Completed Hurricane Creek with a stock 4Runner wife and kids then explored around max patch. It was definitely an experience, some spots were sloppy & slippery.
It’s definitely possible, even without the Rubicon. Completed it in a stock Willys during a hurricane (Laura). Out of the box rigs are capable, but any rig is only as good as its driver.
Willys has the advantage of 32" mud tires. I'd say a Sport could do it too, even with the Dana 35 and non-limited slip axle, but it would need a good set of AT tires (KO2s, Open Country AT3s, Ridge grapplers, etc).
Went and hit hurricane creek today! Man it was fun, I have a 2020 Gladiator. It did really great on the trail even in the handful of the sketchy spots! Thanks for the great video
I’m heading to Asheville from FL in June and wanted to know if you know of a Jeep badge of honor trail nearby? I may try this trail as well as it’s me and my wife. Enjoy your channel and keep up the great work.
@@abuck2844 Honestly depends on the time of year. Later in summer, when it grows in, there are some tight spots if you’re worried about scratches. But it’s usually fine. I’ve driven it 3 or 4 times.
We brought our TJ (Heavily modified) to the WNC Jeep Fest this year, June 2022, we stayed a full week before and we wanted to run Hurricane Creek SOOO bad but could not find Anyone willing to run it with us and was talked out of running it alone. For some reason, every local that we spoke to about it was afraid to run it, which deterred me from running it alone, even more than before. (Granted, many of the locals we spoke to about it were in Mall Crawlers, but I wouldn’t have thought it would be so difficult to find a local to go). We did run a lot of the other local trails and we had a blast! I wish I had seen this video prior, we would have run it solo! (I know that violates Rule #1, but sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do!
Nice! Thanks for sharing. Question, I just got a new F-150 Quad Cab 4x4. I put a 3" lift on it and 34" Toyo's. Do you think this trail will accommodate a full size rig? I'm down near Greenville, SC and looking for some nice trails, water crossings, etc. to take my family on.
Yeah I think so, but there are going to be some places that are tighter and more over grown. So your chances of getting some scratches are probably higher. Also just keep in mind it will be harder to pass other vehicles if you encounter any going through the other way.
I have a 2013 jeep wrangler sport 4x4 with a 6speed trans and I'm going to put a set of 285/70/16 AT on very soon. Do you think I could do the same trip that you did. I love my jeep and going to have fun
I hate to say this but I don't consider a Rubicon stock. If I took my Jk Sport S added a shock package , even a minor suspension upgrade, front and rear lockers and a sway bar disconnect even if I had to go out and remove the links it wouldn't be considered stock. You might have a factory Rubicon package but it's an upgrade from stock. But that's me.
Yeah. I’ve come to agree with you. That I should have been more specific about a stock rubicon vs a stock Jeep. At the time it didn’t really occur to me. My thought was more about not using the lockers or sway bar disconnect, but there are other differences that still give the Rubicon some advantage. I actually saw that Liberty video. It was really fun to watch.
Nice video, I drive past the trail all the time, but never make time to go do it. The shorter wheel base of the cj/yj/ and tj's means a lot of things you scrape on with a 4 door a 2 door will clear. I believe most people turning around has more to do with the driver and less about the vehicle. My only advice would be not to pulse through an obstacle. A little momentum with a steady foot will retain traction where stopping and going will result in lost of traction and lateral movement of the vehicle downhill. Always glad to see someone taking their kids outside.
I love any video that shows what a stock jeep can do!! since I don’t plan on putting 35s on my Rubicon. I did, however, put a winch on. Best decision I’ve done yet. Thank you for sharing that video really good!! hope you have many more like it!!
A stock Rubi will do this trail no problems with front locker. I did it in my stock 18 Tacoma Off Road 4x4 with no issues. Used my rear locker on the same spot you did and had no problem getting up & over. I had my son get out of the truck on the pucker factor rock. Lol. That drop off is no joke to look at.
I just bought a 2023 Tacoma TRD off road model 4x4 with the rear locking differential. 8 would live to gettogether with some other Tacoma and heep owners sometime over a long weekend to go try riding on this hurricane creek trail. I live near kingspoet,tn di o live close by to drive over early one Friday or Saturday morning to have a little bit of muddy fun.
Cause I've put the trailer through a lot and I know it can handle some crazy stuff. Also, because I didn't really have a choice. It's a 2 day trip for me and that's the only camping setup I have. I also know from experience that, with another vehicle there, I can get recovered out of most situations or have the bigger more built vehicle pull the trailer through a tougher obstacle, it's why the gladiator had a hitch mounted to it, just in case we had to make a switch.
We had a stock SR5 2017 4Runner. Did this in the snow, with 33 KO2(maybe not fully stock ☺️). Stock Tacoma Pro, with 31s. 97' 4Runner, open Diff, on 34" mud terrain. '07 FJ, with the most modified stock front and rear. He was the only one that got stuck lol. All about the driver! We had a blast! Gonna do it again!
