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Death Valley Off-Road Adventures

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by Crom, Nov 14, 2009.

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  1. Oct 3, 2015 at 7:53 AM
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    Thanks, I was talking to my friend and made the same mistake with Titan/Titus...whatever:p

    The swansea route can go out the Backside of cerro and out to hunter racetrack lipincott to saline eureka. That out be a good 2 day that covers good offroading and sightseeing. There are a lot of side trips to go on. Trying to see if it is a group that has not been there and wants to see stuff vs those of us that have seen it and wants to wheel.
     
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  2. Oct 3, 2015 at 2:01 PM
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    My son and I are headed up to Cerro Gordo the 10th/11th/12th. Am I going to be bumping into any of y'all?
     
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  3. Oct 3, 2015 at 2:02 PM
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    Too much to list, but enough to get me in trouble. Repeatedly.
    (Haven't jumped on this thread in a very, very long time, so apologies if y'all have been discussing it......)

    Anyone going to the PanamintValley.com Fall Haul Oct. 22-25? I'm planning on it myself.
     
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  4. Oct 7, 2015 at 10:38 AM
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    Death Valley has many roads noted as closed after last weekends storms. Check their website for details and any other sources before you go.
     
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  5. Oct 7, 2015 at 5:44 PM
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  6. Oct 8, 2015 at 7:46 PM
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    North Pass Saline Valley road was still closed by Inyo county today, but was easily passable.
     
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  7. Oct 8, 2015 at 8:18 PM
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    The storms did a number on some areas, I drove down a trail through an alluvial fan on Wednesday, the trail was good until the gradient lessened and then disappeared completely in gravel and bouldered wash outs. This became an ordeal of tedious route finding, of backing up, turning around, walking down over and back around to see if I could gain a few hundred forward feet. Very frustrating during high heat. I'd find truck length sections of the old track and then be choosing to crash thru brush or roll over boulders all the while fearing I go down a wash branch and not be able to crawl out a few hundred yards down wash. I did eventually make a turn out of the wash onto the narrow packed boulder track which with relief lead into camp.
     
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  8. Oct 8, 2015 at 9:56 PM
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    Sounds like a good time!
     
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  9. Oct 8, 2015 at 10:00 PM
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    Been in a few roads like that, usually in late spring though. I stay away during 100° temps, the thought of repairing the truck(if I had to) in that heat is not good.
     
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  10. Oct 9, 2015 at 5:56 AM
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    x2 I once plugged a tire in triple digit heat in Saline Valley, solo. Got it done, but man, the heat amplifies risk and makes everything much more difficult!
     
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  11. Oct 20, 2015 at 12:34 PM
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  12. Oct 20, 2015 at 8:31 PM
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    Too much to list, but enough to get me in trouble. Repeatedly.
    Someone remind me later to post up two trip reports. Lots of info. Don't want to do it on my phone.
     
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  13. Oct 20, 2015 at 9:27 PM
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    Post up two trip reports. Too soon? Maybe I should tell some Lamar Odom jokes instead.
     
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    "The Kardashians turned Scott into an Alcoholic, Lamar into a crackhead, and Bruce into a woman. I can't wait to see what they do to Kanye..."

    -Kevin Hart
     
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    Sad day indeed :rofl:
     
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    DV has my attention now. I'm going to try to understand and digest what is happening with the road conditions. Andy, that article is from 2013, I was half way thru before I figured it out. :oops: :D And from what I understand, this years rains were even more devastating.

    A shit ton of trails / roads are really f'ed up right now. I really wish there was a 4x4 pass for folks who are more equipped to deal with rough trail conditions.
    Hello Death Valley Road Fans!

    10/25/2015 Updates.

    Badwater Road - Closed. No access to side roads.
    Big Pine Road - Closed by Inyo County and NPS.
    Cottonwood-Marble - Re-opened. High clearance 4x4.
    Dante's View - Re-opened. Some light debris.
    Daylight Pass - Re-opened.
    Echo Canyon - Re-opened. High clearance 4x4.
    Hole in the Wall - Closed.
    Greenwater Valley Road - Re-opened
    Lower Wildrose - Closed between Wildrose Camp and Panamint Valley by Inyo County.
    Mustard Canyon - Closed.
    Salt Creek - Closed.
    Racetrack - Closed.
    Saline Valley North Pass - Closed by Inyo County.
    Saline Valley South Pass - Re-opened. High clearance 4x4
    Scotty's Castle Road - Closed north of the junction with Titus Canyon.
    Titus Canyon - Re-opened. High clearance 4x4.
    Twenty-Mule Team - Closed. Private property.
    Ubehebe Crater Road - Closed.
    Upper Wildrose Road - Open. High clearance 4x4.

    All other roads are open. All closed roads are closed to all traffic (foot, bike, jeep, etc) due to flood damage. Expect flood damage on all roads.

    No known conditions of other roads at this time. No known estimated opening dates at this time. Scotty's Castle Road and Badwater are the priority.

    Thank you for your patience. Travel safely and share your trip reports here so all can enjoy.​

    All pics are from DVNP FB Page...

    Scotty's Castle Road
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    Scotty's castle
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    Water in Badwater basin, you can see reflection of clouds in the water.
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    Not sure on this next photo, but I think it's Badwater Road.
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    More North on Badwater Road I believe.
    [​IMG]
     
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  20. Oct 27, 2015 at 12:02 PM
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    Wow, that's crazy. And if El Niño is as mean as predicted, we could see even more damage.

    I like your idea of a special pass for those who are more capable and experienced.
     
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