SMC 3rd Annual Skyline Ride / Feb. 21-22, 2009 / Skyline, AL

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SMC will be having another Skyline Ride coming up in February.

BamaBleach and Mt. Dew have hosted this ride for several years now and I hear they put on one heck of a trip. The trails are for all levels, so there will be enough fun to go around for everyone!

I hope you can make it.

For more information,

GO HERE

If you are planning to make the trip, send a PM to BamaBleach.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Werd


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Hey everyone,

I'm once again planning a ride at the Skyline WMA for the 3rd Saturday in February. This is the third straight year I've done this and I'm already working on some ideas for how to make this one bigger and better.

The founding members of the Smokey Mountain Cruisers introduced themselves at Skyline 2008 and this year some of you will get your first look at the newly formed Alabama Chapter of the TLCA: the DixieLand Cruisers! Werd (from IH8mud.com) is the contact for DLC and he's going to coordinate with some of the other chapters to see if they're interested in coming.

There is no registration fee for this event!

*************************the details*************************

Meeting Place:
Thackerson's Gas Station @ Skyline

Address:
11 AL Highway 146
Scottsboro, AL 35768

I think this will be the best place for everyone to meet up. There's a parking lot across the street from the store that should allow enough room for everyone to park until all parties arive. Plus everyone can fill up on gas and snacks before we head out. If you plan to trailer your rig please PM me so I can give you details about where to park your truck and trailer.

Everyone should be able to get directions by using the address for the store listed above.

Meeting Time:
Everyone try to make it by 8:00 AM CST. We probably won't leave out for the trail until 8:30 or so in case people run late. Could be hard to estimate the time correctly with the trip some will be making.

NOTICE: Unless you have Cingular cell service you probably won't get much of a signal once you get on top of Skyline Mountain. I've got Verizon and it's hit or miss (mostly miss).

If I don't have your contact info (phone # / email) please send me a PM with that information so I can get in touch with you if plans change.

Details are still be working out for those looking for overnight stay and this post will be updated as info comes in.

Ground Rules:
Since this is a WMA there are some rules that we all need to take into consideration.
(1) Alcohol is strictly prohibited inside the WMA.
(2) No firearms

Also print out this map and put your sig on it. This will be your permit for the WMA. Just keep it in your glovebox.
http://www.outdooralabama.com/huntin...ineMap2009.pdf

*****************************Lodging Info********************************************

We have gotten a group rate at the Jameson Inns in Scottsboro. The SMC rate will be $62.99 a night. You will need to call the hotel for your reservations and ask for the "SMC Rate, their direct number is 256-574-6666. It is located between Ruby Tuesday's & Geno's Pizza, both are SMC favorites.

*****************************Camping Info********************************************

For those of you that would like to camp, Mt. Dew and BamaBleach are allowing us to camp on their property. Their property is located right off HWY 79 on Country Road 143 and is approx. 4 miles to the South of the ride meeting point. You can use MapQuest or MSN maps to get directions, however I DID NOT have luck with Google maps.

The address is:
765 County Road 143
Scottsboro, AL 35768

If you are planning to attend this event, please complete the Skyline Ride Survey located in the STLCA forum. We need to get a head count of how many to expect.

I have also posted a map of the location in post #35 of this thread.
 
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This is our next run, I'll be there (hopefully), and Howard is seeing about making it a two day run for us.
 
Just go the word from Howard, there is primative camping at the WMA, I'll bring my camper and do biscuits and gravy Sunday morning. So who's in to ride Sat. and Sun. and camp Sat. night.
 
Just go the word from Howard, there is primative camping at the WMA, I'll bring my camper and do biscuits and gravy Sunday morning. So who's in to ride Sat. and Sun. and camp Sat. night.

Depends if I can dry out by then, but I'm interested. Gotta fix my brakes and a bent relay link too. A definite maybe.
 
Werd, y'all got some weird huntin' laws down there...

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IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL:

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7. To willfully molest any species of wildlife except those designated for hunting.
 
I won't know if I can make it until I see how school is going...

Anybody gonna camp Friday night? That's a quite a drive to do before 8:00am :eek:.
 
I will camp Friday night if we have a group.
 
You can tell it's in Alabama....:hillbilly: :steer:

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Glad some of you guys are thinking about joining us. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer them for you. I've been in contact with Werd about the best location to camp since there are 3 locations in the area that are set up for camping.
 
I have been out of town for the last couple of days. I will post some information about camping soon and we can decide where we would like to camp.
 
Campground Options and Info

Hi Everyone!

I have been in contact with BamaBleach regarding several campsites in the area for those of us that would like to camp.

Here are two suggested sites:

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BamaBleach said:
There 3 locations to camp.
Here is the map (look at the legend for the symbol) : http://www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/wildlife-areas/wmamaps/JDMSkylineMap2009.pdf

The first location is at Hytop right off Highway 79. Everyone that will not be camping will be meeting at a gas station at the corner of 79 & 146 south of this camping spot. This is probably the quickest spot to get to and also have easy access to the gas station for supplies if anyone forgot anything. But you will have to get on the highway for a short time to get to a trail (Tate Cove Rd, located due north of the camp site).

The second location is near Bell Store off Highway 53. The first location was on top of the mountain while this one is in a valley between two mountains and has a near by creek (Tate Spring). There is a trail to your left that leads you back to 79 and there is a trail to your right that leads you on into the the WMA.

The third location is near Champion Cemetery off Highway 54. It's also in the valley near a creek (Little Coon Creek). It is the one that is closest to the toughest trail on the WMA that is located near Poplar Spring.

I'd say #1 & 2 are the best options. #1 is closer to civilization and #2 is actually on the trails but you can get a non-offroad vehicle to the campsite through Highway 53.

Campsite #3 is not listed on the map above, however it is located North of campsite #2. (See link to the WMA map at the link above)

Since we will be camping, BamaBleach said we can meet them at the meeting point or on the trail. If someone is familar with are area, we can meet them on the trail or I can establish a secondary meeting point with him.

Post your throughs.
 
I vote for #1, I will be coming down Hwy 79 from TN, also 53 appears to be a narrow road and I am bringing my tow rig and camper.
 
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