September Slam at Rush Offroad A High-Flying Excursion and a Slamming Good Time

September Slam at Rush Offroad

A High-Flying Excursion

and a Slamming Good Time

Gideon Thompson

The Ashland Beacon

Remember those dreams of high-flying trucks and off-road vehicles from our childhood? Hours of our parents’ yard work were ruined by our desire to build tracks for our toy trucks and ATVs stored away on our shelves and in our toy boxes. Power Wheels, along with our smaller-class dirt bikes and four-wheelers, left barren lanes through our freshly cut lawns and neighboring rights-of-way. As adults, those dreams of flying through the trees and grass on the back of motorized transportation become reality as we purchase four-wheelers, side-by-side cruisers, and other all-terrain vehicles. With the right equipment and motivation, the trails become an endless dirt highway ready for our exploration and honed driving maneuvers.

Deep in the woods and across the ridges of Rush, Kentucky, sits more than 100 miles of trails offered by Rush Offroad. From intermediate- to expert-level driving terrain, finding the right trail to get started on is as easy as reading a map or asking for directions. Riding alone is an unlikely scenario at Rush Offroad, as the park sees several riders through the gates each day. There are permits available for access to the trails, starting at $35 for a day pass. A week pass is $55, and for $120, riders can get a season access pass to stay on the trails with ease.

Looking to get away for a weekend or longer while hanging out with friends and family and your new off-road vehicle? Within a short distance of Rush Offroad are several lodging accommodations, such as Williams Creek Cabins, The Riders Retreat, Krazy Lady Cabins, and Spanglers Rush Retreat. Hotels are also nearby, including Fairfield Inn of Ashland, Kentucky; Days Inn; Holiday Inn Express; Delta Hotel; Argillite KOA Campground; and Hampton Inn, all within a reasonable drive of the riding park. Parkgoers not only have lodging accommodations nearby but also a variety of restaurants and entertainment at Camp Landing, where visitors can find shopping, family activities, and gaming all within a single campus.

Rush Offroad is the stage for some major riding events each year, where participants get to watch professional drivers get airborne and shred the trails with custom-built machinery. September Slam is an annual event hosted by Rush Offroad with the Premier Mega Truck Series, where everyone can participate in trail riding and family-oriented events that include several types of racing. From September 24 through September 27, September Slam is set to rock the hills with high-flying stunts and tire-slamming trucks and ATVs that dreams are made of. If you’re itching to get on those trails or just looking to have a great weekend while getting a little dirty, then September Slam has what you’re looking for.

Entry for September Slam is $60 for Saturday and $90 for the full weekend, along with camping access for anyone who plans to stay overnight. Gates open Thursday at 8:00 a.m., with open riding continuing through Friday. On Saturday, riders get to cruise the trails and show off their skills as the Mega Trucks start around 12:00 p.m. and ride into the evening, wrapping up between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Located at 100 Four Mile Road in Rush, Kentucky, Rush Offroad is a trail-riding dream tucked away within the hills and trees, where engines can be heard roaring past on any given day. Tickets for the September Slam event can be purchased by scanning the QR code or by visiting rushoffroad.com/events.

For any questions pertaining to the event or park access, Rush Offroad can be contacted by phone at 606.929.5552 or through its Facebook page, where visitors can also find coverage of events and fun times in the park. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, each week. Trail-riding hours are available from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Friday through Sunday.

Let’s get dirty and watch some high-grade machinery catch some air at this year’s September Slam!