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Originally Posted by HillHopper
Thanks a bunch! I have read through the stuff already. Just wanted to find out from the locals. I understand that after marker 5, it gets soft, but i have heard from some guys that say they drive in a 2wd car down to the 10 or 15. They say they fish there all the time and a lot of the getting stuck is due to lack of common sense or driver error. I don't kow if it's true and have never been to PINS yet. I'm usually good with walking my driving path and spot checking.
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The sand/beach driving conditions are *highly* variable. We went to PINS many times in various vehicles (need to get back there soon!) and the worst driving conditions were always when the sand was especially dry -- such as after a cold, windy front or after a long period without rain since the coastal breeze dries it out readily. At other times, the seaweed and/or other debris will make you hard-pressed to navigate a non-4x4 vehicle even to the beginning of the 4x4-only area.
So, as it sounds like you plan to do, exercise your own best judgment. It's a very expensive tow from down-island unless you find a very kindly soul.