sar4x4 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I am hosting a single day M.U.D. Run for the Backcountry November trail run. This is a surprise trail, new to most, if not all. (Including me!) Has a reputation in the wheelin' community outside of Halifax! Reputation is tough, unique, but with by-passes............ Trail is a 40 minute drive from Enfield. Short dirt road section between Start and Finish. Optional: Meet early-up at the Enfield Big Stop at 08:45 or earlier for some brekkie. Meet Enfield Big Stop at 09:45 for a 10:00 depart via Carrols Corner or Stewiacke. 2nd meeting point is at 911 Wittenburg Rd at 10:40. Usual M.U.D. Run rules apply! No whining. No whin.... No..... As in previous years for the M.U.D. events, we aren't exactly sure what we will find, things may change along the way, it is an adventure. No guarantees of Trail Rating.... But they have always been worthy! Check some of the threads of previous years! (Maybe M.U.D. should stand for Murky Undetermined Destination!)All Backcountry 4x4 club trail rules apply as well. It is deer hunting season, and DNR Wardens are in the area. Keep your rig legal! Bring some $ for a sharp looking decal too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 3 hours ago, sar4x4 said: It is deer hunting season, and DNR Wardens are in the area. Keep your rig legal! Keep it (and yourself while outside the vehicle) visible as well! Orange tape on the antenna / other. Who has a passenger seat available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 If I have my truck ready, I’ll likely have a seat. No guarantees though! I may be riding with someone else like last day last year! Once we get to the trail, it’s akways fun to walk and watch as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin C Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I am kind of new to all of this. I have been building up a Land Rover Defender to play with. It is not lifted. Would this trail be 'reasonable' or is it a trail for more modified/lifted rigs? Thanks, Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Good question and I have not been on this trail myself. My trusted information source says you can make it through with 33” tires and no damage if you take your time. We promote respectful wheelin’. We never leave anyone in the woods. If broken we help you fix it or get it to a road that a tow truck can reach. If it’s too tough, park your rig and hop in with someone else. The roads leading in to the main trail are supposed to have some play spots. One thing almost all, or all, trails will have are bushes that can scratch paint. We’d be glad to see a Rover piloted by a new(?) wheeler and won’t try to intimidate. But it is an outdoor sport, be prepared for weather conditions and basic hand tools and knowledge of your vehicle! Hope to see you there or at another run or coffee night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 It’s a 1.5 km walk on a dirt road from the finish back to the start if someone walks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin C Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks. I'll do my best to get the rig there. Hmmm, Enfield in a Rover...at least a three hour trip each way... C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 ...then 40 minutes to the trail head from Enfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin C Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Depends on the road. I can manage 95km/h on level highway and wouldn't go over 100 for all the noise the truck makes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Sadly I can't make this now. We just found out that Lewis has an ID Camp at St FX. that we need to go to on the same day. I'm pissed to say the least, but family first. Have fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 What about this Family Jay? How dare you abandon us for your other family! LOL just kidding man, sucks but yes that family comes first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 LOL **** happends. I'll get over it by the time the snow flies....maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Yup, happens. I’m glad you have your priorities straight though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 9 hours ago, Colin C said: Depends on the road. I can manage 95km/h on level highway and wouldn't go over 100 for all the noise the truck makes! Where are you coming from Colin? Or did I miss that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin C Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Coming from Kentville If I can get away, and if the truck wants to play nice. I was exaggerating about the three hours to get there, sort of. The Rover is not a hwy cruiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Lol, understood. I was thinking Greenwood or Cape Breton! Jay doesn't cruise at 100 kph either. And me only a little bit. Sometimes we use back roads for convoys. You aren't too far then, and actually well placed for some of the summer stuff at Fox Mountain Campground, Middleton, etc. And not too bad for Ellershouse and into former Bowater area trails. Hope to see ya! Once we see your truck on a trail, you can bring a DD to coffee nights! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 BUMP! The weather Thursday night into Friday should make for interesting trail conditions, read as MUDDY and slippery, and a nice dry day on Saturday! 4WD required! Woo Hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 I so wish I wasn't going to miss this. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawritch Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 So do I! It's my weekend to work. And we're booked 3 weeks in advance so I couldn't take the day off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Jawritch said: So do I! It's my weekend to work. And we're booked 3 weeks in advance so I couldn't take the day off So sorry bud! I had trouble scheduling this year. Hopefully I get back to more consistency and reliability in scheduling next year! Althouhg I won't blame anyone that doens't trust me! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 I'm hoping to be there if I can find the time. We're putting our house for sale soon and need to fix it up a bit. On the hunt for a garage, with a house on the property. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 20 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: So sorry bud! I had trouble scheduling this year. Hopefully I get back to more consistency and reliability in scheduling next year! Althouhg I won't blame anyone that doens't trust me! lol Even with the best planning in the universe, you can't please everyone all of the time we're just happy it's going ahead We'll be there in spirit if we can't make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Well it looks like my boy is getting a ride to St. FX on Friday so I'm off the hook and I'll be joining the fun on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Soooooo happy to hear! Yippee! Yippee! Yippie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 18 hours ago, Brunet-Hemi said: On the hunt for a garage, with a house on the property. Lol That’s what I was looking for but then my wife and I agreed on what we eventually purchased which works, once we get the initial repairs/renos/unpacking done! When my brother was looking for his he was saying all he needed was a garage with a toilet, shower stall and stove.., he was single at the time. The place he bought has a great wood stove in the house, he has a good supply of wood, (off site), the garage has a 20 something ft X 30 something ft floor with height for a dump truck in the centre and a loft at one end. And a huge spot behind the garage which is now a fenced vehicle and dog compound. Quite ideal actually! Oh and of course wired 220 for the welder and compressor! And it’s only in Lake Echo. Sorry, not trying to get your hopes up! Lol Now, if he moves, my situation doesn’t work, because that is where I store two of my three trucks and a large trailer at the moment, and do my big repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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