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New comp spots ?????
- Thread starter sddill
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Harvo
I wanna be Dave
This is Racoon Mountain Campground. Looks very promising
Harvo
I wanna be Dave
Repost... pics were too big.
Oh well... still too big. Cant resize. But you get the idea. Lots - o - rocks!
Harvo
I wanna be Dave
Here is a little video we made at Chilohowee behind the campground. It was very cold and we were just checking the possibility of doing a comp there... so never mind the grabs and saves. We werent keeping score :lol:
Clicky to Watch
Clicky to Watch
Harvo
I wanna be Dave
Another Good Looking Spot. This is the Appilacha Power House at Hiwassee.
It's in the middle of nowhere, and you are only likely to run into fly fishermen this time of year.
It's Quarried rock from right behind the power house. It's similar to Carters Lake Dam, but different kind of rock and a lot more of it. There are 2 ways to access it. There is a long gravel road leading right up to where you can park at the top of the rock... or you can park across the river (paved all the way) but you will have to walk about 150 yards to the rocks across a swinging bridge. Not a whole lot of parking on the paved side, but unlimited on the gravel side.
It's open all year, and offers free access for boating, tubing, fishing, hiking (john Muir Trail) and now Crawling !! The Dangerous Water sign is to keep fishermen out from below the water spillway.
It's in the middle of nowhere, and you are only likely to run into fly fishermen this time of year.
It's Quarried rock from right behind the power house. It's similar to Carters Lake Dam, but different kind of rock and a lot more of it. There are 2 ways to access it. There is a long gravel road leading right up to where you can park at the top of the rock... or you can park across the river (paved all the way) but you will have to walk about 150 yards to the rocks across a swinging bridge. Not a whole lot of parking on the paved side, but unlimited on the gravel side.
It's open all year, and offers free access for boating, tubing, fishing, hiking (john Muir Trail) and now Crawling !! The Dangerous Water sign is to keep fishermen out from below the water spillway.
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Fishmaxx
I wanna be Dave
I agree!! I find its better to break-in the place in with a few visits by smaller groups....let them discover you....when they find you are there....then ask if its ok to come back :shock:
joesbruiser
I wanna be Dave
The raccoon mountain spot looks killer. What part of the campgrounds?
Below where the lift use to be?
Below where the lift use to be?
Harvo
I wanna be Dave
Kind of by the entrance to the caverns and office. Plenty of parking and such too.
Harvo
I wanna be Dave
Stacy... what about the quarry in Benton. How was it? Any pictures?
It sucked :roll: Let us know when you go back to chilhowee we want to check out that spot again "thumbsup"
We went back to the chilhowee spot today and I still do not think it would be good for a big comp..maybe 8 or 10 people any more than that we would be running all over each other...It does have some nice rock and good lines I just wish it were a bigger area....:x
The powerhouse looks good been there a million time fishing...But it may be a bit to far out for most people to drive to ??? I think we need to set a day for 7 or 8 of us to go and check out Raccoon Mnt...I think that location would draw the most people...If not the wooded area you got pics of then the dam looks good also..
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Harvo
I wanna be Dave
Did you go around to the side where I shot that video? That's pretty cool. And there are a couple of good courses worth right up top in the front overlooking the parking. You are righht though. I think it's probably too small too.
Too far out? I'm about to drive 2 hours in a couple of weeks to Raptorman's back 40 where (I have been told) my Jeep wont make it to. If that's not too far out... Hiwassee can't be "thumbsup" At least I know my Jeep will make it there ;-)...
Seriously though... I know what you mean. Have you been to it by the gravel road on the other side of the river?
A long time ago..not sure if I can remember how to anymore :roll: We can talk more about this @ the comp...I want to go to Raccoon mnt and check out all the stuff there "thumbsup"
cavie98
Rock Crawler
in chattanooga area
just thought i'd say hi. looking for some good places to take the crawler. just getting into this and i am hooked. built a small course in back yard. i would like to get together with others that area into this. i don't know of many in my area that area into it. let me know when you guys are planning to go out and when any comps are, i'd like to show if you guys don't mind. i'm in the chattanooga/ hixson area.
cavie98
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axial ax10
mip drive shafts
losi tires
comp cut hummer body(well not so much hummer anymore)
55t/rooster esc combo
just thought i'd say hi. looking for some good places to take the crawler. just getting into this and i am hooked. built a small course in back yard. i would like to get together with others that area into this. i don't know of many in my area that area into it. let me know when you guys are planning to go out and when any comps are, i'd like to show if you guys don't mind. i'm in the chattanooga/ hixson area.
cavie98
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axial ax10
mip drive shafts
losi tires
comp cut hummer body(well not so much hummer anymore)
55t/rooster esc combo
We are having a comp next month @ the Ocoee
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149733
And we are having a small gtg @ the Ocoee on the 27th next sat weather permitting "thumbsup"
How far from Raccoon mnt. are you :?: Would like to go and check out that spot "thumbsup"
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149733
And we are having a small gtg @ the Ocoee on the 27th next sat weather permitting "thumbsup"
How far from Raccoon mnt. are you :?: Would like to go and check out that spot "thumbsup"
Harvo
I wanna be Dave
Found a new great practice area near Ocoee called Goforth Creek. It's on the Ocoee but across the road from the river. Huge all natural rocks. Plenty of course options.
Just not enough parking for a comp
Just not enough parking for a comp
THE PARTS GUY
Rock Crawler
Idea for comp site
I HAVE A FRIEND THAT OWNS A 300 ACRE FARM IN SWEETWATER, AND ITS NOT ALL FLAT. I CAN DRIVE AROUND AND SEE IF ANY GOOD AREAS. I REMEMBER THERE WAS CREEKS AND RIDGES ALL AROUND. PLENTY OF PARKING. OFF OF EXIT 62 ON I-75. :idea:
I HAVE A FRIEND THAT OWNS A 300 ACRE FARM IN SWEETWATER, AND ITS NOT ALL FLAT. I CAN DRIVE AROUND AND SEE IF ANY GOOD AREAS. I REMEMBER THERE WAS CREEKS AND RIDGES ALL AROUND. PLENTY OF PARKING. OFF OF EXIT 62 ON I-75. :idea:
rockpayne
Rock Crawler
We really do need to get busy with this, Harvo has been doing atot of "lookin" I have found some spots just past the Occoee at Hiawasee Dam visitors center, bathrooms, a pavillion and plenty of parking, just a little farther down the road than the WWC. Another spot is Cherokee Dam, it is before Hiawasee Dam and has better rock but not much parking and is steep crawling, 45 degree angle, and might not be there in the summer depending on how full Hiawasee Lake gets. I am also constantly looking for more spots to crawl, so we just need to have some time to test these spots out and see if they are comp worthy, so lets get busy and have some get-togethers and test some new spots!"thumbsup""thumbsup"
