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Stockk5 · 03-02-2009, 09:55 PM

Any fullsizer's run this trail? How long is it? The group wants to head up from CT to camp and wheel. Just wondering how the area is? thanks guys!

PoorFarmPolaris · 03-02-2009, 10:31 PM

What town is it in? Ive never heard of it prob cuz i dont wheel outside of my area......

FbOmRxD · 03-02-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorFarmPolaris

What town is it in? Ive never heard of it prob cuz i dont wheel outside of my area......

ummm Florida...

Area is nice, but the trail itself isn't that long. How built are these fullsizes? the trail has gotten a lot harder in the past few years, but there are only a few "hard" things on it

Stockk5 · 03-03-2009, 08:30 AM

we are a group of friends all running full size chevy's 1tons, locked f+r and around 38" tires. Is this like a good afternoon trail? like 6hour run?

BillyIV · 03-03-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stockk5

we are a group of friends all running full size chevy's 1tons, locked f+r and around 38" tires. Is this like a good afternoon trail? like 6hour run?

depends on the size of the group i guess. ive run it in 2.5 hours with a group of 3. fullsizes should be fine up there.

there are some great campgrounds on Rt 2.

supazuk94 · 03-04-2009, 12:26 AM

If you go, please stay on the trail and pack out what you pack in... leave it better than you found it. -EPO's and other LEO's are taking notice

Intrepidyota · 03-04-2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by supazuk94

If you go, please stay on the trail and pack out what you pack in... leave it better than you found it. -EPO's and other LEO's are taking notice

There are only two large obstacles up there, but it should be noted that ALL go arounds are illegal. As Supazuk said, that road gets a lot of attention, so stay on the trail.

Stockk5 · 03-04-2009, 01:41 PM

yeah from what i have read that is the plan, we will def. bring more out than we bring in. thanks for the tips guys.

Larson627 · 03-20-2009, 06:28 PM

I'd say if you wheel the whole thing, and then turn around, at about the halfway point of the trail there is a nice spot you could camp. Some locals call it the "Moonrock" just a big spot that is all rock where you could park the rigs, and some trees here and there, Im sure you could find comfortable spots to set up tents. The trail would probably be fun in a couple of full size'ers, wear kidneybelts though

the trail bounces you around constantly, just constant loose big rocks. I like it, one of my favorite trails that is close to home

irishraptor87 · 06-04-2009, 08:38 PM

we are staying at savoy state park campground for a long weekend in 2 weeks

we are heading up june 17th i think, w/e that thursday is

im just looking forward to having no cell service, good camping, good wheelin, and good friends

my friend stock went up there to take a peek but couldnt stay long, seems like it should be ok

thanks for the info guys, some of this stuff should come in handy for us while we're up there

O C · 06-05-2009, 06:44 AM

I just ran it with my club last weekend. There are only 2 obstacles worth mentioning..

1 of our members ran it with only one locker, a 4" lift and 33s.

Oh and cell phones work up there now, they threw a tower up somewhere nearby...

O C · 06-05-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Stockk5

we are a group of friends all running full size chevy's 1tons, locked f+r and around 38" tires. Is this like a good afternoon trail? like 6hour run?

you'll have a good time but 6 hours with rigs on 38s... No way. That is unless you have a club in front of you. This weekend underground jeeps is up there. they'll probably be at least 15 strong.

irishraptor87 · 06-05-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by O C

Oh and cell phones work up there now, they threw a tower up somewhere nearby...

bastard

well i dont mind running it a couple times, its about a 2 hour drive home for us, so the plan is, that we wont break anything that will keep us from limping home

oh... speaking of it

is there a napa nearby? or somthing, just incase

O C · 06-05-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by irishraptor87

is there a napa nearby? or somthing, just incase

Probably in Adams.. Fairly close.

irishraptor87 · 06-05-2009, 11:44 PM

also, we were looking for info on dirtbikes up there

i dont have one, but several of our friends do, they fit the trail limit of under 1000 lbs

but since we are from ct, they wouldnt be mass registered and it seems like this may be an issue from what we're reading

Johnny Quest · 06-09-2009, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by O C

1 of our members ran it with only one locker, a 4" lift and 33s.

and howd he do??

