Great trip guys. Thanks to all those who helped out. 256offroad (David) and Michael did a great job of helping us newbies to the park find out where to go. David and his dad mentioned Hale Mtn back at the Crawl. I think it was discussed by others there too. Good choice.
The people were friendly and seemed excited to have us there. For a beautiful weekend there weren't many other riders there but the
crew came out and had some fun. Everyone camped at the top of the mountain and there is no electricity but we managed. They unloaded some home made porta-potties (never seen that done before) and other the wind cooling your bottom, they worked really well.
Camping went pretty good until I realized my tent cap was missing so i used a tarp. Well, the severe winds that came up Sat night kept throwing my tent walls around. Chief and I placed tires on the end of the tarp because it was whipping so bad. They also acted as a wind block. I survived the night. Didn't sleep hardly at all.
This trip was fun because Cottontail, High2by and my self all brought our daughters with us. A father-daughter ride if you will. Ollie complained the entire first day saying the bumpy rocks were making her sick and giving her a headache. It all got better though. Hot dogs and marshmellows were a great way to end the day.
No trail map is available but it really wasn't needed. Trails are marked but were sometimes tough to see due to the tons of leaves covering the group. Somehow being elected trail leader, I worked my way around the park and just made sure to stay off the black diamond trails, the toughest ones. We climed a lot of dry creekbeds and alot of rock hills. Really fun stuff.
I put a little dent in my drivers front and rear doors climbing through a creekbed. Also mashed the area behind the rear tire on the pass side pretty good. Looks like a cut and fold will be order soon.
There was a lot of dents dings and broken parts. Struggler, I found you bolt from your steering. I left it on the tailgate of your truck.
I had a great time and I hope everyone else did too.