Putting the MTV show with the same name aside, the real "Jersey Shore" is actually an upper-middle-class coastal area, known for its beaches, fishing and sightseeing. Today, a co-worker and I decided we were going to explore what some call its only "mountain," a 200-foot sudden rise in the surface of the Earth about 10 miles from shore, accessible through approximately 7 miles of sand roads and dirt trails through the "pine barrens" of the coastal plain.
It's rough terrain, but I wanted to put the LR2 to the test.
Off we went:
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I turned Terrain Response to Grass/Gravel/Snow, then when the terrain got very rutted out and muddy, went to Mud and Ruts. There were a couple of sugar sand portions of the trail, but I kept it on mud/ruts and it was fine. The terrain was an odd mix, but that's what the New Jersey pine barrens are.
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Eventually, we reached a plateau where the "youth" seem to enjoy lighting bon fires at night.
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After that, the trail would prove to be much more challenging. I do know other vehicles have successfully navigated it, so I decided to go for it. There's a steep decline before the lookout point, so on went the HDC.
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And finally, we arrived. What a cool view! It reminded me of something I've seen in South America or Africa rather than something in New Jersey, only 20 minutes from my driveway.
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LR2 emerged muddy but unscathed!
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1997 Saab 900 SE 2.0 Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T
2008 Land Rover LR2 SE 2.3 I6
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18th Aug 2012 2:10 am
