Jeep people...

[TheMindWillNotLetGo]

Where can I get mine off the road around here...I'm not looking to crawl or bog, just want to get a little dirty and test 'er out.  TIA

[Conan71]

I see Jeeps at Chandler Park when I'm out there on my mountain bike, though not sure how they get in there.  The county has done quite a bit to keep them out and block off entrances, yet some people seem to be able to circumvent that.  There's a whole series of Jeep roads and trails to the west and south of the park proper.

[TheMindWillNotLetGo]

There's a whole series of Jeep roads and trails to the west and south of the park proper.

you mean like authorized and intended for driving a jeep on them?  I think that's kind of what I'm looking for.  Thanks!

[Conan71]

As far as "authorized", I don't think so.  There's miles of double-track out there.  You also used to be able to take a jeep or dune buggy down on the river.  I believe that practice is frowned upon now.

Here's some other answers courtesy of The Googles:

http://www.wranglerforum.com/f54/4-wheeling-in-the-tulsa-area-94454.html

http://www.okoffroad.com/clubs.htm

[Mike 01Hawk]

My Jeep nut of a friend also vouches for http://www.extreme4wheelin.com/langley_disney.htm

Bring a pull buddy.

[custosnox]

On the river I generally hear of people going out just below the damn.

[AquaMan]

I see Jeeps at Chandler Park when I'm out there on my mountain bike, though not sure how they get in there.  The county has done quite a bit to keep them out and block off entrances, yet some people seem to be able to circumvent that.  There's a whole series of Jeep roads and trails to the west and south of the park proper.

They shouldn't be over there. The details escape me, but I believe the area you described is the cover over the old Compass land fill which was on fire underground back about 30-40 years ago. Its toxic and can't be built on.

There is a 4 wheel drive guy over by Yaffe metals on Charles Page blvd in Sand Springs. His name is Dallas. Good kid and knows alot about 4wd. He took me on a ride through paths a rabbit couldn't go along the river banks. I swear we spent most of the time at a 45 degree angle.

[TheMindWillNotLetGo]

nice links, thanks! 

[Conan71]

They shouldn't be over there. The details escape me, but I believe the area you described is the cover over the old Compass land fill which was on fire underground back about 30-40 years ago. Its toxic and can't be built on.

There is a 4 wheel drive guy over by Yaffe metals on Charles Page blvd in Sand Springs. His name is Dallas. Good kid and knows alot about 4wd. He took me on a ride through paths a rabbit couldn't go along the river banks. I swear we spent most of the time at a 45 degree angle.

Would not surprise me if there used to be a landfill somewhere on the property, this area is huge.  Take a look on Google Earth.  There's also a rock plateau that I've been told used to be part of a rock quarry.  There's no shortage of rocks out there.

[custosnox]

Would not surprise me if there used to be a landfill somewhere on the property, this area is huge.  Take a look on Google Earth.  There's also a rock plateau that I've been told used to be part of a rock quarry.  There's no shortage of rocks out there.

It's a superfund site, pretty scary.  http://www.deq.state.ok.us/lpdnew/SF/Superfund%20Project/SF%20Site%20Summaries/Compass%20Industry.htm

[Conan71]

Was a Superfund site.  Looks like it was removed from the list in 2002 according to the link you posted.

[custosnox]

Was a Superfund site.  Looks like it was removed from the list in 2002 according to the link you posted.

which I don't understand.  I figured it would be a superfund until it was no longer volatile, and since you still can't build there and it's fenced off, I would guess that it isn't that.  I was surprised at how long the last fire burned, reminds me of a burning coal mine

[Conan71]

Custo, I read through some of the documentation last night from the site you posted and a few others.  It's subject to constant monitoring and periodic comprehensive reviews every five years. They have to keep woody vegetation cleared and have to maintain a 24" cap on it.  Apparently, the risk of seepage underneath has been minimized.  Essentially, they have created a 42 acre sarcophagus to contain the waste.  So long as it's not breached, it's "safe".  I had ridden around the south perimeter fence not knowing what lay to the north.  Now I know.

[custosnox]

Custo, I read through some of the documentation last night from the site you posted and a few others.  It's subject to constant monitoring and periodic comprehensive reviews every five years. They have to keep woody vegetation cleared and have to maintain a 24" cap on it.  Apparently, the risk of seepage underneath has been minimized.  Essentially, they have created a 42 acre sarcophagus to contain the waste.  So long as it's not breached, it's "safe".  I had ridden around the south perimeter fence not knowing what lay to the north.  Now I know.

That's what I got from it as well.  I guess in my mind it's not cleaned up until it's safe to use again, or let it progress naturally without danger to others.

[nathanm]

I guess in my mind it's not cleaned up until it's safe to use again, or let it progress naturally without danger to others.

I believe that the standard is that the waste be contained well enough to prevent it from presenting a hazard to human health.