Joshua Tree/Chuckwalla Moutains

[Roy Park]

Did a quick weekend trip to Joshua Tree from Friday to Sunday. We entered the park through the north side from the 62 (I know it’s super Californian to put “the” in front of the HWY). We went towards Covington Flats and did an out and back to Eureka Peak.

The views were amazing and the trail was super easy. Due to the recent rains we got to drive through some good sized puddles of mud.

From there, we headed into the park and found that the bulk of the backroad trails were closed. First we got turned away from Queen Valley Roads. Then Geology Tour and Berdoo Canyon. Not sure if it was the rains or the shutdown but there was a good amount of mud at the higher points of the park. The planned camp spot for night 1 was off Black Eagle Mine Road but alas, that was closed too. But somehow Old Dale Road was left open so we headed up that way to Brooklyn Mine and camped there.

We decided that we’d continue south through the park the next day and hit any trails that were open and then go south of the 10 and explore down there.

 

[Roy Park]

Day 2, we found Pinkham Canyon was open so we spent some time in there.

Then we headed to the Chuckwalla Mountains area.

Did a loop around the entire wilderness area and a few out and backs before ending up at camp.

We didn’t take a lot of photos of the trucks/scenery. A little too caught in the moment I suppose.

But we did take a break to try to get some drone footage. Man that was a lot of work for a small amount of video. Hahaha.

 

[supercarrera]

Did a quick weekend trip to Joshua Tree from Friday to Sunday. We entered the park through the north side from the 62 (I know it’s super Californian to put “the” in front of the HWY). We went towards Covington Flats and did an out and back to Eureka Peak.

Cool trip report. Southern Californians put "the" before the freeway number but in Nor Cal we don't typically do that.

 

[Markuson]

Cool trip report. Southern Californians put "the" before the freeway number but in Nor Cal we don't typically do that.

That because Northern Cal folk are related to Tarzan.

In SoCal we say, “I take the 405.”

But Tarzan says, “I take 405...”

Um...Tarzan...You take 405 what?”
Aspirin?
Cookies?
Shots?
405 what?

 

[mcgaskins]

That because Northern Cal folk are related to Tarzan.

In SoCal we say, “I’m taking the 405.”

But Tarzan says, “I’m taking 405...”

Um...Tarzan...What are you taking 405 of?”
Aspirin?
Cookies?
Shots?
405 what?

When I was a freshman in college in AZ, some of my SoCal buddies asked me to describe how to get to AZ from CO. I started off saying something like "well it's easiest if you go south on I-25 to I-40 then head west" and they immediately started laughing and saying to each other "See! See! People outside Cali don't talk like us!". I was totally confused because I had no idea they said "the" in front of every road and drop off interstate, freeway, biway, etc., but after hanging out with them for a few years I started that nonsense too Took me a few years to get back to the normal and correct way of saying street names

 

[indycole]

Bill Hader, Fred Armisen Star in 'The Californians' Skit on 'SNL'

 

[SQRRRL]

Total comedy

 

[Markuson]

When I was a freshman in college in AZ, some of my SoCal buddies asked me to describe how to get to AZ from CO. I started off saying something like "well it's easiest if you go south on I-25 to I-40 then head west" and they immediately started laughing and saying to each other "See! See! People outside Cali don't talk like us!". I was totally confused because I had no idea they said "the" in front of every road and drop off interstate, freeway, biway, etc., but after hanging out with them for a few years I started that nonsense too Took me a few years to get back to the normal and correct way of saying street names

Heh. Ya... Realy I think it has to do with the fact that we now tend to leave off the last word “freeway” or “highway” that used to be part of the jargon at the end...so that the “the” refers the “freeway” or “highway.”. So... “The (405) freeway” turns into “The 405...”

No one says “take freeway” (unless we’re Tarzan or have a heavy Russian accent and don’t use the at all). We “take the freeway...” so we “take the 405.”

Simple, right??? Lol

I grew up with missionary parents who dealt with linguistic peculiarities all the time when learning un-written, primitive languages. It’s pretty fascinating and evel kinda funny...

Lots of these odd inclusions are left over from a prior, longer phrase that included other words. Once extra words start to disappear in jargon, some partner words stick around that seem unnecessary.

Here’s a funny m, unrelated example of weird uses In Papua New Guinea’s Tok Oisin trade language:
If you INJURE someone,

You say, “Yu killim” (Literally “you killed him”)

But if you ACTUALLY KILL him (dead) you say, “Yu killim i dai” (You kill him and he die!)

 

[Union]

How do you like that JetBoil 2 burner stove? I love my micromo but I've been looking at a more robust system for car camping.

 

[Roy Park]

How do you like that JetBoil 2 burner stove? I love my micromo but I've been looking at a more robust system for car camping.

I like it A LOT. I have the Partner Steel two burner stove and this thing boils water significantly faster in a significantly smaller footprint with the stove, pot and pan all in one small package.

 

[Roy Park]

Heh. Ya... Realy I think it has to do with the fact that we now tend to leave off the last word “freeway” or “highway” that used to be part of the jargon at the end...so that the “the” refers the “freeway” or “highway.”. So... “The (405) freeway” turns into “The 405...”

No one says “take freeway” (unless we’re Tarzan or have a heavy Russian accent and don’t use the at all). We “take the freeway...” so we “take the 405.”

Simple, right??? Lol

I grew up with missionary parent who dealt with linguistic peculiarities all the time when learning un-written, primitive languages. It’s pretty fascinating and evel kinda funny...

In Papua New Guinea,
if you just INJURE someone,

You say, “Yu killim” (Literally “you killed him”)

But if you ACTUALLY KILL him (dead) you say, “Yu killim i dai” (You kill him and he die!)

Wow missionary parents huh. The summer before law school I went to China and taught English to missionary kids. I was amazed by the number of kids whose life plan was to become a missionary. I always assumed MK’s would be like PK’s but that wasn’t what I saw. I’d be interested to hear your story some time.

 

[Itsky]

Nice video, looks like a good time!

 

[martianluther]

Day 2, we found Pinkham Canyon was open so we spent some time in there.

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Then we headed to the Chuckwalla Mountains area.

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Did a loop around the entire wilderness area and a few out and backs before ending up at camp.

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We didn’t take a lot of photos of the trucks/scenery. A little too caught in the moment I suppose.

But we did take a break to try to get some drone footage. Man that was a lot of work for a small amount of video. Hahaha.

Thanks for posting. I'm headed there mid Nov. Not sure what the weather is like around that time. Any suggestions for a beginner... what camp gear to bring, emergency accessories, how to manage fuel and maybe any particular destination to go to, to camp at or to avoid, would be very helpful.

Thanks. Nice rigs

 

[martianluther]

Cool trip report. Southern Californians put "the" before the freeway number but in Nor Cal we don't typically do that.

Do you know of any cool wheeling spots in nor cal? I'm hip to hollister but haven't gone yet. Light weight stuff... i'm in a stock 07 LC

 

[martianluther]

Heh. Ya... Realy I think it has to do with the fact that we now tend to leave off the last word “freeway” or “highway” that used to be part of the jargon at the end...so that the “the” refers the “freeway” or “highway.”. So... “The (405) freeway” turns into “The 405...”

No one says “take freeway” (unless we’re Tarzan or have a heavy Russian accent and don’t use the at all). We “take the freeway...” so we “take the 405.”

Simple, right??? Lol

I grew up with missionary parents who dealt with linguistic peculiarities all the time when learning un-written, primitive languages. It’s pretty fascinating and evel kinda funny...

Lots of these odd inclusions are left over from a prior, longer phrase that included other words. Once extra words start to disappear in jargon, some partner words stick around that seem unnecessary.

Here’s a funny m, unrelated example of weird uses In Papua New Guinea’s Tok Oisin trade language:
If you INJURE someone,

You say, “Yu killim” (Literally “you killed him”)

But if you ACTUALLY KILL him (dead) you say, “Yu killim i dai” (You kill him and he die!)

Word is bond... or as was popular in hip hop, ' word! '

 

[supercarrera]

Do you know of any cool wheeling spots in nor cal? I'm hip to hollister but haven't gone yet. Light weight stuff... i'm in a stock 07 LC

Hollister is fun in a pinch and it's the closest place to me but it kinda gets old fast. There's an off road park in Sacramento that I haven't tried out yet that looks pretty cool. There's also a lot of great trails off highway 4 towards Bear Valley.

Also don't forget that there is Turf-n-Surf this weekend. Pismo is only 3-4 hours away.

 

[martianluther]

Hollister is fun in a pinch and it's the closest place to me but it kinda gets old fast. There's an off road park in Sacramento that I haven't tried out yet that looks pretty cool. There's also a lot of great trails off highway 4 towards Bear Valley.

Also don't forget that there is Turf-n-Surf this weekend. Pismo is only 3-4 hours away.

If I wasn’t working I would hit pismo.
Thank you for the reply

 

[CJ3Flyer]

I noticed Rotopax fuel. Did you need it or just piece of mind?

It looks like a great trip in a beautiful place...

 

[Roy Park]

Thanks for posting. I'm headed there mid Nov. Not sure what the weather is like around that time. Any suggestions for a beginner... what camp gear to bring, emergency accessories, how to manage fuel and maybe any particular destination to go to, to camp at or to avoid, would be very helpful.

Thanks. Nice rigs

Weather will be very nice. I believe that’s peak season. I’d say bring your typical camping gear for disbursed camping. Tent, sleeping bag, warm clothes, fire wood, shovel, cooking equipment. If you’re going solo, I’d stay on marked trails. Well in the NP, you have to stay on marked trails. I didn’t need to dump fuel but I did anyways just to delay my gas stop on the way home.
The Joshua Tree website has a pdf of all trails in the park. None are too difficult. There are dispersed camp spots just outside the park on a first come first served basis. Just take Eagle Mine Road or Old Dale Road until you reach the NP boundary and you can pretty much camp anywhere. Enjoy!

 

[Roy Park]

I noticed Rotopax fuel. Did you need it or just piece of mind?

It looks like a great trip in a beautiful place...

Didn’t need it. Just packed it just in case. There’s a gas station just outside the southern entrance to the park and we fueled up and ate lunch when we left the park to go to Chuckwalla.