I found this trail on the onx app was the very first trail I did with my new Bronco, but it does have the sasquatch package. My brother went along with his '20 f150 that had a lift and mud tires. It was over the summer during the rainy season when we went visiting from FL and I have to say the most nervous was going through that part next to the rock and tree roots that want to push you over the steep hill down to the creek! My brothers setup was a bit wider so I tied a strap from his truck to my bronco just to have some leverage in case it wanted to start slipping since his tires were inches from the edge. I have to say that the bronco breezed right through this trail and would have made it faster through but had to keep at my bros pace. Other than that, great trail!
The HomeBozs / Boz Inda Hood "music" was a definite turnoff. If i wanna hear that i'll step out and go to the Barrio of Compton or E. LA, Watts . . . ☆
I did this trail 12/29/21 on my first gen 01 Mercedes ML320, this model come with a robust off road system that act like lockers, it has a low gear, on 32" A/T tires. The trail has a few technical rocky sections, the tree ruts section is a little challenging but the traction ontrol of my vehicle was able to get through on the first try with no issues, lifting two wheels on some rocky sections sections, this trai so much fun
@@SimplyMustGo it's worth it, but if you go to this trail, be aware it's getting more and more challenging, I would like to also get back one day, but I live in south Florida it's a little far
Great video, I need to make it down there in my 4Runner. I had a TJ for 10 years, the intake is up high, about even with the headlights. The trick was to turn your lights on, if the were in the water use reverse
Can you explain what you mean when you say lockers I heard you say a few times i had to use my lockers I use to own a 1973 CJ with locking hubs I just bought a 1995 stock YJ they don't have manual locking hubs So im lost to what you mean Iby saying HAD TO USE MY LOCKERS Thanks and nice video
Lockers refers to a way of locking your differentials and or locking your transfer case. Basically meaning that when you apply lockers, either via electronic lockers, air lockers, manual lockers or something like a lunchbox locker, you connecting the front (or rear, or both) axels so that all the wheels spin together and the same rate. Without lockers engaged you could have one tire spinning and another tire not spinning at all (in the case of open differentials like on a YJ). Lockers basically make your front tires spin together at the same rate no matter what. Same with rear lockers. This is ideal for harder obstacles where traction is critical but would be awful on the street. So vehicle don’t come with their differentials locked, they wouldn’t drive well on the road, but off road where their is less traction they are often the difference between getting through a spot or getting stuck.
Could I make ir in my new 2023 Tacoma TRD Off Road truck. I have the crawl modes and the rear locking electronic differential. I also have gooodyear wrangler all terrain size 265/70R16 tires on it. On Sunday 5/7/23 I did the parsons branch 8 mile gravel road trail heading from back of cades cove park heading over across the mountain to hwy 129 the snake. That road comes out several miles below the fontana dam.
I'm late to the party. But the second week I had my JKU I went to Hurricane Creek with some friends (with built up rigs). I walked through the trail nice and easy with my drive out tag still on. Lol.
@@SimplyMustGo the start of the video you kept mentioning a YJ and I was confused because you are in a JK. I checked out your channel and noticed you play with YJs too
@@AllTerrainNation ah. Gotcha. Yeah. I have a few YJs. When I made this video the one I had I don’t think would have made this trail without help from a winch.
Far too often people put too much stock, so to speak, in modding a vehicle to do things when they should be doing a driver mod instead. Stock vehicles are far more capable than most of their drivers give them credit for.
Looks fun, how long did it take? I would love to run it some time. I agree, a stock Rubicon with lockers should get you through most of the obstables from what you put on the video. 35's appear like they would help too. I may have to wait until another time. We'll be headed from Jacksonville, FL to western Virginia and I'm not sure I can stick it in during the middle of the road trip. I think as Kelly mentions below, the most key issue is driver knowledge and skill and the right amount of caution. And while many trails can be done without lockers, it's still nice to have them when you need them.
@@SimplyMustGo Yeah true, filming does take some time for sure, but even if you weren't it sounds like a 1-2 hour trail ride, may have to park Hurricane Creek Trail for a different trip another time, but definitely want to hit it at some point. Thanks for the quick response.
I would love to try that trail in my 17 JKU SAHARA UNLIMITED. Skids custom bumpers and a 2.5 in lift with 33,s. I think it would be an awesome challenge. I've done some badly trails with her and she did great I did Broken Arrow in Sedona AZ with no lockers.👍 . loved your video.🙏
I wanted to do this trail to when I got my JKU 3 yrs ago and still haven't gone..I now have a Gladiator Mojave and will try it this Saturday.Great video..Keepem coming 👍👍👍
I've never seen it that wet. The first creek in may get to the hubs. You really have to pay attention to rain fall while in the mtns! My favorite part is the rutted out down hill we call peanut butter hill. It's a mess when dry. I didn't see it in this video. Perhaps your next visit. And again, hike the boys up Max Patch. It's a beautiful 360 degree mtn top view. Holla and I'll take you up there! Great editing again!
I did this once in the early days of google maps by accident. I did it coming from upstream trying to get to harmon den using he map. It was ummm incorrect. I did it in a 2 wheel drive honda element full of luggage and a 4 year old. Very stressful day.
Where does this come out and how far is the end of the trail to Pigeon Forge, TN. Thinking of hitting this trail of my way to Pigeon Forge this summer.
