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Darkside Off-Road
Registrace 9. 04. 2021
CZcams channel for @Vader_JLU (Instagram & TikTok). I'm a guy from Western NY that loves my Jeep, off-roading, overlanding, camping, dirt/mud, trails, hiking, and mountain biking. I've got a great group of Jeep friends and family that come out for off-road and overlanding adventures and I love catching it all on camera so I can share our experiences with everyone. Subscribe, like, and stick around to have fun with us!
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Vader JLU
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â21 Rubicon JLU V6
Buffalo, NYđ
Follow along with the build and adventures!
Potts Mountain Jeep Trail - How is this NOT a Badge of Honor!?
Part 2 of the Virginia trip with Jamie to Potts Mountain Jeep Trail in the George Washington National Forest on a beautiful day. This trail is AWESOME and definitely lives up to the black classification with one very sketchy mandatory obstacle. How is it possible that this FREE public trail is NOT a Jeep Badge of Honor trail!? We also meetup with Will from @DefiantOffroad at an amazing creekside camp in GWNF to close out the weekend.
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02:14 - FR95
03:28 - Potts Mountain Jeep Trail
08:19 - Ditch Obstacle
11:17 - Mandatory Black Obstacle V-Notch
22:32 - The Meadow
23:57 - Little Rock Garden
25:59 - Rock Platform
28:47 - Boulder Climb to Overlook
36:17 - FR63
37:03 - Camp
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Access to GPX files, bonus videos, and private chats on my website: darksideoffroad.com/subscribe/
Supported by:
@NovsightAutoLighting - Save 20% w/ code: "DARKSIDE"
@Scruggsauto
Halo Product Link: www.novsights.com/collections/halo-series-pod-lights?ref=darkside
** using my code does help support the channel đ
02:14 - FR95
03:28 - Potts Mountain Jeep Trail
08:19 - Ditch Obstacle
11:17 - Mandatory Black Obstacle V-Notch
22:32 - The Meadow
23:57 - Little Rock Garden
25:59 - Rock Platform
28:47 - Boulder Climb to Overlook
36:17 - FR63
37:03 - Camp
Music IDs - 3Y8JUVPVZ5LPXQMJ, 3ZKFYBPNXMDSTGJM, WW0IHEWSKUN4NIUU, NZXKCRHMAF07GUG1, KOZYTKGP1KCBZ98C, 0UHYHIOGVI3G9V44, ZFA6SYPTBFK0DFG5, LRPAISZXWDLNRPTV, 224UDVAJL2VEVWIT
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Union Springs Rd to an EPIC Mountain View Campsite
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Day one from a weekend trip to George Washington National Forest in Virginia with Jamie and his built WJ Grand Cherokee. We hit Union Springs Road before the leaves came in and boy were the views epic, but nothing could be the sunset and mountain views we got at our campsite! Access to GPX files, bonus videos, and private chats on my website: darksideoffroad.com/subscribe/ Supported by: @Novsig...
The Real Flowmaster Delta Force Snorkel Jeep JL Install Experience
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My real experience installing the Flowmaster Delta Force Snorkel on my 2021 Jeep JLU Rubicon. Watch for the fun, challenges, and endless cutting into my hood! This isn't a true step-by-step install, just bringing you along for the process's ups and downs. Access to GPX files, bonus videos, and private chats on my website: darksideoffroad.com/subscribe/ Supported by: @NovsightAutoLighting - Save...
Southington Offroad Park Wheeling Day Trip
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A group of us hit up Southington Offroad Park near Youngstown, OH for a day trip of wheeling. Brian and Tyler came along and we hit the mud, water, rocks, sand, and obstacles throughout the park. By the end of the day my Jeep was making a crazy sound and we had to take the wheel off. Access to GPX files, bonus videos, and private chats on my website: darksideoffroad.com/subscribe/ Supported by:...
Novsight Halo Pod Lights Jeep Install & Review
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@NovsightAutoLighting reached out and offered to send over some Halos for me to check out, install, and see what I thought. I previously had 4 Rigid 3" spot cubes on my A-Pillars and this was a big move for both looks and performance to jump to 2 Halo 6" spot pods. This video has the install, comparison, and review of the Halos. Spoiler... they're pretty freakin cool. Save 20% w/ code: "DARKSID...
