Midwest Krawlers

New Members Meet-Up!
2025-02-15 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Blip Roasters, 512 Mulberry St, Kansas City, MO, 64105-1112
Calling all new members!!
Time for the first new members get together of the year. Come on out to meet some like-minded people and enjoy some good coffee and donuts at Blips. If you’re a veteran Krawler then come share your stories and experiences with our new members. This will be a great time to ask questions about the club and your rig.

Winter Ride in the Flint Hills
2025-01-18 08:00 - 19:00 | MO
Richard Waeltermann, a long-time club-member, is organizing a Winter Trail Ride on some of the local minimum maintenance roads around the Emporia, KS area. He’s looking to expand the route he carved out a month or so aga, and make sure there are a few limestone ruins to see along the way. All trails on this route will be doable in a stock 4×4 rig of any type. Please be sure to dress for the weather, and have footwear appropriate for rocky/uneven/muddy terrain. Click here for the tentative route (links to another website). Open to anyone, so come join the fun!!! Meet at the Topeka Service Area on I-70. (Coordinates: 39.031803, -95.590312).

Board Planning Session
2025-01-11 09:00 - 15:30 | MO
Board members are invited to attend a planning session for the 2025 year to discuss goals, vision, and responsibilities.

MWK Board Meeting
2025-01-02 19:00 - 20:30 | MO
Board meetings for 2025 will be held on the First Thursday of every month via virtual meeting space. 2025 Board Members and invited guests will be present.

Wheelin in the New Year at KS Rocks
2025-01-01 09:00 - 16:30 | Kansas Rocks Recreation Park KRRP, 2051 130th Street, 2051 130th St, KS, 66754
Let’s ring in the New Year with a trip to KRocks!! We’ll meet up at Casey’s in Pleasanton at 8:30 to gas up and get snacks. Plan on leaving from there around 8:45-9:00 to head to the park. Open to anyone, so come on out and join us!!!

December club meeting
2024-12-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Jefferson’s – Lenexa, 14944 W 87th St, Lenexa, Kansas, 66215

MWK Toy Drive
2024-11-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Side Pockets in Blue Springs, 1237 MO-7, Blue Springs, MO, 64014, United States

November Club Meeting
2024-11-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Johnny’s Tavern – Raymore, 716 W Foxwood Drive, Raymore, MO, 64083, United States
Social hours from 5-7, meeting from 7-8.

Jr. Krawlers! Chili Supper and Marshmallow Roast
2024-11-02 15:30 - 19:30 | Kansas Rocks Recreation Park KRRP, 2051 130th Street, 2051 130th St, KS, 66754
Hey Jr. Krawlers before the snow falls let’s have a chili dinner with s’mores for dessert!!
We will learn how to build a proper fire (and fire safety) for the best s’mores!!
This event is limited to Jr. Krawlers Members (and their sponsors).
The location is To Be Announced.

Winching & Wheeling (Self-Recovery Skills) Class
2024-11-02 09:00 - 15:30 | Kansas Rocks Recreation Park KRRP, 2051 130th Street, 2051 130th St, KS, 66754
Come down to Kansas Rocks Recreation Park ( KRRP ) at 10:00 am for Winching & Wheeling. We’ll cover winching & recovery from 10:00 – 12:00. Afterward, we’ll go wheeling in the park from 12 to about 4:30 or so. The class is free to paid club members, but you will have to pay admittance to the park ($25 per rig + $5 for each passenger) & sign a waiver for them.
Bonus: If you bring your Jr. Krawlers, we’ll have some activities for them to do during class, and then we’ll have a chili supper cooked on site by our Overlanding Chef, Brendon Hale, followed by S’mores at the campfire (and some fire safety tips).
If you’d like to drive down with a group, we will meet at Target at 151st and 69 Hwy to caravan down. We will roll out at 8:30; be fueled up, have your lunch, and bring plenty of water for the day.

