Emergency run to Paragon

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Fri Feb 02, 2007 8:37 pm

It is for the minors who ride/drive...and I did not make it to a notary before they closed.

WV(0)IIIIIII(0) · **Posted:** Sun Feb 04, 2007 10:39 am

Blue KJ in PA wrote:

It is for the minors who ride/drive...and I did not make it to a notary before they closed.

I know this is not any good now but I never had to have a notary sign the waiver.

WV(0)IIIIIII(0) · **Posted:** Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:10 pm

Well that is that. This was the last chance to ride at a park that I began all of my wheeling at. I for one hate to see it go and I know others feel the same. The reason I know this because of the large number of people that showed up yesterday to support a park and a lifestyle that they love. Thanks to all that made it to the run and thanks to the staff that was Paragon.

And before the rumors start to fly, Yes I do something stupid and hit a tree, and yes I the only Rubicon in the group (not lifted by the way) managed to get stuck twice. I have to always be the center of attention....

Click the pics for a full view or just click the webshots link at the bottom.

W3CSX · **Posted:** Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:36 pm

What fun! Saturday's run was exciding. In attendance from the lost board where WV(0)IIIIIII(0), chefdab, Dave02KJ, and I. There was one other person there in a stock sliver KJ. I saw him go out but never got to meet him. About three inches of snow adorned the park which led to a few rear puckering slides. Kyle from Paragon told me he thought it was the largest crowed they ever had. About twice as many 4X4's showed up as he expected.

A figure that wasn't too hard to fathom. Just getting into the Exxon to fuel was a bit of a challenge. When I went into pay, the line was to the door. Registration wasn't looking any better. I never seen a line stretch out past the split-rail fence into the parking lot.

Down at the staging area. Everyone gathered to hear Kyle give a tearful speech about the parks closing. The facilities at Hazelton are gone, but Paragon AP Inc. still remains. Hopes are for the near future to reopen at a new location.

Soon it was off to the trails. Chefdab, WV(0)IIIIIII(0), and I was able to hook up with a small group. Are trails ran like this
- thru Play area to
- Turtle (which was backed up buy three to four groups ahead of us).
- We detoured to get around them by going Alley Oop (4)
- Coal Road
- 25
- after stopping for lunch
- Valley Road (11)
- Doe Run Rocks (89)
- Good the bad and the ugly (74)
- Rock Swamp (86)
- wanted to go Woodpecker but was backed up also.
- so we started back on Logging Road (76)
- Logging trail (73)
- First Pipe Line (71)
- Doe Run (88
By now it was time to head out. We went for Valley Road to Coal Road. Valley Road proved to be fun. By the end of the day all the Jeeps that had been over it. Turned the snow into a soft Ice. Going down the hill was slow and steady. It took about a hour to get from the top of Valley Road to the parking lot.

Sad to see the day end. Paragon at Hazelton will be missed. Hopefully someday soon the park will reopen elsewhere. Full of new challenges and trails to explore.

Here is PART of the crowd

Chris and Dave hitting the rock garden

All my other shots can be seen by clicking the Icon.

Jason

W3CSX · **Posted:** Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:49 pm

Great shots Chris. Give my complements to the photographer.

chefdab · **Posted:** Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:43 pm

Sorry I didn't get any pictures other than the crowd at the staging area. But I've got to say that other than getting started so late, that was some of the most fun I've had wheeling yet. I sincerely hope that Kyle is able to find a new place to re-open as Paragon. (There was a rumour that he already has.) If he does, I would be willing to volunteer to help clear trails. I too started my offroad adventures there. I just want to say thanks to all the people I've ridden with at Paragon. I hope to see you all again on the trails, even if it is not at a place called Paragon.

W3CSX · **Posted:** Sun Feb 04, 2007 4:42 pm

Here is a link to Richard's sons photo's

http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/powers2440/Paragon%20Farewell/

05kjrenny · **Posted:** Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:44 pm

Looked like a really nice final ride, just wish we could have made it there, hope they find a new location soon.

Blue KJ in PA · **Posted:** Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:03 am

Sorry I missed it...dinner at the pizza place with the red roof Fri night...guess what happened to whole family....yes, bad choice...felt lousy all day Sat.

Hopefully the rumors that Kyle has a new place come true.

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:50 pm

I likey that rumor!! Joe

O_Dogg · **Posted:** Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:10 pm

so it is a definate they are closing? darn now i need to find a new place to wheel the '79 ford

Gris · **Posted:** Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:48 pm

Yeah Dogg, they're gone

Judge ordered them off the land by yesterday.

SavageSS27 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:05 pm

wow....that sucks...hard. I mean, i've been waiting around to get skidplates before i ventured over to Paragon, but it looks like it's gonna be too late for that. I can't believe that someone can just say "I want to build an airport here, get out." and get away with it. Is there anything we can do to stop this?

uvalax236 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 1:33 am

SavageSS27 wrote:

wow....that sucks...hard. I mean, i've been waiting around to get skidplates before i ventured over to Paragon, but it looks like it's gonna be too late for that. I can't believe that someone can just say "I want to build an airport here, get out." and get away with it. Is there anything we can do to stop this?

Aside from building our own park? no. :roll:

WV(0)IIIIIII(0) · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 9:09 am

Paragon may only be gone for right now but the rumor is that it may come back just in a different location. Which means new trails and new stories.

I hope that Rausch will upgrade there facilities since they are it. I just hope that it can hold the influx of vehicles.

Gris · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:49 am

Maybe now Rausch will be forced to mark the damned trails the correct way :/

WV(0)IIIIIII(0) · **Posted:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:10 pm

X2 AMEN BROTHER PREACH IT

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