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SoCal 2014 Summer Rally Camping Southern California San Bernardino mountains Big Bear

Blendmaster2002

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Ok everyone the SoCal 2014 Summer Rally will be held in the San Bernardino Mountains, in the Big Bear area amongst the trees.

Dates: Friday August 8 through Sunday August 10.

Location: I have reserved/pre-paid for the Big Pine Flat Equestrian Group Campground, the Campground is ours starting around 2PM Friday.

The location has picnic tables, vault toilets, water, grills, campfire circles (campfire and grill use currently allowed, but is dependent on current fire danger I have to verify before leaving at the time of the event.) Clean up range nearby if open, like camp fires it varies due to fire danger.

We will be camping at the event, there will be truck drives, a whatever everyone brings Potluck Friday, Saturday I will be Barbequing for everyone, horse shoes, it will be a fun relaxing weekend away along with seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

Friday there will be a convoy starting in Hesperia then going up the dirt roads to the campground details below.

You’re welcome to attend the event, so come out and join us.

Be sure to bring plenty of fuel and supplies, including your favorite beverages.

Please Tread Lighly, do not park on vegetation and stay on established roads and trails.

You can go to the Campsite at any time during the Rally, just follow the directions below.

The event is Free, come out and have a great time, if anyone can and would like to pay toward the campground fees it would be appreciated.

Please post up if attending what you will driving and how many in your group.

Adventure Pass info Basically to drive to the camp ground and back no stopping no pass required if you stop along the way a $5.00 Day Adventure for each day a Pass is required or an annual pass can be purchased for $30 which are available at retailers such as Big 5 etc., and the Big Bear Discovery center. if going on any truck trail rides or the convoy it would be a good idea to have one since we will be stopping at points.

Where to buy Adventure Passes, retail stores and online: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5181410&width=full

Directions to Big Pine Flat Equestrian Group Campground:
Latitude : 34.315212
Longitude : -117.016314
Elevation : 6820ft

Highway 330 to Running Springs, then head northeast on Highway 18 to Highway 38. Do not cross the Big Bear Lake Dam. Continue on Highway 38 to Fawnskin. Turn left onto Forest Road 3N14(also known as Rim of the World Dr and Coexy Rd/ Coxey truck trail.) and continue about 6 miles to Forest Road 3N16. Turn left and continue less than a mile, then turn right and continue to the campground.
google map link: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34....6669,23326m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!4m3!1m0!1m0!3e0



Friday Convoy: meeting spot is behind the Shell gas station across the street from the In-N-Out Burger located at 13074 Main St Hesperia, CA 92345, right off the 15 fwy. Morning meet time and departure to be determined. The route will take us to Bowen Ranch Rd and Roundup way in apple valley CA, going up Coxey Truck Trail (NF 3n14) passed Horse springs Campground(vault restrooms available) we could have lunch or snack here depending on time weather etc., then continue on to big pine flats which is where the campground is located.
Google map showing convoy meet place: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34....4276002,-117.378795,18z/data=!4m3!4m2!1m0!1m0



Here is a link to a past one day trip to the area to get an idea: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...the-San-Bernardino-mountains&referrerid=19939

Campground pictures below.
 

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Those Military Guys

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Count me in we should have to trucks going i'll post how many people when it gets closer.
WE HAVE A AWESOME TIME THE LAST TIME WE ALL WENT THERE.

looking forward to seeing everyone again it should be packed if as many trucks went as last time

but made for a great convoy
 
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armytruck63

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I am very interested in this trip. Everyone should plan on bringing a camping stove, just in case the Forest Service shuts down campfires due to the drought.
 

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Count me in PLEASE! I'll put in for vaction on those days. I will be bringing my wife Jamie and my son Joshua 6yrs. My name is Joe Cronin. We have a M-35a2 w/w Tan in color. I'll also bring my C.E.R.T. bag (First Aid Bag) and backboard. We are looking forward to meeting everyone. I live in Palmdale. God Bless. Joe C.
 

papaydsailor

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there is also a parade going on in sierra madre on the 4th of july if anyone would like info call the guys at tank land in el monte they have all the info you need
My MV will be joining the 4th of july parade at the city of LA Verne near 210 freeway. You guys are welcome to participate your MV, you have to register to the city before jun 30 for awards for best MV http://www.ci.la-verne.ca.us/index.php/home/featured-news/206-4th-of-july-2013-schedule-of-evetns-2. the parade starts at 8am till 10am., then we could convoy together to asuza canyon offroad, i will bring lunch for everybody.
 

papaydsailor

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My MV will be joining the 4th of july parade at the city of LA Verne near 210 freeway. You guys are welcome to participate your MV, you have to register to the city before jun 30 for awards for best MV http://www.ci.la-verne.ca.us/index.php/home/featured-news/206-4th-of-july-2013-schedule-of-evetns-2. the parade starts at 8am till 10am., then we could convoy together to asuza canyon offroad, i will bring lunch for everybody.
Here's the pics from last year parade
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papaydsailor

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we will be abest t the parade we have 5 military vehicles in the group nelson do you wanna meet up so we can all convoy together there
Did you sign up with tom's group for the parade entry contest? I signed up with the young marines, The pinzgauer vehicle guys signed up with the boys scout . we usually meet up over there then convoy together to food place for lunch. We can convoy to asuza canyon crystal lake for picnic after the parade.
 
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