Connecticut Bronco meetup ?

I'm down if you want to try to throw something together.

You are correct that there is precisely zero places to off-road, which is directly related to why there are so few events here. About a decade ago you could off-road in Pachaug State Forest over on the CT/RI border, but the state closed that down to full-sized vehicles awhile back... so we got nothing.

I will say that @Tri-State Broncos often has get togethers, usually around the White Plains / Newburgh / Poughkeepsie areas. And BONES (Bronco Owners of North East States) also has quite a few events. @tasker just did the annual May It Forward event up in central Massachusetts, and it was pretty awesome. But generally speaking Connecticut is an off-road dead-zone.

RagnarKon

I'm down if you want to try to throw something together.

You are correct that there is precisely zero places to off-road, which is directly related to why there are so few events here. About a decade ago you could off-road in Pachaug State Forest over on the CT/RI border, but the state closed that down to full-sized vehicles awhile back... so we got nothing.

I will say that @Tri-State Broncos often has get togethers, usually around the White Plains / Newburgh / Poughkeepsie areas. And BONES (Bronco Owners of North East States) also has quite a few events. @tasker just did the annual May It Forward event up in central Massachusetts, and it was pretty awesome. But generally speaking Connecticut is an off-road dead-zone.

I did see those events, but they are still kind of far. The mass one was 4 hours, the New York ones are 2 hours then another however long for the drive that they do together. I would like to do the tri state event at the off road park, but I am brand new go off roading and would be going solo so I’m not sure.

Crazewaffle7

I did see those events, but they are still kind of far. The mass one was 4 hours, the New York ones are 2 hours then another however long for the drive that they do together. I would like to do the tri state event at the off road park, but I am brand new go off roading and would be going solo so I’m not sure.

Next time we go I'll make sure to put an Event up here on BN. The best thing to do when you are brand-new to off-roading is to go with a group.

But yeah... unfortunately any amount of semi-serious off-roading we do will result in a bit of a drive for us. The closest trail is the Mabell trail near Northampton, MA... and even that is a good hour drive or so from central Connecticut. There is truly nothing local for us. 😣

RagnarKon

Next time we go I'll make sure to put an Event up here on BN. The best thing to do when you are brand-new to off-roading is to go with a group.

But yeah... unfortunately any amount of semi-serious off-roading we do will result in a bit of a drive for us. The closest trail is the Mabell trail near Northampton, MA... and even that is a good hour drive or so from central Connecticut. There is truly nothing local for us. 😣

Oh, I know north Hampton MA! I’ll have to look that trail up. That’s a much closer drive for me.

There are some dirt roads to explore in the northwest corner.Wineries, at least one distillery. Restaurants out the wazoo.

There are always malls.😆

Quick search brought this up…. As said above, a lot has been closed, but this article talks about 6-8 trails available when the post was written…
https://where2wheel.com/about-w2w/w...-offroading-in-ct-connecticut-4x4-trails.html

I consider many of the roads as off-roading in CT since so many of the them are complete crap. I am closer to NY though. Like 25 min

I'm in once she gets here...hoping by end of this month.

Crazewaffle7

I did see those events, but they are still kind of far. The mass one was 4 hours, the New York ones are 2 hours then another however long for the drive that they do together. I would like to do the tri state event at the off road park, but I am brand new go off roading and would be going solo so I’m not sure.

Sorry for the late response here.

As long as your have the sasquatch package, or similar with at least 33 inch tires, you will be fine, we get out and spot for each other for any obstacles that we are unsure of and stay mainly on green trails, but some guys do like to do some blue trails.

cmiller81

I consider many of the roads as off-roading in CT since so many of the them are complete crap. I am closer to NY though. Like 25 min

We have a meet in Tarrytown NY Tomorrow! If you are interested, please RSVP here.

Mine is arriving at Dealer this week - hope to see you guys at the next meetup!

I was told about a Cars and Coffee this Sunday that is happening in Bridgeport CT at Park City Ford and they are trying to get as many Broncos as possible. I will not be there since we have 20+ broncos going to Rausch Creek this weekend.

Tri-State Broncos

I was told about a Cars and Coffee this Sunday that is happening in Bridgeport CT at Park City Ford and they are trying to get as many Broncos as possible. I will not be there since we have 20+ broncos going to Rausch Creek this weekend.

Damn wish I'd know about Rausch Creek trip, last time I was there I was 1 of 2 broncos, the rest jeeps (STILL HAD A GREAT TIME) Hope you all have a great time and welcome to the commonwealth of PA ...

I'll be in Atlantic City for the weekend or Id ask to join..

Tri-State Broncos

I was told about a Cars and Coffee this Sunday that is happening in Bridgeport CT at Park City Ford and they are trying to get as many Broncos as possible. I will not be there since we have 20+ broncos going to Rausch Creek this weekend.

So how did things go at RC this weekend????

Things went great! Had a few cancelations, and the only major damage on Saturday was self inflicted (taking the much more difficult path, which caused a little damage to a fender, grill and mirror 😬)

A few of us went out on Sunday and we got to do some recovery (broke a rear axle) and trail side repairs (while we were towing the Bronco back to the trailhead, both tires blew, but we got him back, with no further damage)

Tri-State Broncos

Things went great! Had a few cancelations, and the only major damage on Saturday was self inflicted (taking the much more difficult path, which caused a little damage to a fender, grill and mirror 😬)

A few of us went out on Sunday and we got to do some recovery (broke a rear axle) and trail side repairs (while we were towing the Bronco back to the trailhead, both tires blew, but we got him back, with no further damage)

I genuinely believe that some degree of risk adds to the fun. But then: I'm strange.

We will be going to AOAA on Labor Day weekend, we then have a big event in the Hudson Valley, and the first weekend in October we will be going to AOAA and Rausch Creek! RSVP here