We took a risky chance on Hurricane Creek

Hurricane Creek North Carolina, a great trail with a steep drop off most of the time.
When decisions are made with known risks, when there are both possible gains and possible losses, then risky decision making may occur. This type of decisions often involve a potential bad consequence for one's health or personal well-being....
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[@FloridaJeepRides]

Well the trail has been graded over and all technical obstacles are now smoothed out. The tree and roots with the rock... the off camber portion towards the end.... the rutted area... all smooth for now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYK4mYmkZcuaZtksi=_MJjJv9d91tKTXOg

[@kevledezma]

I did Hurricane Creek solo in my stock Ranger Tremor. It did the trail fine, except for the hoop steps hitting a couple times... BUT, that section where you winched - I didn't go far enough driver up the rock... I was worried about sliding down the rock and to the right. Well, I slid anyway and almost slid off the edge! The edge of my tire was over the edge. I was too scared to move it at all, so I got out and ran both ways up the trail till I finally found someone - a team of Jeeps coming up the trail. They winched my front end to the left and I continued on. God bless those people!

[@FloridaJeepRides]

That's such a great trail, I look forward to riding it again with a few others.

[@thadjosey1613]

Yikes😢

[@samkangal8428]

Gods creation is beautiful everywhere , but Randy is right , nice to see videos of places where you can‘t go .Thank‘s for posting.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Yes, hope you enjoyed the views.

[@itsaboutfam]

I have seen several videos of Hurricane Creek, but your video covers more of what to see and expect on the trail and I appreciate that. It's definitely been a bucketlist trail for me also....I would probably go with a couple people. Those technical sections would give me anxiety if I went solo. Thanks for the great video!!😎👍

[@FloridaJeepRides]

I definitely would do it sooner than later, with a small group of Jeeps it would be great.

[@Warren_B]

Another great video! Perfect examples of the importance of having a winch/straps and good clearance on your jeep when on trails like that one (especially when alone). Thanks for sharing!

[@FloridaJeepRides]

You're welcome, if you ever get the chance to ride the trail you'll find it not only beautiful but challenging in a couple of areas.

[@dennisr7452]

Another great Florida Jeep Rides video. I have seen quite a few videos of Hurricane Creek and I have to say this video is about as good as it gets. You show so much more than the other videos just as your Florida videos do. The commentary is great and of course Randy does a superb job filming as always. Thank you for sharing.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Glad you enjoyed it! We try to cover some stuff that gets looked over. Next up for us is a Orlando Jeep Club event...

[@kgeorgeson]

My wife and I was able to do this trail about 4 months ago. we did it solo as well and didn't see another jeep until we got to the end. My jeep is on 35's with a front locker so it made it a little easier. I knew when you got to the "rock and the tree" you still had one more to go that was going to test you. Great job on this trail Matt and being safe and pulling line. Thumbs up to Randi with the spotting. By far one of my favorite trails, it has everything, beauty, technical, and some great camping areas. happy you had a chance to enjoy it as well. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

I knew about the tree and rock and was prepared... Running with now lockers and just Nitto Ridge grapplers after it rained all night.. We I look forward to next year and trying some of the other trails in the area. I would do this trial again, even with the slippy stuff.

[@anntimbetweenthebeaches8929]

Wow, great trail, beautiful views and wow, you two did a great job navigating. ❤

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Thank you. It was a perfect time of day to ride that trail.

[@ronnieedwards2820]

Good video, you two flatlanders did a good job. Rode Hurricane Creek a few times looks like it could use some love. Randi's right a peaceful place. I miss the mountains of Western NC.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

I would love to live in that area.

[@ponchodiablo9516]

Thanks for not bombing through the water crossing!!! I wish more people would follow your trail educate.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

We have that issue down here, the water blows out the soil and pretty quickly it becomes an hole too deep.

[@josephraker9835]

That's a great trail I wouldn't do it alone

[@FloridaJeepRides]

We had someone who was supposed to go but had a Job change and was unable to make it.

[@TealOxAdv]

Hurricane Creek is one of our favorite forestry trails in NC. Glad you were able to finally check it off your bucket list.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

There are so many awesome trails up there.

[@TealOxAdv]

@@FloridaJeepRides Yes, we are heading home now from visiting Chimney Rock, riding Old NC 105 and riding in Uwharrie National Forest. God spread a lot of wonders in that state.

[@Ephesians-yc3xe]

I cannnot tell you how many times Ive gone right past that entrance and wondered what it was for? This was about 10 years ago when I was OTR flatbed. Now I know what it is!!

[@FloridaJeepRides]

It was great and I would absolutely recommend it just not solo. Other than that one area it was a great and fun trip. Well worth putting on a bucket list

[@ohnoadventures]

Very good video 👍

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Thank you 👍

[@mikesters3532]

Now that’s a trail! Away from the flat sugar sand.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

For somebody who wheels in Florida all the time it was a bit nerve-racking. No room for air in multiple places. But thankfully most of the trail has trees along the side so you wouldn't go too far.

