Thanks for sharing. we forgot our gopro when we ran that trail with my son 6 weeks ago and wholly cow, we agree NOT at all what we anticipated. Great time, though! Watching more of the video, that is a mine entrance, the silver creek trail leads back to Georgetown. We agree of the comments you made on all the obstacles. FYI for others, it was done in a JKU on a 2.5 lift with 35's with difficulty, but my son made it. We were on 37s and a 2 inch lift.
What I love about a lot of your videos is that you do solo difficult trails. It inspires me to do the same. I prefer doing solo when I wanna go with my gladiator Rubicon I'll need practice first since I’ve never offroaded before lol.
I like being solo because it makes for a better video. If I’m wheeling with other people I cannot get out and set up shots as much. It’s kinda nice going slow and taking your time with it. Plus, it really shows how much you and your rig are capable of.
@@TrailExpedition Any ideas on using a drone while your driving? Do they do autopilot and just film while your run a trail for the short time I can with the battery draining?
@Good-luck-Jonathan I use a Skydio 2 drone for most of my aerial shots. It’s an excellent drone that has obstacle avoidance and flies itself. Unfortunately they stopped making them but I’m sure there are other ones out there that will work.
My best advice on a trail like Spring Creek is to travel with a buddy. On this trail years ago my son suffered a flat tire (which we had to change trail side) and another truck with us suffered a bent rear driveshaft that reared its ugly head on the road back. Another truck had a couple problems but my Bronco made it unscathed that time.
Geez, sounds like you guys hit it hard! I go out alone a lot and eventually I’m sure it will come back to bite me in the ass. Typically, if I’m solo, I will bypass obstacles that look like they will get me in trouble. Which is the main reason why I bypassed the rock wall in the beginning of the trail.
When you were stuck (7:30 mark) I think you were hung up on your control arm hanger. Also, the old saying of "discretion is the better part of valor" always applies when wheeling. Don't apologize for taking a by pass. I was out yesterday, and came to an obstacle only two of us went around on in a group of 16. I was tired, not mentally ready to (what for me was) push my comfort zone out. I had already done that on other challenges, and my Glad was perfectly capable of doing it, but I wasn't feeling it.
Not exactly sure what I was hungry for up on. My rear lower control arms have been modified to sit flush with the axle as I was getting hung up on them a lot in the past. The obstacle I bypassed definitely looked sketchier actually looking at it opposed to how it appears in video. It’s all about knowing your limits and what you and your vehicle are capable of. My Jeep could have done it but being solo I didn’t want to risk it. Thanks for the comment!
Great video! Thanks and be safe (stay frosty) always. I'm going to guess about the cave in that, it might be an old silver mine. I did a quick search to see if I'm correct, but unless I spend quite a bit of time on the research it is still a guess. Anyone out there more familiar? It appears to have the old 'suspension' often seen in the coal mines here in PA. The floor and the bar supports (not that it will help you if the roof caves in) also look similar to rudimentary mine shafts here. Anyway, thanks very much. It seems like this channel should have more followers. You're tops and there are many off road channels. Best.
The cave definitely looked like a mining tunnel, however, every one I’ve come across is blocked off. This is the first one I’ve encountered that was actually accessible. And thank you for the kind words. I put a lot of time and effort into making and editing these videos. Good to know they’re appreciated. I found out awhile ago that growing a RUclips channel is a lot harder than one would think.
@@TrailExpedition Yes, it is hard. As far as I can tell there is no rule or reason. Some channels are fantastic, but small. Some channels are 'meh' and doing quite well. But, I wish you all good & beautiful things!
The left side of the first obstacle, is easer if you don't mind "tippy" the side next to the tree is a full commit if you don't make it the tree will take out the back it just sucks you in.
Honestly, if I wasn’t solo, I would have given it a shot. I knew going left had a higher likelihood of rollover and the right I would eventually end up in the tree.
Ha! Yeah, it’s the rating on OnX. It’s honestly that number for that one obstacle I bypassed. In the video it doesn’t look bad but it was actually very steep.
I actually run a full size spare in the back of my Jeep with the Excessive Industries Gatekeeper mount. I have a full video on the setup if you wanted to check it out. I also keep a tire repair kit on me.
Are you by yourself? Brave soul, but that's no 8 rated trail. No offense, but you haven't seen a real 8 rated trail if you think that was one. Good video! Well done. I can't believe you're out there alone. Brass balls man.
I think they give it as an 8 on onX off-road for that one obstacle I did bypass. If it wasn’t for that one obstacle it would probably be closer to a six or seven. The hardest trail I’ve ever run was holy Cross.
It gets the rating from the wall obstacle. I skipped the wall section entirely and made it with no winching in a 4Runner on 33’s. That section where you got hung up on that left hand turn before the rock garden took me several attempts before getting through. Having a front locker there would have helped.
Damn, bumper flex from winch at 7:01 was crazy. Great job on all of it 😎👍
That bumper has been rock solid for years. My previous one the powder coating was horrible. This one has been great.
Thanks for sharing. we forgot our gopro when we ran that trail with my son 6 weeks ago and wholly cow, we agree NOT at all what we anticipated. Great time, though! Watching more of the video, that is a mine entrance, the silver creek trail leads back to Georgetown. We agree of the comments you made on all the obstacles. FYI for others, it was done in a JKU on a 2.5 lift with 35's with difficulty, but my son made it. We were on 37s and a 2 inch lift.
Yeah it was definitely harder than some of the surrounding trails but definitely a lot of fun!