The loop we did brought us back to 40. There is another option that will bring you up to Max Patch. I haven’t done that section before though. It’s on my list for sure.
I’m looking forward to doing this trail. I’m in a 79 Ramcharger on 35s, rear LSD and Aussie locker in my front 44. So a few tight areas may pin stripe my old paint. But if a JK/JL/JT fits I should be fine. About to install a new wiring harness, hope to have it ready in August or Sept. 360 magnum/nv4500 from a 2000 Ram 2500, CJ Dana 300 and part time axles from a 83 W150 (4.56 gears) make a wheel rounded rig. My experience is all out west, CA, NV, AZ, UT, CO and Baja.
Man your production quality is so good! Just subscribed. I'd love to see more of these North Carolina trail journeys. Greetings from a fellow stock Jeep Carolinian 🫡
Really!? Everyone I talked to said it was and all of the single track / lane we did wasn’t big enough for vehicles to pass going in opposite directions so I assumed that what I was told was correct. But that’s good to know.
@@SimplyMustGo true, its not big enough to pass except in a few spots. but this is still a public road until it gets closed to the public. there is definitely no sign, law, or rule that says this is a "one way road". Unfortunately in the Nantahala national forest there are no "jeep trails" or "off-roading trails" it is ether a forest service road or illegal for motorized vehicles :( The gates at the beginning and end or the road are new, so they *might* be planning to close this permanently or seasonally (like the rest of the "unessential roads" in the Nantahala national forest) now that this is getting to be popularized and over used :(
@@SimplyMustGo yea man, me too! we used to have almost unlimited trails in western NC and they started closing everything about 20/25 years ago and made another big push to close the rest about 13 years ago. now most of the trails have been closed permanently and the rest are closed seasonally. Have fun and be safe 👍
This trail is on my bucket list. We are planning a trip that starts by leaving our home in Johnston County, NC to Uwharrie. Then heading to Windrock in TN. I figured we can hit Hurricane Creek on our way from Uwharrie to Hurricane Creek.
I didn’t see any while there, but you should check out the South Carolina Adventure Route. It was made with adventure bikes in mind. I have some videos on it also.
I did it in my 87 yj, but it does have a bigger tire(31s) and a 2 inch body lift to account for the tires, and I have also been re-geared. Getting lockers soon then I'm going back. ( Definitely waiting on my lockers!) Also, GREAT video. You're the only video that shows how hurricane really is. Thanks
Oh man. Good question. Generally I would say yes, you’ll probably get some bushes hitting the sides for sure, but there are 2 or 3 spots that I might be a little worried about with something that wide.
Neat stuff. I'm guessing our "Hard Rock Rubi" will be just fine. :) Thanks for sharing. Cheers and God Bless. ~M&E~ P.S. We went to Francis Marion last weekend and had a really weird experience with someone that claimed he was stuck and out of gas for two days in the swamp. He was only a mile from the end of the trail. Not sure what was going on so we gave him some water and exited stage left.
@@SimplyMustGo Yeah, no worries. I'm pretty wylie and smelled something fishy. Our dog was even a bit disgruntled. Dampened the day but no worries. Keep the great content coming.
@@SimplyMustGo one of my springs was broken and I went to a junkyard to pickup two springs. After traveling nearly 40 miles to get them he only had the front springs after telling me he had the rear. So we searched the junkyard and the only springs we could find came out of a jeep liberty. They were 1” longer but much heavier springs, and not wanting to wait for springs I went ahead and decided to give them a try. He gave me a great price and I got them to use until I could buy new. The seemed to work great and I’m having no issues, no noise or vibrations I just kept them. And the jeep looks level, but you can see about an 1 1/2 difference. Anyone that’s been on that trail knows you need extra clearance for a couple obstacles. I’m disabled and I live on a budget, so I have to make do.
I have 150 Ram short wheel base on 33's and 9 in clearance at the diffs and almost 11 in at the lowest point, but it is wide. also have a winch. My biggest issue the approach angle, but don't mind scraping the front bumper as their is already some trail damage to it. Do you think I would be able to make with this truck? It's a 05 and plan on keeping until the wheels fall off.
I want to say for the most part yes, you probably can, but I’m worried about a few sections. As long as you have the ability to recovery you should be fine.
@@SimplyMustGo Thank you I do have some recovery experience as I have a 12 ton winch on my truck and quite a bit of recovery equipment, I've never had to get myself out but I have used it for other people. I guess I haven't tried hard enough yet.
Come on guys, hurricane creek isn't that bad. I know a guy who did it with xj on 30 inch at and open diffs. We're going down with 3 BU on 29s and a liberty on 29s
Completed Hurricane Creek with a stock 4Runner wife and kids then explored around max patch. It was definitely an experience, some spots were sloppy & slippery.
That’s awesome. I want to run it again up to Max Patch. Hoping to make that run soon.
It’s definitely possible, even without the Rubicon. Completed it in a stock Willys during a hurricane (Laura). Out of the box rigs are capable, but any rig is only as good as its driver.
Willys has the advantage of 32" mud tires. I'd say a Sport could do it too, even with the Dana 35 and non-limited slip axle, but it would need a good set of AT tires (KO2s, Open Country AT3s, Ridge grapplers, etc).
