A&D COMMUNITY MUD RUN
Pine Barrens, NJ
A&D COMMUNITY MUD RUN — PINE BARRENS Saturday, October 17, 2026 · NEW DATE
You voted. We listened. The community wanted MUD, so this isn't one of our scenic green-trail runs. We're heading into the Pine Barrens looking for mud, water and ruts, and a chance to actually put those 4x4s to work.
HOW TO GET IN: RSVP HERE ON THE SITE The RSVP is the ride. Facebook "Going" doesn't reach us. Here's what an RSVP gets you: 1. Right away: the full details and the exact meet spot, by email. 2. 3 days out: the plan. Where and when, what to bring, the weather call, and your waiver. 3. The day before: a reminder, plus a one-tap "release my spot" if plans change. 4. Ride day: the A&D event chat for the meetup, then the radio channel once we roll out. 5. After: a link to drop your photos and video into the recap. If weather moves the date again, RSVPs hear it first.
BRING A GMRS RADIO Strongly recommended. Once we roll out, the radio is how the group talks: the lead, the sweep and everyone in between. The event chat pauses on the trail and just shows the channel (and it's called over the radio if it changes). Chat comes back when the trail ends.
Already RSVP'd for September 26? You're still on the list. Just confirm the new date from the email we sent.
We wheel together. We recover together. We leave nobody behind.
At A Glance
- Meet
- 9:30 AM (exact spot emailed 3 days before)
- Roll out
- 10:00 AM sharp
- Vehicle
- 4x4 required. Stock 4x4s welcome. Street-legal, registered and insured (state forest rules).
- Ride type
- Mud run. Mud and water crossings expected, getting stuck is possible.
- Recovery gear
- Strongly recommended (A&D brings recovery equipment too)
- Radio
- GMRS strongly recommended
- Bring
- Lunch, water, snacks, bug spray, trash bags (pack it in, pack it out)
- Route
- Pine Barrens, adjusted on the day for trail conditions
The exact meetup spot goes out by email once you RSVP. Already in the FB group? The discussion's happening there too.
Requirements9 to read before you RSVP, including NJ State Forest Rules
NJ State Forest Rules
This ride is on New Jersey state forest or park roads. State rules apply to every vehicle and rider, and we follow them to the letter. A vehicle that doesn't meet them can't ride with the group.
Vehicles (N.J.A.C. 7:2-3.1, 3.2)
- Registered, plated and insured, and the driver carries a valid license.
- No ATVs, dirt bikes or unregistered vehicles.
- No vehicles with more than two axles, and no tires over 40 inches.
Where You Can Drive (N.J.A.C. 7:2-3.4)
- Established roads and designated parking only, and no road closed by signs or barriers.
- No driving in the woods, swamps, bogs, wetlands or fields. That includes going around a puddle off the road.
- Stay on roads open to vehicles. Park Police write summonses.
On The Ride (N.J.A.C. 7:2-2.6, 3.4(e), 9.3)
- No racing or showing off. Races, rallies and exhibitions need a state permit.
- No alcohol anywhere in the forest.
- At least one adult for every nine riders under 18.