Cold Weather Weekend Patron Run in Allegheny National Forest - Part 2
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Day 2 of the Cold Weather Runwith some Darkside Off-Road Patrons. We head to the Northeast parts of Allegheny National Forest and hit some of the best muddy tight trails, drive out on to the reservoir, and camp at an awesome site. We did not expect the major trail repair that needed to be done to the TJ though! Access to GPX files, bonus videos, and private chats on my website: darksideoffroad....
Cold Weather Weekend Patron Run in Allegheny National Forest - Part 1
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Me and some Darkside patrons head on for the newly minted Cold Weather Run, a winter trip that's become an annual tradition, into Allegheny National Forest and hit some of the best trails and campsites the forest has to offer. This video has it all, Wranglers, Tacomas, XJs, roof top tents, and diesel heaters. So many diesel heaters. Access to GPX files, bonus videos, and private chats on my web...
Exploring Finger Lakes National Forest & Watkins Glen Area
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I organized a little exploration day trip for some local WNY Overland group members and a patron to see what's in Finger Lakes National Forest. A little known national forest right here in NY. We also check out the nearby Watkins Glen Gorge and a few state forests that proved to be tons of muddy fun! Access to GPX files, bonus videos, and private chats on my website: darksideoffroad.com/subscri...
Darkside Off Road Trailer 2024
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Looking forward to new adventures in 2024! Here's the quick intro clip for this year's videos highlighting some of the best of 2023. Darkside Off-Road is the CZcams channel for the adventures of @Vader_JLU (Instagram & TikTok) and friends to share the excitement of our off-road and overlanding trips. Please subscribe and hit the bell if you like the videos! Music Code: H39DDWNPBMWKFUIY
Overlanding Sproul & Tioga State Forests in Central PA
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Day 2 of a long weekend in November doing some Central PA overlanding with Tyler and his Trailhawk Cherokee checking out the forest roads and water crossing in Sproul, Susquehannock, and Tioga State Forests. It was chilly, but a great sunny day to bomb around forest roads and see what we could find. Access to GPX files, bonus videos, and private chats on my website: darksideoffroad.com/subscrib...
Moshannon State Forest & Quehanna Wild Area Nuclear Test Bunkers!
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The story from Day 1 of a long weekend doing some Central PA overlanding with Tyler and his Trailhawk Cherokee checking out the forest roads and towers in Moshannon State Forest and the nuclear jet engine testing bunkers in the Quehanna Wild Area. We found a few surprises along the way that were pretty cool too! Annnnnd it rained the whole time lol. Access to GPX files, bonus videos, and privat...
Leaf Peepinâ Allegheny National Forest w/ Friends
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What's turning into an annual tradition is heading into Allegheny National Forest for some leaf peepin' trail driving and dispersed camping fun. A few of my friends and patrons of the channel join me and we take the kids out for some fun in the forest. We hit a mechanical snag and it rained a bunch, but we still had a great time! Access to GPX files, bonus videos, and private chats on my websit...
Union Springs Rd to Flagpole Knob, VA
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It's been a while since I've been able to do a proper trip after the newborn arrived this summer, but I finally got out with my buddies Steve and Tyler to explore the middle of George Washington National Forest and see a few different knobs and run the Union Springs Rd trail up to Flag Pole Knob. What a fun trail and it was a blast watching the Trailhawk go up it! Access to GPX files, bonus vid...
Allegheny National Forest - Thunderstorms & Kids Camping
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My daughter wanted to go camping with daddy so I obliged and recruited Nick and his kids to come along for the trip to Allegheny National Forest. We made some stops on the way to the forest for the kids and hit a trail with a big obstacle on it before getting to camp in a storm. Access to GPX files, bonus videos, and private chats on my website: darksideoffroad.com/subscribe/ Keep an eye out fo...