MWK Fall Krawl at Hot Spring ORV
2024-10-25 08:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00 | Hot Springs ORV, 2100 Millcreek Rd,, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71901
Join us for our annual Fall Krawl at Hot Springs ORV Park. Over 1200 acres of mild to wild trails. Now featuring 4 Jeep Badge of Honor trails!
Click the photo below to reserve your campsite or cabin and passes now!!

KRocks Creepy Crawl
2024-10-19 08:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00 | MO

October Club Meeting
2024-10-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Side Pockets in Blue Springs, 1237 MO-7, Blue Springs, MO, 64014, United States

Winching and Wheeling Class (Self-Recovery Skills)
2024-10-08 09:00 - 15:30 | Kansas Rocks Recreation Park KRRP, 2051 130th Street, 2051 130th St, KS, 66754
Come down to Kansas Rocks Recreation Park ( KRRP ) at 10:00 for Winching & Wheeling. We’ll cover winching & recovery from 10:00 – 12:00. Afterward, we’ll go wheeling in the park from 12 to about 4:30 or so. The class is free to paid members, but you will have to pay admittance to the park & sign a waiver for them.
Bonus: If you bring your Jr. Krawlers, we’ll have some activities for them to do, and if you want to stay after, we’ll have a chili supper, brought to you by our Overlanding Chef, Brendon Hale, followed by S’mores around the campfire!
If you want to drive down with the group, we’ll meet at Target at 151st and 69 Hwy to caravan down. We will roll out at 8:30; be fueled up, have your lunch, and water for the day!

Ouray in the Fall
2024-09-22 08:00 - 2024-09-28 17:00 | Ouray, Colorado
We will be heading out to Ouray, Colorado to hopefully see the Aspen groves change, some wheeling, and some great food in the area. Weather and conditions permitting, we are hoping to complete Last Dollar and Ophir Pass, Poughkeepsie Gulch, Black Bear Pass, Imogene Pass, Corkscrew, Hurricane, and Colorado Pass. Last time we took the Wrangler, this time we are taking the Gladiator. The Evens and us have our reservations made. If this is something that peaks your interest, join us! Hoping to have at least one group of 10 or so. If needed, there are plenty of trails to break up into a couple smaller groups. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

MWK to Tuttle Creek OHV
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Tuttle Creek ORV, 8399 Secrest Rd, Randolph, Kansas, 66554
Let’s hit the trails at Tuttle and have a great time. Chiefs don’t play until 7:20pm.

September Club Meeting
2024-09-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Paul & Jack’s, 1808 Clay St, North Kansas City, Missouri, 64116
Social time is 5-7 pm, regular meeting at 7 pm. We will have one of our Sponsors, Ryan, with Maxed Out Trucks speak and be available for any questions you might have. Our meeting will start with a moment of silence in honor of those that lost their lives and loved ones on 9/11.

KRocks Adopt a Trail
2024-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | MO

SMORR Labor Day Run
2024-08-31 08:00 - 2024-09-02 17:00 | SMORR, 5722 State Highway K, Seymour, MO, 65746, United States

Sunday Night Ice Cream Run
2024-08-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Summer Salt Ice Cream, 4051 Somerset Dr, Prairie Village, KS, 66208, United States
I’ve been MIA for quite some time and figured I’m overdue for some ice cream. Never been here before, but they have plenty of parking available. There are two stores, but the main ice cream shop is at 83rd and Mission ( 4051 Somerset Dr, Prairie Village, KS 66208)

Dari-B Ice Cream Run
2024-08-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Dari-B, 901 Isley Blvd, Excelsior Springs, MO, 64024, United States
Ice cream run this Sunday 8/25!!!!!!!!!! We all know it has been HOT. I want to take a run to historic Excelsior Springs, MO to visit the Dari-B. We will meet at the QuikTrip in Pleasant Valley (just West of I-35).
We will roll out at 2:30 pm, and we’ll be on Channel 16 on the GMRS.
QuikTrip Pleasant Valley
8600 Pleasant Valley Road
Pleasant Valley, MO 64068

