Death Valley Off-Road Adventures

Joshua Tree is so busy their driving the extra distance to DV.

 

Those are all nice

 

I have two chain saws, one for each hand!

Set a date!

 

Spoken like a guy from SoCal I was thinking if DV is busy I’d drive the extra distance to JTree.

 

Nice photos! This one taken telephoto from the Grotto Canyon trailhead?

 

Thanks....and good eye! Yep, had the place to myself that morning. Could see all the tiny people on the dunes.

 

Actually just a guy who likes to rock climb and explore that can't seem to go anywhere without seeing 90,000 Californians

 

I miss DV so much.

 

I don't remember this being posted before.
https://www.mysanantonio.com/life/t...ansforming-California-ghost-town-14802873.php

 

It’s definitely a cool little spot. I was there in October. Definitely needs a lot of work to be done before it opens up as a hotel.

If the caretaker has tome and you give him a nice tip he’ll give you a tour of the place.

Theres a cool trail that takes you to the top of the mountain and a great view of Death Valley.

I would definitely go back and hit that trail again. Had a blast.

The town of Darwin is just down the road which is a cool little spot too.

 

The article notes that the owner has "already spent $400K on renovations."
I was up there recently and would say they have maybe spent $40 or $50 on renovations.

 

I would guess that they will make the access come from 136 but either way it will increase traffic on Saline.

 

I wouldn't say Darwin is "just down the road". It is in a way but the roads to Darwin are not fire roads, nor the easiest to travel.

 

While this is not DVNP exactly, the Alabama Hills are nearby and often a stop for me on my way to Death Valley. Hopefully some will read and comment to help advocate for what will improve the experience at the Alabama Hills. Comment period ends on the 23rd.
https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-seeks-public-input-alabama-hills-management-plan

 

IG "influencers" ruined Alabama Hills, and will never be the same again. Just a few years ago anybody could have pick a nice spot anywhere and not have a neighbor in close proximity. Not anymore.

 

So true. Also true for another 15 places in the Owens valley. Ever wonder why i always mention coyote flat? That place is already lost. I mention it to funnel the tourons there and keep other areas less crowded.

 

Ha, and how many peeps who make their way to the top of Coyote Flats would ever start from the Big Pine side? I bet 90% won't even know that route exists..

 

*spends the next 20 minutes on google maps daydreaming*

 

“ just down the road is just an expression”. The miles don’t matter when you’re having fun. I’m and the roads to there are a little rough but that’s what my Taco is made to do.
IMHO it’s worth the effort to get there but I understand everyone’s definition of adventure is different.

Merry Christmas to all of you

 

Yep. The Alabama Hills are wonderful. Great place to explore and just have fun. Just don’t go when there is a 10k race or something like I did. It gets very crowded.