Short notice - Spring 2024 UnZu official announcement

[beekiller]

Where: Uwharrie National Forest
Base Camp: Art Lilley Campground
When: April 12 - 14, 2024 (with early arrivals from April 10!)

Gear up for an epic Suzuki Samurai gathering in the great outdoors of Uwharrie National Forest! Whether you're in it for the thrilling trail rides or just to soak in nature's beauty, this adventure is for you. Choose your own camping spot, be it the Art Lilley Campground, the cozy Arrowhead, the serene Badin Lake, or even a trailside retreat!

What's on the Agenda?

• Self-organized trail rides: Lead the way or follow the pack, it’s your adventure!
• Campfire camaraderie: Rekindle old friendships and spark new ones!
• The Great Outdoors: Immerse yourself in nature, free from the daily grind.

Note: This year, we're sticking to basics – no raffle, just pure offroad joy and camaraderie. With many vendors moving on, we're focusing on what truly makes this gathering special: community, adventure, and the open air.

Cost: Absolutely free! Just bring your gear, your Samurai, and your spirit of adventure.

Don’t miss out on the simple joys of offroad fun, campfire stories, and the beauty of Uwharrie. Let’s make memories that will last until the next trail calls.

RSVP and share your plans! Are you arriving early? Any special trail ride in mind?

 

[OneBiteCannibal]

I will be arriving early at Art Lilley on the April 10 or 11. Probably stay until the next Wednesday. If you want to follow me, this is what I look like from behind...

 

[beekiller]

The FS gave us essentially no notice on this. Be advised if you're attending the UnZu!

 

[OneBiteCannibal]

Sucks about the trail closures. I always look forward to the beauty of Dutch John trail and the chute is fun, too.

 

[OneBiteCannibal]

So, who all is coming besides me (and Nugget) and Bryan? I mean, that's only one person for me to embarrass myself in front of.

 

[ButchW]

Looks like fun guys.. Enjoy...
Butch

 

[beekiller]

So, who all is coming besides me (and Nugget) and Bryan? I mean, that's only one person for me to embarrass myself in front of.

Jenn will be there to make sure we're doing it wrong. I think Derek plans to be there. Andy should be there for the weekend. We have a few.

 

[dschwab9]

I'll be there

 

[beekiller]

On site at Art Lilley with Flexie and Wrangler. @dschwab9 is enroute. Looking for @OneBiteCannibal and Nugget tomorrow!

 

[beekiller]

We hit a few trails today. They aren't terribly muddy, a little greasy at the end of Wolf's Den.

We went down Dutch John to mix it up.

This guy didn't reach a full stop at the sign. I'll have to send this still image to local enforcement as evidence of the nonstop.

 

[beekiller]

It's a great day to park.

The rock garden ups the challenge with wet tires.

It's a beautiful day!

 

[redidbull]

Looks like fun. Love mud. It is a shame how this event is not like it used to be. Even here our 30+ event was here 1 year and pretty much gone a couple years later. Enjoyed my trips down there. Jim

 

[beekiller]

Yes, it's a little late. Busy life tends to tilt that way. Anywho...moar pictars from all the fun!

 

[beekiller]

Moar.

 

[beekiller]

Still moar.

 

[beekiller]

Even moar still.

 

[beekiller]

The fun isn't over!

 

[OneBiteCannibal]

As our staff photographer, you take some pretty good pictures there, Bee. We had a great time, Nugget and me, and ended up staying eight days. Didn't wanna go home, but there's that work thing where they give me money for food and bad habits.