Overlanding for Beginners
2024-08-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Built 2 Rock Offroad, 29901 E Hanna Rd, Buckner, MO, 64016, United States
Brendon Hale will be teaching an informational class on basic beginner overlanding gear, including cooking equipment and methods, sleeping gear, basic ground tents, food storage, and power stations. If you are interested in some off road/off grid camping, I’ll share my experience and hopefully help you prepare for your next journey. Also, if you have a great setup that you want to show off to others, please come by and show us what you have! I will also be demonstrating some simple meals/desserts, so you’ll be able to see how to make it and have some to try, as well. Brian Ropcke has offered his property to allow us to hold the class, which we greatly appreciate!
Bring a comfortable lawn chair!

Sunflower Trail Ride 2024
2024-08-17 08:00 - 2024-08-18 16:00 | Kansas Rocks Recreation Park KRRP, 2051 130th Street, 2051 130th St, KS, 66754
Details of this event will be published in the very near future.

August Club Meeting
2024-08-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Johnny’s Tavern – Raymore, 716 W Foxwood Drive, Raymore, MO, 64083, United States
Social hour from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Meeting starts at 7:00 pm!
See you there!!!!

July 2024 Club Meeting
2024-07-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Jefferson’s – Lenexa, 14944 W 87th St, Lenexa, Kansas, 66215
Our club meeting for July, 2024 will be held on July 10, 2024 at Jefferson’s in Lenexa, KS. Social hour will be from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, and the meeting will start at 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

Welcome to Wheeling
2024-07-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Kansas Rocks Recreation Park KRRP, 2051 130th Street, 2051 130th St, KS, 66754
RESCHEDULED!! Due to wet trail conditions, this event has been postponed until July 7, 2024.

We will be going out to KRocks to do green and blue trails. This will be a perfect time to learn how to get off the pavement and experience this sport. This is perfect for the newbies!! Depending in attendees and weather we hope someone will also step up and take an advance group as well.

MWK Twin Mountains Trip (Quinton, OK)
2024-06-28 12:00 - 2024-06-29 20:00 | Twin Mountains Off-Road Park, N4300 Rd, Kinta, OK, 74552, United States
Twin Mountains Offroad Park is another park we believe to be new to the club event list. Brian Ropke is organizing this trip, and his plan is to head down Friday afternoon and camp at their primitive campsites and be ready to wheel Saturday morning. We’ve been told there is RV camping available at True Grit RV Park just down the road. The park has signage for easy, moderate, and difficult trails. The park is approximately 900 acres near Quinton, Oklahoma and is open from 9:00 am until dark.
I couldn’t find a website, but they do have a facebook group.
Click here for directions.

MWK Goes to Branson
2024-06-20 18:00 - 2024-06-23 11:00 | Branson Convention Center, 200 S Sycamore St, Branson, MO, 65616
For the 2024 Year there will be a Jeep Branson Event and Expo. The event begins on 6/20/24 with a Kickoff party at the Branson Ferris Wheel and cruising on the strip. Fantastic events including Off-roading and Obstacle Course Experience at TexPlex Offroad Park, Show & Shine contes, and outdoor concert and more!

June Club Meeting
2024-06-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Paul & Jack’s, 1808 Clay St, North Kansas City, Missouri, 64116
The June, 2024 club meeting will be held at Paul and Jack’s in North Kansas City, MO. Social hour is from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.

SMORR Memorial Day Run
2024-05-24 08:00 - 2024-05-27 17:00 | SMORR, 5722 State Highway K, Seymour, MO, 65746, United States
We will be in our usual spot over on the west side in the primitive camping area. Bring your tent, your lawn chairs and all that goes with it. We will hit the trails starting Friday morning, bring your food. The cafe will be open. Club will provide pizza Saturday evening. Drinks on your own. Make sure to bring cash for your admittance fees for the park, Brandon doesn’t do credit cards.
