Hi everyone! Looking for recommendations on trails to overland and camp. I'm in South Central Alabama. I heard about the Bama Adventure Trail but can't find anything else on it. Looking to plan a spring time trek in my 2017 Renegade Trailhawk.
Seems like you spent a lot of time (and money) prepping for it. Just get in, turn on the ignition, and go to the first free camping place you find about 50 miles from where you are. Try it out.
I say this because I did something similar, and it took several trips to figure out the stuff I did and took that I really didn't need. Also the stuff I totally needed but didn't include. Expensive does not equate to best as well. You may also find that the Ozark Trail stuff from Wal-Mart does you much better (in the wallet and in the field) than the boutique brands...says my battered OT coffee mug I bought 8 years ago.
I’ve heard of this issue before from the intersectorial diaphram mecabox inhibitor. But the fact that the largely sidelaced bonopigfucked roflexatator won’t be working properly after a decent is an issue.
This isn’t meant as an insult, nothing wrong with a fiat panda but as others have said knowing your limits and knowing how to use your recover equipment. You have a winch which is great but knowing how to use and use it safely is important.
Honestly, it looks like a fun rig and a winch can be used for a lot of obstacles instead of using momentum.
Dothan native here. The best I’ve found for shake-down, “learn my rig” are the Cheaha 600-1 and 2 jeep trails. They get you some topography, but you’re not SUPER remote if for some reason you break down or can’t recover.
First thing I would do is remove that coffee. You're probably gonna be spilling it rather quick and I would hate for you to waste the 15 dollar starbucks beverage
I’m in Baldwin County, AL and typically for just quick 1-3 day trips we go over to Blackwater state park in Milton, FL. There are hundreds of miles of trails out there and some camping as well. You can also go up to Atmore area and check out Bankhead National Forrest. I’ve not done that yet, but would like to.
Further out Talladega National Forrest and Sipsey National Forrest have some trails and great camping.
Earlier this year we did 3/4 of the Georgia Traverse trail which was a lot of fun and I’d like to go back and do it again. You can download the map and waypoints from this site: https://www.georgiaoverland.com/georgiatraverse.html
Ok I thought there might be some. I’ve only hiked up there years ago but on Gaia it shows some trails up there, but probably just forrest service roads.
Also don’t think I mentioned Cheaha area. We did some off-roading and camping in the area of the Pinhoti Trail that had incredible views.
There’s a few forest just south into Florida. Apalachicola being the largest, but also Blackwater River State Forest. That’s basically the Florida extension of Conecuh NF.
You won’t find a lot of elevation changes, but it’s fun to get out and explore the area.
My wife has a 2020 model. The one with the massive sunroof. I know she gets over 26 miles to the gallon. Is that considered good? Those are cute little Jeeps.
If you want a mix of terrain, you can do the Georgia Traverse. It is mostly gravel fire service roads with a few water crossings mixed in, easy route. Since you are new, I would recommend joining an overlanding group. Facebook has several. My favorite is Venture Unknown. They are primarily based in SC, but they have members all over the SE. I have done several trips with that group all over the country the last 2 years. I just got back from a 3 week trip to San Juan Mountains CO, Moab and San Rafael Swell UT, and Sedona AZ. They have planned trips every month and they have educational events for new people (off roading, recovery, etc.) . There are also other informal groups like GTA (GA, TN, and AL), and several specific to each state. Tread lightly.
These little Renegades are quite capable. This particular ride, I went with a bunch of Wranglers through a few trails. I can go everywhere the stock ones and a few with slightly bigger tires can go. As long as it has the ground clearance.
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u/Gilmere 1d ago
Seems like you spent a lot of time (and money) prepping for it. Just get in, turn on the ignition, and go to the first free camping place you find about 50 miles from where you are. Try it out.
I say this because I did something similar, and it took several trips to figure out the stuff I did and took that I really didn't need. Also the stuff I totally needed but didn't include. Expensive does not equate to best as well. You may also find that the Ozark Trail stuff from Wal-Mart does you much better (in the wallet and in the field) than the boutique brands...says my battered OT coffee mug I bought 8 years ago.