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Track 8: Woodland Trail and Obstacle Track

Track 8 Map

Overview

Part of the Track 8 complex includes two off-road testing areas designed for testing off-troad tires and vehicles. The first is a two-mile woodland trail accessible from the loop road. It offers a variety of challenging obstacles and surface features, and is a perfect location for evaluating off-road performances. The second area is a separate off-road obstacle track.

Dimensions

  • Woodland Trail: 2.0 mile circuit
  • Obstacle Track: 170′ wide x 320′ long

Surface

  • Materials: Dirt, Mud, Gravel, Rip Rap and Various Obstacles

Woodland Trail Features

  • Narrow trail cut through a dense forest
  • Rough terrain – deep tire ruts, mud pits, rip rap (creek-style) crossings, etc.

Obstacle Track Features

  • 1’ In-Sine Waves with 25’ spacing
  • 1’ Out of Sine Waves with 25’ spacing
  • 8-12” Rip-Rap Pit
  • 8” x 8” Railroad Ties
Mud Trail
Obstacle Track