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Last minute Death Valley Trip woth HBMurphy last weekend (Pics)

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Brandon H, Nov 28, 2011.

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  1. Nov 29, 2011 at 7:22 PM
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    The places we went (all the cabins) we had to use 4wd to get to them. (Locked in some places on the road). I doubt 2wd could make it. There is so much of Death Valley that can be accessed with 2wd vehicles though. No problem. These particular places required 4wd though.
     
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  2. Nov 30, 2011 at 7:22 AM
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    Very cool... I just noticed he removed his lights in front, and the skid plate seems different. Enough change to have me double check it was the same truck that got 'Baja proven' last year! :D
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM
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    Oh use, he has new total chaos lower control arms now. I forgot about that ;)
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2011 at 8:27 AM
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    Great pics. (insert dancing jelly jar here). Wish there was places like that around here to go to. Thanks for sharing OP.
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2011 at 8:38 AM
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  6. Dec 19, 2011 at 8:15 AM
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    Brandon! Stop calling me a woth! :)
     
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  7. Jan 7, 2012 at 2:33 PM
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    Can't believe I missed this thread. I'm usually down to go to DV. Most of those trails look familiar. Wish there was more of a trip report and captions for the pics. When is the next trip?
    As has been noted there are tons of places to journey in DV with a prerunner. Having a 4x4 is required for areas noted. Looks like Goler Wash on the way to Geologists Cabin. Not prerunner friendly!

    I'm gonna cross link this thread here:
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/off-roading-trails/60777-death-valley-off-road-adventures.html
     
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  8. Jan 8, 2012 at 4:52 PM
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    Okay this type of trip is the reason I bought my 4x4 tacoma. Can some please tell me how to get out there???
     
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  9. Jan 8, 2012 at 10:32 PM
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    I discovered this type of adventure (overlanding) after the purchase of my second (gen1/gen2) Tacoma. The following are my suggestions of just the basics of what you will want to research to get to some places in DVNP:

    Death Valley Book Of Knowledge: An Encyclopedia & Anthology From The Land Of Legend
    http://www.amazon.com/Death-Valley-...6704/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326090565&sr=8-1

    $22 Death Valley SUV Trails A Guide to 40 Interesting Four-Wheeling Excursions in the Death Valley Country
    http://www.amazon.com/Valley-Intere...159X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1326090604&sr=8-2
    $29 Benchmark California Road & Recreation Atlas
    http://www.amazon.com/California-Ro...1496/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326090643&sr=8-1
    $15 Death Valley National Park Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map, 221)
    http://www.amazon.com/Death-Valley-...3219/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326090634&sr=8-1

    And also check out
    expedition portal.com
     
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    Wow, I'm going there one day on my trip to explore the states. Looks amazing and like a great time to be had!
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2012 at 10:52 PM
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    Im doing this soon! I just need to get a group of guys to do it!
    wow!! thnaks for the help! The trail heads east out of Balarat?? I'm jumping of google earth.
     
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  12. Jan 11, 2012 at 2:57 AM
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    I'm down to go. Be warned the trail out of Balarat will provide vehicles with Nevada pin stripes
     
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  13. Jan 11, 2012 at 3:33 AM
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    Please go back & tow this bad boy to me... I miss my old Dodge



    dv%2B%25284%2529_d6c491fe9741611bb4a0cfb6eb270ecad8f564b8.jpg
     
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    This is rumored to be Charles Manson's old truck. AFAIK he traded it for another vehicle.
     
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    For real? Thats pretty crazy if its true.
     
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  16. Jan 11, 2012 at 6:56 AM
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    Well then he may have been a sick,twisted , mind controlling midget of a cult leader but he def. had good taste for vintage 4x trucks....:eek::D

    that could be one bad ass Power Wagon, besides , i don't tink hes getting out anytime soon he might as well sign it over , dont ya think ??:D
     
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    Looks like a badass trip! Another place added to my list
     
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    OP, Thanks for sharing your photos, they are very good and I'm delighted to view them. DV is one of my favorite places. I was last there in August 2011, when I traversed through the entire length of Saline Valley solo, on Saline Valley Road.

    From your pictures it looks as though you visited South Park. I see in the photos where you had to negotiate Chicken Rock. Two years ago a jeep when overboard there. I also see Goler Canyon which pierce into the heart of the Panamint mountains. I recognize Butte Valley (probably where the wild asses were), the Geologists cabin, and the stripped butte ( I hiked it 2009.) Warm Springs in where the pool is.

    I'm guessing you guys exited to Death Valley proper? (Warm Springs rd -> West Side Rd -> Badwater Rd.) Or did you guys double back through Goler Canyon?
     
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    No he's not getting out but I don't think that truck is gonna be leaving Balarat either. The residents wouldn't let one of their few relics leave. When the truck was Manson's I doubt it was "vintage" ;)

    Crom I'm certain you are right on the money about the route and locations.
     
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