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Are you looking for a scenic Overlanding trip for the whole family that can provide incredible views, plentiful hiking into hidden waterfalls, and just the right touch of off pavement exploration? The Wicked Waterfall Ride will check off all those boxes and more!
We took one of last years most prolific social media adventures and made it WAY better. The great State of Maine has upwards of 100, yes, ONE HUNDRED WATERFALLS and we want to take you to see some of the best all while adding some fun off-road exploration time in between them!
Our adventure will include scenic overlooks, short hikes into some of the most amazing waterfall views, and quaint villages that beacon to be explored. We will ensure that pavement is the last thing that enters your mind as we venture in, around and over some of Western Maine's greatest landmarks.
What: Northeast Overland's 1st Annual Wicked Waterfall Ride
When: Friday, May 26th to Monday, May 29th 2017 (Please arrive between 4 and 6pm of Friday night!)
Where: Western Maine
Meeting Location: Mt. Blue Trailhead Weld, Me (Delorme Map 19, C3) For those of you who like to use coordinates: 44°43'20.0"N 70°21'41.5"W OR 44.722214, -70.36153
For those of you that need an address: 297 Center Hill Rd, Weld, ME 04285, then follow these signs to the shelter:
What to bring: Your street legal and well maintained 4WD vehicle, warm clothing, camping/sleeping/cooking provisions, basic extrication equipment (no chains!), food & water, spare parts/tools/knowledge, camera/batteries, etc. We will not quiz you on your stuff, you are all responsible adults, however we will be making sure you have the required equipment for every ones safety.
Required Equipment:
• 5 AT or MT tires & tools to change a flat (this means a full-size spare (5 of the same size))
• Front and rear tow points
• Properly tuned & working CB radio
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit; sufficient for the amount of people in your vehicle
• 2013 or newer Maine Atlas & Gazetteer
• At least one GPS per vehicle (handheld or street)
• Basic tool kit for your vehicle
Recommended Equipment (in addition to the required list):
• Tire repair kit, and/or compressor
• Winch or come-along
• Vehicle specific parts + tools
• Warm clothing, bugspray & rain gear
• Spare parts for CB/Ham (radio, mic, cord, antenna)
• Spade shovel, Hi-Lift, straps (no hooks on the straps and no chains!)
• Toilet paper
• A good pair of hiking boots and your camera!
What to Expect: We will be traveling mostly on well-built logging roads and some old grown-in roads with a limited amount of paved ways in between. Some "roads" are riddled with ginormous rocks (think boulders) and 4Lo will be used!! The occasional washout is to be expected as well. 4WD is required, bring something with decent ground clearance (we're talking 6-8" minimum) and positively, absolutely no dual rear wheeled vehicles. We can't stress this last one enough as some of the roads become very tight and narrow bridges will be crossed that will not support a dual wheeled vehicle. Some of the area to be covered is very remote and that needs to be respected. Spotty cell service is to be expected as well.
All dogs must be leashed and or secured at all times. No free running or roaming around at all for everyone's comfort and safety. It's very easy to set up a runner for them as you can easily stretch a rope from tree to tree and use their leash as the runner. Or just attach them to your vehicle (when it's not in motion..). There are many different ways to secure one's beloved dog so as not to disrupt anyone's time during the event. Kids are not required to be leashed, however, adult supervision is requested at all times. Cats and any other animals/pets should be left at home. Thank you for your understanding.
Camping will be in a different location each night, the ole point-to-point style. And with that being said, camping will be provided on Friday night right at the base of Mt. Blue hiking trail at the shelter provided by Mt. Blue State Park! We will have a drivers meeting at 0900 on Saturday morning so those that can't make it Friday night will be able to join us. The tour will end midday on Monday to allow people ample time who have to travel a great distance to get back home.
Ride Fees: Non-refundable $100 per vehicle (not per person!). There is only a 10 vehicle limit, so be sure to get your spot! Routes are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Payments will be accepted via PayPal to northeastoverland @ gmail . com
Please put in the notes who your are; full name, this event (WWR), and also include your screen name please!
