Checking in here with a weather update:
3 days away and it is raining pretty good in area right now. The heavy rains yesterday & today, have soaked the park, and a couple of scattered showers remain in the forecast up until 2nd (Wed).
20% chance of precipitation on the 3rd-5th, which means about nothing but a sprinkle here & there (if that) in the afternoons.
The daytime highs are going to be above average at around 85*.
The overnight lows will also be above average at around 65*
This park is full of hills that drain into the many creeks crossing the property. This means the water crossings will be high, and the creek trails will be flowing. Make sure you have your vent tubes extended or capped, and you have good packed axle/brake/hub bearings, and fresh gear fluids.
This also means that the trail ratings will change. A 2 can be a 3-4, a 3 can be a 5 etc...With heavy rains before we arrive, it brings ruts, and washouts. The larger rigs with massive meats and high horsepower tend to tear up the trails when they are soft. This means that our lower, smaller rigs can have a hard time, getting high centered on some of these trails.
So what does all this boil down to? While the park dries out very fast, and will be dry for the most part, be prepared to get muddy.
*Bring a lot of extra clothing, bath towels, extra pairs of shoes/boots.
*Have a thick tarp to put under your tent to keep it dry.
*Cover your seats in the vehicle if you care about keeping it clean.
*Have something like a small tarp in your rig to lay on in case of a breakdown on a trail.
*A door mat to wipe your feet at your tent entrance helps keep the inside clean.
*Overhead shelter in your campsite is always a good idea for both sunlight & rains.
*Tires...Mud Terrains are the tire of choice in wetter conditions. All Terrains will work for the most part, but be prepared to need help up some of these trails, as they do get very steep, and with washouts, can be impossible to overcome. For this reason alone, if you do not have front tow points, get them on now, or risk being stuck. Also, there might be trails we wont be able to traverse.
This is just meant as a heads up. There are plenty of trails out there for us to enjoy. Some will just be impassable for our rigs due to heavy precip is all. We will do our best to scout the trails on Friday morning. Questions or concerns, just post them here, PM me, or call the park and ask them.
Time is running out, the day is almost upon us, and I for one, am excited to get out on the trails! See you there!
wish i could find my digi-cam but it's MIA somewhere :thumbdwn:
