Off road advice? Trails in SE

[wahoo99]

Met some friends that live in the charlotte area for lunch here in Atl. They drove their Mini and left the Xterra at home. We swapped cars for a few runs after lunch....lets just say I've converted another couple ; )

She (jill) gets in the car, lets it idle/warm up...slowly pulls out of the lot and totally mats it right outta the lot!! *braaaapp, braaaap, braaap* We're grinning ear to ear....'guess, we know who the lead foot in the familly is' --> cue ferris bueller....'so [/i]thats[i] how it is in your family'....

I pull out and let the Mini stretch its legs. A super exciting in town car for the buck. Once the s/c kicks in, it really wants to go. Lots of seat of the pants fun. Wife loved it.

Lastly, we talked about 4x4'ing/car camping. Anyone have any great trails, novice level, in the southeast? I'd love to test my skills and learn without fouling something up.

[wahoo99]

C'mon...is this just a moan and groan board? Someone help a guy out

[schwein]

Get in touch with the guys in ATL involved with the Toyota Land Cruiser Assoc. When I lived there I attended a few meeting at The Brandyhouse. They often have trips planned for weekends in N Ga, Fla and SC/NC. I believe their club is the GALCA, but a google of the group name will get you there. Also, check out the Southeast Four Wheel Drive Assoc. They are a mixed manufacturer group that can offer advice for all ranges of driving, from car camping to really extreme rock crawling in Tellico Plains, Tenn. Good Luck!