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Big Rock OffRoad, Maysville Ky: Grand Reopening!

WrenchMonkey

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As of March 6th, Big Rock will be reopening their whole 2000 acres to all rigs: jeeps, toys, zooks, trucks, whatever. It's been years since they let our fullsize rigs in to play, and even then we were limited to just a part of the park. Now it'll be all rigs, all trails, all the time!

(For whatever reason, 2wd buggies -vee-dubs- are still out, but everything else goes)

For those that don't know, Maysville is right on the Ohio River, about 60 miles east of downtown Cincinnati. Same distance from Cincy as Haspin Acres, and nearly triple the real estate!

We'll be cutting as many trials as we can between now and then, but it's a given that a park this size will grow over time.

http://www.bigrockoffroadpark.com/articles/home.asp

I'm flat thrilled about the potential, and can't wait to get started!

Robert
 
thanks for posting this Robert, I hope to see a good turn out, as far as I know, admission will be 20 bucks a rig, unless something has changed since the last time I met with the park owner, and bring cash, as there is no way to use debit/cc at the park
 
great news. 2 new parks within an hour or 2 of louisville.

x2 this one is a haul for me but it sounds like its worth it. I have family really close to Dirty Turtle!
 
Gawddammm... What the hell happened to my thread already? :banghead:

:D

Robert
 
Back on track :D What's this place like, or rather what was it like back when it was open previously? Their website really gave no indication of the types of trails, distance, difficulty, etc.
 
Back on track :D What's this place like, or rather what was it like back when it was open previously? Their website really gave no indication of the types of trails, distance, difficulty, etc.

From a discussion over on a local board:

yellowjacket said:
was there for the first opening. had potential. had the big tire pit, logs, ect... I would love to visit it again with some real wheelers promoting it. post up some pics if you go there. i was eyballing some rocky creeks there a few years back...

KennyTJ said:
I have ridden all 2,000 acres and there is no camparison (to Haspin Acres) they have all terrain you could want. Would be a great place for Club rides, and is a couple miles from town.

94Dodge Truggy said:
I went up a wicked hill climb there that would destroy most any built rig's roll cage if something went wrong. The telephone poles in the pit were a blast as well! Tire climbing was ok. I will hit this place this year a few times for sure. Watch the speed limits on AA highway!

I was there once, and spent all day climbing in and out of one creekbed. Some gradual, some steep, some muddy, some rocky. We tooled around all day on about 20-50 acres.

Can't wait to see what the other 1950-1980 hold, and I think that's the key. I remember the terrain as being something like Hillz n Hollarz, but we're looking at a LOT of essentially virgin wilderness. The trails can be what and where we want them to be.

Robert
 
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4x4 Rules and Regulations

*Every person entering the park (all participants including passengers and spectators) will get a copy of the park rules,
must fill out and sign a release of liability waiver.

*A parent or legal guardian must sign a release of liability waiver in the presence of a park staff member and must accompany
any person under the age of 18.

*No alcohol or mind=altering substances, firearms, weapons or explosives are allowed on the property. All vehicles are subject to search at any time.

*No disorderly conduct

*Only full size 4x4 vehicles such as Jeeps/trucks/SUVs and 4x4 buggies are allowed. No sand/ rail buggies allowed.

All full sized off road vehicles must be insured and have the following:
-Mufflers
-At least one tow point
-Proper rollover protection including coverage for all passengers. NO backseat passengers allowed without above head roll bar protection.
-Full size spare tire or a tire big enough to get you out of the park
-Battery tie down (bungee cords do not count)
-Seat belts for all occupants
-Trash bags
-Tow strap (within the group)
-Safety flags are recommended
-Straps required for the safety of the trees

*Winches & lockers are highly recommended for the more difficult trails

*No one under the age of 18 is permitted to operate a full size vehicle within the park. All drivers must show a valid driver’s license
and proof of insurance at time of check in.

*All operators and passengers must wear seat belts while vehicle is being operated.
Infants and children must be restrained in legally required child safety seats

*Vehicles must travel in a group of 2 or more. Anyone found alone will be in violation of this rule, except in emergency situations.

There is a 5mph speed limit in the parking area and 15mph everywhere else in the park. The parking area is for parking. No tricks or horseplay!
Please do not cause commotion or damage to other vehicles. Excessive speed and reckless driving will not be tolerated!


*All trails are 2-way!

*Please be courteous to oncoming traffic. The vehicle that can pull over with the least amount of difficulty should do so.
Respect proper trail etiquette and do not block a trail.

*The terrain is constantly changing. Check each hill. Pre-ride all trails with caution!

*Stay within the boundaries of the park. Do not enter any property not owned by the park

*No littering! Please pick up all of your trash! Carry-in / Carry out

*Tread lightly. All participants must stay on designated trails. Do not blaze a new trail unless you have written permission from
Big Rock Off Road Park management.

*Use tree saver straps, the correct size tree, etc.. Do not cut down trees. Anyone caught cutting down or removing trees will pay for that tree!

*No Rain checks or refunds for breakdowns

*Be courteous at all times

*Recovery is available at times, however there is a fee. Big Rock Off Road Park is not required nor should be expected to recover,
repair or escort non-emergencies out of the park. Please have a way to get yourself out of the park if you are broken.
Big Rock Off Road Park staff, if able to do so, will do their best to offer assistance.

*Big Rock Off Road Park personnel take these rules very seriously. Individuals failing to comply with park rules and safe operating procedures
can at the very least be ejected from the park without refund and they may also be suspended from any 0future visits to the park as well.
Penalty charges, in addition, may be assessed as indicated in the following:
$20 penalty charge if found alone, away from group
$50 penalty charge for disorderly conduct including, but not limited to speeding
$50 penalty charge for littering

*All abandoned vehicles will be recovered at the owner’s expense. Minimum of $150
 
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