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Title: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: bftclub on March 27, 2007, 06:42:40 PM
leaving this weekend for a week at the rock..hope it's everything i imagine..me and my brother,wifes and kids....will post pics on my return....


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: digginfool on March 27, 2007, 07:54:26 PM
Let me know how it is.  We are planning a trip there later this year.


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: Bigscrb15 on March 27, 2007, 07:55:47 PM
heard it is everything you can imagine plus some. i will be going soon as i get time.


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: -Dan- on March 28, 2007, 03:22:14 PM
I went to CC last year in July. I was awesome!! The entire place is awesome and even though the parking lots might be full, you barely see people bc its so big.

Just a few things ...
- campground near by sucks if you have a tent
- Super8 in town offers a discount if you mention CC
- make sure you get  a map with the latest trail ratings


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: pywacket1955 on March 28, 2007, 04:07:49 PM
Been to Coal Creek (Windrock) 3 times we love it. Will be going again this summer.  Was there Thanksgiving this past year saw snow.  It's a great place make sure you buy a map and check the message board for trail problems.  Have fun let us know how it went.


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: digginfool on March 28, 2007, 08:55:10 PM
We'll be at Coal Creek for our first trip July 9 - 15.  We'll be staying at the Windrock Campground.  I might change it if I stop at Durhamtown on the way but otherwise we'll be there then.  Anybody else going then?


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: bftclub on March 30, 2007, 09:09:00 PM
thanks for replies.a friend of mine that used to live down here lives in tn.staying at his place.he only lives like 45 minutes from the rock and is a member of windrock....leaving sat. afternoon,can't wait to get on the road........


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: bftclub on April 08, 2007, 08:52:25 PM
well,just got back from the rock sat.nite..it was awesome.first trail we took was #16 (difficult) .it was extreme in some places.crossed streams,jagged rocks,alot of straight up and down slimy hills....saw the windmills,that was cool...will definetly being going back soon..take a bigger group next time.....and camp there so we can ride all night.....most definetly a 10!!!


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: RJ on April 08, 2007, 10:02:44 PM
Glad to see you had a good time. I was there about 2 weeks ago. The weather was fantastic when we were there. I have been going there for a few years now. I liked it so much I recently bought some property about an hour from there and am planning on retiring there in a few years. That place is awesome.
BTW, I was checking the news and heard there was a gas explosion at one of the wells there around trail 35(?). Hopefully everybody was OK.


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: otto on April 16, 2007, 11:57:55 PM
Does anyone know if windrock has any trails that are appropriate for kids?  If so, are they marked?


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: ananomaly on April 17, 2007, 08:13:30 AM
For the kids stick to the gravel roads.


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: raca65 on April 17, 2007, 08:20:18 AM
Great place to go just be careful where you leave your extra gas we had someone take a jug from our truck last year just keep everything lock up.


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: fford on April 17, 2007, 08:30:08 AM
I have been there the last 4 summers and every year we find a new place we haven't seen before. We will be up there this year June 6th to the 18th and staying at the Windrock campground. If you get a chance go to Snack Shack and ask Howard or Vikki how to get to Indian Bluff. It is a Rock outcrop that when you walk to the edge you see a beautiful view of the valley and it looks like you are in a natural amputheater.


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: otto on April 17, 2007, 09:13:40 AM
Regarding kids riding, my situation is this - My teenage son and I can ride the more advanced trails, but I am trying to convince my wife that this is a cool scenic place that she and the younger kids could still enjoy.  On the gravel trails for her and my two daughters will they see pretty scenery and is it a worthwhile drive up from Florida.  We are thinking of combining this with a trip to Durhamtown (have been twice and love it).  Just want to keep peace in the family!  ;)


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: ananomaly on April 17, 2007, 09:47:57 AM
fford... I'll be up there the week of June 11-15. Staying at a cabin north of knoxville. Maybe we could hook up and do some exploring.


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: fford on April 17, 2007, 10:07:26 AM
We will be at windrock campground, most likely flying Big Scrub Bandit flags, or if on the trail some of us will have Big Scrub Bandit shirts


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: ananomaly on April 17, 2007, 01:09:15 PM
Great... I'll keep an eye out.


Title: Re: anyone been to coal creek,in tennessee
Post by: jayd on April 18, 2007, 11:54:53 AM
On the Northside you will find the Caryville Flats is a GREAT view. It was a full day of riding and make sure to bring extra gas.
There is a message board also that may help with questions.
http://www.windrockatv2.com/phpBB/index.php