Thanks for all the updates on the current trail conditions! Are there any blue trails that you feel like are easier than the others? I'm considering going to Stony for my first time in the next few weeks, but I'll be in a stock 4runner, alone, without a winch, and on highway tires (lmao) so I don't want to push it, I just don't want to have to limit myself to only green trails either. From the videos I've seen the difficulty of blues varies wildly.
Stony has trails for all levels, but trail conditions change all the time. First time we went many years ago, we were stock and managed, but challenging. I highly recommend going with another vehicle, so you can help each other, whether for spotting lines or for recovery. The park map is available on their website, so you can plan a little. I’d stick to easy trails. Some of the trails marked intermediate are more extreme due to washouts from weather and traffic. It’s always best to talk with the front desk when you check in to see what they recommend based on your vehicle and the current trail conditions. The extreme trails at Stony are truly extreme, so I’d avoid those in a stock vehicle.
What size tires on the Gladiator ? What air pressure did you air down to ?
Nice video, great job !
I believe the Gladiator had 33s at the time of this video.
We normally air down to around 15 in that area when it’s dry.
I just did 404, switchback, and Gutbuster the other weekend. Much better now. I just kept my foot in it and went.
Tried all of those trails but it was way too wet when I went they had just gotten 6 inches of rain
Gutbuster is back rough as hell
I was jusy there yesterday. Havent seen anyone finish gutbuster in a while..
Yeah they grade it about once every 2years. It’s passable for a few months, then goes to hell again.
I heard rumors on other local forums that Gutbuster may be removed from the Jeep BOH and the badge moved to another trail within the park.
@GettingFreshAir yea that would make more sense
Thanks for all the updates on the current trail conditions! Are there any blue trails that you feel like are easier than the others? I'm considering going to Stony for my first time in the next few weeks, but I'll be in a stock 4runner, alone, without a winch, and on highway tires (lmao) so I don't want to push it, I just don't want to have to limit myself to only green trails either. From the videos I've seen the difficulty of blues varies wildly.
Stony has trails for all levels, but trail conditions change all the time. First time we went many years ago, we were stock and managed, but challenging. I highly recommend going with another vehicle, so you can help each other, whether for spotting lines or for recovery.
The park map is available on their website, so you can plan a little. I’d stick to easy trails. Some of the trails marked intermediate are more extreme due to washouts from weather and traffic. It’s always best to talk with the front desk when you check in to see what they recommend based on your vehicle and the current trail conditions. The extreme trails at Stony are truly extreme, so I’d avoid those in a stock vehicle.
Would a stock 2013 jeep wrangler sport with a set of 285 70 16 make the trip.
There are all level of trails at stony for all ability levels. We were stock the first time we went there and had a blast!
Come out to Uwharrie
We’ll have to plan a trip out there sometime.
I did it a day after it was graded. Super sloppy. Looks way better dry.