Drummond Island Broke Us - Tight Twisties & Walker Trail
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Drummond Island Broke Us - Tight Twisties & Walker Trail
Drummond Island - Marble Head Badge of Honor & Connerâs Hole
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Drummond Island - Marble Head Badge of Honor & Connerâs Hole
West Virginia Overland Adventure - Otter Creek Wilderness & Spruce Knob
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West Virginia Overland Adventure - Otter Creek Wilderness & Spruce Knob
West Virginia Overland Adventure - Canaan Loop Road In The Rain
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West Virginia Overland Adventure - Canaan Loop Road In The Rain
Western NY Overland Weekend in Allegheny National Forest
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Western NY Overland Weekend in Allegheny National Forest
The BEST Sloppy Jeep Trails in Allegheny National Forest
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The BEST Sloppy Jeep Trails in Allegheny National Forest
Cold Camping at Allegheny National Forest in Jeeps
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Cold Camping at Allegheny National Forest in Jeeps
Stuck AGAIN at a 12 Gates Jeep Club Trail Day - October 2022
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Stuck AGAIN at a 12 Gates Jeep Club Trail Day - October 2022
Fall Jeep Overlanding in Allegheny National Forest - October 2022
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Fall Jeep Overlanding in Allegheny National Forest - October 2022
Mt. Washington Auto Road - Highest Peak In The Northeast - September 2022
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Mt. Washington Auto Road - Highest Peak In The Northeast - September 2022
Jericho Mountain 4x4 Trail NH - Jeep Badge of Honor Trail - September 2022
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Jericho Mountain 4x4 Trail NH - Jeep Badge of Honor Trail - September 2022
Vermont Overland Adventure - Exploring Ancient Class 4 Roads - September 2022
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Vermont Overland Adventure - Exploring Ancient Class 4 Roads - September 2022
Vermont Overland Adventure - Chateauguay Road & Plymouth Five Corners - September 2022
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Vermont Overland Adventure - Chateauguay Road & Plymouth Five Corners - September 2022
Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival Day 2 - Rothrock State Forest - August 2022
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Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival Day 2 - Rothrock State Forest - August 2022
Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival Day 1 - Bald Eagle State Forest - August 2022
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Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival Day 1 - Bald Eagle State Forest - August 2022
Facebook group is WNY Overland.
What is the best way to find the trail heads and get to these offroading trails ?
Are there any 4wd trails there?
That drone shot at about 55:20 ⊠it was breathtaking. Thank you for sharing your experience. Great video!
You should see the drone shots I got on my latest Union Springs video this year! So many great views in that area. đ
Awesome wheeling guys that trail with those rocks I'd be scared to try it running under 37 inch tires it's pretty challenging, in big rock's ground clearance makes for a less stressful adventure LOL.. great video great driving as well guys... đ€đŒâđŒ
I also named my Jeep Vader and our crew is ...The Darkside Crew, just love your content!
@@vadersoffroadadventures0316 đ€
Where is that campsite at?
Awesome video! Clean and descent thanks!
Great Channel! Looked like a good time... that mandatory black obstacle looked scary as he11
Thanks for watching! Itâs intense but not that scary. Super fun!
Trailhawk needs some Rock sliders off-road bumper
That's slick
The obstacles that you skipped- I was there spring 2023, a dude in my group had a JK on 40âs with one ton axles- the ruts were so hogged out, had to winch through most of them anyway. Good trail, good video. Maybe Iâll see you out there on the trails.
Oh man I believe it!
Great video. That trail looks awesome.
It absolutely is! đ€
We can't wait for our trip down that way.
Beautiful area of GWNF!
This video just popped up on my feed and Iâm glad it did!!! Iâve been living in PA for a little over 6 months. This is why I moved out of NY. Canât wait to explore more of what this state has to offer. Thanks for the video!
Awesome, ya I have to head to PA, WV, VA for all my fun. Nothing in NY really.
Epic! I've got even better campsites waypointed for next time you come down!
Heck yea! Wish you could've run this with us.
This is one of my favorite trails!
Dude, so good. I have to go back!
@@DarksideOffRoad agreed. I did it in my JT and got hung up on a huge rock. Would attempt it again in my JKU.
†the rocky trail on this one, challenging!
cool trail, good trip!
Thanks Chris!
The guy in the white SUV trying to climb a vertical mountain must be related to speed buggy đ
It was unreal lol
Glad I didnât try doing this with the 2500đ
lol
Gotta take him down that tight trail in Allegheny. Open it up a bit for the rest of us. đ
Glad I didnât try doing this with the 2500đ
I wonder if my 85 k5 Blazer will make itđ§
Itâs not a terribly difficult trail, a little high clearance makes it easier. Iâd say probably đ
You had steak What did the other guy eat?
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Hey where are you from??
Buffalo, NY. Go Bills!
