Brandt Pond Traditional Cache
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Ammo can near another beautiful Eglin AFB recreation sight.
As I was driving up Hwy 85, I noticed one of those brown Eglin recreation location signs, I had not ever noticed before, wait what no cache, what a crying shame. Sooo, now there is one. Located along a trail at Brandt Pond.
You can access the long road by 2 wheel drive, however getting to the pond is a different matter. I do not recommend going out there with a low ground clearance vehicle (I did and got very scared of being stuck a few times, even had coffeepotbend and Broncolina on alert). The cache is placed at the crossroads before the pond, there is a road to take you to each side of the pond, these roads are definitly 4 X 4 required. So lock those hubs and keep going, hey you might even be far enough away to place another cache, just a thought.
This cache is within the Eglin Air Force Base reservation. A pass is required to be on the reservation. It cost $10 (2008) for October - September and comes with a great map. It can be obtained from Eglin AFB Natural Resources Branch (Jackson Guard Office), located at 107 Highway 85 North, Niceville FL 32578. See GCKC1A or coordinates N 30° 31.480 W 086° 29.585. Office hours are: Monday-Thursday 7:00-4:30pm; Friday 7:00am-6:00pm; Saturday 7:00am-12:30pm; Closed on Sunday and Federal Holidays. A pass can be obtained by going to Jackson Guard or by mail. (See above address). Mail a copy of your most recent pass to Jackson Guard at above address with any changes in address noted. It takes 1 to 2 weeks to process. If you do not have a pass, mail a copy of your driver’s license with your phone number. Payment by mail must be by check. They will accept it made out to Jackson Guard. Phone # is (850)882-4164. A pass can also be obtained immediately by going to Jackson Guard in person during office hours.
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