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TrailFest 2017 dates will be May 4-7, 2017 at Adventure Off Road Park. Mark Your Calendar!

Here's a list of just some of the fun in store at this years TrailFest 2017

All new Trailfest 2017 Shirt Design

  • Expanded New trails inside of AOP.
  • Expanded Guided Trail & Excursion rides with new destinations and an expanded schedule. 
  • New & Enhanced Education Seminars & Demos will be back on a limited availability.
  • Exclusive Early Registrant prizes will be awarded separate of all other raffle prizes to one of only the advanced event registrants. (No additional purchase necessary) 
  • Test your Skills on the new Expanded Obstacle Course / Dirt Track with added Technical Obstacles creating a more challenging opportunity still manageable for all vehicles.
  • Timed Uphill Multi-Class Challenge ( Southern Shootout) will be back again bigger and better. Everyone can have a shot against the clock up the hill. Bring what you got and compete among your equal level rig to win the trophy. 
  • Expedient Raffle Awards (buckets) with more amazing prizes from Top brands and Sponsors.
  • More Food Vendors, including more options, more efficient. 
  • More details are in development, but it's planned to be the biggest and best ever TrailFest event. 

Registration Coming Soon......

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Our Final Season 2 Off Road Driving Techniques video is now Live! "Techniques to Get "Unstuck""

   This continuing series of videos discuss some of the most common and useful best practices of traveling off road and managing a variety of obstacles that you may be confronted with. Stay tuned for all 5 new titles in Season 2 featuring topics like " What to carry on a 1 day trail ride", safe operation of a High Lift jack and a Winch as well as How to avoid getting stuck and in an emergency "How to get unstuck". We will be releasing these videos monthly throughout the year until all videos new videos are published. 
Learn More.... http://www.sfwda.org/education

We will cover some basic tips and techniques to get your vehicle stuck when you go off road. Snow, Mud, and Sand can create challenging traction scenarios and we suggest a few ways to increase your traction. Also, ground clearance can hinder you unless you know how to approach the obstacle and choose the right line. Many of these techniques are universal in concept and can improve your driving ability on every level of difficulty. 

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Premium Members exclusive Vendor Sponsored Trail Ride at Dixie Run 30 contest has begun!


  "Vendor Sponsored Trail Ride"
* UPDATE * 
 
I promised more details on Prizes for this exclusive Premium Members Vendor Sponsored Trail Ride and here they are.....

1. Set of BF Goodrich KO2 A/T Tires up to 37"
2. Warn Zeon 8,000 lb Synthetic rope winch combo kit
2. Medium Duty Accessory bag (2)
4. Premium Hooks (5)
5. Rancho Custom Goodie Bags
6. Clemson 4WD custom Vendor Ride shirts for each selected participant
7. Grilled Dinner Friday evening at the BFG Tractor Trailer cooked by the these sponsors for each selected participant
8. An Unforgettable Great time with photos and video to cherish

All prizes will be awarded at Dixie Run 30. 

Their will also be some product demos from our sponsors on the trail.

  First off thank you again to all of our Sponsors on this ride. Remember to support these top brands to shout your alliance with each considering their amazing support for our entire associations core mission. This ride was their idea and they wanted us all to know they fully support us and our goals. While they can't take everyone on a ride (at least this time) they figured this would be a great way to illustrate it. Now, who can argue with that?

 

( #BFGoodrich #BFGPlay #Areyoudriverenough #Warn #Clemson4WD #Rancho #DixieRun30 & #SFWDA)

The ride is scheduled on Friday, September 23, between 1-5 PM. These 4 top sponsors believe in our core mission and strive to support our goals. 

This is a very special opportunity you definitely want to try and be a part of. 

So, now here's how you qualify:

  1. Must be an active SFWDA Premium Member (You can still register & upgrade online for that) 

  2. You must submit a recent photo image of your 4x4 trail rig that you would like to drive on this trail ride directly to our SFWDA Facebook group page and tag each of our sponsors in the post. 
    ( #BFGoodrich #BFGPlay #Areyoudriverenough #Warn #Clemson4WD #Rancho #DixieRun30 & #SFWDA) 

  3. Share your posting in as many groups and as many pages as you can to generate the most likes and shares possible. This plays a very large factor in being selected. 

