19th Century technology - 1, Rivian - 0

[Holler Wanderer]

I posted this a couple days ago on Reddit, but also wanted to share here. I was out hiking in the mountains Saturday, and had to drive in to the trailhead on a long road that was a railroad up until about 100 years ago.

Got back to the R1 after the hike and found a giant railroad spike in the tire! Thankfully was able to drive out the mile or so of 4wd road (she performed like a champ) before the tire started losing air, fast, once back on the smoother railroad grade.

Changing a tire on the shoulder of a narrow gravel road wasn't fun, especially after hiking all day, but we got it done. I only just bought the spare tire kit a month ago, too!

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[cbrcanuck]

Holy crap!

 

[KBabione]

Nice souvenir! Just a tough way to find it...

One of my favorite 2-night hiking loops in PA is called "The Old Loggers Path" and much of it is on old railroad paths from when the mountains of PA were clearcut in the mid-to-late 1800's. We've seen a number of similar spikes as we were walking, along with other rusted out iron leftovers.

 

[Holler Wanderer]

Nice souvenir! Just a tough way to find it...

One of my favorite 2-night hiking loops in PA is called "The Old Loggers Path" and much of it is on old railroad paths from when the mountains of PA were clearcut in the mid-to-late 1800's. We've seen a number of similar spikes as we were walking, along with other rusted out iron leftovers.

Railroad grades make great hiking trails! Such low grades

 

[Swiszo]

I posted this a couple days ago on Reddit, but also wanted to share here. I was out hiking in the mountains Saturday, and had to drive in to the trailhead on a long road that was a railroad up until about 100 years ago.

Got back to the R1 after the hike and found a giant railroad spike in the tire! Thankfully was able to drive out the mile or so of 4wd road (she performed like a champ) before the tire started losing air, fast, once back on the smoother railroad grade.

Changing a tire on the shoulder of a narrow gravel road wasn't fun, especially after hiking all day, but we got it done. I only just bought the spare tire kit a month ago, too!

Was this the east side of the Moffot tunnel by chance?

 

[Holler Wanderer]

Was this the east side of the Moffot tunnel by chance?

No this is Upper Gold Camp Road outside the Springs. I've driven that road a few times though as well

 

[Swiszo]

No this is Upper Gold Camp Road outside the Springs. I've driven that road a few times though as well

Thanks, Was hoping my Rivian could make it up that trail to Yankee Doodle lake

 

[Holler Wanderer]

Thanks, Was hoping my Rivian could make it up that trail to Yankee Doodle lake

On the Rollins Pass Road? I've actually never driven that one but I've heard it isn't bad. The Rivian will surprise you how capable it is - ground clearance/approach angles are 90 percent of what you need.

 

[Swiszo]

On the Rollins Pass Road? I've actually never driven that one but I've heard it isn't bad. The Rivian will surprise you how capable it is - ground clearance/approach angles are 90 percent of what you need.

Correct, the east side of Rollins pass

 

[Andystroh]

Correct, the east side of Rollins pass

the Rivian can drive up roads 10x the difficulty of that one, go for it! It’s just bumpy

 

[Holler Wanderer]

the Rivian can drive up roads 10x the difficulty of that one, go for it! It’s just bumpy

We have similar avatars, lol

 

[Swiszo]

the Rivian can drive up roads 10x the difficulty of that one, go for it! It’s just bumpy

Do you air down to reduce bumbyness? To 34psi from 44 psi?

 

[Andystroh]

Do you air down to reduce bumbyness? To 34psi from 44 psi?

The last time I was up there I did not, but it wouldn’t hurt.

 

[Yossarian]

Railroad grades make great hiking trails! Such low grades

And even greater cycling trails.

To the OP: that's one hell of a nail and thank goodness you were able to overcome things without too much drama!

 

[Holler Wanderer]

And even greater cycling trails.

To the OP: that's one hell of a nail and thank goodness you were able to overcome things without too much drama!

Thanks! Got the tire replaced yesterday at Discount, thankfully for only 50 bucks (I got the tires only in December). She's good as new.

PS I love your name

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