Calgary Jeep Association
Off Highway Staging Area => Open Trail Rides => Topic started by: Shouldabeenaboy on July 03, 2010, 10:42:28 PM
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I'm hoping someone who knows Maclean creek can make a suggestion of a couple good trails are are more on the gentle side.... Got the flower pot back and my wallet needs a break for a couple of weeks so I'm hoping to take it gentle and come out in one piece.
Any Suggestions?
Any one interested in joining us in the next couple weeks?
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I don't think the word "gentle" and "Mclean Creek" should be used in the same sentence ;).
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Ha ha ha... I suppose its all relative! By "gentler" I was hoping to avoid jeep eating mud pits (you know - the ones where the mud starts to pour in through the open windows and you need scuba gear to hook up a tow strap- as much fun as they are!) and boulders the size of austin mini's (I'm good with plan "b's" or detours if available). My old jeep is a pretty much a stock 93 YJ with some decent AT's but certainly not big mud tires. We handled a good chunk of the 101 course with relative ease but the last bit down the scree slope killed us...
If anyone has any suggestions Id sure appreciate it. As much fun as I had on my last tow out of Maclean I'd sure like to try to get out the next time on my own horsepower!
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I don't think the word "gentle" and "Mclean Creek" should be used in the same sentence ;).
Why not? There is plenty of stuff at McLean creek that is quite do-able for stock Jeeps. You don't have to go through Fisher East.
It's all about choosing the right trail, picking the right line, and knowing when it's appropriate to take the bypass.
Both McLean and Waiparous offer some "gentle" wheeling.
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throw a 2" shackle lift and some 31s on that flowerpot and you'll be more inclined to run just about anything ;) amazing what a little bit bigger tire and some lift will do.....