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MWJT Trail Ride Information
There are two types of Trail Rides (or Trail Runs) that the Club typically participates in. These are Club Sponsored Runs and "Pop-Up" Runs. Club sponsored runs are usually for paying members only (no Online members) and may be associated with other Club events. We try to have a Club Sponsored Run at least once every two months. Trail Leaders are usually picked beforehand and have had prior experience. Pop-Up Runs happen almost every weekend and are open to everyone. These are typically smaller and less organized. Trail Leaders are usually picked by the person posting or someone chosen that day. All rides, unless posted otherwise, are open to, and geared towards family participation. We have runs in places such as Washita Offroad Park in Farmington, MO; Sayersbrook Bison Ranch, near Potosi, MO; The Badlands in Attica IN; Flat Nasty Offroad Park near Salem, MO, and Hannibal Rocks near Hannibal, MO. While not required, we highly recommend the use of a CB radio. This allows everyone on the trail to communicate warnings, problems, chit-chat, etc. to the rest of the group. For Club sponsored Rides, your vehicle must meet all of our vehicle requirements (see below) and you must follow the proper trail etiquette during the ride.
Drinking and driving do not mix. Alcohol is forbidden for driver and passengers while trail riding.
Required Vehicle Equipment
1.
Proof of
Insurance 2.
Safety belts (one
for each occupant) 3.
Tow strap (looped ends only NO
hooks) 4.
Roll Bar or Steel
Unitized Factory Roll Protection Structure 5.
Spare tire, jack, and lug wrench - A full-size spare
is always recommended, and is required if the vehicle is equipped with any type of locking
or limited-slip axle 6.
Front and Rear tow points (or suitable attaching point) - A
strap around a bumper is
NOT an adequate tow point 7. All vehicles must have a functioning exhaust system
Recommended Equipment
1.
Fire Extinguisher
(1A10BC Dry Chemical) 2.
Basic First Aid Kit
3.
Citizens band (CB)
radio 4. Front sway-bar
quick-disconnects 5.
Trash
Bags 6.
Basic Tool
Kit 7.
Tire Repair
Kit 8.
Tire Pressure
Gauge 9. Toilet Paper and Baby Wipes
Trail Ride Tips & Etiquette
To download a pdf version of this document, click here Putting together a trail ride of your own?? Download our trail leader guideline document, click here Please review this spotting techniques document before you attempt to spot another Jeeper on the trail, click here | ||||||||||
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