Dues are $50 per year, per household. All drivers must have a membership application on file and attend at least 1 meeting and 1 event before having full membership approval. All passengers and members of the household 16 years of age or older must have a waiver on file if they plan on attending a ride. Your vehicle must be registered, insured, and meet club tech requirements:

• First aid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Full size spare tire unless you are trailering
• Tow strap at least 20 feet or winch
• Frame mounted front and rear tow points
• Functional seatbelts for all occupants
• Basic tool kit for trail repairs
• FRS Capable Radio (ex. Baofeng, Midland)
• Note: Some trails may have additional requirements due to trail rating and conditions

Tech inspections will be conducted before every ride. Different trail requirements will be listed in the details for each ride. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the club admin team.

TRAIL RATINGS

The trails we use are rated 1-10, and typically based on the trail ratings set forth by Jeep Jamboree USA (no affiliation).

Every Trail is rated from 1-easiest to 10-most difficult. These ratings are based on the overall trail, not just on one or two tough obstacles. Rain can increase ratings on all trails by one or two points.

• Trail rating 1-2: Obstacles and terrain are relatively easy to navigate. In optimum weather conditions, some trails may not require continual use of four-wheel drive (4WD).


• Trail rating 3-5: Moderately demanding. Challenge for novice drivers. Obstacles may include: mud holes, boulders, and streams. Requires 4WD with 4-LO.


• Trail rating 6-7: Demanding. Challenge for most skill levels. Mud holes get deeper, boulders get larger, and climbs get steeper. Requires 4WD with 4-LO.


• Trail rating 8-9: Very demanding. Likelihood of getting stuck is high. Mud holes may be deep and rock climbing is more arduous. Lifts and lockers are helpful. Requires 4WD with 4-LO.


• Trail rating 10: Extremely demanding. Reserved for the toughest off-road trip in the U.S.A. — the Rubicon Trail. Requires 4WD with 4-LO.

WHAT IS tread lightly!?

tread lightly! is a nationwide community of off-roaders commited to keeping trails open, clean and rideable for future generations.

T.R.E.A.D. Principles

(from tread lightly!)

• Travel Responsibly
  on land by staying on designated roads, trails and area. Go over, not around, obstacles to avoid widening the trails. Cross streams only at designated fords. when possible, avoid wet, muddy trails. On water, stay on designated waterways and launch your watercraft in designated areas.


• Respect the Rights of Others
  including private property owners, all recreational trail users, campers and others so they can enjoy their recreational activities undisturbed. Leave gates as you found them. Yield right of way to those passing you or going uphill. On water, respect anglers, swimmers, skiers, boaters, divers and those on or near shore.


• Educate Yourself
  prior to your trip by obtaining travel maps and regulations from public agencies. Plan for your trip, take recreation skills classes and know how to operate your equipment safely.


• Avoid Sensitive Areas
  on land such as meadows, lake shores, wetlands and streams. Always ride with caution any time water is present. Wet soils are more susceptible to damage. Riding along river and stream beds causes erosion and habitat destruction. Stay on designated routes. This protects wildlife habitats and sensitive soils from damage. Don’t disturb historical, archeological or paleontological sites. On water, avoid operating your watercraft in shallow waters or near shorelines at high speeds.


• Do Your Part
  by modeling appropriate behavior, leaving the area better than you found it, properly disposing of waste, minimizing the use of fire, avoiding the spread of invasive species and repairing degraded areas.

LAND USE

We follow the Land Use principles of the Northeast Association of 4WD Clubs. Click on the link and find out more about the principles that govern our land use policies that are a critical part to off roading!