Current Events for 2018

RULES
The following rules are to be acknowledged and respected by everyone entering The Badlands. By signing a release of liability and waiver, you are agreeing that you understand and agree to obey all these rules.

  • No one under the age of 18 is allowed to check-in without a parent or proof of legal guardianship. No one (including a stepparent) can check-in someone else’s child without signed and notarized consent forms and waiver, and medical info.
  • All participants (driver/rider/passenger) must fill out a current waiver and check in at the office. Everyone 18 and older must show a valid ID at time of check
  • All minors (driver/rider/passenger) must bring signed and notarized minor forms with them if not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • All vehicles must display an orange safety flag.
    • SUV/4x4’s and UTVs/Side by Sides must have the flag at least two feet above the highest point of the vehicle (not just the roof).
    • ATV’s must have the flag at least two feet above the helmet.
    • All children’s vehicles must have the standard 6’+ pole.
    • Flags are not required on a dirt bike.
  • Helmets must be worn at all times when ATVs, dirt bikes, and Side by Sides are in motion. Any DOT approved helmet is acceptable.
  • Seat belts must be worn at all times while driving on The Badlands property. Infants and child passengers must be restrained in an appropriate child safety seat.
  • Everyone is required to wear a shirt and closed shoes.
  • No alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, or weapons are allowed on The Badlands property. No person may be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any substances that may hinder thinking ability or reaction time. Coolers will be checked prior to entering the Park.
  • All SUV/4x4’s must be registered and insured. ATV’s should be registered according to YOUR State law. We are not a law enforcement agency.
  • All SUV/4x4’s must have at least one tow point (examples: tow hook or receiver hitch). Front and rear tow points are mandatory for the harder trails along with a winch and locker.
  • All SUV’s must have the following: proper roll-over protection (i.e. roll bar, roof) that includes passengers, battery tie down (no bungee cords), seat belts for everyone in the vehicle, tow point(s), trash bag for liquid spills, and flag.
  • Absolutely no sand rails or dune buggies are allowed at the Badlands™. If your machine is questionable, please call The Badlands office.
  • Speed limit is 15 mph in the parking areas and on all main and two-way roads. All vehicles/machines must be in control at all times.
  • Parking lots are for parking. No tricks or horseplay will be tolerated. Please be respectful, not causing commotion or damage to other vehicles. You will be held responsible.
  • All trails are two-way use. No blind jumping.
  • Please tread lightly. Please use tree saver straps, the correct size tree, etc. No one is allowed to cut down a tree for any reason.
  • Travel only where motorized vehicles are permitted. Do not blaze a new trail. Do not ride in a field! You will be prosecuted by the field owner.
  • Cross streams only at designated crossings. Avoid lake and swamp areas.
  • No disorderly conduct. No littering. No tobacco products may be deposited on The Badlands property, (cigarette butts, cigars, chewing tobacco, etc.). This includes the parking lot as well as the trails.
  • No double riding on vehicles designed for one person anywhere on The Badlands property.
EVERYONE is expected to drive responsibly and respect the rights of others and the environment. This enables all to enjoy their time at The Badlands and protects and preserves the environment.

 

6th Bi Annual Off Road 101 Event, April 21st 2017

This has been a wonderful event every year to help those not comfortable yet with off road travel to become acquainted with what their Toyota 4x4 is really capable of in the real world. In the morning we go over basics of recovery, approach and departure angles. We cover 4x4 settings on your Toyota and what each of them does and when to use them. Then we take your trucks out as we guide you through the beginner trails at the badlands off road park that any stock truck can tackle. Weather permitting, we have a big group camp out at the local grounds and share stories about our day.

Midwest Overland and Chitown4x4  Host the Chitown4x4 Meet and Greet

We are hosting Midwest Overlanders Group as well as the local, Tacoma, FJ, 4runner and Tundra Groups for an open house and Camp out.  Taking place June 24th 2017. Starting at Noon at Chitown4x4.  We will have a swag raffel at 4pm sharp!  Doors close at 5pm  Then we are heading over to the Blackwell family camp ground to camp for the night as a group.  Most of us are booking sites along the southern end of the camping area, 8 people , 2 tents max per site. You need to reserve your camp site ahead of time, click the blue button below for all of that info.

Blackwell has a small lake for Canoe and Kayak as well as the dupage river which is a great paddle river.  For those that enjoy more 2 wheel off road adventure, we will have a group Mt bike ride on Sunday afternoon at one of the local places,Palos, or Saweekee, weather pending.

Chitown4x4 is located at 260 Gerzevske lane, Carol Stream, Il 60188 (inside the Accurate Products Warehouse)

CampGround:  Corner Of Butterfield rd (56) and Warrenville Road, in warrenville, Il 60555. 







This event filled up very quickly and we are no longer accepting attendees for this event:

    Introduction to off road 101
    4th annual event:  April 8th - April 9th 2017
Every year we head down to the Badlands in Attica Indiana in April before the travel and expedition season kicks off to do a formal introduction to those that have never been off road.  We focus on the basics, Safety, Recovery, Capability.  This is open to customers of Chitown4x4.  The only fee required is that to get into the park for the 2 days. 

Day 1:  9:30 AM.   1 hour of basics on your 4x4. Easy Loop Trail for beginners and stock trucks before we break for lunch. Afternoon, tackle an intermediate trail and play in the park till sunset and we set up camp for the night.

Day 2: Take skills learned and apply to normal moderate trails for those that are equipped for it.  We will also have a reboot of the first morning with an alternate loop through the easy trails again.

Location:
Badlands Off Road Park, 3968 N Xavier Rd, Attica, IN 47918

Required Gear:
4x4 Capable Truck, Communication Device (ham or CB), Visibility Flag and a way to mount it.(park rules)

Camp Ground info: http://www.offthetrailcampground.com/campground.html

Off road Park info: http://www.badlandsoffroad.com/

Toyota Lone Star Jamboree May 4th - 7th

Link to register for this event.  www.lonestartoyotajamboree.com/
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Toyota Summit, Ouray Colorado, July 19-23

Link to Event and Registration: www.fjsummit.org/
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Appalachian Toyota Round Up, Tennessee, August 31 - September 4

Please visit this URL To Attend and let them know where you heard about the event from.
  http://www.appalachiantoyotaroundup.org
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