June 3rd, 2012- Daniel Boone National Forest, Sand Lick area(Slade)
(few pictures right now. More will come tonight)
FINALLY got the Ex out to Slade. I love this place. It's super quiet, GORGEOUS, and free. Not to mention its an hour and 15 minutes away... There were only 4 rigs, 2 basically stok TJ's, a very mild Tacoma on 35's, and the Sarge. We left the sand lick camping area around 11:30 and headed towards Widow Maker. The stock guys had a good time crossing the creeks and hitting the mud holes, but my buddy in the yota and I wanted a little more of a challenge...
We got to Widow Maker and the beginning is a cake walk. The trail is basically a creek bed, with a couple big ass rocks in it. When I say big ass rocks, I'm talking Smart Car sized. There are multiple spots were you have to crawl over or crawl past these rocks. A couple downed trees, and a little mud make for a really fun trail. It's technical, but doesn't require a lot of wheel speed or doesn't get too tipy.
Then we headed towards Stump Cave. The trail leading to here is long and very fun. Lots of mud holes that are about 1-2.5 ft deep and all easy. The stockers were flinging muddy water all over the place. When we got to the cave, there was a nice hill climb on the left... And I wanted to scare my little brother and his friend, so we went playing...
Took about 6 tries, but finally got up. Then I had to come down the other side...
Then we played in the cave and headed back home