[@MartindaleTV1970]

I just did Hurricane Creek on May 3, 2024 solo in my 1998 Jeep TJ. Eezy peezy 😉

[@FloridaJeepRides]

How was that last set of rocks.? Also I'm ready to ride that again, and some other ones in the area.

[@MartindaleTV1970]

​It wasn't bad just gotta be extra careful. Also, you should come to Uwharrie National Forest OHV instead. It's approximately 20 miles of trail.​@@FloridaJeepRides

[@ZacCostilla]

My wife and I are going to tackle this next week for our anniversary getaway, in a Landcruiser 100 on 33” K02s. But we do ‘t have a winch, so I will have to be careful at the last big rock.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

if its dry is all good. Just pic the line that fits your rig.

[@greenflintriver]

@@ZacCostilla well…did you do it?

[@trapgsbw]

Happy you made it across!!

[@FloridaJeepRides]

I just keep thinking to myself that expression, but did we die…

[@Stevenhlms04]

Instantly made me want to go on a trip to NC as a fellow Floridian Great video!

[@FloridaJeepRides]

So many trails up that way. We will be back sometime in 2025 fall

[@shanereedy1361]

That was very, very nerve racking even from the comfort of my recliner. How long did it take to go through the actual trail? Thanks for making these videos I love seeing the mountains. Love y'all very much.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Thank you so very much, Randy said she doesn't want to do that trail again, me I'm ready to go with a group and do it again. As long as it's not wet and slippery

[@user-ow5pk8km3c]

enjoyed the ride. thanks .

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rifter2]

Good job spotting Randy.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Thanks!

[@Ridesaway24]

thank you for sharing, I can see the step you were talking about being outside of your comfort zone. Try to wheel with a partner vehicle - i'm sure I've heard you say that before, but sometimes you just want to explore. I think you did a fantastic job. Agree, many off-road location will continue to close as the sport is infiltrated and that area is on my list as well (just loke the Tunnel) but to your point, these destination will close. Leave no trace is best practice for our hobby, that includes off trail travel. I am glad you got to do the trail and share some wonderful videos of the area. Saft travels!

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Thanks

[@RichardVac]

I did this trail with a 2001 Mercedes ML320 installed A/T 32" tires, this was a year and 1/2 ago, made it through ok, but it is getting worse, especially on the last hard rocky obstacle, it's off camber and near the edge.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

We watched multiple videos before going. And it seems like there are several areas that progressively are getting a little more like an obstacle. But still I would love to do that trail again.

[@TealOxAdv]

6:11 Very well said. We 100% agree. 🙏🏻

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Thanks. Tread lightly.

[@JeepLifeClub]

Matt let me know when your next adventure is and this Matt would love to join you.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Send me a pm or email us floridajeeprides@gmail

[@mrwonderful118]

Awesome video, as always. I Iike the look of your jeep. What's your tire size and lift?

[@FloridaJeepRides]

We had 33s from Nitto on that day. With a 3 1/2 " lift. I just put the 35" Patagonia's on for the rest of the month.

[@venture.explore.discover]

Great video - if I knew you were going to be in my neck of the woods I would have offered to tag along. Some days Hurricane Creek can be busy, other days it’s deserted and definitely a risky route to do solo. Glad you made it through safely!

[@FloridaJeepRides]

We may return in late October 2024... Watch our facebook page.

[@venture.explore.discover]

@@FloridaJeepRides will do 👍

[@mr.espeedshop4839]

There are pics of a 4 runner that somehow went over that rock & hole spot last October-ish. I think people get really nervous with the edge and ride too far up the rock making them even more off camber. My stock flat fender bottoms out on the rock buck climbs right out. I have a short of it on my page when I led a group up about a month ago

[@FloridaJeepRides]

What's the link to the page ?

[@mr.espeedshop4839]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/goXGYqmZnMSZnKMsi=83CKItsr2YMNlXrw We didn't video much, just the 2 well known obstacles. I've got an auto locker up front and an air locker in the back so with that, the short wheelbase and the 2500lbs weight it makes most everything look easy

[@darlene4232]

Thanks I don't live that far away and never been on that rd. But let me tale you a story either that rd or next a 18 wheeler went up one of those rds and of course didn't make it far

[@FloridaJeepRides]

There were a lot of trucks on the Hwy.

[@mikesters3532]

Great Job!

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Thanks!

[@greenflintriver]

Great video want to do this trip also! Do you have 35s ? Just wondering I have 33s and dont know how mine would do on some of those obstacles😀

[@FloridaJeepRides]

I did it with 33s but right now it's been smoothed out and all the great stuff is gone ... for now.

[@stevekenny9154]

Wow great video 😮

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Thanks 😁 It was a vey cool place to ride. Had it been dry and not slippery it would have been a less stress ride.

[@lillyanker-moses2217]

Awesome video!!!

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Thanks!! Ready to head out that way and ride some to the west side.

[@robg1413]

Have a stock Wrangler Freedom Edition. This might be a good but challenging trail.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

It would be fun.

[@chrispengraves6487]

Ok you two, having a great time in Gods country.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

That's the same thought I had. It's natural and peaceful.

