Nepaug State Forrest

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:15 pm

Today I took a trip over to Nepaug State Forrest in New Hartford, Connecticut. The forrest has fire roads. I know a few years ago it used to be legal to go but lately I thought I had read differently. Anyway took a trip up and the gate which is controlled by the state was open and it was marked Tunxis Trail. There was signs stating Open Sunrise-Sunset so I figured I was good, I went alone so I didnt venture out too far for today, but got some pictures.

Albert · **Posted:** Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:07 pm

Ok, Vranes you posted it over here. Good.

Where is JeepDawg and Stever. Are you guys listening? You want to get a run going for over there. The trails are anywhere from easy to moderate. We could get a couple of KJ's and go over there. It is legal. You guys could take I84 over from Newburgh. Not that far.

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 31, 2009 2:07 am

I'm game

Im actually going to go back with a buddy tomorrow morning (pathfinder :oops:

) and check out a little more of the trails in the rare event anyone feels like venturing out , and hopefully ill have a camera man to take some nicer pictures.

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:38 pm

Here are some more pictures of the 2nd run I made with a buddy in a pathfinder.

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 02, 2010 4:15 pm

I have heard the 02's come with a front skid. I believe I have one...Can anyone tell from the pictures (7th from top) has a good shot?

VMKJCRD · **Posted:** Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:06 pm

you have the engine skid. I cant really tell from the picture if you have any other skids.

Looks like you guys had fun. :JEEPIN:

How many times did you get stuck?

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:32 pm

I just got stuck once in that mudhole, there was another trail we took but didnt know if we would be able to make it back up, so we didnt try. My buddy tried to crawl on the same rock and slipped and landed on his engine skid and we had trouble pulling him off.

Buddy examining the trail I was talking about.

VMKJCRD · **Posted:** Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:13 am

^^^ any ax murderer blood in his family? :ALONE:

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:50 pm

Haha no, bad lighting in that picture. I was able to conquer that ledge today though.

I made this map today. Took my GPS Trip Log and Uploaded and mounted an image to google earth, this is where i ventured to today.

Also had to pull a stock Cherokee sport out of that same frozen mud hole I was forced to take a strap in. He didnt even have any tow points but we got him hooked up to the frame for a light tug. Also saw a FJ cruiser with a 4" RoughCountry lift 34" m/t's and locked in the rear.

stumpjumper_09 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 03, 2010 5:15 pm

looks like you guys didn't break anything. Not a typical day with Stump than. Looks like alot of fun though. In the one picture it appears that you guys a hooked for tug-o-war if so, who won that?

Lift, tires, and removal of mud flaps and you'll be walking all over that pathfinder.

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 03, 2010 5:33 pm

No tug of war. He tried to climb up on the same rock I did and slipped off onto his engine skid. Well I actually did break something. :oops:

Yes yes, I KNOW, straps with hooks are a no-no. Well hooked up to the other jeep and forgot to clear the ice off my tow hook. The hook came loose and ripped a small crack in my bumper. :banghead:

Its not noticeable but Ill know its there. Other than that a fun day of exploring. :JEEPIN:

Just got new A/T's .I should take off my mud flaps?

VMKJCRD · **Posted:** Mon Jan 04, 2010 1:12 am

Google earth is awesome for trail scouting. To bad the areas dont get updated. By the way, whats the yellow and white markings on the trees in picture 2? Did someone use that as a marker so they wouldnt get lost?

Removing the mud flaps gives you an extra 10 hps!

Just kidding, what stumpjumper was trying to say is that with out the mud flaps it looks more like a jeep and if by any chance you'll off road your jeep hard,you'll probably end up ripping them off on the trail.

stumpjumper_09 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:47 am

CRD guy really had my back on that one. I didn't even have to come up with a reply. :5SHOTS:

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:33 am

CRD-Guy wrote:

Google earth is awesome for trail scouting. To bad the areas dont get updated. By the way, whats the yellow and white markings on the trees in picture 2? Did someone use that as a marker so they wouldnt get lost?

Removing the mud flaps gives you an extra 10 hps!

Just kidding, what stumpjumper was trying to say is that with out the mud flaps it looks more like a jeep and if by any chance you'll off road your jeep hard,you'll probably end up ripping them off on the trail.

Hahaha 10hp, I tried to remove them once, but you could see on the body the outline of the mudflaps so i didnt do it. And i believe those yellow/white markings are from the DEP, they mark the trails. There is also blue markings for the Tunxis Trail.

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:46 pm

We are going to make a run most likely Sunday, Dave and myself so far. Is anyone else interested in coming along? Around 11ish?

scoobysnax · **Posted:** Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:12 pm

Looks like fun for a stock KJ especially with the snow on the ground. I can't make this weekend but I'll try to get up there the next time I have time and send a quick post about it to see if anyone else can join.

VMKJCRD · **Posted:** Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:55 pm

I would love to go trail riding with you but its to dam far for me. 140 miles one way

infernicus · **Posted:** Sat Jan 09, 2010 3:06 am

CRD-Guy wrote:

I would love to go trail riding with you but its to dam far for me. 140 miles one way

Ahhh, Peter, don't be lame if I was off on Sunday I would totally be there! Lol. A two hour drive isn't bad.. I'll be putting about 350 just for work this weekend.

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 09, 2010 9:47 am

Well, we will be meeting up there at about 11am if anyone changes their mind PM me for a meet address.

VMKJCRD · **Posted:** Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:37 pm

infernicus wrote:

Ahhh, Peter, don't be lame if I was off on Sunday I would totally be there! Lol. A two hour drive isn't bad.. I'll be putting about 350 just for work this weekend.

lol come on... i get bored on the road alone

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