Was thinking about going this Sunday, might just have to now!
Do it! You’ll love it. I’m going to have to go back and do the section to Max Patch
Went and hit hurricane creek today! Man it was fun, I have a 2020 Gladiator. It did really great on the trail even in the handful of the sketchy spots! Thanks for the great video
That’s awesome! Yeah it’s a crazy fun trail!
I’m heading to Asheville from FL in June and wanted to know if you know of a Jeep badge of honor trail nearby? I may try this trail as well as it’s me and my wife. Enjoy your channel and keep up the great work.
Done this trail several times in stock Gen2 Raptor. Lots of fun!
This wasnt too wide?
@@abuck2844 Honestly depends on the time of year. Later in summer, when it grows in, there are some tight spots if you’re worried about scratches. But it’s usually fine. I’ve driven it 3 or 4 times.
We brought our TJ (Heavily modified) to the WNC Jeep Fest this year, June 2022, we stayed a full week before and we wanted to run Hurricane Creek SOOO bad but could not find Anyone willing to run it with us and was talked out of running it alone. For some reason, every local that we spoke to about it was afraid to run it, which deterred me from running it alone, even more than before. (Granted, many of the locals we spoke to about it were in Mall Crawlers, but I wouldn’t have thought it would be so difficult to find a local to go). We did run a lot of the other local trails and we had a blast! I wish I had seen this video prior, we would have run it solo! (I know that violates Rule #1, but sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do!
Oh man! I was at WNC Jeep fest too. It’s a great trail. If you have a lot of experience off-roading and a good rig you can do it solo.
I went down hurricane creek in my 05 Toyota tundra
Nice! How did it do?
You should wrap the JK in Army green to match the trail box from TCC💪💪
Haha. Actually the trailer is about to get changed up to to match the Jeeps. 😀
Come to Uwharrie this weekend 👍
I wish I could! I really want to get there.
Awesome video. Wondering if my new JLU Willys is able to do this.
I’m sure you could. But bring a buddy and recovery gear just incase.
I’ve often wondered if my 2020 Subaru outback with a 2 inch lift and skid plates accomplish this trail I’ve drove by the entrance so many times
I don’t know. I saw some other lifted SUVs turn around after about 2 miles.
I'm thinking about taking my 21 forester
Took my 05 forester down it partially.. decided to turn back .. was alone..
I'm assuming that a stock Bronco sasquatch wouldn't have a problem with it. What do you think?
I'm going to assume it will be fine, but you’ll still probably pucker up a few times! 😆
looks like a fun trail. Definitely a little technical going up that rocky rooty hill. What in the world was your buddy thinking wheeling alone?
I think we was underestimating the trail. He was pretty grateful to have met up with us.
Nice! Thanks for sharing. Question, I just got a new F-150 Quad Cab 4x4. I put a 3" lift on it and 34" Toyo's. Do you think this trail will accommodate a full size rig? I'm down near Greenville, SC and looking for some nice trails, water crossings, etc. to take my family on.
Yeah I think so, but there are going to be some places that are tighter and more over grown. So your chances of getting some scratches are probably higher. Also just keep in mind it will be harder to pass other vehicles if you encounter any going through the other way.
I have a 2013 jeep wrangler sport 4x4 with a 6speed trans and I'm going to put a set of 285/70/16 AT on very soon. Do you think I could do the same trip that you did. I love my jeep and going to have fun
I think so. I’d still recommend having a buddy with you and recovery gear but you should be ok
Thanks. I'll have someone to go with alright. It's better to have someone with you and make a fun and safe trip out of it
I hate to say this but I don't consider a Rubicon stock. If I took my Jk Sport S added a shock package , even a minor suspension upgrade, front and rear lockers and a sway bar disconnect even if I had to go out and remove the links it wouldn't be considered stock. You might have a factory Rubicon package but it's an upgrade from stock. But that's me.
by the way someone did a vid where they did that trail in a Liberty
Yeah. I’ve come to agree with you. That I should have been more specific about a stock rubicon vs a stock Jeep. At the time it didn’t really occur to me. My thought was more about not using the lockers or sway bar disconnect, but there are other differences that still give the Rubicon some advantage. I actually saw that Liberty video. It was really fun to watch.
Did u ever say who made the jacket or make a video on it?
Yes, It's the Teren Designs Campfire Puffy. ruclips.net/video/QDkRB4iA48M/видео.html
Are the campsites on hurricane creek road?
Yes they are!
Sure it’s not a 4 Runner
Yeah. Pretty sure.
Calling a Rubicon stock is a bit of a cheat. 44's and lockers?
It’s true. It’s sort of a cheat but it’s a stock Rubicon. So it’s a weird grey area.
Love the "Father/Son" trip. I've been to Hurricane Creek several times. Btw, a "Rubicon" JK is not
"stock". Just sayin. As always, Keep on Jeepin...
Agreed. Calling a Rubicom a stock jeep isba good headline but one of the most capable offroad vehicles made.
