Where can I get mine off the road around here...I'm not looking to crawl or bog, just want to get a little dirty and test 'er out. TIA
I see Jeeps at Chandler Park when I'm out there on my mountain bike, though not sure how they get in there. The county has done quite a bit to keep them out and block off entrances, yet some people seem to be able to circumvent that. There's a whole series of Jeep roads and trails to the west and south of the park proper.
Quote from: Conan71 on March 23, 2012, 02:38:40 PMThere's a whole series of Jeep roads and trails to the west and south of the park proper.
you mean like authorized and intended for driving a jeep on them? I think that's kind of what I'm looking for. Thanks!
As far as "authorized", I don't think so. There's miles of double-track out there. You also used to be able to take a jeep or dune buggy down on the river. I believe that practice is frowned upon now.
Here's some other answers courtesy of The Googles:
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f54/4-wheeling-in-the-tulsa-area-94454.html
http://www.okoffroad.com/clubs.htm
My Jeep nut of a friend also vouches for http://www.extreme4wheelin.com/langley_disney.htm
Bring a pull buddy.
On the river I generally hear of people going out just below the damn.
Quote from: Conan71 on March 23, 2012, 02:38:40 PM
I see Jeeps at Chandler Park when I'm out there on my mountain bike, though not sure how they get in there. The county has done quite a bit to keep them out and block off entrances, yet some people seem to be able to circumvent that. There's a whole series of Jeep roads and trails to the west and south of the park proper.
They shouldn't be over there. The details escape me, but I believe the area you described is the cover over the old Compass land fill which was on fire underground back about 30-40 years ago. Its toxic and can't be built on.
There is a 4 wheel drive guy over by Yaffe metals on Charles Page blvd in Sand Springs. His name is Dallas. Good kid and knows alot about 4wd. He took me on a ride through paths a rabbit couldn't go along the river banks. I swear we spent most of the time at a 45 degree angle.
nice links, thanks! 8)
Quote from: AquaMan on March 23, 2012, 07:27:43 PM
They shouldn't be over there. The details escape me, but I believe the area you described is the cover over the old Compass land fill which was on fire underground back about 30-40 years ago. Its toxic and can't be built on.
There is a 4 wheel drive guy over by Yaffe metals on Charles Page blvd in Sand Springs. His name is Dallas. Good kid and knows alot about 4wd. He took me on a ride through paths a rabbit couldn't go along the river banks. I swear we spent most of the time at a 45 degree angle.
Would not surprise me if there used to be a landfill somewhere on the property, this area is huge. Take a look on Google Earth. There's also a rock plateau that I've been told used to be part of a rock quarry. There's no shortage of rocks out there.
Quote from: Conan71 on March 26, 2012, 04:21:17 PM
Would not surprise me if there used to be a landfill somewhere on the property, this area is huge. Take a look on Google Earth. There's also a rock plateau that I've been told used to be part of a rock quarry. There's no shortage of rocks out there.
It's a superfund site, pretty scary. http://www.deq.state.ok.us/lpdnew/SF/Superfund%20Project/SF%20Site%20Summaries/Compass%20Industry.htm
Was a Superfund site. Looks like it was removed from the list in 2002 according to the link you posted.
Quote from: Conan71 on March 26, 2012, 08:37:23 PM
Was a Superfund site. Looks like it was removed from the list in 2002 according to the link you posted.
which I don't understand. I figured it would be a superfund until it was no longer volatile, and since you still can't build there and it's fenced off, I would guess that it isn't that. I was surprised at how long the last fire burned, reminds me of a burning coal mine
Custo, I read through some of the documentation last night from the site you posted and a few others. It's subject to constant monitoring and periodic comprehensive reviews every five years. They have to keep woody vegetation cleared and have to maintain a 24" cap on it. Apparently, the risk of seepage underneath has been minimized. Essentially, they have created a 42 acre sarcophagus to contain the waste. So long as it's not breached, it's "safe". I had ridden around the south perimeter fence not knowing what lay to the north. Now I know.
Quote from: Conan71 on March 27, 2012, 09:21:06 AM
Custo, I read through some of the documentation last night from the site you posted and a few others. It's subject to constant monitoring and periodic comprehensive reviews every five years. They have to keep woody vegetation cleared and have to maintain a 24" cap on it. Apparently, the risk of seepage underneath has been minimized. Essentially, they have created a 42 acre sarcophagus to contain the waste. So long as it's not breached, it's "safe". I had ridden around the south perimeter fence not knowing what lay to the north. Now I know.
That's what I got from it as well. I guess in my mind it's not cleaned up until it's safe to use again, or let it progress naturally without danger to others.
Quote from: custosnox on March 27, 2012, 11:58:19 AM
I guess in my mind it's not cleaned up until it's safe to use again, or let it progress naturally without danger to others.
I believe that the standard is that the waste be contained well enough to prevent it from presenting a hazard to human health.
Quote from: custosnox on March 23, 2012, 03:11:11 PM
On the river I generally hear of people going out just below the damn.
There is definitely something on the south side, just below Keystone. Have never seen jeeps, but quads and motorcycles all the time. I bet it would work well for a jeep, though.