Everglades run

Ed Lapadura

Ed Lapadura

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The little Mrs. and I share Mondays off so we got up early and hit an area called the Holeylands. Being alone we dared not venture into the mud for we woulda been gator bait but we did hit the trails and saw some great wildlife including a bobcat, deer, and some awesome birds of prey.jk3.jpgjk4.jpgjk5.jpgjk7.jpg
 
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We missed the Bobcat shot. Wish we were ready with the camera. It was a good sized cat. We hoped to see a panther also but no such luck. We ran about 30 miles of trails and up the levees. A good day with nature. Having a quite muffler helped a lot to get close to the deer and the cat crossed our path within 60 feet
 
Awesome pics Ed........been a while since I rode in the Holey Lands.........I did see a Panther just east of US 27 near Weston a couple months ago.....never seen one live before......very rare animal to come across down here........headed to Ocala for Jeeptoberfest this w/e gonna miss you guys wish you could make it...

Woody
 
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Definetly a trip I've wanted to hit. Where is the trail head? Ft. Lauderdale?


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Millerj87 said:
Definetly a trip I've wanted to hit. Where is the trail head? Ft. Lauderdale?


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Southwestern Palm Beach County, north of Water Conservation Area 3 and on the east side of the Miami Canal.


From Clewiston - Take US 27 south to Palm Beach/Broward County line. From county line, take L-5 levee west approximately 9 mi to first access point, which is on the north side of the levee.

From Ft. Lauderdale - Take I-595 west to I-75 north. Take I-75 north to US 27. Take US 27 north to Palm Beach/Broward County line. From county line, take L-5 levee west approximately 9 mi to first access point, which is on the north side of the levee.

Sorry.....didn't mean to hijack......I was just looking online at the Holey Lands website.......my friends pulled 3 gators out of the area just east of 27 across from there...
 
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Head north of 595 on 27 about 8 miles look for the sign on the west side. Head west miles of trails

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Cool thanks guys I'm in Apollo beach and have taken 75 to Miami before and thought the whole time this would be badass to go out through there in the jeep!


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Is there anything in or around alligator alley? Service roads? Trails?


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I believe there's a place or two in Immokalee not sure about the ally anymore

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Millerj87 said:
Is there anything in or around alligator alley? Service roads? Trails?


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Here are some trails in the Everglades that may interest you
Disclaimer: Not sure if the trails are open with the government shutdown.....you can try this website and call the number provided
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm

Bear Island
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/20120716-BIU-Map.pdf

Corn Dance Unit
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/20130802-CDU-Designated-Trails.pdf

Stairsteps Unit
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/07272011-SSU-Map.pdf

Turner River Unit
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/20130802-TRU-Designated-Trails.pdf

Loop Road......it's a much easier road to travel if you'd like to take it easy......it's starts at Monroe Station (US41 & 94) and heads south then turns east and ends back out on US 41.
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/BICY-Loop-Road-Scenic-Road-FINAL-2.pdf

Turner River, Upper Wagonwheel, Birdon Road loop drives
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/BICY TRR Loop Guide LowRes.pdf

Hope this helps you brother

Woody
 
Press release forwarded to me from a friend:

Big Cypress Re-Opens

Thu Oct 17, 2013 3:40 pm

Big Cypress Press Release
Big Cypress Reopens to Visitors

Big Cypress National Preserve re-opens to visitors today. Visitors can access the backcountry and other public areas immediately while facilities and other services are brought back online. The preserve has been closed since October 1 due to the lapse in Congressional appropriations.
 
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Here are some trails in the Everglades that may interest you
Disclaimer: Not sure if the trails are open with the government shutdown.....you can try this website and call the number provided
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm

Bear Island
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/20120716-BIU-Map.pdf

Corn Dance Unit
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/20130802-CDU-Designated-Trails.pdf

Stairsteps Unit
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/07272011-SSU-Map.pdf

Turner River Unit
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/20130802-TRU-Designated-Trails.pdf

Loop Road......it's a much easier road to travel if you'd like to take it easy......it's starts at Monroe Station (US41 & 94) and heads south then turns east and ends back out on US 41.
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/BICY-Loop-Road-Scenic-Road-FINAL-2.pdf

Turner River, Upper Wagonwheel, Birdon Road loop drives
http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/upload/BICY TRR Loop Guide LowRes.pdf

Hope this helps you brother

Woody
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Thanks man! Put on my trip list for winter riding


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Ed Lapadura said:
Thanks John. Where do you wheel? Any good spots up by you? I'm down in the Margate/Pompano Beach area
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Just some dirt road trails pretty much. I just got my 35's installed 2weeks ago with the lift and am having the c gussets done tomorrow at a local shop. Then I'll be ready to do some harder stuff. In the mean time I've pretty much been doing the whole mall crawler thing:icon_crazy:
 
Woody! Safe travels and post up some pictures so I can see what i'm missing. We have a horse show the wife and her clients have entered. Wish we could head up with you.
John. Watch out for your welder and the gussets. Too much head can warp the tube and no penetration does no good at all. Has he done this work before?
I'm a welder and fab guy by trade. Your close enough if your not feelin it with your guy I can help you out. My shop is in Pompano Beach.
 
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Woody! Safe travels and post up some pictures so I can see what i'm missing. We have a horse show the wife and her clients have entered. Wish we could head up with you.
John. Watch out for your welder and the gussets. Too much head can warp the tube and no penetration does no good at all. Has he done this work before?
I'm a welder and fab guy by trade. Your close enough if your not feelin it with your guy I can help you out. My shop is in Pompano Beach.
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much appreciation Ed. Using a custom truck shop that's been in business 20+ yrs., he was also the only shop I talked to who knew what I was talking about. In fact out in front of his shop was a jeep he had done with the c gussets and it looked like good work, nice bead. Will let everyone know how it goes.:yup:
 
Ed Lapadura said:
Woody! Safe travels and post up some pictures so I can see what i'm missing. We have a horse show the wife and her clients have entered. Wish we could head up with you.
John. Watch out for your welder and the gussets. Too much head can warp the tube and no penetration does no good at all. Has he done this work before?
I'm a welder and fab guy by trade. Your close enough if your not feelin it with your guy I can help you out. My shop is in Pompano Beach.
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Will do my friend........we have a solid group going about 6-8 Jeeps (SFJC) rolling out Friday around 1-2 pm.......putting on the Trektop and the full doors tomorrow along with the install of a 50" LED I got a good price on.......should look good when it's done.....I'll take lots of pics of what you're missing....it'll be like you were really there......LOL

Woody
 
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