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Anismile2.gif (3527 bytes)  It's Dah Pits!   submitted by: TJNut
This Central MA "trail" is at a gravel pit next to a covered land fill (don't Jeep on the land fill!). It has a few short trails through the woods with stream crossings (basically along a utility access road). There are a couple of large open areas with sand dunes and mud puddles depending upon the weather. This location is extremely popular with dirt-bikers so caution must be used at all times. In general, I rated this site a 2+ due to some fairly narrow areas and the real possiblity of getting stuck in the muck. Not a bad place to practice some new moves or try out new equipment. Bring a friend and a tow strap if it's rained much recently!
Anismile3.gif (4107 bytes)  Ware the Rocks Are   submitted by: TJNut
My very first off-road experience courtesy of the Baystate Jeepers. Many of the trails in this area are very rocky. I ran this in late March and it was wet with a considerable amount of mud. There were two large rock hills to climb. The first, known by the club as "The Elephant's Back" is pretty intimidating, but all that tried it, made it. Another rock face is called "The Giraffe's Neck" and it is also interesting, but not as vertical as the Elephant's Back. There are stream crossings, one or two of which can be above hub level. Finally, a sandy dirt hill, that is known as "Double Locker Hill" get it? I made it in my stock TJ, but it was very tough. All in all, a very exciting ride especially for the stock TJ! This run is not for the newbie! Even though I was (and am) I would not recommend it for those new to Jeeping. It definitely rates a 3+ if not higher, although damage was limited to rocker panels and one clutch linkage on a CJ.
Anismile2.gif (3527 bytes)  Wonderland   submitted by: TJNut
Baystate Jeepers ran this Central Ma. trail at the end of April. It was scenic and not overly challenging. One of the first obstacles was encountered climbing up a runoff with loose rock, sand and boulders. No bypass was available for this, but all made it without needing help. A another ditch  took a bit of wheel turning and gunning (and a few tugs with the strap for a couple of Jeepers), but it wasn't all that bad and a bypass was right next to it. Going downhill along another loose rock and boulder runoff area was interesting due to low traction. There was only one opportunity for mud lovers - a deeply rutted mud-filled channel. A sand hill was available for those wanting to attempt it.  One ditch crossing was a gas tank killer (hooray for Tomken's skid!). This was a great place for new Jeepers to get their first experience. It rates  a 2+ overall in my book.
Anismile3.gif (4107 bytes)  Rattlesnake Gutter   submitted by: TJNut
Another run with the Baystate Jeepers  in the latter part of May. Our adventure began with a stream crossing and a rock/sand obstacle in a wash. Trail leaders recommended that only vehicles with tires larger than 30" give it a try. Well, I booked out to a bypass through the woods and about 500' above the obstacle, but others (stock too!) gave it a shot. There was also a bypass right next to it, but the trail (a wash/runoff) was heavy with large boulders that bent two tie rods on this run (the only damage of the day). This was an excellent trail with bypasses at all the right areas and plenty of challenges for all. A couple of very nice water crossings at hub-level that were both fun an scenic. So far, this is my favorite area! It rates a 3 and can be run by Jeepers without a great deal of experience.

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