Trails in Illinois?

[riffman]

ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!

In case you couldn't already tell, I ran the trails today, and they basically rocked!!! The whole story is that there are actually 2 sites. One is really really short, but is a good warm up for first time offroaders. It also has a little more hill and bump type things than the other one. The stock Cherokee made it through with little trouble. Just one spot, and you'll see that on my web page, as soon as i get it written.

Then, just down the road from that one are trials that pretty much run for a long time along the illinois river. I didn't get to explore all of those, becuase we were starting to loose light. There was a small creek that would have to be passed to go any further than we did, but i didn't feel like getting stuck in the dark. As far as skill level goes, those are mostly ruts, mud, hills, water, sand, trees, blah blah blah. This one was neat, because on all of the deep puddles, there were always ways around them, if you didn't want to risk it. As you will see in some of the pictures (If i can get to a scanner soon), water went all the way through my engine area, and splashed the bottom of my hood. There are some places that I went through that i didn't want the Cherokee, or a stock explorer to go through. I'll try to get the pics online as soon as possible.

basically, if you are like me, and like outdoors, this place is really neat. there is some trash on the trails...beer cans, etc. but it isn't really horrible. Its right next to the river, and there is a psuedo beach, so we could break there for lunch or whatever. The other thing is, is that there are a bunch of trails running off of each other, and going in a bunch of different directioins. so if you felt like exploring, then you can. Overall, it was a fun day, and would be for anyone who just enjoys driving in adverse conditions.

I'll try to get the rest of the stuff online soon. let me know when you all think would be a good time to go. cool?

later,
scott

 

[riffman]

Cool...the web page w\ the pics is up. Go to
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Give the pics time to load...there are quite a few of them. Just let me konw when you want to do this, and im there!!!! Rock-a-fonic!!

Later,
scott

 

[Dre]

Cool! So we should do it although I don't know if this coming Saturday is such a good idea. Might be too close. Hopefully my stock Limited will make it through. I hope to get bigger tires on it by then. Let's do it!

Later,
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Andre Hryn
94 Limited
http://www.inter-kiosk.com

 

[Kampy]

All right, I'm ready.

My suggestion is everybody tell what days they can make it this month and when everybody has their 2 cents posted we'll go for the day most people can make it.

I can go any sat/sun this month EXCEPT the 19th.

Riff, figure out the directions so we can all meet up somewhere thats easy to find.

If my fingers still work properly we should have six rigs and I might have a guy to come with in his ranger. It should be fun.

I look forward to hearing from everyone.

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Kampy

kampy@internetni.com

 

[riffman]

Yeah...the more i think about it, the more it seems a little too close. I really don't have much of a social life, because I work second shift, so my calendar is pretty much free for the next few months. Lets see when others want to do it, and put it on our calendars.

 

[riffman]

Im pretty much free any weekend untill the begining of june.

I have maps, and directions posted online now at:
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There is also a link on my page w\ the trail write up.

Hope we can get together soon!!!


Later,
Scott

 

[Cameron]

Riffman,

Great pics. Can’t wait to try out the trails. It will be my first time off roading so I hope its not too challenging. By the looks of the pictures and the way you describe it, it doesn’t seam too tough.

I’m good to go any weekend except May 27th and June 17th. The sooner the better I say!


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Rock'n 97 Sport 4X4

 

[riffman]

Ok, the bug has bit me. I can't wait to get back there. I am gonna go back this weekend with the same guy. Only this time, hes not stock anymore. After the fun that he had last weekend, he went out and bought new wheels, tires, and a suspension lift!!!! Aparently he has money to burn. Anyway, if any of you feel like going this weekend, as well as later weekends...we are gonna go this sunday. Probably getting there about 1:00 or so. If any of you do want to go this weekend, let me know, and I will look for you. I'll still take some more pictures to try to give you a better idea of what the trails are actually like.

Later,
scott

 

[Kampy]

I plan to be there. Will let u know if plans change.

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Kampy

kampy@internetni.com

 

[Cameron]

Sounds like a plan. I will certainly try to make it.

