Mojave Road trip - March 2017
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Hey dan when we ran it in may of this year the road was really easy. The detour from fort piute is narrow and you get pin stripes but nothing hard at all. If enough traffic has been on the road the soft sandy areas will be easy and packed down. Soda lake can be a problem if it has rained recently so we might have to detour it. You can do this trail in a stock vehicle.
Off-Road Ranger I
@pabloquiros thanks for the leg-work on that, good info and plenty of time for planning ahead.
I think when it gets closer, maybe, what... 6 weeks before? people may be able to commit as much as possible and then we can get a better count - all welcome, even jeeps (small j
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@O.Dfj I've heard that Soda Lake can be impassable early in the year, we do need a plan B for that but can decide on the spot I think with that, right? Kinda sad about the detour, that little canyon was really fun to drive, I wonder it there's a real plan to recover that part of the trail or they'll just let it go back to nature..?
Liking the chatter so far on this, I'm really looking forward to this for so many reasons.
Dan.
I think when it gets closer, maybe, what... 6 weeks before? people may be able to commit as much as possible and then we can get a better count - all welcome, even jeeps (small j
).@O.Dfj I've heard that Soda Lake can be impassable early in the year, we do need a plan B for that but can decide on the spot I think with that, right? Kinda sad about the detour, that little canyon was really fun to drive, I wonder it there's a real plan to recover that part of the trail or they'll just let it go back to nature..?
Liking the chatter so far on this, I'm really looking forward to this for so many reasons.
Dan.
The detour is pretty cool you go by old mines. I have my mojave guide book at home I can see if there is a detour for soda lake. We could head to the highway if needed and get to afton canyon to finish the trail. That would bypass the water crossing.@pabloquiros thanks for the leg-work on that, good info and plenty of time for planning ahead.
I think when it gets closer, maybe, what... 6 weeks before? people may be able to commit as much as possible and then we can get a better count - all welcome, even jeeps (small j
@O.Dfj I've heard that Soda Lake can be impassable early in the year, we do need a plan B for that but can decide on the spot I think with that, right? Kinda sad about the detour, that little canyon was really fun to drive, I wonder it there's a real plan to recover that part of the trail or they'll just let it go back to nature..?
Liking the chatter so far on this, I'm really looking forward to this for so many reasons.
Dan.
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The nice part of the detour is, you have a nice reason to return and do the standard trail when it's repaired!@pabloquiros thanks for the leg-work on that, good info and plenty of time for planning ahead.
I think when it gets closer, maybe, what... 6 weeks before? people may be able to commit as much as possible and then we can get a better count - all welcome, even jeeps (small j
@O.Dfj I've heard that Soda Lake can be impassable early in the year, we do need a plan B for that but can decide on the spot I think with that, right? Kinda sad about the detour, that little canyon was really fun to drive, I wonder it there's a real plan to recover that part of the trail or they'll just let it go back to nature..?
Liking the chatter so far on this, I'm really looking forward to this for so many reasons.
Dan.
I'm certain they will get it back in shape at some point. It's just a matter of when.
If there is room still I would love to tag along! That's if its not snowing up here still. I live in Williams,AZ we still get snow then. But can count me in!
Influencer II
I was fortunate to inherit a 1st edition hard cover copy of this book from my grandpa. It is a great book!This book is awesome I recommend buying one. It is full of history of the road and has lots of useful info on the road.
Influencer II
I think I've convinced the wife we can make a family trip out of it. We would probably head or Thursday afternoon and meet up with everyone on Friday morning.
Completed the trail three weeks ago.....epic....easy trail minimum
"Stock 4x4"... just in case weather comes into play.
"Stock 4x4"... just in case weather comes into play.
Influencer II
So now I am thinking.. As long as I get the Wife on board 100%, we will head to avi casino Thursday mid day, stay overnight at the avi hotel casino, then get the trip started with everyone on Friday morning... This might make her happy to get at least one nights sleep in a nice room first. For those thinking about doing something like this, rooms are running about $60 for the night.
Thats going to be my plan I'll probably arrive later in the day that Thursday.
Influencer II
Good deal.. Wife are in talks right now.. I'm hoping to make this happen. Running the entire Mojave road has been on my bucket list of trips for quite a while...