Nice video, I drive past the trail all the time, but never make time to go do it. The shorter wheel base of the cj/yj/ and tj's means a lot of things you scrape on with a 4 door a 2 door will clear. I believe most people turning around has more to do with the driver and less about the vehicle. My only advice would be not to pulse through an obstacle. A little momentum with a steady foot will retain traction where stopping and going will result in lost of traction and lateral movement of the vehicle downhill. Always glad to see someone taking their kids outside.
Thanks! Yeah a smaller 2 door would probably crush most of this trail pretty easy. Hope you get to hit the trail soon!
I love any video that shows what a stock jeep can do!! since I don’t plan on putting 35s on my Rubicon. I did, however, put a winch on. Best decision I’ve done yet. Thank you for sharing that video really good!! hope you have many more like it!!
Thank you! Yeah a winch is the next thing. Waiting on a steel bumper to come in so I can install it.
Stock Jeep??? It’s a rubicon -_-
Ikr?!
Stock....Rubicon. Stock, ok, but Rubicon. One of the most capable vehicles you can buy out the box.
Thank you! The rubicon is not really “stock” all other rigs are just for looks after that.
Crossing a bucketlist trail is so fun. The hype, the trail happiness, and the feelings of actually crossing it afterward.
For sure!
I did it in suzuki samurai
Nice!!!! I loved how you just peeled off the interstate. 💪
Yeah, no other real way to do it! haha
Why wouldn't you use the lockers on the roots? Why buy the Rubi if you're not gonna use the shit it come with?
A stock Rubi will do this trail no problems with front locker. I did it in my stock 18 Tacoma Off Road 4x4 with no issues. Used my rear locker on the same spot you did and had no problem getting up & over. I had my son get out of the truck on the pucker factor rock. Lol. That drop off is no joke to look at.
Nice! Yeah there were a couple spots with a high picker factor. 😂
My husband has a stock Tahoe on 35s do you think it would be ok taking it to hurricane trail
Probably, does it have 4WD or is it 2WD?
Good presentation. Thank you. PS: We did this trail when dry on BMW r1200gs straight off the showroom floor. Beautiful area
Very cool! I wonder if a stock Tacoma can make it!?
I think if it’s relatively dry you’ll make it, just make sure you have good tires and go with a buddy.
I just bought a 2023 Tacoma TRD off road model 4x4 with the rear locking differential. 8 would live to gettogether with some other Tacoma and heep owners sometime over a long weekend to go try riding on this hurricane creek trail. I live near kingspoet,tn di o live close by to drive over early one Friday or Saturday morning to have a little bit of muddy fun.
AWESOME! I'm glad you're giving us this content!
Thank you!
It made me wonder how you justified the trailer if you were worried about the Jeep making it.
Cause I've put the trailer through a lot and I know it can handle some crazy stuff. Also, because I didn't really have a choice. It's a 2 day trip for me and that's the only camping setup I have. I also know from experience that, with another vehicle there, I can get recovered out of most situations or have the bigger more built vehicle pull the trailer through a tougher obstacle, it's why the gladiator had a hitch mounted to it, just in case we had to make a switch.
Just added this trail to my “to do” list, looked awesome, very well edited video 💯🤙
Thank you! You'll love it!
We had a stock SR5 2017 4Runner. Did this in the snow, with 33 KO2(maybe not fully stock ☺️). Stock Tacoma Pro, with 31s. 97' 4Runner, open Diff, on 34" mud terrain. '07 FJ, with the most modified stock front and rear. He was the only one that got stuck lol. All about the driver! We had a blast! Gonna do it again!
Haha. Yeah. A good driver can over come a lot of obstacles that a less experienced driver with a great rig can’t do. But it’s always fun!
Love your video wondering if my stock Gen4 v8 4runner can do it
Yeah probably. I’d still take a friend.
I’ve been through there many many times in my stock W-250 first gen Cummins and never had a problem getting through it. I live 15 miles away.
Got lucky and was able to do this trail after a good snow storm a couple of years ago. Any time I am in that area I try to visit this trail.
That's awesome. I'd love to try it in the snow!
I’m so glad you and the boys got to do this!! Can’t wait to do the HC myself. What an awesome trail! Great video too 😍😍
Thank you. I missed you on this trip!
I found this trail on the onx app was the very first trail I did with my new Bronco, but it does have the sasquatch package. My brother went along with his '20 f150 that had a lift and mud tires. It was over the summer during the rainy season when we went visiting from FL and I have to say the most nervous was going through that part next to the rock and tree roots that want to push you over the steep hill down to the creek! My brothers setup was a bit wider so I tied a strap from his truck to my bronco just to have some leverage in case it wanted to start slipping since his tires were inches from the edge. I have to say that the bronco breezed right through this trail and would have made it faster through but had to keep at my bros pace. Other than that, great trail!
I camped in that same spot in Sept. 2021. We had an issue with hornets all night. Did you guys encounter any hornets?
No it was like 35 degrees and rainy so we we didn’t have any kind of bugs
The HomeBozs / Boz Inda Hood "music" was a definite turnoff. If i wanna hear that i'll step out and go to the Barrio of Compton or E. LA, Watts . . .
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I am looking forward to taking my out of the box Gladiator Rubicon on this trail, except I will have a winch just in case.
