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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 9:42 am 
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The Trail Rating System is the same used by NEA4WD and is designed to allow you to plan ahead for upcoming trail ride events. These ratings are recommendations to allow the driver to safely complete the main trail with minimal body damage, undercarriage scraping, or vehicle extractions under ideal weather and trail conditions. In the event of adverse conditions (snow, ice, excessive rain) the ratings automatically jump up one number.

Some trails will carry a split rating. What this represents is an aggressive driver may be able to complete the trail with the lesser recommendation, while the more cautious driver may want to heed the higher rating. The Trail leader or Officers of NEXterra reserve the right to ask a driver not carrying the minimum recommendations to discontinue travel if they are continually impeding movement of the group.

For all trail runs the Stock Step Rails must be removed!!!!
Mud Flaps should be removed. Expect damage to them if you leave them on.
Front and Rear Tow Points are required for all runs!


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OEM tires. Extremely mild trail - you can run the entire trail in 2wd, or in 4wd High. May rarely, if ever, need 4wd low. No rocks, or small rocks that pose absolutely no damage threat. Think fire road or beach.

From this point on, 4wd Refers to 4wd LOW Range!!!

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OEM tires. Very mild trail with the possibility of small rocks or mild mud/water crossings. 4wd may not be needed for entire trail. Sliders and Undercarriage protection (skids) recommended but not required.

3-4
31" aggressive (MT or AT) tires and disconnected sway-bar(s). Mild trail with moderately demanding mud and/or rock work. Obstacles will require the use 4wd. Sliders are required, undercarriage protection are recommended.

5-6
32" aggressive tires plus either at least 1 locker OR a winch Mildly demanding trail with the possibility of deep mud/water crossings. Rocks will be larger so the use of undercarriage protection is required.

7-8
33" tires 1 locking device OR a winch. Demanding trail with the likelihood of getting stuck. Moderately large rock/bolder work should be expected. Aftermarket front bumper recommended.

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33" tires 2 lockers OR 1 locker and a winch Extreme trail with large rock/bolder work. Expect you vehicle to be at extreme angles. Likelihood of getting stuck is high. Body damage should be expected.

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35+" tires 2 lockers and a winch Most extreme trails reserved for drivers who feel they are highly experienced. Body damage should be expected and welcomed! Very high likelihood of breaking/getting stuck. Roll over protection is strongly recommended.

If you have any questions about a trail (run) for your vehicle, please ask.

Oh I'd like to thank Jeff (rockaholic) for getting this info and posting it on the old forum.. :thumbup:

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 Post subject: Re: Trail rating system
PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:11 pm 
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ECXC Trail Guide;

Stock trails - Stock trails range in difficulty from flat dirt roads to slightly off-camber and rocky trails. Stock trails can best suited for inexperienced wheelers and bone stock vehicles. Threat of vehicle damage is non-existent as long as you drive responsibly, however brush scratches are possible. Trails that would be included in this at Rausch would be Green trails.

Intermediate Trails - Intermediate trails offer more of a challenge for slightly modified vehicles. Trails will be rockier, may have more off camber situations and may include rocky creek crossings. Bone stock vehicles can handle most of these trails, but without skid plates and rock sliders, both undercarriage damage and rocker panel damage should be expected. The threat of damage on these trails is minimal, but should not be unexpected. Careless or inattentive driving will result in body damage. Trails that would be included in this at Rausch would be Green trails and the easiest Blue trails.

Advanced Trails - Advanced trails are rocky, tight and off-camber. Most of these trails should only be attempted with a 32" tire or larger tires. Full protection of the undercarriage and rocker panels is advisable (unless you just don't care about your truck). Any vehicle with tires smaller than 32" will spend a good part of the day at the end of a tow strap or winch. These trails require attentive driving and concentration. The threat of damage and breakage is possible, but careful and responsible driving should greatly reduce the threat to minimal. If you absolutely can not have any damage, don't take these trails. These trails include all Blue trails at Rausch. Depending on the group make-up some Blue/Black (13, Yellow Jacket, etc) and the easiest Black trails at Rausch may be taken.

Hardcore Trails - They are tough. They require 33" tires as a minimum, at least 1 locker, a winch and full protection. They also require a carefree attitude towards damage, and breakage, the ability and supplies to repair any breakage. Both should be expected although careful and responsible driving should reduce the threat. These trails include very large rocks, very off-camber sections and are usually tight to make them that much harder. These trails include all Blue/Black and Black trails at Rausch (Red Trails won't be attempted as they require a park guide).

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 Post subject: Re: Trail rating system
PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 12:07 pm 
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Trail Color Guide;
Green - trails range in difficulty from flat dirt roads to slightly off-camber and small rocks and/or mild mud/water crossings. 4wd may not be needed for entire trail. Sliders and Undercarriage protection (skids) recommended but not required. Trails are good for inexperienced wheelers and bone stock vehicles. Threat of vehicle damage is at a minimum as long as you drive responsibly, however brush scratches are possible. During nice weather OEM tires should be ok however if you are planning to continue on this self destructive course do yourself a favor and get some more aggressive tires yo!

Blue - trails will be rockier, may have more off camber situations, may include rocky mud/water crossings and offer more of a challenge for slightly modified vehicles. Bone stock vehicles with an experienced driver can handle some of these trails, but without skid plates and rock sliders, both undercarriage damage and rocker panel damage should be expected. The threat of damage on these trails should not be unexpected. Careless or inattentive driving will result in body damage. Obstacles will require the use 4wd. Sliders, minimum 31" aggressive (MT or AT) tires are required, undercarriage protection are recommended.

Blue/Black - trails are rocky, tight and off-camber. Most of these trails should only be attempted with a 32" tire or larger aggressive tires. Full protection of the undercarriage and rocker panels is advisable (unless you just don't care about your truck). Any vehicle with tires smaller than 32" will spend a good part of the day at the end of a tow strap or winch.

Black - trails include very large rocks, very off-camber sections and are usually tight to make them that much harder. 33" tires or larger aggressive tires, 1 locking device OR a winch and undercarriage and rocker panel protection is required. Aftermarket front bumper recommended. Likelihood of getting stuck is high. Body damage should be expected.

Red – if you need a description of a Red trail you should only be on one as a spectator...

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 Post subject: Re: Trail rating system
PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:41 pm 
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great descriptions
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