The representatives from our vendor sponsors will ultimately be selecting the group of 20 lucky  winners. The competition begins now and will end September 20th with winners announced immediately thereafter. 

Huge thanks to our sponsors and all of our members. 

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Trail rides abound from Easy to Advanced with Excursion Rides too. Dixie Run 30 has something for everyone

Our Trail Ride schedule is now complete. We have something for everyone. Guided rides for Easy-Moderate to Advanced drivers as well as scenic excursion rides to some beautiful waterfall rich state parks. Full details are listed on our website, and online registration for each ride will be posted this week. If you're interested in joining a group of equally capable rigs to make the most of your weekend then stay tuned for the follow up post with online registration. Spaces are limited and are first come first served. See ya'll there....  In the meantime check out the complete line up here of rides here;  http://www.sfwda.org/dr30-trail-rides/  

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Dixie Run 25 with Ian from Extreme 4x4 on TV; Dixie Run has something for everyone and every rig from mild to wild.

  Thanks right, Dixie Run has something for everyone and every rig from mild to wild. You don'y need to have monster tires to have a great time here.

 Watch some of the highlights from Dixie Run 25 with Ian on Extreme 4x4. ( 5:20 - 8:50 ).  Great to see some many familiar faces on TV doing exactly what we all love most...wheeling! Be sure to join us at our 30th Anniversary event Sept. 22-25 right back at Golden Mountain Park, in Sparta, TN again. This one should be something special. See ya'll there..... http://www.sfwda.org/dixierun

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Trick N Traction contributes $300 to Dixie Run 30 ; and it's all for the Kids.

Just awesome! We couldn't be more thankful, and couldn't pull off this event without your support.

Trick N Traction has offered $300 towards the Dixie Run 30 budget to assure that all kids receive some type of recognition for their participation in the variety of activities we have scheduled.

"TnT wants to thank you for all your effort over the years entertaining the kids and of course the countless number of ice creams ( Jay Bird ) provided on the trail "

- Jim Berliner
Trick N Traction 4WD Club President

From all of us at SFWDA; Thank you to (GBR) Georgia Bounty Runners who hosts the kids field games scavenger hunt, and friendly challenges. Thanks again to TNT, and of course all of the hundreds of volunteers that work diligently to ensure that everyone at our SFWDA events thoroughly enjoys themselves. See you all in a few weeks and don't forget to bring the kids) #SFWDA #DIXIERUN30

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We're "Whistlin Dixie" on a flashback to 2009 Dixie Run with Ian and Extreme 4x4 on TV featuring our challenging Rock Race against the clock

 

 How about a little flashback to Dixie Run 2009 at Golden Mountain where Ian Johnson from Extreme 4x4 joined us and the cameras were rolling. Everyone put on a great showing, but the wet sloppy rocks that day meant many DNF. Check out the top 3 finishers on the podium and then watch the video of it all going down! Then be sure to join us again at Dixie Run # 30 when we do it all over again on the rocks at our Southern Shootout!  

 

 

Upcoming......
Southern Shootout - Dixie Run 30
Saturday, Sept 24th, 2016  @  3-5 PM

 

 
 

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Busted Knuckle Films joins SFWDA as a new Supporting Business Member

Check out Jake Burkey as he goes for a wild ride in his built Jeep on the Bounty Hill obstacle at Golden Mountain Park during Dixie Run 2011.

This is one of Oh-So-Many Killer videos from our newest Business Member to join and support SFWDA. Check out more from, Busted Knuckle Films and stay tuned from more footage from them after Dixie Run 30. They will be filming the "Southern Shootout" - timed hill climb on Saturday, so bring what you got and come watch the show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l7esmYNmtI

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Presenting our Fall 2016 SFWDA Meet & Ride sponsored by ORFW Club.

OHIO RIVER FOUR WHEELERS
welcomes everyone to the
 Fall 2016 SFWDA Meet & Greet

When: Saturday, November 12th, 2016 @ 9am

Where: Slade Kentucky / Red River Gorge

9 AM local time at the
Natural BridGe Campground
90 L&E Railroad PL Slade, KY 40376. 

 The OHIO RIVER FOUR WHEELERS would like to invite everyone whether you're an SFWDA member or not. Head north for an exciting day of wheeling with ORFW in the Daniel Boone National Forest / Red River Gorge area.