[@97redtj]

Nicely done..😎 See ya at Jeepin with Judd..

[@FloridaJeepRides]

We are signed up to lead stock trails. Looking forward to the event.

[@abnpthfdr2934]

Too bad we don't have trails like that in Florida. Great video!!!

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Not much here in the way of big hills let alone mountains

[@abnpthfdr2934]

@@FloridaJeepRides can't wait for the chance to "explore" some of our local trails with you guys.🤙

[@shooter31m]

You flat landers crack me up! Welcome to the Smoky Mountains. 😂

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Yep... We don't have much in the way of hills let alone mountains.

[@FlintHillCatfishing]

Nice video man… Just curious, was your swaybar disconnected?

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Not at that time. I need to get a disconnect or a antirock put in. Now that the ABS is fixed we can get the lockers and gearing done.

[@FlintHillCatfishing]

@@FloridaJeepRides I wish I had lockers. I have open diff but I do have swaybar disconnect, 2 1/2 inch lift on 33s so you definitely gave me some confidence after watching your video and some caution lol thanks again.

[@justprentice]

My heart was beating fast from where she was standing with that winch hooked up!! 😮 - I’m glad I didn’t solo Hurricane Creek when I was up there, but I did Old Buzzard Roost and it was good. Did y’all do that one?

[@FloridaJeepRides]

We had planned to do some of the trails Where Hurricane Creek ended, but it took us over five hours to do the trail because we stopped and filmed quite often. Next trip around

[@donaldrodriguez259]

Great video Matt, been there myself but the trail wasn't as bad then. Just curious how much road noise do you get with those Ridge Grapplers?

[@FloridaJeepRides]

They're not too bad, compared to the Patagonia's I had before. They just don't have too deep of a tread.

[@chrispengraves6487]

That kinda reminds me of Colorado kinda hairy at times

[@FloridaJeepRides]

I would love to plan a trip up that way.

[@thadjosey1613]

I’m in Greenville SC. Interested in leading us on a ride there? I have a lifted 2009 JK with 33” tires. Open diff😢

[@FloridaJeepRides]

We would love to ride that trail again but not sure when we will get back up that way. Normally it's an October visit every other year.

[@harolddenton6031]

Them big rigs will run you over on that section on interstate 40 in-between waynesville,nc and newport,tn.

[@harolddenton6031]

There are other bigger things them beas and big cats living in them mountains by max patch and spring creek areas in Madison county,nc. I know cryptid researchers who have going 18" long foot prints that were 11" across the toes and 8" across the heel! There were more logging roads you could have driven on that take off from that max patch road. I plan on going back up there soon yo drive on those other logging roads. Now max patch toad would have run you north into hwy 107 that comes out on Del Rio onto hqy 25 which will run you either east to hit springs or you can honest on hwt 25 back into newport,tn. Driving up to max patch right before to get yo the parking lot if you look yo tour kept you will see the cowboy camping site for the AT and a firestry roadhouse can drive back down the mountain side. You can also take Waterville exit off interstate 40 and drive up green corner road ( gravel rd) up to turn right onto big creek rd. Then follow that road to turn right onto gulf road which you will drive on all the way up to max patch. Qolf creek road is another good mountain logging road you can het too off upper shut road out of hwy 25 and hot springs.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

It was risky and on a wet Hwy that morning as well. We followed advice and prepared for turning at that sign. So ready to ride that again

[@JackwDyles-zu3jt]

Hello. I'm interested and watching your video about the jeep trip and have got a 2013 jeep wrangler sport with the v6 6speed trans that all stock. No fancy stuff on it. It's got the 16inch wheels and tires which I'm going to put a 285 70 16 AT on it very soon. I've upgraded the lights with led lights. Would i be able to do the jeep trail with my jeep wrangler sport with a good set of 285 70 16 AT tires. No left.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

We have wheeled slightly modified for the last few years. a small lift and 33" tire is fine for what we do. It takes us most places with no issues. The 95 and 97 each have 31s and do good.

[@NarleyAdventures]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@FloridaJeepRides]

One of the most beautiful trails I've ever been on. And the timing was perfect it would be even better if you could catch that trail during the peak fall leaf season.

[@javankuusisto6614]

Would a ram 2500 fit?

[@FloridaJeepRides]

That's a pretty good question, I think it might get really tight in some areas. But if you search KZbin you might find where some people took full-size trucks down in there.

[@shamelessnjc]

As a local to the area I would say you could do it, but I wouldn’t advise it. It feels tight in our Hummer H3 and Xterra. The biggest truck I’ve seen come through it relatively okay without tearing up the trail was a 1500 Rebel, but it came out with trail damage. These trails aren’t really meant for trucks that size.

[@blueduster74]

Talk about not going off trail but don’t put it on video. That will help close a trail.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

We recently got a. It off trail in Ocala - most forestry people see that you are stopping and trying to find the track. We use Gaia, ONx, Avenza, and trails offroad.

[@diegoforest]

sorry, that was the worst spotting I have ever seen.

[@FloridaJeepRides]

Randi is no spotter... but she did keep me from slipping on a ledge... time for some spotter lessons.