Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

USA / California / Camp Pendleton North /
 military, draw only border, United States Marine Corps, tank training range
Marine Corps Base, Camp Joseph H. Pendleton, is the nation's busiest military base.
It is located 38 miles north of downtown San Diego and 100 miles south of Los Angeles, Camp Pendleton covers over 125,000 acres and approximately 200 square miles of terrain. The 17½ mile stretch of shoreline along the base's coast is the largest undeveloped portion of coastal area left in Southern California.

Small Marine tanks are used in training including landing exercises. Heavy rubber pads are used on the treads for when tanks must cross paved roads. Many civilian bicyclists crossing the Base on the permitted route stop for a photo op at the one --Tank Crossing-- sign.

Home to the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and various training commands.
www.cpp.usmc.mil/
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Base_Camp_Pendleton
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Coordinates:   33°21'18"N   117°25'21"W

Comments

  • Baring National Emergencies bicyclists who can provide adequate identification are allowed the ride across the base between the Las Pulgas gate and the Oceanside gate. A high point of the ride is to pose with your bike at the Tank Crossing sign If the base is closed cyclists are free to use the shoulder of the Interstate I-5. Actually they are free to use the Las Pulgas to oceanside section of O-5 at any time. it is an easier route.
  • Basically, anyone with ID can get on the base. The public bus routes pass through the base. The common method of transport for MCT.
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