What I love about a lot of your videos is that you do solo difficult trails. It inspires me to do the same. I prefer doing solo when I wanna go with my gladiator Rubicon I'll need practice first since I’ve never offroaded before lol.
I like being solo because it makes for a better video. If I’m wheeling with other people I cannot get out and set up shots as much. It’s kinda nice going slow and taking your time with it. Plus, it really shows how much you and your rig are capable of.
@@TrailExpedition Any ideas on using a drone while your driving? Do they do autopilot and just film while your run a trail for the short time I can with the battery draining?
@Good-luck-Jonathan I use a Skydio 2 drone for most of my aerial shots. It’s an excellent drone that has obstacle avoidance and flies itself. Unfortunately they stopped making them but I’m sure there are other ones out there that will work.
My best advice on a trail like Spring Creek is to travel with a buddy. On this trail years ago my son suffered a flat tire (which we had to change trail side) and another truck with us suffered a bent rear driveshaft that reared its ugly head on the road back. Another truck had a couple problems but my Bronco made it unscathed that time.
Geez, sounds like you guys hit it hard! I go out alone a lot and eventually I’m sure it will come back to bite me in the ass. Typically, if I’m solo, I will bypass obstacles that look like they will get me in trouble. Which is the main reason why I bypassed the rock wall in the beginning of the trail.
Damn bro, that’s a lot of work with the cameras. Kudos
Thanks! It is a lot of work and definitely adds a lot of time on the trail. Worth it if I can make a solid video.
When you were stuck (7:30 mark) I think you were hung up on your control arm hanger. Also, the old saying of "discretion is the better part of valor" always applies when wheeling. Don't apologize for taking a by pass. I was out yesterday, and came to an obstacle only two of us went around on in a group of 16. I was tired, not mentally ready to (what for me was) push my comfort zone out. I had already done that on other challenges, and my Glad was perfectly capable of doing it, but I wasn't feeling it.
Not exactly sure what I was hungry for up on. My rear lower control arms have been modified to sit flush with the axle as I was getting hung up on them a lot in the past.
The obstacle I bypassed definitely looked sketchier actually looking at it opposed to how it appears in video. It’s all about knowing your limits and what you and your vehicle are capable of. My Jeep could have done it but being solo I didn’t want to risk it. Thanks for the comment!
Great video! Thanks and be safe (stay frosty) always. I'm going to guess about the cave in that, it might be an old silver mine. I did a quick search to see if I'm correct, but unless I spend quite a bit of time on the research it is still a guess. Anyone out there more familiar? It appears to have the old 'suspension' often seen in the coal mines here in PA. The floor and the bar supports (not that it will help you if the roof caves in) also look similar to rudimentary mine shafts here. Anyway, thanks very much. It seems like this channel should have more followers. You're tops and there are many off road channels. Best.
The cave definitely looked like a mining tunnel, however, every one I’ve come across is blocked off. This is the first one I’ve encountered that was actually accessible. And thank you for the kind words. I put a lot of time and effort into making and editing these videos. Good to know they’re appreciated. I found out awhile ago that growing a RUclips channel is a lot harder than one would think.
@@TrailExpedition Yes, it is hard. As far as I can tell there is no rule or reason. Some channels are fantastic, but small. Some channels are 'meh' and doing quite well. But, I wish you all good & beautiful things!
@@OwlingDogDesign I do it because it’s what I love to do. Subscribers will come with time.
The left side of the first obstacle, is easer if you don't mind "tippy" the side next to the tree is a full commit if you don't make it the tree will take out the back it just sucks you in.
Honestly, if I wasn’t solo, I would have given it a shot. I knew going left had a higher likelihood of rollover and the right I would eventually end up in the tree.
Looks fun, thanks for sharing.
It was a very fun and challenging trail!
Phew! What a trail. Great video!
Thanks! It definitely was a challenging one but a lot of fun!
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Thanks! It was a great trail!
What a cool trail! Love how that guy in the comments acts as if you’re rating it an 8. 😂
Ha! Yeah, it’s the rating on OnX. It’s honestly that number for that one obstacle I bypassed. In the video it doesn’t look bad but it was actually very steep.
@@TrailExpedition I thought it looked huge in the video!
@surgicalinstrumentsexplained it was massive!
What do you do if you cut a tire? I see you aren't carrying a spare
I actually run a full size spare in the back of my Jeep with the Excessive Industries Gatekeeper mount. I have a full video on the setup if you wanted to check it out. I also keep a tire repair kit on me.
wow, wear your seatbelt......you never know when something can go wrong and end up on your side or lid.
Agreed. I put it on in the areas that I get really off camber but I’m not gonna flop going 3 MPH on some smaller rocks.
Are you by yourself? Brave soul, but that's no 8 rated trail. No offense, but you haven't seen a real 8 rated trail if you think that was one. Good video! Well done.
I can't believe you're out there alone.
Brass balls man.
I think they give it as an 8 on onX off-road for that one obstacle I did bypass. If it wasn’t for that one obstacle it would probably be closer to a six or seven. The hardest trail I’ve ever run was holy Cross.
It gets the rating from the wall obstacle. I skipped the wall section entirely and made it with no winching in a 4Runner on 33’s. That section where you got hung up on that left hand turn before the rock garden took me several attempts before getting through. Having a front locker there would have helped.
@sevendewey doing that section in a four runner on 33s is impressive! I would have tried the wall section if I wasn’t running it solo.