Kampy, are you taking 39 down? Maybe we can meet up and cruse down together. I live in Streamwood. Just about as far east of Rockford as you are west of it.

Anyway, sounds like fun. I hope more will join us.


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Rock'n 97 Sport 4X4

 

[Dre]

Too bad I can't do it this Saturday. Got to go to Indiana. Sometime in April perhaps? Keeps us posted as far as trips this way. 18th or 25th of March might work for me.

Later,



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Andre Hryn
94 Limited
http://www.inter-kiosk.com

 

[Kampy]

Cameron, I wont be going down 39, it's 50 miles or more out of my way, but I do look forward to meeting you there.

Andre, Were going Sunday, not saturday. Could you possibly make it? Around 1 in the afternoon.

Riff. I will plan to meet you in the parking lot by the boatramp around 1 (ish)

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Kampy

kampy@internetni.com

 

[Dre]

Not good. Sundays don't really work for me since I'm in Real Estate and as you know, I do work a lot on Sundays. I might be able to drop it all one day, forget it and join you? Perhaps? Let me know when you plan on doing it again.

Thanks,
(Just getting some big a** tires put on, should be fun)



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Andre Hryn
94 Limited
http://www.inter-kiosk.com

 

[riffman]

WHEW!!!!! I just got done cleaning my truck. I have never been in soo much gook and crap in my life (though I don't have a great wealth of expreience (spelling?)). Pics are coming soon. It took me about 2 hours total to get all the crap off the outside of my truck. The inside is a whole different story.

In case you couln't tell yet, this weekend w\ kampy got a little messy. I don't think that anyone in there right mind, short of having 40" boggers should try this one part of the trail.

The rest however, would be a good begining trail. Kampy, you agree, right? So pretty much if your looking for a good time to beat around a little...enjoy some company...but not get into really hard serious offroading, then i think that it would be a good place.

I actually learned a bit from kampy, too. Thanx a whole lot man!!! If you come back down, let me know, im gonna get you a frickin cake or somting...hehehe...anyway...the offer is still out there to offroad for anyone. But if you do come, then it would be quite smart to have towhooks. trust me.

later,
scott

 

[Cameron]

You know there is a correlation between how long it takes to clean your truck and how much fun you had. Sounds like you guys had a blast.

I was kind of bummed that I couldn’t make it last Sunday. Let me know when you guys plan a Saturday outing.


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Rock'n 97 Sport 4X4

 

[Kampy]

I still haven't cleaned my truck.

Yea, I had fun. Ribs still hurt from laughing at Riff.

My parents said I was like that when I was his age but I don't believe them!

It's a VERY mild trail with a few three foot deep swamp holes thrown in for good measure.

Don't come without a shovel AND front and rear tow hooks.

Riff,
look for information into that farm thats open for mudding.

buy some towhooks!!!

I've got my feelers out for a place thats closer to me to go out and slop around in. Will let you know if anything turns up.

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Kampy

kampy@internetni.com

 

[riffman]

I wanna go again....anyone with me?

 

[BigDave]

Riff,
You know that I am in...
Let's start a new topic for this one..
what do you think?


Dave


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Big Dave
'94 XLT 4x4
modified air box
K&N airfilter
"Take her easy, and if she's easy take her twice.." (The trail I mean..)

 

[Kampy]

Big Dave, what happened to ya?? Thought we lost you, hadn't heard from you in quite a while.

Riff, did you ever get all the muck off your steering wheel? Did you find out anything about that farm that was in that area? Did you get tow hooks put on yet or will we have to pull your bumper all the way off before you get around to it?

I for one have been lazy, got the name of the place I was looking for but haven't called for info yet. That's how it goes when you get old, fat and lazy though.

This week I will see what I can find out about this place up here and get back with you guys.

Riff, the part number for that GM towhook kit is 999866 . It will set you back a whole $18.27 . Should be able to order it at any GM dealer. Also note the E-mail address change.

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Kampy

kampy@aeroinc.net

 

[Cameron]

Hey! I’m in! I wasn’t able to make it last time so I’m due. Assuming it’s all the same to everyone else, can we do this on a Saturday?

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Rock'n 97 Sport 4X4