Awesome! Yeah bring the winch! Always better to have it an not needed it.
Looks like a fun trail! Definitely added it as a point on OnX to check out next time I'm up around that way.
It’s a fun time for sure!
You’re driving a Rubicon. Do it in a Sahara or sport unlimited.
I did this trail 12/29/21 on my first gen 01 Mercedes ML320, this model come with a robust off road system that act like lockers, it has a low gear, on 32" A/T tires.
The trail has a few technical rocky sections, the tree ruts section is a little challenging but the traction ontrol of my vehicle was able to get through on the first try with no issues, lifting two wheels on some rocky sections sections, this trai so much fun
That’s awesome! Yeah it’s a great trail I really want to get back there.
@@SimplyMustGo it's worth it, but if you go to this trail, be aware it's getting more and more challenging, I would like to also get back one day, but I live in south Florida it's a little far
Great video, I need to make it down there in my 4Runner. I had a TJ for 10 years, the intake is up high, about even with the headlights. The trick was to turn your lights on, if the were in the water use reverse
haha nice! you should get out there for sure!
It's not bad I go through it in a Nissan pick up when deer season is open bunch of wussy
I'm looking at this and thinking... I should go here with my mountainbike! Lovely scenery!
Haha. It would be pretty cool on a bike.
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Can you explain what you mean when you say lockers I heard you say a few times i had to use my lockers I use to own a 1973 CJ with locking hubs I just bought a 1995 stock YJ they don't have manual locking hubs So im lost to what you mean Iby saying HAD TO USE MY LOCKERS Thanks and nice video
Lockers refers to a way of locking your differentials and or locking your transfer case. Basically meaning that when you apply lockers, either via electronic lockers, air lockers, manual lockers or something like a lunchbox locker, you connecting the front (or rear, or both) axels so that all the wheels spin together and the same rate. Without lockers engaged you could have one tire spinning and another tire not spinning at all (in the case of open differentials like on a YJ). Lockers basically make your front tires spin together at the same rate no matter what. Same with rear lockers. This is ideal for harder obstacles where traction is critical but would be awful on the street. So vehicle don’t come with their differentials locked, they wouldn’t drive well on the road, but off road where their is less traction they are often the difference between getting through a spot or getting stuck.
I'm curious if my wife's 2019 Jeep Renegade Sport could handle it, I know my built 05 Rubicon would have no problems at all
I’m be a little worried about some sections, but if you brought your Rubicon as a recovery vehicle just incase it might work out.
Could I make ir in my new 2023 Tacoma TRD Off Road truck. I have the crawl modes and the rear locking electronic differential. I also have gooodyear wrangler all terrain size 265/70R16 tires on it.
On Sunday 5/7/23 I did the parsons branch 8 mile gravel road trail heading from back of cades cove park heading over across the mountain to hwy 129 the snake. That road comes out several miles below the fontana dam.
I’m sure you could. But I’d always recommend going with a buddy (another rig) just in case.
I'm late to the party. But the second week I had my JKU I went to Hurricane Creek with some friends (with built up rigs). I walked through the trail nice and easy with my drive out tag still on. Lol.
Haha awesome!!!
Ya ive been there a few times i live in tn about 30-45 minutes from there next time you go hit me up
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YJ?
I think it would depend on what you’ve done to it.
@@SimplyMustGo the start of the video you kept mentioning a YJ and I was confused because you are in a JK. I checked out your channel and noticed you play with YJs too
@@AllTerrainNation ah. Gotcha. Yeah. I have a few YJs. When I made this video the one I had I don’t think would have made this trail without help from a winch.
Far too often people put too much stock, so to speak, in modding a vehicle to do things when they should be doing a driver mod instead. Stock vehicles are far more capable than most of their drivers give them credit for.
I couldn’t agree more!
What kind of trails can I hit in my little jeep compass? Lol
Looks fun, how long did it take? I would love to run it some time. I agree, a stock Rubicon with lockers should get you through most of the obstables from what you put on the video. 35's appear like they would help too. I may have to wait until another time. We'll be headed from Jacksonville, FL to western Virginia and I'm not sure I can stick it in during the middle of the road trip. I think as Kelly mentions below, the most key issue is driver knowledge and skill and the right amount of caution. And while many trails can be done without lockers, it's still nice to have them when you need them.
It took about 3 maybe 4 hours. Took us longer cause I was filming. 🤣
@@SimplyMustGo Yeah true, filming does take some time for sure, but even if you weren't it sounds like a 1-2 hour trail ride, may have to park Hurricane Creek Trail for a different trip another time, but definitely want to hit it at some point. Thanks for the quick response.
That big tree root is pretty much entirely gone now. The obstacle next to the tree is way more difficult now
Really! Wow! That’s crazy. Wonder what happened.
Could a stock 2023 Wrangler high tide handle this? It does come with the 35in tires and decent stock lift. Only thing it's missing is a rear locker.
Yeah I’m sure you would be fine!
