Sounds like you had a great trek. I’ve been traveling the Northwoods for over 50 years. The Golden Road, while remote, is not like the Lewis and Clark expedition. So travelers need not worry but should be well-prepared. I did one of those trips in the late 80s in my 2-wheel drive minivan letting my 13-year-old son drive. Easy Peezy
Might I suggest you redo the video with the piano music turned down? It's louder than the narration. I was looking forward to watching this. We drove the Golden Rd in and around a few others a few yrs ago. I took the American Standard Rd out though.
The piano in the opening is a little loud compared to the narration for sure. The rest of the video is fine though I made sure to test it on multiple devices. I’ll make sure to adjust the background video for the opening in part 2 🤙🏻
A really nice production guys. This video is an excellent representation of the backwoods of Maine. I work in Somerset County, ME. We take off and hit the back woods trails every chance we get. What kind of comms do you keep? GMRS? No cell service in those parts of Maine!
It really is an amazing state to explore! Thanks for the sub! I hope you enjoy the rest of the series. And don’t forget to watch the original Maine series 🤙🏻
@@jdsmaintenanceI took my son up to the forks for his first time bird hunting. I thought it'd be a good idea to go down the lower enchanted road hit the Lois and Clark road come out by bulldog camps..... I forgot the area flooded a year or 2 ago Lost both front shocks on my truck came home on just springs never saw a bird 😂 and wow them bridges are getting old they ain't much anymore I made him get out and cross before I took my truck. He asked me what would happen if I went through I said there's 4 other trucks in here that need to come out the same way lol we will be fine.
I run ten ply tires on my pickup, never lowered tire pressure. Spent months on the Golden road and in the Northwoods. Moved to the Katahdin region last year , it’s all close to home now.
A local!!! It must be awesome having the northwoods as your back yard. I have E range tires as well and usually we only lower pressure to help smooth out the ride. I know plenty of people that have gone up to those logging roads on 4 even 8 ply and have popped tires
@ definitely, don’t run street tires on them. One of the biggest reasons we moved here was to have the Northwoods close by. . Last year some adventures were put on hold due to some health issues. Hopefully we spend most of June through September out there.
It’s a friggin dirt road. Your mom’s mini van could travel this route. It’s nothing special. Trees, trees, dirt road, trees . No view of anything. Let’s not hype this up
Your right it is a road, and no one ever said it was hard, I never said I needed my built up rig to travel these “extremely difficult” logging roads but you’ve also never travel this particular route because they is definitely some amazing views 🤙🏻
Unfortunately it’s not and if you’re a resident that feels this way then I apologize. My family is from Maine and I know they, and many others, don’t share your opinion
Great video! I've been poking around onX at golden road and was wondering if this route would be doable in a 4x4 Sprinter van? Wondering if the road to Jackman from golden road would be possible in the van
Yes, absolutely the trail we took from Jackman to the Golden road and then the road itself is not at all technical. Remember most of these roads are logging roads so 18 wheelers have to be able to travel on them
I’ve never driven on that road, but I have driven roads/trails from Moosehead(Greenville Junction) to Jackman(Canadian border), down to The Forks, and back to the lake in my RZR. Amazing country up there.
It’s crazy the trails systems go on for miles and will connect you to pretty much anywhere as long as you don’t mind the longer and sometimes more challenging ride.
If RZR is an ATV you would not be able to drive on a large portion of the Golden Road. Much of it is in the Northwoods and they are prohibited there. If it isn’t anATV you continue out through Kokadjo onto the North Road to Sias Hill and that will take you to the Golden Road near Caribou and Chesuncook lakes.
