: Still Waters Ranch | Father's Day Run | Llano, Texas (Austin)


jadomi
05-13-2009, 10:51 AM
Hey Y'all,

I want to bring to your wheeling attention an event the Austin Jeep Exclusive is hosting at a new property in Llano, Texas (outside of Austin). The property offers a little for everyone and provides the participants a scenic backdrop of the Texas hillcountry. Please see the details below for more information. Hope to see you out there!

Still Waters Ranch - Father's Day Weekend Run

An All Vehicle Event in Llano TX June 18 - 20th 2009

Sponsored by: Austin Jeep Exclusive

Staging Location: Oxford Ranch Campground 11380 S. SH 16 Llano, TX 78643

Lodging: RV and Tent camping available (reserve at (325) 247-1639 ) or make reservations at one of the many hotels in nearby Llano TX

The event will take place on 3000+ acres of limestone boulders and ledges on the beautiful and scenic Stillwaters Ranch in Central Texas . Access to the trails requires NO on-road driving. Open to all makes and models of 4x4’s. Trail ratings are mild to wild ranging from scenic ranch roads for unmodified vehicles to trails requiring lockers and winch. NEW trails have been added this year!! This is a “family friendly” event, so bring the entire family.

NOTE: No alcohol or pets allowed on the trail

REGISTER NOW for early bird discount!!!
Payments are accepted ONLINE now, too, via PayPal!!!!

Early Registration (discount) On or Before May 29, 2009:

$120 per vehicle / driver (Friday night meal ticket included)

Registration after May 29, 2009 or On-site:

$140 per vehicle/driver (includes meal ticket)

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$35 per passenger (includes meal ticket)

Children 5 and under are free
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Go to http://www.austinjeepexclusive.org/FathersDay.htm to register

or contact:
Ray Karrick (512) 326-3555

Chuck Reburn (512) 301-3779

or email Chuck (CHUCKREBURNatAUSTIN.RR.COM)

or Jason (jadomi75athotmail.com)
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Fathers Day Weekend Event Agenda

Thursday
Early Bird Registration (12:00 Noon): Guides will take early arrivals on a trail appropriate for all levels.
Mandatory General Attendance Meeting (12:30 p.m.): A brief orientation and technical inspection.
Depart for Trails (1 p.m.): Trail guides accompany participants, and their vehicles into the ranch and assist as necessary. After getting final instructions, participants and their vehicles assemble for a departure into the ranch. Trail guides accompany participants, and assist as necessary.
Registration and Trail Signup (5-6:00 p.m.): Meet your guides, select a group and the level of trails you want to run for the following day.
Dinner (6-7:30 p.m.): As the afternoon draws to a close, all vehicles return to the Oxford Ranch for dinner on their own.

Friday
Registration and Trail Signup (8:00 a.m.): Meet your guides, select a group and the level of trails you want to run for the day.
Mandatory General Attendance Meeting (8:30 a.m.): A brief orientation and technical inspection. Fire danger is expected to remain high.
Depart for Trails (9 a.m.): After getting final instructions, participants and their vehicles assemble for an orderly departure into the ranch.

Lunch Along the Trail (Noon): A few hours into the trip we'll break for lunch. The site chosen often has breathtaking views or is near a stock pond where fishing is allowed. (Participants supply their own lunch.)
Trail Ride Continues: Participants continue onto other trails, negotiating boulders, and conquering steep grades, trail guides accompany participants, and assist as necessary.

Evening Dinner/Prize Drawing (6-7:30 p.m.): As the afternoon draws to a close, all vehicles return to the Oxford Ranch and everyone gathers for a catered BBQ dinner, and prize drawing (Warn Winch and More!)

Saturday

Latecomer Registration and Trail Signup (8:00 a.m.): Got in late? Want to move to a different group? Talk to the guides and get in a group for the day.
Mandatory General Attendance Meeting (8:30 a.m.): A brief orientation and technical inspection.
Depart for Trails (9 a.m.): Time to hit the trails again! Expect trail level difficulty to increase from the previous day.

Lunch Along the Trail (Noon): A few hours into the trip we'll break for lunch. The site chosen often has breathtaking views or is near a stock pond where fishing is allowed. (Participants supply their own lunch.)
Trail Ride Continues: One last chance to appreciate both the natural beauty of the area and the great trails.

Dinner (6-7:30 p.m.): Dinner on your own, or pack up for the drive home.

TexasDick
05-13-2009, 12:34 PM
Might just pencil into the schedule.....Do you have any pics of the park/trails

jadomi
05-13-2009, 04:03 PM
Try this link: http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/reson46/Four%20Wheeling/Stillwaters%20Ranch/

If you click on the registration link in the original post, it will bring you to the online event flyer that has a few more pics of the terrain and campgrounds.

Both links should give you an idea of what's there and page 4 on the photobucket link will showcase one of the views. You can see Enchanted Rock from the hilltops on this ranch as it's about 19 miles from Fredericksburg. Keep in mind the link has pics from the spring and it was wet and cold. The ranch has trails that range from mild to wild. We'd love to have you down-please let me know what other questions you have.

Thanks!

rocyota
05-14-2009, 05:21 AM
does your rv parking have power.looks like you might have a swimming hole to cool off in.

jadomi
05-14-2009, 08:30 PM
This is the info we have on the campground:

Oxford Campground 11380 S. SH 16 Llano, TX 78643 (325) 247-1639, Day Rates: $20 RV Full Hookup / $18 Electric Only / $12 Tent / $5 each if more than 2 adults per site

I always to suggest to double check, but there should be. It's a clean and safe campground fwiw.

The water you see in the photos is a pond that is fed fresh water from the natural springs. I don't think there would be any problem hopping in for a quick cool down!

jadomi
05-14-2009, 08:37 PM
Also, we are adding two 'bonus weekends' to those who sign up in advance. Those who prepay can run the property for free on these two weekends:

May 30-31
June 6-7