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So you want to go wheeling? - Off-road beginners thread - Senor_Taylor - 09-26-2018

Place Holder for information regarding offroading.

- Local Trails
Shoe Creek - Closed
George Washington National Forest (Union, Flag Pole, Switzer)

- What to bring
Shovel, air, hi lift jack, 2x4, snatch strap (NOT a tow strap), blanket/weight/heavy jack to place over the strap, charged cell phone

- What is capable?
FlagPole - Anything AWD or 4x4
Union - 4x4 recommended
Switzer - 4x4 recommended

- What parts of the trail are illegal? Which are legal?
General rule of thumb is, if you see a side trail/obstacle/mud hole and you don't know if it's legal or not. Assume it is, because it likely is.

- Who in the club has experience and can lead a group?
Recent folks include me and Colton Ringgold.