GA MVPA Spring Rally Cleveland/Helen GA 7-8 May 2010

[hopkins92]

From Knox Herndon:

Here is information regarding our GA MVPA Spring Rally at Cleveland / Helen Georgia 7& 8 May in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. We are being hosted by Mountain Lakes Resort between Helen and Cleveland. It is 6 miles from Helen and about 7 from Cleveland on HWY 75 ALT. Mountain Lakes Resort Helen Ga.

If you ever wanted to take your family to a rally this would be a good one to do so. (See activities listed on their site). They have offered us free space for our Rally and are allowing us to use the MEMBERS RATES for family and duplex cabin rental if needed. Telephone number for Special Rates lodging is 1-706-865-5254.
Mountain Lakes Resort Cabin Rentals

There are camper hookups and motor home rates also. There are areas for trail rides for our vehicles and food prepared by a 60"s diner. There is also horseback riding if you make reservations for it.

DIRECTIONS Mountain Lakes Resort Helen Ga.

ACTIVITIES FOR MV OWNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES: see our GA MVPA FLYER under Spring Activities Mountain Lakes Resort Helen Georgia

Short video but only touches a few of the activities
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EfvP3IDQBg[/media]
Blessings, Knox Herndon ><>
Cell 678-665-3623
khern2365@aol.com

 

[clinto]

We'll be there. Probably bringing the Jeep and the Mule.

 

[BFR]

Are commuters welcome?

 

[airmech3839]

Putting it on the calender!!

 

[SETOYOTA]

thisis 2 weeks before aberdeen and the weekend prior to huntsville.

 

[hopkins92]

Commuters Okay According to Knox

Are commuters welcome?

Knox told us in the Saturday meeting that day passes to the resort are $4.00. Primitive camping is free in the rally area.

For more details, call or e-mail Knox Herndon.

 

[exbrown]

I plan on coming to this. Only an hour from the house!

Just hope work cooperates.

 

[Squirt-Truck]

Confirm that the rally is on Friday and Saturday?
Is trail ride and such on Friday (tough for working persons) or Saturday?
Do these people realize that some of us like to trail ride with items larger than a Jeep?

We are planning to be there but please give us some more info.

Mark

 

[Capt.Marion]

From what I heard at the last meeting, it sounds like the trail rides really aren't geared towards us M-series guys... more for the jeeps and that size.

I'll take better notes this Saturday at the meeting so everybody gets on the same page.

 

[clinto]

Marion, find out if we can take Mules on the trail rides.

Gracias.

 

[Squirt-Truck]

Mules, mules, who rides a mule............ If big iron won't work I am up for taking the mule.
Any info on how long the trail or ride may be? What days might the ride(s) be?

 

[Capt.Marion]

I think Mules should be fine... I'll know more by Saturday afternoon.

 

[Capt.Marion]

Alrighty... I have some answers.

The rally is 7 and 8 May, that is, Friday and Saturday. There is no set schedule for trail rides; they're going to be playing that by ear based on the attendees. The trail ride is most likely going to be on Saturday. From the last time they were up there, the trails are plenty big for the big trucks (Deuces and 5 tons). Regardless, they will make it work for whoever shows up, so Mules, Jeeps, CUCVs, etc, all are welcome.

 

[exbrown]

Alrighty... I have some answers.

The rally is 7 and 8 May, that is, Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday and Sunday would be 8th and 9th of May.
May 9th is Mother's Day.

 

[Squirt-Truck]

Please clarify the date issue.
If Mules are good, will we have to transport them to the trail start of is that within the campus of the resort?

 

[airmech3839]

If it is mothers day that counts me out....momma wont let me have a kitchen pass that day!!

 

[Capt.Marion]

MAJOR apologies


7 and 8 May, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

Thanks for pointing that out. My post has been edited to reflect the correct days.

Squirt- If I'm not mistaken, the trails are either on the campus of the resort, or begin still in the resort. I will double check.

 

[Capt.Marion]

Just emailed Knox Herndon about the trail location, will advise as I hear back from him.

Again, sorry about the date mistake.

 

[Jimma]

Spring Rally

I have never been to an event like this before and was thinking about bringing my family and my 71 M35A2. I live less than an hours drive away from Cleveland and Helen. What should we expect and what are the provisions for food and meals? Any help or information would be appreciated.

 

[Capt.Marion]

There are three possibilities for trail rides, as per Knox Herndon (who is organizing the rides, most likely):

1.A short trail ride through the park 1 mile
2. A 6 mile trail ride into downtown Helen from the park (Knox's pick)
3. A a two mile trail ride behind the Chatahooche River on the way to or from Helen, then back to the park 4 miles.

Attached is the "official" flyer.

Jimma- in the rally area there will be a food both/ concession stand. There is also a full service diner at the resort.