We took one of last years most prolific social media adventures and made it WAY better. The great State of Maine has upwards of 100, yes, ONE HUNDRED WATERFALLS and we want to take you to see some of the best all while adding some fun off-road exploration time in between them!
Our adventure will include scenic overlooks, short hikes into some of the most amazing waterfall views, and quaint villages that beacon to be explored. We will ensure that pavement is the last thing that enters your mind as we venture in, around and over some of Western Maine's greatest landmarks.
What: Northeast Overland's 1st Annual Wicked Waterfall Ride
When: Friday, May 26th to Monday, May 29th 2017 (Please arrive between 4 and 6pm of Friday night!)
Where: Western Maine
Meeting Location: Mt. Blue Trailhead Weld, Me (Delorme Map 19, C3) For those of you who like to use coordinates: 44°43'20.0"N 70°21'41.5"W OR 44.722214, -70.36153
For those of you that need an address: 297 Center Hill Rd, Weld, ME 04285, then follow these signs to the shelter:
What to bring: Your street legal and well maintained 4WD vehicle, warm clothing, camping/sleeping/cooking provisions, basic extrication equipment (no chains!), food & water, spare parts/tools/knowledge, camera/batteries, etc. We will not quiz you on your stuff, you are all responsible adults, however we will be making sure you have the required equipment for every ones safety.
Required Equipment:
• 5 AT or MT tires & tools to change a flat (this means a full-size spare (5 of the same size))
• Front and rear tow points
• Properly tuned & working CB radio
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit; sufficient for the amount of people in your vehicle
• 2013 or newer Maine Atlas & Gazetteer
• At least one GPS per vehicle (handheld or street)
• Basic tool kit for your vehicle
Recommended Equipment (in addition to the required list):
• Tire repair kit, and/or compressor
• Winch or come-along
• Vehicle specific parts + tools
• Warm clothing, bugspray & rain gear
• Spare parts for CB/Ham (radio, mic, cord, antenna)
• Spade shovel, Hi-Lift, straps (no hooks on the straps and no chains!)
• Toilet paper
• A good pair of hiking boots and your camera!
What to Expect: We will be traveling mostly on well-built logging roads and some old grown-in roads with a limited amount of paved ways in between. Some "roads" are riddled with ginormous rocks (think boulders) and 4Lo will be used!! The occasional washout is to be expected as well. 4WD is required, bring something with decent ground clearance (we're talking 6-8" minimum) and positively, absolutely no dual rear wheeled vehicles. We can't stress this last one enough as some of the roads become very tight and narrow bridges will be crossed that will not support a dual wheeled vehicle. Some of the area to be covered is very remote and that needs to be respected. Spotty cell service is to be expected as well.
All dogs must be leashed and or secured at all times. No free running or roaming around at all for everyone's comfort and safety. It's very easy to set up a runner for them as you can easily stretch a rope from tree to tree and use their leash as the runner. Or just attach them to your vehicle (when it's not in motion..). There are many different ways to secure one's beloved dog so as not to disrupt anyone's time during the event. Kids are not required to be leashed, however, adult supervision is requested at all times. Cats and any other animals/pets should be left at home. Thank you for your understanding.
Camping will be in a different location each night, the ole point-to-point style. And with that being said, camping will be provided on Friday night right at the base of Mt. Blue hiking trail at the shelter provided by Mt. Blue State Park! We will have a drivers meeting at 0900 on Saturday morning so those that can't make it Friday night will be able to join us. The tour will end midday on Monday to allow people ample time who have to travel a great distance to get back home.
Ride Fees: Non-refundable $100 per vehicle (not per person!). There is only a 10 vehicle limit, so be sure to get your spot! Routes are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Payments will be accepted via PayPal to northeastoverland @ gmail . com
Please put in the notes who your are; full name, this event (WWR), and also include your screen name please!
This three day adventure is not one to be missed!
Will try and make the summer fun run instead!
