Royal blue

[The Green Goat]

we will have our 4 yo daughter with us.

How is she with walking?

 

[Admin]

 

[Smitty335]

You're not worried because you'd don't have to walk out if his rear tire gets jacked by a sharp rock, @futzin !

Your going to scare him off, suggest taking a tire plug kit and compressor, bet he buys new tires.

 

[Spencer357]

Your going to scare him off, suggest taking a tire plug kit and compressor, bet he buys new tires.

A plug kit and compressor goes everywhere I go even if I have brand new tires. In my experience sharp rocks , nails, sticks or whatever els don’t really care how much tread is on a tire

 

[TripleB]

A plug kit and compressor goes everywhere I go even if I have brand new tires. In my experience sharp rocks , nails, sticks or whatever els don’t really care how much tread is on a tire

If you have a winch you will be fine. If not, the trails on the paper map have plenty of riders that will pull you out eventually. Look for bypasses around the stupid hard stuff.

 

[Remington]

@Spencer357
The adult world Jesus ☝️ @TripleB knows!
You get wise and listen to him

 

[JACKAL]

Going to Tennessee and staying at royal blue for the first time ever. (Never rode in Tennessee at all) we will be in a stock p1k5 with not much tread left on back tires. Will I be ok on the trails? Also how in the world do you navigate this place the first time?

What dates are you going to be in TN? I f I'm free could show you around. Should it be raining you really don't want half bald tires. If dry, no problems.

 

[JACKAL]

Check out trail #2. Last time we were there it was pretty easy and pretty, runs along a creek, ends at a church.

As stated, conditions may have changed.

Half of trail #2 is closed for logging temporarily between the old water plant and trail #3.

 

[futzin]

The limiting factor, IMO, is going to be the quad.

That's my point.

 

[Scoop]

I'd take my P5 with 25% tread on all four and ride with any quad without a second thought.

Did you do that for the FIRST time you ever went to an area? If so, then that's cool. I don't do that anymore due to getting a little older and, well, you know the disability thing.

 

[Scoop]

A plug kit and compressor goes everywhere I go even if I have brand new tires. In my experience sharp rocks , nails, sticks or whatever els don’t really care how much tread is on a tire

Everyone has to make their own decisions when it comes to the safety of those riding with them. I wouldn't knowingly risk it with a four-year old with me, but that's just me. Stay safe.

 

[Scoop]

If you have a winch you will be fine. If not, the trails on the paper map have plenty of riders that will pull you out eventually. Look for bypasses around the stupid hard stuff.
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Is that the one from TO23 that you got stuck in right after @Hondasxs had to pull himself out of? The "bad decision"?

 

[TripleB]

Is that the one from TO23 that you got stuck in right after @Hondasxs had to pull himself out of? The "bad decision"?

That's it

 

[Hondasxs]

That's it

LOL, Having to winch DOWN that mud hole was fun.

 

[Spencer357]

What dates are you going to be in TN? I f I'm free could show you around. Should it be raining you really don't want half bald tires. If dry, no problems.

9-1 through 9-4

 

[Spencer357]

Everyone has to make their own decisions when it comes to the safety of those riding with them. I wouldn't knowingly risk it with a four-year old with me, but that's just me. Stay safe.

What are we talking about risking here? A flat tire? Il have a plug kit compressor and a spare with me. Or are the trails just that bad that you wouldn’t take a 4yo????

 

[Hondasxs]

What are we talking about risking here? A flat tire? Il have a plug kit compressor and a spare with me. Or are the trails just that bad that you wouldn’t take a 4yo????

No, Take your kid.
Just never recomend riding alone.

Try to do trail 2 starting at 3. Trail #2 Between 3 and 1 may be closed.
There is a waterfall near 2 and 3 intersections, try to go if its not closed off from trail 3 side.
The rest of trail 2 is nice. once at the end, continue on out to the right past the church down road to the river, and play around.
Cross the river and go into town for lunch.
** Returning, don't go up 26 tho. **
Coming back from the river, continue past the church till the end of the dirt road staying left till it meets back up wiht 26/23.
Once to the end of the dirt road, go right on 23, hit 19 back to camp.
Can run this in reverse also.

 

[Hondasxs]

Check out this thread - Ride Royal Blue MAP INFO - POI's, Unmarked trails, Shortcuts. Pioneer Takeover!

 

[TripleB]

No, Take your kid.
Just never recomend riding alone.

Try to do trail 2 starting at 13. Trail #2 Between 13 and 1 may be closed.
There is a waterfall near 2 and 13 intersections, try to go if its not closed off from trail 13 side.
The rest of trail 2 is nice. once at the end, continue on out to the right past the church down road to the river, and play around.
Cross the river and go into town for lunch.
** Returning, don't go up 26 tho. **
Coming back from the river, continue past the church till the end of the dirt road staying left till it meets back up wiht 26/23.
Once to the end of the dirt road, go right on 23, hit 19 back to camp.
Can run this in reverse also.

Trail 3 instead of 13.

 

[JenElio]

What are we talking about risking here? A flat tire? Il have a plug kit compressor and a spare with me. Or are the trails just that bad that you wouldn’t take a 4yo????

Definitely take your kid they'll have a blast playing in the mud/creeks/rivers and whatever else they get into. We've been taking our kids since they were 4 and 5 and they always have a great time.

Just for peace of mind, I suggest you invest in a good aftermarket skid plate vs new tires if you can only swing one or the other. Your half worn out stock tires should be ok unless it's real sloppy in which case even if you had perfect tread you might still end up winching. Also download one of the many free off-road navigation apps and familiarize yourself with the RRB trails a bit.

 

[Hondasxs]

Trail 3 instead of 13.

Thanks... Corrected

Also, Trail 21 and 31 are my fav. may be a little challenging but nothing too hard.