 "We would like to show our appreciation for all the support SFWDA has provided to help develop and promote the Daniel Boone Back Country Byway / DBBB."

There are NO registration fees or trail access fees for this event.

For More info on the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway Project from concept to current;
http://www.sfwda.org/dbbb

We have enlisted volunteers from several local clubs to assist as Trail Boss, Mid-gunner, and Tail-gunners, for several trail combination packages, from Mild to Hardcore. We will have something for everyone. Experience some of the trails you’ve heard about in this area: DBBB, Carburetor Hill, HairPin, WidowMaker, and others.

The Slade / Natural Bridge area is about 165 miles north of Knoxville, TN at Exit 33 off the Burt T. Combs Mountain Parkway.

We will be meting at Natural Bridge Campground, 
90 L&E Railroad PL Slade,KY 40376. 

OHV Maps

Comprehensive Smart Map's available for Off-Line tracking.

You can now download the complete and current comprehensive DBBB map electronically and use it without cell service signal required on your own smartphone. 

For more details visit; 
WWW.CARTOTRACKS.COM

Area Attractions

GoogleMap Slade Kentucky

 We are eager to help you enjoy the trails we call HOME. The following list includes local hotel, camping & RV accommodations in addition to restaurants that will be open to make your weekend more enjoyable.

 Hotel / Cabin / Lodge Rentals

Li'l Abner Motel & Cottages

1000 Natural Bridge Rd

(606) 663-5384

http://www.lilabnermotel.com/

 

Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade KY

2135 Natural Bridge Road, Slade, KY, 40376

(606) 663-2214

http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/natural-bridge/

 

Black Bear Lodge Motel & Cabin Rental

781 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY, 40376

606-663-0000

http://www.sceniccabin.com/

 

Red River Gorge Cabins

Rock Bridge Rd  

(606) 362-6681

http://www.redrivergorgekycabinrentals.com/

 

Natural Bridge 5 Star Cabin Rental

12075 Campton Rd ·

(606) 663-8858

http://naturalbridgecabinrental.com/

 

Red River Outdoors Cabin Rental Agency

415 Natural Bridge Rd

(606) 663-7625

http://redriveroutdoors.com/

 

Natural Bridge Cabin Company

1231 Natural Bridge Rd

(606) 663-3700

http://www.nbcabins.com/

 

Abner Motel

87 E College Ave.

Stanton KY 40380(11 miles from Natural Bridge / Slade exit)

606-663-4379

http://www.lilabnermotel.com/Abnersinstanton.html

Camping / Camper / RV

Whittleton Campground primitive / camper / RV
2135 Natural Bridge Rd
(606) 663-2214
Or
888 459 7275http://reserveamerica.co
http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/natural-bridge/

 Natural Bridge Campground
90 L & E Railroad Pl. Slade, KY 40376
606-663-9352
http://www.naturalbridgecampground.com/

 Middle Fork Campground
Address: 2135 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376
(606) 663-2214
http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/natural-bridge/

4 Guys RV Park
0137 Campton Road, Stanton, KY,
Make sure you exit Mountain Parkway at the Slade Exit 33.  This will make it much easier!
(266) 464-7666
http://www.4guysrvpark.com/home.html

Restaurants

At the Slade exit

Miguel's Pizza & Rock Climbing                                                                           
1890 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376-9019                                                         
 (606) 663-1975

Sandstone Arches Restaurant                                                                                          
2135 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376-9026              
 502-564-2172

Hill Top Pizza                                                                                                                      
Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376-9014

Subway  
Mountain Parkway Slade exit 33, Slade, KY

Red River Rockhouse Gastropub                                                                                          
4000 KY-11, Campton, KY 41301                                                                                           
(606) 668-6656

FROGGY BOTTOM DINER                                                                                                  
Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376  
 606 663-3710

( 11 miles west at Stanton KY exit )

Bruen's Restaurant                                                                                                                              
S Sipple St, Stanton, KY  40380                                                                                                   
606 663-4252

Wilcy's Pizza                                                                                                                                     
86 Maple St, Stanton, KY 40380                                                                                                      
606 663-9069

Various fast food chain store options nearby........

For More info on the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway Project from concept to current;
http://www.sfwda.org/dbbb

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