4th of July weekend PINS trip and campout

This was Raul's (r_unda) idea while we were on PINS last weekend. I'm getting the thread started to see if there is enough interest. We discussed a group ride down PINS to Mansfield Pass, then camp over night. This would be the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd. There are flat areas (the last time we were there anyway) above the high water line along the pass that would be good for camping. There are picnic tables at the base of the jetty as well. It is right at 60 miles of beach to get there. We have done it several times but the tides need to be on your side to get there faster. High tide on the 2nd is at 0700, so the tide will be going out as we drive down. On the 3rd it is at 0720 so again, it will be on it's way out as we drive back. There is excellent fishing and shell hunting down that far as well. If this works out my wife will drive the TJ and I will drive our F350 and bring a smoker to cook up some BBQ. I can also haul extra fuel and water for those that don't have the room. If I haul your beer for you, I can't guarantee it's safety. I'll post a few pics from there as soon as I find them on my puter. Any thoughts or comments? Anyone want to commit at this point? And thanks Raul for a great idea! We really like this run down the beach.

Here is the GPS upon arriving at the pass on one of our trips. And I don't care who says different, I was NOT driving the TJ at 246 mph!



The TJ by the jetty at the pass.



A shot down the pass.

I am in ...you already knew that!

Thanks for starting this Raul! Great idea.

We dicussed a run down to Port A at the Meet'n'Greet in SA this past Friday. I think we're making a run Mid to Late June. Acutally, I'm about to post a poll for it.

jkx0778 wrote:

We dicussed a run down to Port A at the Meet'n'Greet in SA this past Friday. I think we're making a run Mid to Late June. Acutally, I'm about to post a poll for it.

The idea of this trip is to go to Mansfield Pass and camp there not Port Aransas.

Why drive 60 miles through soft sand with the possibility of getting stuck just to go to the beach? Because we can! Our jeep lets us go where most vehicles can’t!

Seriously I like to enjoy nature, I like going to the beach but by going to Port A or even the first ten miles of PINS I really can’t enjoy it at its full and relax. Its just way to crowded and horrible for camping.

From another forum regarding the trip down to Mansfield Pass:
“It's a trip that'll stay with you for a long time. I totally had a mind reset and got out a lot of stress”

I hope we can get more people going

So far interested in the trip are:
RichSATX
GilL_AS
r_unda

Amen Raul! It is an awesome experience to get all the way down to the pass. The shells, the fishing, the "get away from it all" cannot be described in words. It is a trip, but like Raul said, it is a memory that will be with you forever. It's an accomplishment!

I'm in for the 4th trip.

So far interested in the trip are:
RichSATX
GilL_AS
r_unda
Beached Bum

we would be interested in going Lil David and I want to go to mansfeild pass and dive the jetties, we tried to make it in march but had trouble with my YJ so we would like to try again.
David

So far interested in the trip are:

RichSATX
gilly_as
r_unda
Beached Bum
paramedac

That's 6 vehicles so far, since Vicky and I are driving separate.

Some more shots from the past on PINS.

Doing some fishing on the way to the pass.



A drift tree



A rather large buoy.



At about the 50 mile mark are the steam engines resting in the surf. It's from a steam ship that grounded back in the 20's. The rest rusted away.



You will see boats fishing in the pass.



This will be an expedition!

I have waited so long to make this trip, i cant wait.

It's worth it!

I grew up on crystal beach in high island across the bay from Galveston .. I miss the hell out of the beach... We would wheel and camp several times a year out there.. I went to pins in 2000 and never could make it to the end...

Count this ol salty dog and his 2 wieners in on this one no matter what!!

I ain't had a good beach adventure in years..

I am a definite maybe on this one!!!

Hopefully the Mrs will be up for it.

So far interested in the trip are:

RichSATX
gilly_as
r_unda
Beached Bum
paramedac
Swamprat
Mr.RonGilbert

BTW paramedac, PINS will bring out problems! We caught our TJ on fire at about 24 miles down a few years ago! LOL

BTW paramedac, PINS will bring out problems! We caught our TJ on fire at about 24 miles down a few years ago! LOL[/quote]



Dont wana hear that, GCP had to tow me off the beach last time. Dont wana go through that again.

Not looking so good for us, but wishing and hoping and praying that we can come down... cross your fingers!

Well Rich, you know i'm in!! Figured i'd coment anyway. FYI I might be doing that transmission oil cooler inst in mid may or early june. just have to see how long it is going to take for parts to come in.

Good deal Gil! I need to install mine too. I have one already and just haven't installed it yet. It's also a good thing to stop and do some shell hunting and looking around from time to time on the way to let things cool down.

I am in, ill try to get Jena in, but I'm definitely in on this. The CC chapter will be strong in numbers, plus a buddy of mine who will be shipping of to chopper school for the army, he will be in too.

Interested so far:

RichSATX
gilly_as
r_unda
Beached Bum
paramedac
Swamprat
Mr.RonGilbert
GCP/GCPP
Tvernon

I am a maybe. I like the idea of driving out to the middle of nowhere and camping. But being at the starting point at 0700 on Saturday is tough since I am coming from Houston. Someone mentioned picnic tables at the jetty. Is that were we end up and would be camping? Will there be porta-potties way out there?