Northern Virginia Roll Call

My brother and I are planning on hitting the powerlines in Bristow but probably not until 4 or 5.

 

Let me know. I'll be over that way.

 

Right now it's looking like 4pm.

 

Bjwilms7 splaching through the mud and snow:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuDb3tZvJus&feature=youtu.be

 

Awesome!

How long is this trail?

 

Front or rear?

 

Front...still undecided since I have black flares still.

 

Probably 1.5-2 miles round trip. Not too big but still fun ... and free!

 

Ha thanks for the video! Definitely a cool trail for free.

 

...and illegal?

Matt

 

Doesn't appear to be...3 cops passed that clearly saw me and didn't say/do anything.

 

Most power line runs should be private property but I dunno.

Also be careful because I've heard some companies put sharpened rebar stakes angled and buried almost all the way on these trails to stop people tearing up the 'road'.

Matt

 

thats a bit extreme..lol

 

I can understand it.

I really hate when people wheel on private property and trails like this because it makes other wheelers look bad. They tear up dirt roads and "trails" and then when time comes to possibly fund a actual offroad park people don't help because they think everyone with a truck and mud tires are rednecks who tear up their property.

I know I would be pissed if I lived on a dirt road or something similar and every time it rained, people came and just tore up the road. They just don't think of the repercussions of a couple minutes of "mudding". It really becomes a pain in the ass for other people.

Matt

 

Yeah, I could understand if it were private property, but seeing as I used to ride my 4 wheeler on this trail over 10 years ago and know many others that have not had trouble since I'm not concerned about it. I could also understand if there were any houses near by.

 

Especially considering that power line vehicles still need to get out there to perform maintenance.

 

They know where they are

Matt

 

Haha good way to haze the newb too

 

FYI most right of ways are private property. Utility companies typically have easements within them but they are still privately owned. There may not be houses around but someone may still very well own it the land. Watch for signs, ask permission and tread lighty my friends.

 

it is better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission