4-26-2025 Scouting Rattlesnake Canyon and Mottino Wash

[Ttoner80]

We plan to scout Rattlesnake Canyon and Mottino Wash on Saturday April 26. We will to meet at 9:00 am at the intersection of CA-247, aka. Old Woman Springs Road and Rattlesnake Canyon Road (34.36997799862072, -116.65071204502537). Be sure to gas up in before hand. I get mine shortly after exiting I-15.

We will explore the canyon to Mottino Wash (34.27584537520875, -116.66256972206524) then connect with Viscera Spring Road (34.25837490373796, -116.65570094741612) that leads to Burns Canyon Road (34.22678297504749, -116.6368881708269) and toward Pioneertown Road (34.18166940839675, -116.53593485885611). At the eastern edge of Pioneertown is a watering hole where we can stop and enjoy a late lunch with some of the locals.

This will be an easy day ride until Mottino Wash which is a 1.8 mile black diamond trail that connects at both ends with Rattlesnake Canyon Road. A highly technical trail for those with well-prepped vehicles. Body damage and mechanical breakage are very likely. It is a scouting run so we will attempt it to Viscera Spring Road. If you don’t want to try Mottino Wash, the easy main trail will travel towards Pioneertown. We ran this easy option in 2023 (link to MUD thread).

Please reply to this post if you plan to attend (even if it's a less than 50/50 chance).

I look forward to seeing you.

DT

 

[menancyandsam]

I'm down. But will probably, most likely, take the easy route around Mottino Wash.

 

[offoradjunkie]

I will be out of town in AUS down under!

 

[Ttoner80]

I will be out of town in AUS down under!

We’ll miss you but expect that you’ll bring back an Aussie spec 70 series!

 

[Ttoner80]

This run is on for tomorrow. It is a scouting run so there mostly likely will be some pleasant surprises. Come and experience it first hand…

So far,
Rich, something mighty capable from his stable
Carlos, deliciously mod 100
Me, poor man adventure built 80

Post here if you are planning to join!