TiTRD · 06-09-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by irishraptor87

also, we were looking for info on dirtbikes up there

i dont have one, but several of our friends do, they fit the trail limit of under 1000 lbs

but since we are from ct, they wouldnt be mass registered and it seems like this may be an issue from what we're reading

The road is an unmaintained town road. No registration, No use. That goes for ALL vehicles.

irishraptor87 · 06-09-2009, 01:45 PM

sucks

good thing i dont dirtbike lol

im not sure what their plan is

O C · 06-09-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Quest

and howd he do??

Made it all the way.... Rear locker in a TJ. No tugs for anyone except 1 of our members blew his rear and had to snatchblock on one of the off camber spots after his rear blew and his locked 30 tipped him sideways after the 2nd obstacle...... there are some nice angles there....

Also, there is a mud pit a few minutes before the end that is somewhat deep where another locked rig needed a pull and I don't mean the POND which must be entered. No legal bypasses around the POND at the end. Stay to the center or the left of center, do not go right!!!

Stockk5 · 06-09-2009, 07:42 PM

i heard your not supposed to go thru the pond/water/mud?

AxleinRI · 06-10-2009, 05:59 AM

Stay to the left, but still in the water, I believe is the protocall.

Stockk5 · 06-10-2009, 07:34 AM

are there any signs on the trail that say DO NOT TRESSPASS or DO NOT CONTINUE? We just do not want to be going on the wrong area's.

AxleinRI · 06-10-2009, 07:59 AM

Taken form the Northeast association of 4 wheel drive clubs forum;

DETAILS:
Old Florida Road is a discontinued town road in Adams, MA.
It features two challenging rock ledge obstacles, a sometimes deep but hard bottomed water crossing, and lots of large loose rock.

LIMITATIONS:
Open year round, please be considerate of other trail users.
Pleae try to limit runs to 2x per year.
Side trails and go-arounds are OFF limits.
Please Voluntarily post your scheduled dates.

NEA STATEMENT:
In keeping with our goals of minimizing our impact on the environment, we are instructing any members and asking all motorized users of Old Florida Road, that chose to travel the full length of the road, to only cross the water hole on the left side, where there is a hard bottom and to stay out of the re-vegetated area and the deeper water to the right when traveling in the direction of south (Adams) to north (Florida).

bdicki · 06-10-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by O C

Probably in Adams.. Fairly close.

There are a couple of parts store incuding a NAPA in North Adams.

Stockk5 · 06-10-2009, 11:30 AM

good info to have! we plan on cleaning anything off the trail as we move along it as well.

03-02-2009, 09:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stockk5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53013 Posts: 266	Ofr Any fullsizer's run this trail? How long is it? The group wants to head up from CT to camp and wheel. Just wondering how the area is? thanks guys! Last edited by supazuk94; 05-07-2013 at 08:30 AM. Reason: no trail names !!!!!

03-04-2009, 12:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
supazuk94 ZUK Herder Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28426 Location: Live free or die Posts: 2,448	If you go, please stay on the trail and pack out what you pack in... leave it better than you found it. -EPO's and other LEO's are taking notice __________________ "It's my belief that someone with a Samurai ran over a Gypsy's dog or something years ago, and he laid a curse on the whole lot." -UZI 9mm thanks to: www.longfieldsuperaxles.com www.kore4x4customs.com www.ruffstuffspecialties.com www.zukeviltwin.com www.polyperformance.com www.DEEPWOODSEXTREME.com www.trailtough.com Last edited by supazuk94; 05-07-2013 at 08:32 AM.