@@AT4OB That one on Doyle pond road is smaller, about half the size, was retro fit in a hurry to support the operation that burned. It was directly on TGR, about a mile east of Doyle pond road junction. Was quite the sad sight to see last summah. Rumor is Quebec Bombardiers were at the border ready to provide aid, but US CBP wouldn't let'm roll thru
Thank you for the feedback, the audio was fine when I tested it on the computer, phone and through headphones. I did notice on a TV the opening background music and the ending music is a little loud
Oh absolutely! The golden road and a majority of the logging roads around it aren’t hard at all! But having the rigs made the adventure as a whole more enjoyable
4x4 not required in NMW, just talent. Last year I was passed by a built 1960s VW Bug, Was north bound on Russell Mountain Road. I was rolling at 40MPH and they blew by close to 70! Big ol' basket rack on the roof too
Sounds like you had a great trek. I’ve been traveling the Northwoods for over 50 years. The Golden Road, while remote, is not like the Lewis and Clark expedition. So travelers need not worry but should be well-prepared. I did one of those trips in the late 80s in my 2-wheel drive minivan letting my 13-year-old son drive. Easy Peezy
Yea the Golden road is a easy trip, with amazing views and just remote enough to feel like your lost in the Maine wilderness!
Might I suggest you redo the video with the piano music turned down?
It's louder than the narration.
I was looking forward to watching this. We drove the Golden Rd in and around a few others a few yrs ago. I took the American Standard Rd out though.
The piano in the opening is a little loud compared to the narration for sure. The rest of the video is fine though I made sure to test it on multiple devices. I’ll make sure to adjust the background video for the opening in part 2 🤙🏻
What do you have for Trucks? I can’t tell if they are full size/half ton trucks or Colorado size.
Nice video! Can't wait for part 2! I'm just a few hours away from that area in Southern Maine. This is a great preview for my bucket list trip.
@@svtben it’s such an amazing area to explore!
A really nice production guys. This video is an excellent representation of the backwoods of Maine. I work in Somerset County, ME. We take off and hit the back woods trails every chance we get. What kind of comms do you keep? GMRS? No cell service in those parts of Maine!
Thank you!!! Maine is truly awesome. We both run GMRS 🤙🏻
I wish Maine was only a 6 hour drive from me, I’d be there a lot! One day I’ll make it up there and get explore its beauty. Can’t wait for part 2!
I wish I could just drive out there whenever I wanted too but even 6 hours seems far 😅
fun video thanks for all the hard work and hope to see you guys out there someday!
Thanks for watching! I’m sure we will be seeing you out on the trails one day 🤙🏻
Very much enjoyed Part 1. Looking forward eagerly to Part 2….. and those ghost trains!
Thanks, Part 2 is going to be an adventure for sure! We were excited for the Ghost trains too 🤙🏻
Great video! Maine has so many adventure spots... subscribed
It really is an amazing state to explore! Thanks for the sub! I hope you enjoy the rest of the series. And don’t forget to watch the original Maine series 🤙🏻
That washout was on Williams Mtn Rd, wasn't it? Just off of Capital Rd.
Sure is! We were trying to camp at the spot on Misery Pond right before the washout but it was taken.
@AT4OB those are my stomping grounds. Feel free to reach out anytime you're up in Maine ;)
We will definitely be going back up there again! We have some unfinished business as you’ll find out in part 2
@@jdsmaintenanceI took my son up to the forks for his first time bird hunting.
I thought it'd be a good idea to go down the lower enchanted road hit the Lois and Clark road come out by bulldog camps..... I forgot the area flooded a year or 2 ago Lost both front shocks on my truck came home on just springs never saw a bird 😂 and wow them bridges are getting old they ain't much anymore I made him get out and cross before I took my truck.
He asked me what would happen if I went through I said there's 4 other trucks in here that need to come out the same way lol we will be fine.
I run ten ply tires on my pickup, never lowered tire pressure. Spent months on the Golden road and in the Northwoods. Moved to the Katahdin region last year , it’s all close to home now.
A local!!! It must be awesome having the northwoods as your back yard. I have E range tires as well and usually we only lower pressure to help smooth out the ride. I know plenty of people that have gone up to those logging roads on 4 even 8 ply and have popped tires
@ definitely, don’t run street tires on them. One of the biggest reasons we moved here was to have the Northwoods close by. . Last year some adventures were put on hold due to some health issues. Hopefully we spend most of June through September out there.
It’s a friggin dirt road. Your mom’s mini van could travel this route. It’s nothing special. Trees, trees, dirt road, trees . No view of anything. Let’s not hype this up
@ troll much?
