Death Valley on thanksgiving || Tips and Group

[rodrigosd88]

@AL.WVSN I already have a plan for the 11/28, but we may be able to join forces for some days?

@Superslidestyle, as far as I researched there are some rules:
- Group size: "Overnight group size is limited to 12 people and no more than 4 vehicles. Larger groups will need to split up and camp at least 1 mile apart."
- Permits: "No special permits"
More info here: Backcountry Camping - Death Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

 

[Go2AllThePlaces]

I have a small group heading out Thanksgiving and going to SVHS for 2 nights then heading over Steel pass and through Dedeckera canyon into the Eureka Dunes for the night to camp there, form there we usually wing it, It'll be Thursday through Sunday Hope to run into you guys out there! We are leaving from Las Vegas Thursday if anyone wants to ride along you are welcome as well !

 

[rodrigosd88]

Nice to know @ShipitCity hope to find you there! My truck is to big fo steel pass (I think). But I'll be at the canyons entrance at least :)

This is my Finished (almost) plan:



Blue is day 1, Red Day2 and light blue day 3. if you want details on the route just use the Gaia GPS Folder


I've removed the hard parts of the trails, due to not knowing if I'll have more than one car. I'll he carrying a garmin with inReach, so if I need help, I can call, but I tried to minimize the risk by selecting easy roads :)

If anyone wants to tag along, please let me know. Or if you have any questions or suggestions for the route, let me know too :)

 

[Go2AllThePlaces]

Nice to know @ShipitCity hope to find you there! My truck is to big fo steel pass (I think). But I'll be at the canyons entrance at least :)

This is my Finished (almost) plan:

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Blue is day 1, Red Day2 and light blue day 3. if you want details on the route just use the Gaia GPS Folder


I've removed the hard parts of the trails, due to not knowing if I'll have more than one car. I'll he carrying a garmin with inReach, so if I need help, I can call, but I tried to minimize the risk by selecting easy roads :)

If anyone wants to tag along, please let me know. Or if you have any questions or suggestions for the route, let me know too :)

What do you drive? Last year we got a full size Silverado and a Duramax through steel!

 

[rodrigosd88]

@ShipitCity I have a 2019 F150 FX4 with 2" lift and 33... Like the idea that I can fit in there. I'll be on the beginning of the week.

 

[Go2AllThePlaces]

@ShipitCity I have a 2019 F150 FX4 with 2" lift and 33... Like the idea that I can fit in there. I'll be on the beginning of the week.

Ohhh yeah you can definitely make it !

 

[rodrigosd88]

AWESOME... I may try it :)

 

[Go2AllThePlaces]

If you guys havent then I do suggest checking the weather! It looks absolutely horrible!

 

[Magic Mike]

Hey guys,

I'm planning a trip to Death Valley in the last week of November, anyone has any tips? Places I can't miss?

Does anyone want to join? I'm open to any trip size for that week :)

Inyo mine is cool, at the end of Echo Canyon. Also the trip over Hunter Mountain and Reward Mine is super cool...

 

[Mojavewanderer]

If you guys havent then I do suggest checking the weather! It looks absolutely horrible!

Don’t let the weather stop you. Last February I spent a cold rainy weekend at the Geologists Cabin, it was one of my best trips to Death Valley. I did worry a bit though, it rained a lot, and the only ways out were through canyons. But I made it out through Goler Canyon without any problem.

 

[Blue Falcon]

Don’t let the weather stop you. Last February I spent a cold rainy weekend at the Geologists Cabin, it was one of my best trips to Death Valley. I did worry a bit though, it rained a lot, and the only ways out were through canyons. But I made it out through Goler Canyon without any problem.

I don't agree entirely. Flash floods are a great way to die in the southwest deserts. If someone isn't prepared the cold is brutal. There are storms forecast for this coming week bringing snow and rain to the region. Before leaving a look at current and updated forecasts is imperative.

 

[bhunter74]

I’m heading into the park Thursday morning. I can deal with the cold, it’s the rain that’s a pain in the butt. Will be driving a greet Jeep with white rtt.

 

[Go2AllThePlaces]

I’m heading into the park Thursday morning. I can deal with the cold, it’s the rain that’s a pain in the butt. Will be driving a greet Jeep with white rtt.

Where are you leaving from? We are leaving at 9am Thursday from Vegas,you are welcome to come along.

 

[bhunter74]

Where are you leaving from? We are leaving at 9am Thursday from Vegas,you are welcome to come along.

Leaving Phoenix around noon on Wednesday. Camping close to Overton Wednesday night. Not sure exactly what time we will get on the road. Maybe will catch up to you if possible.

 

[Go2AllThePlaces]

Leaving Phoenix around noon on Wednesday. Camping close to Overton Wednesday night. Not sure exactly what time we will get on the road. Maybe will catch up to you if possible.

We have 2 jeeps and my 80 series for sure going, are you on ham radio?

 

[Joseph Mongillo]

Anyone else headed up the day after Thanksgiving? Was fixing to do this or Mojave

 

[bhunter74]

We have 2 jeeps and my 80 series for sure going, are you on ham radio?

I have one but not licensed yet. If I run into you, I’ll stop and say hi.

 

[Mojavewanderer]

I’ll be around the Greenwater area this weekend, hoping for snow!

 

[JimBill]

I’ll be around the Greenwater area this weekend, hoping for snow!

You'all be carefully out there. 2 years ago weathered 3 storms on one trip, the wind was the biggest issue in the park, and had fresh snow from Bishop to near Placerville all the way home.

 

[rodrigosd88]

Hope everyone had a safe trip. Mine was awesome, got some amazing views, the weather was not bad, but I left the park on Wed, and the bad weather was no there yet, I'll share some pics soon, maybe a video. :)