Ok, gang lets compile a list of LEGAL wheeling place. I will update this top post and when the list is complete it will get turned into a sticky and possibly included with the new member sign up.. (good idea btw)
Also, thanks to the long time members that continually help keep the newbies on track with this frequent topic.
What I would like to see is factual information about the various locations. Links to official sites, links to maps, links to Camping/accommodations. GPS cords. Clear/concise directions you have personally used.
Again this will get compiled into a big list as the info is provided...
The list of legal wheeling locations:
North Carolina
- Brown Mountain, NC
http://www.4x4trails.net/db_view_trail.php?trailNum=443
- Carolina Beach,
- Devils Playground (DPG), - Invite only, frequent public/open invites w/ info posted regularly
- Fort Fisher, Licensed four-wheel drive vehicles may travel on the beach in designated areas for access to excellent surf fishing. Gate will close at 7:00 pm on the following dates: May 29-31, June 27-29, July 27-29 and August 25-27. (These are periods around a full moon, which is prime for sea turtle nesting.) Contact the park office for assistance in gaining access to the beach.
Climate - Winter daytime temperatures range from 40 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 7 Celsius). Summer daytime temperatures range from 78 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 to 27 Celsius). The state has a fairly wet climate with an average precipitation for this area averaging 48-52 inches (122-132 centimeters).
Location - Fort Fisher State Recreation Area is located in New Hanover County, five miles south of Carolina Beach off US 421. It may also be reached from Brunswick County via the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry, which crosses the Cape Fear River.
- Outer Banks, NC
http://www.outer-banks.nc.us/newsinfo/randr.htm#bchdrv
- The Rock Garden, Lincolnton, NC
Invite only, public/open invites, info posted for each event.
- Tellico, Tellico Nation Forest Outside of Murphy NC
Directions - Go west on I-40. Just the other side of Canton, NC you will see Exit 27 for 19/23. Be alert! It is a wide two lane exit, but not an exit ramp, while an unmistakable exit it is easy to miss if not paying attention or heavy traffic. There are no exits for some time and it will cost you a one hour round trip if you miss this turn off. You stay on this the whole way to Murphy. When you get to the end of the 4 lane, the right lane turns right towards Robinsville. Stay in left lane. This will take you thru the Nantahala Nation Forest. You must go like 20 mph thru the areas that the stores, shops, and rafting places are. It's a long winding road with varying speed limits. Lot's of ups and downs. Once thru there you are close to Murphy. When you get into Murphy, you will see a Wal-mart on the left. Has a gas house and usually the cheapest place to re-fuel. When you leave Wal-Mart, you will go to the second stoplight(not counting the one at Wal-mart. Or the third counting the one at Wal-Mart. Turn right. This will take you thru town. Stay straight all the way thru town until you come to a flashing yellow light. Turn right there onto Hanging Dog Road. Stay Straight on Hanging Dog road till you see Davis Creek rd on the right. That's the way into the trail system. It actually turns into trail 1.
If you go past Davis Creek road you will go up a long winding road up, and when you start down again you will find Crawford's on the right. Look for the White Jeep on a pole (it's the sign for the place)
Travel Times - To Murphy, NC
Charlotte,NC -> Murphy, NC - 5hrs (250mi)
Greenville, NC -> Murphy, NC - 7.5
Raleigh, NC -> Murphy, NC - 7 hrs (420min)
- Uwharrie National Forest (UwharrRiE or UNF),
Directions -
I40/I85 to 210 (Future I73) West on Rt49, South on SR109
Links -
http://www.eldoradooutpost.com/
http://www.cnc4x4.org/trails/uwharrie_tr.htm
Travel Times -
Charlotte to Uwharrie approx. 1hr. (50mi)
Beyond North Carolina
- Black Mountain Recreational Park, Evarts, Harlan, County, KY
http://www.harlancountytrails.com/index.php
Directions - Directions to Harlan, Ky
From Hickory:
I-40 to I-26 north (Asheville)
I-26 turns into I-181
I-0181 to hwy 23 at Kingsport
Hwy 23 to Hwy 421 north
Hwy 421 to Harlan, ky
Right onto hwy 38 to Evarts, Ky
Notes From Larry - This way is 45 miles shorter than the route through Tazwell, Tn, but there are a lot more long grades to pull. It is also more senic and less traffic. If Black Mtn on I-40 slows you down and works your vehicle more than you want, take: I-40/I-81N/hwy 25E N/ Hwy 119N to Harlan route.
- CALLALANTEE OFF ROAD PARK, Mountain City TN.
Callalantee Web Site
Latest Map Created by Alan Abbott and Galen Koch
Directions- Mountain City / Callalantee
321 or 421 into Boone If you drive up 321 from Lenoir, you drive thru Boone past ASU till you come to the intersection of 321/421 turn left. If you come 421 you just stay straight.
Once on 421 you stay on it until you reach Mountain City (24 miles from Boone)
When you come into Mountain City, look for a Hardee's on the left. Big large Parking lot that is good for leaving your trailer and tow rig if you are there for a day ride.
The next stop light past the one for Hardee's turn right, TN481/US91/Church St. Go 2.5 miles, cross a small bridge with a sign, Furnace Creek, and turn right on Furnace Creek Rd. You will see a sign there on the right for Callalantee ATV Park. Go slow thru there as it is a residential neighborhood and narrow roads. You will see the campground .5 miles on the right.
Parking -
1) Big large Parking lot that is good for leaving your trailer and tow rig if you are there for a day ride.
2) The is more than ample parking at the campground for tow rigs/trailers.
Travel Times -
Charlotte to Callentee is approx 2.5hrs.
Winston-Salem to Callentee is approx 2.0hrs
- Coal Creek OHV (Windrock), Oliver Springs, TN
http://www.coalcreekohv.com/
- Gray Rock OHV,Mt Olive, AL
http://www.grayrockorv.com/Home.htm
- Gulches ORV Park, Laurens, SC
http://www.gulchesorvpark.com/index.html
- Morris Mountain ORV Park,SomeWhereIn, GA
http://www.morrismountainorv.com/
Location - Between Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA off of I-20 1 hour from each city.
- PARAGON, Hazleton, PA
URLs - www.paragonap.com
Camping -
- Rausch Creek Off Road Park, SomeSmallTownIn, PA
http://www.rauschcreekoffroadpark.org/home.php
Info - about 30-35 miles south of Paragon on Interstate 81 in PA. Great place, friendly operator
Camping - <-- Where to camp??
- River Rock ORV, Milledgeville, GA
http://riverrockorv.com/
YAHOO MAP SHOWING ALL 4x4 SPOTS
made by VANGUARD
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=U...64932761916536635.00000111c1fa528af5a77&msa=0
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