Your right it is a road, and no one ever said it was hard, I never said I needed my built up rig to travel these “extremely difficult” logging roads but you’ve also never travel this particular route because they is definitely some amazing views 🤙🏻
I love Maine! Worked up there and the rest of New England for a year. Beautiful…Great vid, guys!
Thanks, it is a beautiful state to explore!
I’m planing a trip up there in the summer. 😊
It is definitely worth the trip! We will be returning for sure in the spring maybe
Nope. Maine is sacred and reserved for locals. Try Oregon. They like people like you. Mainers hate out of staters. Contrary to belief…
Unfortunately it’s not and if you’re a resident that feels this way then I apologize. My family is from Maine and I know they, and many others, don’t share your opinion
“*INSTER EPIC MONTAGE*” 🤔 I see your keyboard works like mine.
Enjoyed the video!
You caught me! 😂 I definitely fat fingered that but noticed it way too late. Glad you enjoyed the video 🤙🏻
*Insert epic montage here* 😂 that suspenseful music in the background 👌
😂😂 you liked that? Thanks for the recommendation 🤙🏻
Great video! I've been poking around onX at golden road and was wondering if this route would be doable in a 4x4 Sprinter van? Wondering if the road to Jackman from golden road would be possible in the van
Yes, absolutely the trail we took from Jackman to the Golden road and then the road itself is not at all technical. Remember most of these roads are logging roads so 18 wheelers have to be able to travel on them
Suggest you have E rated tires and a full size spare on your rig…
You deserve more sub. Great video!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Great video.
@@WilfredoBrito-s6d thanks for watching 🤙🏻
I go to Maine every weekend its a big part of why I bought a ZR2.
Wow every weekend? I wish I could do that! Well you didn’t go wrong with getting a ZR2 for Maine travels 🤙🏻
I’ve never driven on that road, but I have driven roads/trails from Moosehead(Greenville Junction) to Jackman(Canadian border), down to The Forks, and back to the lake in my RZR. Amazing country up there.
It’s crazy the trails systems go on for miles and will connect you to pretty much anywhere as long as you don’t mind the longer and sometimes more challenging ride.
If RZR is an ATV you would not be able to drive on a large portion of the Golden Road. Much of it is in the Northwoods and they are prohibited there. If it isn’t anATV you continue out through Kokadjo onto the North Road to Sias Hill and that will take you to the Golden Road near Caribou and Chesuncook lakes.
The sugar shacks out on that end of the road are sight to see. You went by a good size one by the dam on dole pond.
Yea the one on Dole Pond was big!
Until it burned down last year....
Was it bigger? Cause there was still a large buildings right next to the intersection right at the dole pond dam
@@AT4OB That one on Doyle pond road is smaller, about half the size, was retro fit in a hurry to support the operation that burned. It was directly on TGR, about a mile east of Doyle pond road junction. Was quite the sad sight to see last summah. Rumor is Quebec Bombardiers were at the border ready to provide aid, but US CBP wouldn't let'm roll thru
Never know where that road goes ,tell you check it out sometimes its a wounderfull view
Exactly!!! You’ll never know unless you just do it. That’s what ends up happening when we find the epic campsite later on in this series
Turn the music down!
Thank you for the feedback, the audio was fine when I tested it on the computer, phone and through headphones. I did notice on a TV the opening background music and the ending music is a little loud
Ya my wife’s old Subaru has logged a number of round trips on the golden road. Ya certainly don’t need the rigs you guys are driving. 😂
Oh absolutely! The golden road and a majority of the logging roads around it aren’t hard at all! But having the rigs made the adventure as a whole more enjoyable
4x4 not required in NMW, just talent. Last year I was passed by a built 1960s VW Bug, Was north bound on Russell Mountain Road. I was rolling at 40MPH and they blew by close to 70! Big ol' basket rack on the roof too
@@redrallywagon 😂😂😂, yea the logging roads are not hard at all, we did find some side trails that a Honda civic might have trouble on without AWD lol
The roads are alot smoother @ 60.😂
Can confirm lol.