SQRLPWR Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 The votes are in and our club run for April 16th 2016 will be 'Renfrew Loop' It's highly unlikely I'll be out for this, so I'm expecting a club member step up and volunteer to lead the trail. There is a GPX file available for the leader. MEETING 09:00am - Tim Hortons, Enfield Big Stop DEPARTURE From Tims @ 10:00am sharp PREREQUISITES Have enough fuel, food and water for the whole day. All vehicles should have proper front and rear recovery points. Rigs without will be turned away. Be sure to review the 'Trail Rating Guide', 'Trail Risk Matrix' & 'Basic Requirements' before deciding if the trail is for you and your rig.TRAIL INFO LOCATION - Renfrew - Monte Vista Road RATING GUIDE - 3.5 (Rugged Trail) DISTANCE : 38.7KM APPROX TOTAL TIME : 6h21 FULL SIZE DO-ABLE - YES BASIC REQUIREMENTS - https://www.backcoun...ent-guidelines/ NOTES Renfrew loop is a full fun packed day out through a mixture of dirt roads, trails and an awesome waterfall to climb! The waterfall section is why the trial is rated 3.5. for lower rigs or rigs with less available approach angle. Some may be able to hook over the right hand side of the waterfall. We had a stock (I think it was stock) Dakota with 31s through the waterfall. I can't recall what the ground or water conditions were like, but he wasn't able to tackle the climb square on. With some careful spotting we got him over the right hand side with just a little undercarriage drag. Just mind the alder pin-striping and the couple pot holes on the way in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 One of my favourite runs!! Where the beavers had a dam might be a bad, or even not passible spot, but I can probably take a run back to check it this weekend. Hell, I'll throw my chest waders and pick in the Jeep to make it passible if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Thanks!! How would u mind leading on the day ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, jay said: Thanks!! How would u mind leading on the day ? Shouldn't be a problem Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 thanks I wish I could make it .... next month, next month LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 1 hour ago, jay said: thanks I wish I could make it .... next month, next month LOL You keep saying that ... ...but you'll be back when you're back. No sense rushing things and risking a costly mistake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 well I cant be accused of rushing it ROFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 That's one of my favorite trails as well. I wanna run it some other time. I'm going to another run that weekend that should be pretty interesting as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 I keep telling Jay I'm going to send the gpx files for the optional legs. Maybe I did already, I'll have to check! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Some of the optional routes are super muddy too. And tight. But super fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinStryker Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Should have my new tires on for this, can't wait to get out! Is a class 3 hitch with a hook on it (not bumper mounted ball) a recovery point, or should I pick up one with a D ring that goes in the hitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossley Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Won't be able to make it to this one, going down to speedsport that weekend! Going to definitely try to make it to the next one. (I keep saying that, but I mean it this time aha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 OK, I went out today to check where the beaver dam was, and it's not passible. It's probably up 3' higher than the last time we ran and drained it. We'll have to take the road that bypasses that part. It doesn't really cut out too much of the trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 On April 6, 2016 at 7:37 AM, RobinStryker said: Should have my new tires on for this, can't wait to get out! Is a class 3 hitch with a hook on it (not bumper mounted ball) a recovery point, or should I pick up one with a D ring that goes in the hitch? Yes the hitch with hook works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonicsupersonic Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 I don't think I'll make it out to this one - have work to do. Although judging from the trail risk matrix, I think I might need to build my confidence on a lower rating first. Looks like a fun run though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Renfrew can be as good or bad as you want. In general, you would be fine on Renfrew Loop. I pre-ran a 4x4 rally on parts the loop using my Nissan Rogue. Other parts I'd take a THawk through, but my Rogue wouldn't make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 The waterfall section is a spot that worries me with lower rigs though. A Trail Hawk might be ok, but I can't recall how much clearance they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82Yota Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 11 minutes ago, derekmac said: The waterfall section is a spot that worries me with lower rigs though. A Trail Hawk might be ok, but I can't recall how much clearance they have. Don't go chasing waterfalls. Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Derek is right. That section is why the trial is rated 3.5. He may be able to hook over the right hand side of the waterfall. The problem might be with approach angle too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Agreed. If I was leading the run, I'd be mindful as Derek is! And then as Jay says, if you hook to the right like Jay often did in the early days, the THawk should be fine. And I'll bet the Approach Angle is fine straight up! Just mind the alder pinstriping and the couple pot holes on the way in! And, at minimum, the THawk can do the long gravel loop and by-pass the rocky 3.5 rated sections as necessary. Something for everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 The last time I was there, we had a stock (I think it was stock) Dakota with 31s through. I can't recall what the ground or water conditions were like, but he wasn't able to takle the climb square on. With some careful spotting we got him over the right hand side with just a little undercarriage drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 6 hours ago, jay said: Derek is right. That section is why the trial is rated 3.5. He may be able to hook over the right hand side of the waterfall. The problem might be with approach angle too. He would be fine there... I would be more worried about the washed out culvert up from there that makes the waterfall... But even there I think he would fare out ok with the right approach to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Once again I missed another Darn work keeps getting in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Had a pretty good day out today. Thanks to all that came out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Thanks for taking the reins today too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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