Naples, FL Trail On November 5th

[Jason]

I'm going to run the Naples trail again on Sunday, November 5th. Going with me is a guy from work who drives a Jeep. If anyone else in the South Florida area would like to join us, let me know and I'll tell you where we'll meet up.

The trail is about 15 miles long. Not very challenging, but a LOT of fun! Would be worth it if you're drive time here will be less than 2 or 2 1/2 hours.

We're suppose to get some much needed rain between now and then, so there should be some nice mud puddles to go through.

There are pictures of this trail that I posted in the Gallery section to give you an idea of what it's like.

[Mark]

You could go kidnap Ipe, he will be down in Sanibel from Boston at that time

[Jason]

Very true. Too bad he won't have his rig with him though.

[armrdh2]

Can't you just commandeer someones Hummer and let him borrow it?

Naples is a little too far for me yet for a 15 mile trail. But when you get a few more and make it a day or multi-day thing, I'll be there.

[Jason]

It poured down rain for HOURS today! That's going to make for some really good mud along the trail!

There are 3 now going...me, a Jeep, and an H1. Might have an H3 and another Jeep as well.

[Andy C]

Buggar!!!!!!

I would have come - but my truck is in the shop and I am not getting it back until Monday at the ealiest.

[Jason]

Andy C...I'll be making this run a lot, so hopefully you can make it another time. There's a guy with an H1 who says he knows that area like the back of his hand. So I'm thinking we might be able to put together a run that will cover over 30 miles.

Something to remember...this trail (or, the area I've covered) isn't something you can cruise through at 20 mph. Getting through the one 15 mile trail that I know of will take HOURS. Its slow going due to it being VERY narrow in a lot of places (its certainly not an unpaved dirt road). If you like your paint job, bring shields.

Something else...this isn't a very difficult run. There aren't any rocks and the mud holes aren't something you're going to get stuck in. The toughest part is threading a wide vehicle through a narrow space (especially when it's a narrow curve). So, your manuvering skills and knowledge of the apex point on your rig is key.

During the rainy season, it's a whole 'nother run all together due to the DAILY rains. At that time, it will be the same narrowness, but DEEP water and mud holes that you very well could get stuck in. Not a place you want to go on your own.

There are pictures of some of this trail in the Gallery section of the forum to give you an idea.

[Andy C]

OK - now I am thinking that we might take the drive over - I have a back up vehicle - its a eh ahem uhmm.......Jeep CJ7. So send me the details.

[Jason]

You'll have a good time there in your Jeep. Less to worry about on the narrow trail in that...you can just zip along.

I'll PM you my phone number. Not sure yet the exact time we're meeting up on Sunday. Probably 11am or noon. I'll find out tonight and let you know.

It rained HARD last week and rained again yesterday, so I'm hoping there will be some good water obsticles.

[Mark]

OK - now I am thinking that we might take the drive over - I have a back up vehicle - its a eh ahem uhmm.......Jeep CJ7. So send me the details.

Yeah, we know about your jeep. You have posted pics before

[Jason]

THAT'S HIS JEEP?!?! Pretty cool! He'll get wet if he goes through the mud and water fast though.

[Andy C]

Thankfully - that is not mine - this is mine - I have never been able to get rid of it.

[KrazyMedicRN]

That chrome clashes with the flat black classic paint

nic classic cj Andy I can see why you can't get rid of it

[Jason]

Talked to the guy I work with...he can't make it Sunday...he got stuck having to work. So, it looks like just me and you. Though, the H1 guy said he's definately up for it...just have to call him tomorrow to double check. I'll let you know tomorrow what he says.

[Jason]

I almost forgot...I found a good open place to go muddin' too. It's only about 5 minutes from the interstate exit. We can hit that before or after the trail run if you like.