Off-Roading at Uwharrie National Forest

Early Saturday morning I headed out toward Uwharrie National Forest. A popular place for lake fishing on Badin Lake, horseback riding, and off-roading. I met up with a friend of mine at Eldorado Outpost where many off-roading groups usually stage at before heading out on the back roads. I then followed him back to Badin Lake Group Campground where Carolina Rover Owners Club (CROC) has set up camp since Thursday. Within an hour of getting to the campsite our little group of 12 jumped into three OHV (LandRover and Jeeps) and headed out. Started off with Wolf Den Trail and then Art Lilley, Daniel, Dutch John, Falls Dam, Sawmill, and the Dickey Bell Trail. This was my first time here and the trails were bone jarring fun maneuvering around big rocks and ruts through the back country of Uwharrie National Forest. Kodak Rock, Daniel, Dutch John, the mud pits, and the Dickey Bell Trail were my favorite. After a few hours on the trail we headed back to camp where CROC had a huge tent set up for an awesome BBQ plate with beans, potatoes, slaw, and sweet tea. It's time to eat and relax. This was a great trip and only an hour down the road from Charlotte, NC. I will return.