I grew up riding snowmobiles, four wheelers and 4x4 trucks on all those roads in the national forest. Brings back a lot of memories of partying up there
Seems like a good hiking, horseback, ski/snowmobile type of forest đ€
At the top of Chataguay road there is a pond and small camping area. Your video showed it but there appear to be barriers at the top with a gate. Iâm surprised to see that gated off. Was it done by the ATV folks or the forest service?
Oh yeah that open area at the top? I figured it was utility service access. Had no idea there was stuff back there!
Yes itâs national forest for sure. Just surprised to see guardrails up there. Used to be a gate Fish n Game or forest service would randomly open and close. Itâs basically an easier trail than the creek bed you fellas went up.
i live west of rochester and have been itching to take my truck somewhere like this. guess i know what ill be doing soon
Next time try lost pond , nice campsitesâŠâŠ
I love sproul st forest I just hate the law that pa passed a couple of years ago now you can only camp in designated spots and you have to pay when I first started going up to the forest you could camp where you wanted In any state forest now you can only do that in Allegheny national I wish there was someway we could start a petition against it and get it back the way it was they have to keep taking everything from usâŠ.great video Iâll be watching more
Yea ANF is definitely my favorite for that reason. The state forests are still great for exploring tho!
epic intro!!
I live nearby, would love to meet up and wheel with you guys but I have a full size truck so I couldn't go through some of those tight trails LOL
My son says i should leave a comment due to we have a camp in the area
So cool! Great area for a camp đ
My family owns cabins up at the base of Reddish. awesome to see others loving the land so much!
Amazing down there. I love it every time I visit. I hope they donât improve Reddish Knob too much. Iâll miss the broken down graffiti lot if it gets all redone
Had a great time camping in that area last fall!
Such a great spot đ
It was such a fun trip! Looking forward to the Potts episode.
Always good traveling with you dude. Yeah Potts is gonna be a great vid đ€
Very nice man! Views are incredible there
It was prime exploring đ
Beautiful views & fun trail time
It was for sure!
Another great episode! Canât wait to hit Potts someday, and Union Springs in a few weeks!
You'll love it dude! Thanks.
I live nearby and go there every week (Quehanna) I know a few good mud spots, done quite a few videos from there.
Wonder if that crater was from an old oil or gas well they removed?
maybe, i'm still leaning towards a mini rock mining area since the boulders looked like the ones they'd use as trail / road barriers
Those are my home trails. I learned to drive at 13 years old in an 85 toyota puckup on them. We would go from reading to Plymouth, over to Bridgewater, and then to barnard. Before hurricane Irene you could drive a stock toyota through there
Those are my home trails. I learned to drive at 13 years old in an 85 toyota puckup on them. We would go from reading to Plymouth, over to Bridgewater, and then to barnard. Before hurricane Irene you could drive a stock toyota through there
where is town highway 15? looking for new places to explore and to start camping out and want to try the green mtn national forest
Good video, nice trail, love the action. 99% off roaders are afraid of success, they let off when momentum is working.. Never gets old to see. JLU setup needs worked on.. That JLU is way too heavy, lacks off road sway bars, and is super stiff in the rear. Which hinders articulation in the rear and greatly effects the front. The suspension is working against you. Tires lifting or without weight on them means no traction. And for heavens sake replace those steps with proper sliders, they're nothing but a hazard and reduce clearance. Proper tires would make a difference as well. That yellow cherokee is super interesting, bravo to him. The rest of the vehicles need help.
broke my offroad cherry on hoover nelson this past sunday after a good rain. such a fun little trail.
Nice! Iâd like to do it in the rain going north uphill at some point.
It takes more guts than I have to do this, props on the results! You did great creeping up on the final opening size, as we know, metal doesn't grow back. I learned that lesson in woodworking the hard way that wood doesn't grow back, either, Haha. Nice results.
Thanks! Spending two days on the cut was something đ
Tell us more about the bug screen!!!
Itâs just a roll of door / window screen cut in half and shaped to the back. I used sticky magnets along the hard top / trunk edges and on the screen to connect it. Cheap little diy project.
Well it looks great. Iâm am in definite need of that setup. Iâll have to get busy!
Nice adventure and camp set up, itâs time for your friend to get a Bronco or a Jeep, even a stock Jeep could have made the awesome water crossing, still great video thanks