so I'm not sure if they are open yet this year.
Peter's Mill Run: Peter's Mill Run
Big Levels: Big Levels to the Blue Ridge
Off Road Trails in Virginia: Best Off Road Driving Trails in Virginia
Member III
Influencer II
Influencer II
My tent is coming on Wed. So I should be finally take off for riding and enjoy nature.
Depending on what level/difficulty @phlfly is looking for.... there are a few options. They do typically close for the winter, so I'm not sure if they are open yet this year.
Peter's Mill Run: Peter's Mill Run
Big Levels: Big Levels to the Blue Ridge
Off Road Trails in Virginia: Best Off Road Driving Trails in Virginia
Member III
@NovaBound when do these trails normally open for the season? Could you assist in the setup of a trail day meetup with a cleanup maybe?Depending on what level/difficulty @phlfly is looking for.... there are a few options. They do typically close for the winter, so I'm not sure if they are open yet this year.
Peter's Mill Run: Peter's Mill Run
Big Levels: Big Levels to the Blue Ridge
Off Road Trails in Virginia: Best Off Road Driving Trails in Virginia
Enthusiast III
Hi All -
Planning to do a 3-5 day overlanding trip from MD south in mid April. Welcome any suggestions from anyone familiar with the area. Saw the planned Shenandoah Allegheny Loop ride in Aug, and that sounds interesting. Just did Cannan Loop near Davis WV 3 weeks ago... 1/2 inch thick ice on water crossings... camping in mid teens....BRRR!
Planning to do a 3-5 day overlanding trip from MD south in mid April. Welcome any suggestions from anyone familiar with the area. Saw the planned Shenandoah Allegheny Loop ride in Aug, and that sounds interesting. Just did Cannan Loop near Davis WV 3 weeks ago... 1/2 inch thick ice on water crossings... camping in mid teens....BRRR!
Member III
USDA Forest Service website says Peter's Mill Run opens mid-March, but doesn't give a date. I assume it depends on the weather.
Big Levels is also in the GWNF, so I would assume open dates are roughly the same.
Influencer II
I think at beginning to mid April we should get together on some of your (@NovaBound) choice route. Also I was looking places to camp where is no light, I mean no back light for space/stars observation. So something really remote.
Enthusiast III
I second that. We rarely get to use our astronomical binoculars.
