Where to go for a run?

Supercraig1 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:49 pm

I have the day off tomorrow and want to meet my buddy who is coming in from Philly and do a little off roading. We were thinking of checking out the New Jersey Pine barrens because it's in his direction. They look like it's gonna be flat and flat there. Any other legal options between Brooklyn and Philly or not terribly far out of the way? Anyone interested in joining us? It will be the maiden voyage of this liberty since the lift was put on in February (I know, I know, but I've been working out of town...)
Although I've lived here of over a decade I've never gone off road around here so it's new to me as far where to go.

Thanks,
Craig
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LI_KJ · **Posted:** Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:18 pm

Never been to the pine barrens wheeling in NJ. But that is prob the closest legal place to wheel nearby. Lots of large puddles I suspect. The last time I was down that way we were shooting a film in the Barrens near Hammonton and Batso. The land was most flat, some rolling hills. I'd be down to check it out sometime, but can't do tomorrow cause the Jeeps in the shop again!
If you go, shoot some pics and vid, would like to see what they have to offer for a run sometime. Try posting up on the MidAtlantic board too. Might be someone willing to give you a guided tour down that ways.

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 28, 2011 6:31 pm

got a spot over in Ramapo County NJ if thats closer to you, havent been there this season and its not really legal, but its hella fun and tricky

Supercraig1 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:49 pm

Hmmmmm details?

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:55 pm

its the Conedison gas pipeline up on the mountain

Supercraig1 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:07 pm

Where do you get on at? Is it patrolled?

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:56 pm

well, patrolled I dont know, we've heard there is a reservation on the other side which is patrolled by rangers on horseback but never seen one. Always see people riding quads in there. And the only way to patrol the mountain would be horse or a lifted 4x4, possibly quads, its too tricky for just a stock truck. If you want I could get you the gps coordinates I have, just PM me.

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:56 pm

well, patrolled I dont know, we've heard there is a reservation on the other side which is patrolled by rangers on horseback but never seen one. Always see people riding quads in there. And the only way to patrol the mountain would be horse or a lifted 4x4, possibly quads, its too tricky for just a stock truck. If you want I could get you the gps coordinates I have, just PM me.

bunkermonkeycw · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:58 am

I'd tag along if it was saturday afternoon. Have a friend near rockaway Id pick up for a trip.

infernicus · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:06 am

It's a good time up there, not hardcore rock crawling. But its tricky, a lot of fun.

bunkermonkeycw · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:08 am

Saturday! After or around 2!

bunkermonkeycw · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:10 am

Ohh, and I am in Scranton and I have alot of places to go and not go. Went out tonight to a fav spot and the stream (a river today) was looking dangerous. But alas, Pine barrens would be nice.

LI_KJ · **Posted:** Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:33 am

Did you check out the Pine Barrens Craig?

bunkermonkeycw · **Posted:** Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:44 am

I'm still going to be in central jersey. Halla!
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hyedipin · **Joined:** Thu May 11, 2006 10:20 am **Posts:** 1667

Keep us posted

Vranes17 · **Posted:** Sun May 01, 2011 7:09 pm

hey man sorry, I was on call the other night and the pager would not stop going off. I had no time, I will get you the coordinates this week for future reference

bunkermonkeycw · **Posted:** Sun May 01, 2011 9:57 pm

Vranes17 wrote:

hey man sorry, I was on call the other night and the pager would not stop going off. I had no time, I will get you the coordinates this week for future reference

Very Nice!

Supercraig1 · **Posted:** Tue May 03, 2011 11:37 am

LI_KJ wrote:

Did you check out the Pine Barrens Craig?

Yeah we went and spent the day. It was ok. Nothing technical at all (even for a noob) as far as what we found (we didn't make it to what was labeled as the swamp area).

I got stuck in one water hole (High centered on the rear dif in about 2.25 feet of water). We had made it through one way and tried a different angle and got hung up. We were in the process of trying out the hi-lift winching technique when someone came along and we gladly accepted the offer for a tug. I made it through the day relatively damage free (popped a couple of plastic rivets on the rear fender trim).

I'll post pics if I get them from my friend.

Thanks,
C

VMKJCRD · **Posted:** Tue May 03, 2011 9:44 pm

You should always have a wheeling bud with you in case something like that happens.
Their just like condoms, you never know when your going to need them.

:jester:

Supercraig1 · **Posted:** Wed May 04, 2011 12:22 pm

Yeah I know. But with the option of not going or going, I'm going. I had friends with me to help with the hand winch. And worst case, we hoof it out. I grew up in the U.P. of Michigan. So although wheeling with proper(ish) gear is newer to me, getting stuck in the woods isn't :BANANA:

Next time I'm going somewhere I'll give a fair warning and see who can't come along.

-C

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