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Sparksalot

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Bastrop County, TX, USA
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Anyone here spent time in Big Bend NP? Looking at a possible spring trip to take the RV trailer to a spot there and then do day trips into the park. Would prefer to enjoy drives with the family on some of the rougher roads to avoid some of the traffic. Truck is decently equipped for off road with sliders, full skids, small lift, upgraded tires. Old Ore road looks like it might be too much but seeking any input on recommendations.
Several of us have been there a time or two. We did Old Ore rd in 2023. It had rained a few days before so there was a couple of muddy spots.
 

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DanielSP

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Anyone here spent time in Big Bend NP? Looking at a possible spring trip to take the RV trailer to a spot there and then do day trips into the park. Would prefer to enjoy drives with the family on some of the rougher roads to avoid some of the traffic. Truck is decently equipped for off road with sliders, full skids, small lift, upgraded tires. Old Ore road looks like it might be too much but seeking any input on recommendations.
Several of us have been there a time or two. We did Old Ore rd in 2023. It had rained a few days before so there was a couple of muddy spots.
Did you encounter any issues with ground clearance with your Tahoe? Some of the photos I have found online make parts of the road appear pretty rough but it might be more the perspective of the camera. I am an amatuer off-roader so don’t want to bite off more than I can chew.
 
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Sparksalot

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Bastrop County, TX, USA
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Rex
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Drake
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KI5GH
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Air Force
Did you encounter any issues with ground clearance with your Tahoe? Some of the photos I have found online make parts of the road appear pretty rough but it might be more the perspective of the camera. I am an amatuer off-roader so don’t want to bite off more than I can chew.
There was one muddy spot where everyone bottomed out. No one got stuck, because we kept momentum going. It’s a very scenic road.
 
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