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Everyone,
So here goes, I figure we plan the attack soon.. otherwise it's going to get crazy hot out in the high desert real fast. So since we bought the new place, i doubt Yosh and I will have time to go out in April. We'll be too busy. So .. i said what better than going out on my birthday? I couldnt think of a better place to be then camping out with some good friends! I wish i had a little bit earlier notice for you guys, but hey.. it's still a ways away to get prepared and ask for a day off.
The MOJAVE TRAIL - "From Indian Path to Modern 4WD Recreation Trail"
Schedule:
MEETING AT AVI CASINO (South of Laughlin) @ - 10am Friday March 23, 2007
Return Home - Sunday March 25, 2007
Run the Mojave trail in 3 days - 132 miles of dirt road
You will need enough fuel to drive 200 miles
What to bring:
Plenty of water. More than you ever think you'll need. I
recommend at least a gallon per person per day.
Plenty of Fuel. At least 1 spare tire. Spare belts, spare hoses.
First Aid kit, All the typical stuff you should always bring etc.
Rough Itenery:
Day 1) Friday
We will be heading out to AVI Hotel and Indian Casino on the Colorado River near Needles.
We will be topping off fuel at the AVI Hotel before we hit the trail head. (3 miles from Casino).
We will run the trail till we get tired and feel like we've made some progress for the day.
Im thinking we'll camp somewhere inbetween "Piute Creek" and "Rock Spring" the first night.
Day 2) Saturday
Get up and have a nice relaxing breafkast. Kind of take our time getting going today.
Run the trail to "Marl Springs" and camp there for the night. This is supposed to be a great area to camp.
(of course make stops along the way to view the sites)
Day 3) Sunday
Finish up the trail and head home. We will stop off at "Soda Springs" and the "Caves" and end at "Afton canyon" The Caves - http://www.shadowco.org/~cal/offroad/pics/Mojave_Road-06/Mike Rollins/slide262.html
In this last section there is a sand most of the trail. Anyone with a low powered motor or anyone with tranny problems is not advised and should head north to I-15. Hopefully we won't be home too late. I'd like to be home by 5-6pm.. so the last day we may get a early start on the trail.
Sidenotes:
While we our out on the trail, please stay clear of these plants - http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/jumping_cholla.htm
They will jump out at you and you can bleed and lose a ton of blood. Don't play anywhere near them!
Im researching where to find the lava tubes. Apparently they're not far off the trail. We may or may not hit these up.. Lava Tubes 1/4 mile hike - 2 miles off the trail
FYI - Im not a guide. Im not implying i know what the heck im doing. I just want to go run this on my birthday. If you want to go please come prepared! I am not responsible for you or your rig. I will help like anyone else would. Hell, i might be the one needing help... but Please, if you want to go , make sure you have the proper equipment and know how. Dont just bring a 6 pack of beer and a loaf of bread. Make sure your rig isn't falling apart just getting out of your driveway. This isnt a trail for a newbie. Just cause it's not a hard trail doesnt mean you cant get into trouble.
I also just want you guys to know i've never ran this trail and was hoping to pre-run it before anyone went with me (dont have the time to pre-run it this time). I have a guide book that tells me every turn on the trail. This is not a 'event'. This is a fun run.
So after all that is said.... WHO WANTS TO GO AND CELEBRATE!!!!!!!!! with a great trail run!!!!!
Dave and Yosh
"The Adventure Duo"
www.adventureduo.com
So here goes, I figure we plan the attack soon.. otherwise it's going to get crazy hot out in the high desert real fast. So since we bought the new place, i doubt Yosh and I will have time to go out in April. We'll be too busy. So .. i said what better than going out on my birthday? I couldnt think of a better place to be then camping out with some good friends! I wish i had a little bit earlier notice for you guys, but hey.. it's still a ways away to get prepared and ask for a day off.
The MOJAVE TRAIL - "From Indian Path to Modern 4WD Recreation Trail"
Schedule:
MEETING AT AVI CASINO (South of Laughlin) @ - 10am Friday March 23, 2007
Return Home - Sunday March 25, 2007
Run the Mojave trail in 3 days - 132 miles of dirt road
You will need enough fuel to drive 200 miles
What to bring:
Plenty of water. More than you ever think you'll need. I
recommend at least a gallon per person per day.
Plenty of Fuel. At least 1 spare tire. Spare belts, spare hoses.
First Aid kit, All the typical stuff you should always bring etc.
Rough Itenery:
Day 1) Friday
We will be heading out to AVI Hotel and Indian Casino on the Colorado River near Needles.
We will be topping off fuel at the AVI Hotel before we hit the trail head. (3 miles from Casino).
We will run the trail till we get tired and feel like we've made some progress for the day.
Im thinking we'll camp somewhere inbetween "Piute Creek" and "Rock Spring" the first night.
Day 2) Saturday
Get up and have a nice relaxing breafkast. Kind of take our time getting going today.
Run the trail to "Marl Springs" and camp there for the night. This is supposed to be a great area to camp.
(of course make stops along the way to view the sites)
Day 3) Sunday
Finish up the trail and head home. We will stop off at "Soda Springs" and the "Caves" and end at "Afton canyon" The Caves - http://www.shadowco.org/~cal/offroad/pics/Mojave_Road-06/Mike Rollins/slide262.html
In this last section there is a sand most of the trail. Anyone with a low powered motor or anyone with tranny problems is not advised and should head north to I-15. Hopefully we won't be home too late. I'd like to be home by 5-6pm.. so the last day we may get a early start on the trail.
Sidenotes:
While we our out on the trail, please stay clear of these plants - http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/jumping_cholla.htm
They will jump out at you and you can bleed and lose a ton of blood. Don't play anywhere near them!
Im researching where to find the lava tubes. Apparently they're not far off the trail. We may or may not hit these up.. Lava Tubes 1/4 mile hike - 2 miles off the trail
FYI - Im not a guide. Im not implying i know what the heck im doing. I just want to go run this on my birthday. If you want to go please come prepared! I am not responsible for you or your rig. I will help like anyone else would. Hell, i might be the one needing help... but Please, if you want to go , make sure you have the proper equipment and know how. Dont just bring a 6 pack of beer and a loaf of bread. Make sure your rig isn't falling apart just getting out of your driveway. This isnt a trail for a newbie. Just cause it's not a hard trail doesnt mean you cant get into trouble.
I also just want you guys to know i've never ran this trail and was hoping to pre-run it before anyone went with me (dont have the time to pre-run it this time). I have a guide book that tells me every turn on the trail. This is not a 'event'. This is a fun run.
So after all that is said.... WHO WANTS TO GO AND CELEBRATE!!!!!!!!! with a great trail run!!!!!
Dave and Yosh
"The Adventure Duo"
www.adventureduo.com
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