Trail Tips & Etiquette

allan
Aug 04, 2020

Rank V

Aug 04, 2020

What would you add to the list? What important things have you learned from your experiences? https://community.thebronconation.com/enjoy-responsibly-tips-and-etiquette-for-the-trail/
Last edited by a moderator: Aug 04, 2020

Rank VI

Aug 04, 2020

#1
Pack-out what you pack-in. or leave the land/trail in better condition than what you found it. Don't litter :)
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Jhastin4567, Jakob1972

Rank VI

Aug 05, 2020

#2
Know where you're going. Oftentimes, Forest Service Roads are littered with minor service trails that are prone to wash out and can lead to some very dangerous terrain (because they were just intended to provide access to accomplish a project). A good map and a quick conversation can help keep you out of trouble.
Mantruck

Rank V

Aug 06, 2020

#3
Tread Lightly, many of the trails and roads on public ground such as National Forest or BLM are there because someone went first and then another person followed the new tracks etc.
In the west and high country it is very sensitive turf. Please stay in the existing established two track and do not create a new trail. It is pristine and should be kept that way for future generations. Once a trail gets established off road in the west it will be very hard to recover it and end erosion. That glamour shot on a tundra hilltop at 11,000 ft is fuel for others who would like to see back country closed to all.
Dave
frinesi2, BigDaddyChops78

Rank VI

Aug 07, 2020

#4
"Tread lightly" and "pack-out what you pack-in" cannot be overstated and can't be repeated enough.

There have been at least a few off road spots in MD that got closed permanently because people couldn't follow those two basic rules, and now we have to drive a couple of hours in any direction to do some lawful wheeling.
If Found, Return to the Wild
pilonfx

Rank VI

Sep 18, 2020

#5
Hey guys, thought it was cool you refer to "Tread Lightly" I am a Tread Trainer and like sharing as much information to help our group know what that means and provide some resources. Jp owners are probably fairly aware of TL!.
At the Link there are many resources to help with Treading Lightly on the trails both front and back country. Enjoy!
https://www.treadlightly.org/
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TorgSurv, JFord

Rank VI

Sep 23, 2020

#6
Keep your dogs on a leash on the trail.

Rank V

Sep 27, 2020

#7
A truck heading up a hill should be given the right of way.
ried, dover157

Rank VI

Sep 27, 2020

#8
So, funny story; several years ago, early 90s, a buddy and I decided to take his wife’s new Jeep Wrangler on a little journey one bright Sunday morning. We were living In Carson City at the time so decided to head up to Lake Tahoe and take one of the trails we had heard about. That trail happened to be called “The Rubicon”. As we had both lived in the area for several years we were both very familiar with the stories, and we also knew that once a year Jeep would come through and take VIPs on a catered trip using “stock” wranglers. So, we figured since we had a stock wrangler we should be good to go.

We started in Tahoma (typically the end point) and after navigating the residential area made our way to the trail head to start our adventure (wrong way). Our first gatekeeper we came to was Cadillac Hill. The whole way down we kept saying “glad we don’t have to come back up this!” For those of you that have navigated it, you know it’s a bit rocky. After several hours we made our way to rubicon springs, by this time our two bottles of water, 6-pack of beer and bag of chips was running low.
as we approached the staging area in rubicon springs we say a dusty old timer looking at us and shaking his head, we stopped and he came up and said “you will never make it out the other side”, we figured he was just some crazy old mountain man, and ignored him and went on our way, for about another 1,000ft, before we got the Jeep stuck between a large Boulder and a tree stump. By this point we had dented the gas tank, broke one mirror, bent one rim, and several different fluids were leaking.And we were now out of food and water, sooo, after using the only thing we had with us, the stock scissor jack, we got unstuck, turned around and limped back to rubicon springs. We then had to make our way back up Cadillac hill ( several more hours) and try to get back home.
Lessons from that journey? Many, many
- jamboree Jeeps are not “stock” they have larger tires, sway bar disconnected, and rock sliders.
- you can’t drive the rubicon on a Sunday afternoon
- when you go off road, you should probably pack some tools
- you should also probably bring some food and lots of water
- having another vehicle is what is meant by “don’t go alone”
- plan for the best, prepare for the worst

needless to say, my buddies wife was none too pleased with the condition of her new wrangler; however, we did learn from our bad decision and spent the next several years honing our off-road skills. Eventually we hosted an annual event called “Tahoe Tom’s Wrongway Rock Crawl” we both ended up with built 72 blazers, loaded with tools and equipment, I moved to Oregon in 2000 and my buddy became one of the trail guides and mechanics for the annual jamboree. The other lesson we learned, is that if you come across a dusty old timer shaking his head while looking at your vehicle, you probably should listen to what he has to say. Turned out he was THE trail boss for the Jamboree!

Happy Trails to all of you future Bronco Trail Busters

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Hobgoblin, JFord

Rank VI

Oct 16, 2020

#9
Glad to see so many folks with good trail etiquette here. I’ve ran into plenty while out on the trail that had none. Keep up the good work!
Deano Bronc

Rank VI

Oct 16, 2020

#10
Be respectful of the wildlife. It is their home and we are simply visitors.
Deano Bronc, Jhastin4567

Rank VI

Oct 16, 2020

#11
Be respectful of the wildlife. It is their home and we are simply visitors.
Absolutely
BuzzyBud

Mud,Sweat and Gears

Oct 27, 2020

#12
Be aware of your cat cons in tall dry grass,weed leaves etc. They will start a fire.
Buckin Bronco
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Moab or bust!!!

May 25, 2022

#13
Watched this video recently. While most are common sense, a few are interesting or I hadn't really thought about before.
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