I would love to try that trail in my 17 JKU SAHARA UNLIMITED. Skids custom bumpers and a 2.5 in lift with 33,s. I think it would be an awesome challenge. I've done some badly trails with her and she did great I did Broken Arrow in Sedona AZ with no lockers.👍 . loved your video.🙏
Yeah you’d probably be just fine! It’s a ton of fun!
I wanted to do this trail to when I got my JKU 3 yrs ago and still haven't gone..I now have a Gladiator Mojave and will try it this Saturday.Great video..Keepem coming 👍👍👍
Nice! You’re going to have a blast!!
just did brown mountain NC in my new 2022 Mojave. Want to wheel this place!
@@pglsp How you like your Mojave..I love this vehicle.I just did Uwharrie and it performed great
Have you ever really been on an off-road trail. I did this trail in my mom’s Jeep Liberty without any issues.
That's funny, I did it in your mom’s Liberty too.
This is one of the best off-roading videos in the east that I have ever seen. Kudos to your driving ability brother.
Thank you so much man! I really appreciate that way more than you know!
I've never seen it that wet. The first creek in may get to the hubs. You really have to pay attention to rain fall while in the mtns! My favorite part is the rutted out down hill we call peanut butter hill. It's a mess when dry. I didn't see it in this video. Perhaps your next visit. And again, hike the boys up Max Patch. It's a beautiful 360 degree mtn top view. Holla and I'll take you up there! Great editing again!
Thanks Kent! I appreciate that!!!
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I did this once in the early days of google maps by accident. I did it coming from upstream trying to get to harmon den using he map. It was ummm incorrect. I did it in a 2 wheel drive honda element full of luggage and a 4 year old. Very stressful day.
Wow! I can imagine that wasn’t what you had hoped for!
Where does this come out and how far is the end of the trail to Pigeon Forge, TN. Thinking of hitting this trail of my way to Pigeon Forge this summer.
The loop we did brought us back to 40. There is another option that will bring you up to Max Patch. I haven’t done that section before though. It’s on my list for sure.
Matt, when are you going to do Hurricane Creek Trail with Overland Dads?
I would love that. Though I heard they just recently smoothed it all out. So it may not be nearly as fun as it once was.
Great video! The last time I did this trail was in a stock xj. @0:20 I lifted a tire about 2 feet or so..
Nice! I love XJs.
I’m looking forward to doing this trail. I’m in a 79 Ramcharger on 35s, rear LSD and Aussie locker in my front 44. So a few tight areas may pin stripe my old paint. But if a JK/JL/JT fits I should be fine.
About to install a new wiring harness, hope to have it ready in August or Sept. 360 magnum/nv4500 from a 2000 Ram 2500, CJ Dana 300 and part time axles from a 83 W150 (4.56 gears) make a wheel rounded rig.
My experience is all out west, CA, NV, AZ, UT, CO and Baja.
Yeah you should be good! You’re gonna have a blast!
Dude you have a stock rubicon ypu can possobly do anything following the correct line ! Great video !
Yeah. It’s incredible just how capable it is stock.
Looks like a trail that could have been done on my sons power wheel jeep. Hardcore
This comment too, feels like something a child would do.
You should go read the pinned comment telling me I was dishonest for making it look to EASY.
Man your production quality is so good! Just subscribed. I'd love to see more of these North Carolina trail journeys. Greetings from a fellow stock Jeep Carolinian 🫡
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Hope I run into you on the trails!
hurricane creek is NOT a one way trail. most people go up from i40, but it is *NOT* a one way trail !
Really!? Everyone I talked to said it was and all of the single track / lane we did wasn’t big enough for vehicles to pass going in opposite directions so I assumed that what I was told was correct. But that’s good to know.
@@SimplyMustGo true, its not big enough to pass except in a few spots.
but this is still a public road until it gets closed to the public. there is definitely no sign, law, or rule that says this is a "one way road". Unfortunately in the Nantahala national forest there are no "jeep trails" or "off-roading trails" it is ether a forest service road or illegal for motorized vehicles :(
The gates at the beginning and end or the road are new, so they *might* be planning to close this permanently or seasonally (like the rest of the "unessential roads" in the Nantahala national forest) now that this is getting to be popularized and over used :(
@@MrMrsregor Dang! I really hope they don't close it. That would suck. It's such a beautiful area.
@@SimplyMustGo yea man, me too!
we used to have almost unlimited trails in western NC and they started closing everything about 20/25 years ago and made another big push to close the rest about 13 years ago. now most of the trails have been closed permanently and the rest are closed seasonally.
Have fun and be safe 👍
+1 for it not being a one-way trail. Most people run it in the same direction, but it's still a two-way road.
This trail is on my bucket list. We are planning a trip that starts by leaving our home in Johnston County, NC to Uwharrie. Then heading to Windrock in TN. I figured we can hit Hurricane Creek on our way from Uwharrie to Hurricane Creek.
That sounds like an epic trip!!
Any motorcycles on the trail? I live on the coast of NC and want to find fun trails for a Adventure bike.
I didn’t see any while there, but you should check out the South Carolina Adventure Route. It was made with adventure bikes in mind. I have some videos on it also.
Good vid! I did this trail little over a year ago . But I’m not stock lol it was rutted up and very slimy.
