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Haha, I think I just committed us to do Rasor road through Afton canyon! Didn't see that coming!
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Mojave Road trip - March 2017
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There's plenty of weekends between now and then, I just need 15 minutes notice!!!
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I created a very rookie video from the pictures we took to show the general condition and hopefully get some of you guys excited about the upcoming trip.
There will be more info soon about organizing this trip!
In the meantime, enjoy the vid.
Dan.
There will be more info soon about organizing this trip!
In the meantime, enjoy the vid.
Dan.
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As the Mohave Valley OB Local, I hope it starts to dry out soon. we've had almost nonstop rain for the last week.
Also, it's incredible to see how drastic parts of the trail can get. Even pre-tcase swap, I should have no problems. I did the "local" section of the Mojave road (From US Hwy 95 back down to the Avi), however I haven't had the opportunity to venture out further. I look forward to this trip. If there is any way I can be of assistance, please let me know!
From January 2016
Also, it's incredible to see how drastic parts of the trail can get. Even pre-tcase swap, I should have no problems. I did the "local" section of the Mojave road (From US Hwy 95 back down to the Avi), however I haven't had the opportunity to venture out further. I look forward to this trip. If there is any way I can be of assistance, please let me know!
From January 2016
Loved the video! It was great watching it and remembering the different parts of the track in the video.
From the looks of the video the rough section of the road and the lake were in better shape for you than us.
What are you thinking for closed section of the road?
I would say for a group crossing you'd want the lake to be in better shape. A dry month and moderate temps will probably do it.
What are you thinking for closed section of the road?
I would say for a group crossing you'd want the lake to be in better shape. A dry month and moderate temps will probably do it.
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I guess by 'rough section' you mean that worn downhill section? Yeah that is do-able by anyone with a little articulation and some nerve, it is a little intimidating but very safe. I wouldn't send anyone down with a tall van for example unless they'd had experience and felt comfortable.
For the closed section, the go-around / detour is really a nice drive and a lot of fun. Not part of the official trail but it gets you back on track pretty quickly. I would like to check with the Preserve to see the status of that part to see if it's passable. I wouldn't want to take this many vehicles over it when it's shown as "CLOSED". I would almost like to offer to do some work on it to see if that would make the difference to open it back up or not.
For the lake, I can imagine that it would have been worse but it was so sloppy that the rain that it's had this week has probably made it treacherous to cross and probably extremely difficult. It will need a lot of sun and warm temps to dry out now. I think to send out some adventurous guys that might be willing to check the condition beforehand might be the thing to do. I hate to see a lot of tracks across that area, it becomes sort of a blight. I hated getting off the main track but it was clearly the worst choice and would have made deep ruts there.
And to clean off the mud!? Holy crap, that took me two and a half hours at the car wash and I only got it about 75% done and didn't even touch the interior yet. I imagine I was carrying an extra 400 lbs or so of mud all the way home. It was like cleaning a concrete truck after the cement has dried on. Looked cool, but no thank you. IH8MUD! haha!
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Thanks, appreciate that. Hope you can make another one somewhere. Somebody's gotta do the work, you the man!
Dan.
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The good news is today is supposed to be the last day of rain for a while. The first month or so of the year tends to be wet. It usually dries up pretty quickly afterwards. Generally, we follow that area pretty closely as far as weather. I'll keep an eye on it.
Dan [@fj80toyman] I have been swamped all day but I will sort out the details of our convo by tomorrow the latest. Will be giving NPS and BLM a call.
@fj80toyman Sorry Dan but I have to cancel this trip. Something just came up with work.
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Thanks Guys, hope adventure finds you! We'll try to have enough fun for all of us! Maybe next time.
Dan.
