Mojave Road End of June

[DannyR53]

Hey guys! I'm currently debating doing a Mojave Road run with a few friends the end of this month. I'm curious to see if anyone has done the trail during the summer? Any tips and pointers would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Danny

 

[Superduty]

Too HOT. But you could get lucky and have a few days of reasonable weather

 

[Saints&Sailors]

The heat would be a major concern for me - partially due to overheating and partially due to a minor mechanical issue can rapidly turn into a life-threatening one. I wouldn't go if temps are too high. If you do go, go prepared - tons of water, other vehicles, etc.

 

[Mojavewanderer]

Sounds like fun! It will be hot, but shouldn’t be too bad, the ends of the trail being the hottest. The middle of the trail is fairly high in elevation and you can get off the trail to find good camp spots in the New York Mountains that are higher and cooler. Do be prepared though, there won’t be many other people out there in case you have any problems and need any help.

 

[DannyR53]

Thanks for the input guys. I'm definitely going to plan this one out and to bring more than an ample amount of supplies. We're hoping to get a few more rigs to come and join us. Hey Brent you game?

 

[Mojavewanderer]

Thanks for the input guys. I'm definitely going to plan this one out and to bring more than an ample amount of supplies. We're hoping to get a few more rigs to come and join us. Hey Brent you game?

Maybe, what dates were you thinking?

 

[gvb40]

Thanks for the input guys. I'm definitely going to plan this one out and to bring more than an ample amount of supplies. We're hoping to get a few more rigs to come and join us. Hey Brent you game?

Drove 395 from Santee to Bishop two days ago. 100 degrees in the desert.

 

[DannyR53]

Drove 395 from Santee to Bishop two days ago. 100 degrees in the desert.

Wow, the temps are climbing. My buddies and I opting for the cooler weather in October. Which works out because we have more time to prep our rigs.

 

[Superduty]

Wow, the temps are climbing. My buddies and I opting for the cooler weather in October. Which works out because we have more time to prep our rigs.

Wise decision.

 

[smritte]

How many days were you planning? You can do it in a weekend if you dont sight see. I usually do 4-5 days there in the fall. I follow the route with a bunch of side trips. The summer day heat dosent bother me as much as the night heat makes it hard to sleep. Early October it can still be 100+ (or cold. Stupid desert).

 

[DannyR53]

How many days were you planning? You can do it in a weekend if you dont sight see. I usually do 4-5 days there in the fall. I follow the route with a bunch of side trips. The summer day heat dosent bother me as much as the night heat makes it hard to sleep. Early October it can still be 100+ (or cold. Stupid desert).

We are planning on doing 4 day and 3 night trip, which should give us some time to explore a little. It seems like the extreme temps can't be avoided hopefully it won't be too bad. I just realized the IE group is going in November, that will probably be the best option.