Need to hit it again soon
Yeah I want to hit it again and go up to Max Patch
nice jeeps. made it good and safe. love so see one of those 140 thousand dollar mercedes g wagons do that compared to a 50 thousand dollar Jeep.
It’s even funnier when you see the $4K beater crush everything else on the trail. 😘
I did it in my 87 yj, but it does have a bigger tire(31s) and a 2 inch body lift to account for the tires, and I have also been re-geared. Getting lockers soon then I'm going back. ( Definitely waiting on my lockers!)
Also, GREAT video. You're the only video that shows how hurricane really is. Thanks
Thank you so much! Your YJ sounds awesome! I’d love to get another YJ and build it up.
Hey I moved from colorado and I am having the hardest time finding any kind of guide books or anything for off roading out here. Any ideas?
I do in fact. I have a whole video coming out on Friday about where to overland in the South East.
Even a Stock Rubicon is not a Stock Jeep hahah , big difference here
True. But it’s still a stock rubicon, and it does help give a base line of what’s needed for the trail.
Hey tell Brandon to check out NC Gladiators. Hope to see you at Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion this year.
Yep! I’ll be there! And I’ll tell him!
Wonder if the trail is wide enough to take a 1st Gen Raptor through it and getting away with nothing more than a few scuff marks?
Oh man. Good question. Generally I would say yes, you’ll probably get some bushes hitting the sides for sure, but there are 2 or 3 spots that I might be a little worried about with something that wide.
Can you try with a stock Cherokee xj 1984-1992 ph1 ? 😁😁
I’d bring a friend and winch if you did
We did Hurricane Creek in early July 2022. Had a great time. Met some folks at the rest area on 40 and ran the trail together. It was all day awesome.
That’s awesome! It’s such a great trail!
It’s the Jurassic Park tee from target for me 🔥🤘🏽
Haha. You’re a poet!
Neat stuff. I'm guessing our "Hard Rock Rubi" will be just fine. :) Thanks for sharing. Cheers and God Bless. ~M&E~ P.S. We went to Francis Marion last weekend and had a really weird experience with someone that claimed he was stuck and out of gas for two days in the swamp. He was only a mile from the end of the trail. Not sure what was going on so we gave him some water and exited stage left.
Yikes... That's bizarre! Glad you got out of there ok.
@@SimplyMustGo Yeah, no worries. I'm pretty wylie and smelled something fishy. Our dog was even a bit disgruntled. Dampened the day but no worries. Keep the great content coming.
Love seeing the Campfire Puffy out on that trail! Can't wait for the review. 💪
It has been awesome so far. Saved my bacon some too, the wet wood put out a ton of sparks and I didn’t have to worry about damaging my jacket.
I’ve done it once in a stock TJ, then upgraded to a 2” lift in the front and 4” in the back on 31/10.50 15’s and done it both ways.
What was your reasoning behind the 4inch in the back, I ended up doing a 2.5 inch in the front for the JKU and 3.5 in the back.
@@SimplyMustGo one of my springs was broken and I went to a junkyard to pickup two springs. After traveling nearly 40 miles to get them he only had the front springs after telling me he had the rear. So we searched the junkyard and the only springs we could find came out of a jeep liberty. They were 1” longer but much heavier springs, and not wanting to wait for springs I went ahead and decided to give them a try. He gave me a great price and I got them to use until I could buy new. The seemed to work great and I’m having no issues, no noise or vibrations I just kept them. And the jeep looks level, but you can see about an 1 1/2 difference.
Anyone that’s been on that trail knows you need extra clearance for a couple obstacles.
I’m disabled and I live on a budget, so I have to make do.
I've had my 2wd Volvo sedan on tougher trails...hehe
You should go read the pinned comment telling me I was dishonest for making it look to EASY.
It's not too bad of a trail. I got my 2010 silverado up without much issue. Its a single cab shortbed, with a leveling kit, 33's and open diffs
Nice! I’m bet you had a blast on it!
You should go read the pinned comment telling me I was dishonest for making it look to EASY. 😂
I have 150 Ram short wheel base on 33's and 9 in clearance at the diffs and almost 11 in at the lowest point, but it is wide. also have a winch. My biggest issue the approach angle, but don't mind scraping the front bumper as their is already some trail damage to it. Do you think I would be able to make with this truck? It's a 05 and plan on keeping until the wheels fall off.
I want to say for the most part yes, you probably can, but I’m worried about a few sections. As long as you have the ability to recovery you should be fine.
@@SimplyMustGo Thank you I do have some recovery experience as I have a 12 ton winch on my truck and quite a bit of recovery equipment, I've never had to get myself out but I have used it for other people. I guess I haven't tried hard enough yet.
I doubt a full size pickup would make it pass the tree roots area, too narrow?
I would be real worried about that, yeah.
Come on guys, hurricane creek isn't that bad. I know a guy who did it with xj on 30 inch at and open diffs. We're going down with 3 BU on 29s and a liberty on 29s
That’s awesome. You’ll love it. Report back when you get done and let me know how your rigs did. I’d love to know.
@@SimplyMustGo will try
Great shots! I'll have to check this one out when I visit my friend in TN. I've been through this area of 40 and wished I was in my Jeep