06-04-2009, 08:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
irishraptor87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94544 Posts: 220	we are staying at savoy state park campground for a long weekend in 2 weeks we are heading up june 17th i think, w/e that thursday is im just looking forward to having no cell service, good camping, good wheelin, and good friends my friend stock went up there to take a peek but couldnt stay long, seems like it should be ok thanks for the info guys, some of this stuff should come in handy for us while we're up there Last edited by supazuk94; 05-07-2013 at 08:33 AM.

06-05-2009, 06:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
O C Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121409 Location: Western Mass Posts: 95	I just ran it with my club last weekend. There are only 2 obstacles worth mentioning.. 1 of our members ran it with only one locker, a 4" lift and 33s. Oh and cell phones work up there now, they threw a tower up somewhere nearby... __________________ comp buggy 626

06-10-2009, 07:59 AM	#23 (permalink)
AxleinRI Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121467 Posts: 47	Taken form the Northeast association of 4 wheel drive clubs forum; DETAILS: Old Florida Road is a discontinued town road in Adams, MA. It features two challenging rock ledge obstacles, a sometimes deep but hard bottomed water crossing, and lots of large loose rock. LIMITATIONS: Open year round, please be considerate of other trail users. Pleae try to limit runs to 2x per year. Side trails and go-arounds are OFF limits. Please Voluntarily post your scheduled dates. NEA STATEMENT: In keeping with our goals of minimizing our impact on the environment, we are instructing any members and asking all motorized users of Old Florida Road, that chose to travel the full length of the road, to only cross the water hole on the left side, where there is a hard bottom and to stay out of the re-vegetated area and the deeper water to the right when traveling in the direction of south (Adams) to north (Florida). Last edited by supazuk94; 05-07-2013 at 08:34 AM.

03-02-2009, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
PoorFarmPolaris Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Member # 129899 Location: Fitchburg,MA Posts: 39	What town is it in? Ive never heard of it prob cuz i dont wheel outside of my area......

03-03-2009, 08:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stockk5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53013 Posts: 266	we are a group of friends all running full size chevy's 1tons, locked f+r and around 38" tires. Is this like a good afternoon trail? like 6hour run?

03-04-2009, 01:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Stockk5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53013 Posts: 266	yeah from what i have read that is the plan, we will def. bring more out than we bring in. thanks for the tips guys.

03-20-2009, 06:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Larson627 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 117667 Location: Hinsdale MA Posts: 48	I'd say if you wheel the whole thing, and then turn around, at about the halfway point of the trail there is a nice spot you could camp. Some locals call it the "Moonrock" just a big spot that is all rock where you could park the rigs, and some trees here and there, Im sure you could find comfortable spots to set up tents. The trail would probably be fun in a couple of full size'ers, wear kidneybelts though the trail bounces you around constantly, just constant loose big rocks. I like it, one of my favorite trails that is close to home

06-05-2009, 11:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
irishraptor87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94544 Posts: 220	also, we were looking for info on dirtbikes up there i dont have one, but several of our friends do, they fit the trail limit of under 1000 lbs but since we are from ct, they wouldnt be mass registered and it seems like this may be an issue from what we're reading

06-09-2009, 01:45 PM	#18 (permalink)
irishraptor87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94544 Posts: 220	sucks good thing i dont dirtbike lol im not sure what their plan is

06-09-2009, 07:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
Stockk5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53013 Posts: 266	i heard your not supposed to go thru the pond/water/mud?

06-10-2009, 05:59 AM	#21 (permalink)
AxleinRI Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121467 Posts: 47	Stay to the left, but still in the water, I believe is the protocall.

06-10-2009, 07:34 AM	#22 (permalink)
Stockk5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53013 Posts: 266	are there any signs on the trail that say DO NOT TRESSPASS or DO NOT CONTINUE? We just do not want to be going on the wrong area's.

06-10-2009, 11:30 AM	#25 (permalink)
Stockk5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53013 Posts: 266	good info to have! we plan on cleaning anything off the trail as we move along it as well.

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