OK this was copied from the FJcruisers forum, they put together huge rides and all of the other local clubs usually join in and it makes one hell of a fun time! so I thought I would mention it here also well, I thought it would be a good time to get together and make an Eglin run, passes are the only thing you would need and they are $10 for everyone over 16, if needed closer to time I could pick up passes for who ever needed them.
Anyhow lets get together and wheel some, I think Matt covers about everything in the below copied list, but if needed i can answer any questions...or try to at least
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The 2nd Annual Southeast MONSTER Meet promises to be a great time if any of the previous runs through the "West Eglin Loop" are any indication. (See links below)
This trip will include some nice trail runs, sand pits, technical hill climbs/descents, water crossings (some deep), etc. This a fun ride with terrain to encourage beginners and challenge experienced wheelers alike. Don't shy away from this run just because your rig is stock. We have found that stock rigs can do nearly ANYTHING here at Eglin. So come on out!
I plan on rolling out to the point at East Bay for what is always an amazing sunset and then a night run back to civilization (for the hopelessly civilized). The meeting spot will be the Tom Thumb (CITGO convenience store) located at the corner of Highway 87 and Hickory Hammock Road. This is located 2.1 miles south of the I-10 exit 31 along Hwy 87.
(Got GPS? N30 35'41.29" W086 56'28.79")
Bring plenty of water and some snacks for the trail. Sunscreen and bug spray may be nice as well.
I HIGHLY recommend anybody coming in from out of town stay in Pensacola, or the motels mentioned below which are very close to the rendezvous site.
There is primitive camping available for those interested (I'll be doing that Sat. nite at least). There are also a couple of motels (Red Carpet Inn, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express) , as well as a KOA, very close by at I-10 exit #31 (the intersection of I-10 and Hwy 87).
Possible Itinerary
Friday 16 Jan-
7:00pm 'ish Prerun get together in Milton, FL at the home of our very own Dusther. Can you say PIG ROAST!?!? (I can say that, and 'beer' too)
Saturday 17 Jan-
10:00am Rendezvous at the Tom Thumb. Air down and hit the trails by 10:30.
Lunch will be on the trail at one of numerous spots suitable for this many vehicles.
4:30pm 'ish Set camp on the beach at East Bay in time for Sunset. Camp fire, smores, shrimp-boil (Bay Shrimp) , yada yada yada...
10:00pm 'ish Night run through to return non-campers to civilization and their cushy staterooms.
This time will be flexible, of course.
Sunday 18 Jan-
9:00am Break camp and start back toward Rendezvous spot.
10:00am Rendezvous at the meeting spot and re-hit the trails by 10:30.
Again, lunch will be on the trail at one of numerous spots suitable for this many vehicles.
2:00pm 'ish Find our way back to civilization and say our Farewells.
Anyhow lets get together and wheel some, I think Matt covers about everything in the below copied list, but if needed i can answer any questions...or try to at least
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Let's go wheeling at Eglin Reservation January 17-18, 2009
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The 2nd Annual Southeast MONSTER Meet promises to be a great time if any of the previous runs through the "West Eglin Loop" are any indication. (See links below)
This trip will include some nice trail runs, sand pits, technical hill climbs/descents, water crossings (some deep), etc. This a fun ride with terrain to encourage beginners and challenge experienced wheelers alike. Don't shy away from this run just because your rig is stock. We have found that stock rigs can do nearly ANYTHING here at Eglin. So come on out!
I plan on rolling out to the point at East Bay for what is always an amazing sunset and then a night run back to civilization (for the hopelessly civilized). The meeting spot will be the Tom Thumb (CITGO convenience store) located at the corner of Highway 87 and Hickory Hammock Road. This is located 2.1 miles south of the I-10 exit 31 along Hwy 87.
(Got GPS? N30 35'41.29" W086 56'28.79")
Bring plenty of water and some snacks for the trail. Sunscreen and bug spray may be nice as well.
I HIGHLY recommend anybody coming in from out of town stay in Pensacola, or the motels mentioned below which are very close to the rendezvous site.
There is primitive camping available for those interested (I'll be doing that Sat. nite at least). There are also a couple of motels (Red Carpet Inn, Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express) , as well as a KOA, very close by at I-10 exit #31 (the intersection of I-10 and Hwy 87).
Possible Itinerary
Friday 16 Jan-
7:00pm 'ish Prerun get together in Milton, FL at the home of our very own Dusther. Can you say PIG ROAST!?!? (I can say that, and 'beer' too)
Saturday 17 Jan-
10:00am Rendezvous at the Tom Thumb. Air down and hit the trails by 10:30.
Lunch will be on the trail at one of numerous spots suitable for this many vehicles.
4:30pm 'ish Set camp on the beach at East Bay in time for Sunset. Camp fire, smores, shrimp-boil (Bay Shrimp) , yada yada yada...
10:00pm 'ish Night run through to return non-campers to civilization and their cushy staterooms.
Sunday 18 Jan-
9:00am Break camp and start back toward Rendezvous spot.
10:00am Rendezvous at the meeting spot and re-hit the trails by 10:30.
Again, lunch will be on the trail at one of numerous spots suitable for this many vehicles.
2:00pm 'ish Find our way back to civilization and say our Farewells.
