Overland Expo Flagstaff 2020 From Sacramento Area

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Shoot Kent We would be willing to help, I bought 2 Passes so wont Need that
 

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We have Passes for Friday & Saturday W/ Parking
 

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Here is my possible out bound route.

First overnight would possibly be near Lone Pine, CA. Some input is welcome on a free/cheap camping spot.

Possible meet up location Auburn Town Center, Auburn, CA

From Auburn take I-80 to Reno, NV
I-580 to Carson City, NV Fuel Stop ( I will be taking on 70gal or so )
Hwy 395 to Lone Pine, CA
Hwy 136 and Hwy 190 to Furnace Creek
Bad Water Rd to Ashford Junction
Hwy 178 to Pahrump, NV
Hwy 160 to Las Vegas
I-215 and I 15 to Bolder City
Hwy 95 to Hwy 163 to Bullhead City, AZ Fuel Stop
Hwy 68 to Kingman, AZ
I-40 to Flagstaff, AZ
I-17 to Fort Tuthill
 
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I'm interested. I'm in Reno area. Drove out to it last year, was a long yet beautiful drive. Be fun to drive it with other folks and make some fun stops/detours along the route.

I saw something on Facebook about volunteering at Expo and getting free entry
I volunteered at OE West last year, as a good way to learn more about the event and attend for free. Their update emails have had a mention of of this with info to contact Zach@OverlandExpo.com for more info.
 
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I'm interested. I'm in Reno area. Drove out to it last year, was a long yet beautiful drive. Be fun to drive it with other folks and make some fun stops/detours along the route.
Would be great to have you along!
 

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Great. Let's coordinate and plan out a route and schedule. Like the plan. Lots of places to camp in the Alabama Hills up the Whitney Portal Rd./Movie Rd, just 5 mins from town, or even closer to town before Movie Rd. I'm quite self contained with food but if needed the next day the Alabama Hills Cafe in town as a tasty breakfast and cool vibe.
 
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Tuttle Creek Campground looks like a prime candidate for the first night. Thanks @VanTrip
 

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Here is the Homeward Bound Proposed route.

Over night will be in Mojave near Indian Springs Trail.

Fort Tuthill to Flagstaff
To Bullhead City ( Fuel Stop for me )
To Palm Gardens
South on US-95 to Bannock
West on Road 66 to Goffs
North on Lanfair Rd to Ivanpah
South West on Morning Star Mine Rd to Kelso
North on Kelbaker Rd to Indian Springs Trail and Over night camp location at Rainy Day Mine site (if available)
Continue on Kelbaker Rd to Baker, CA
North on CA 127 to Amargosa Valley, NV
North on US 95 to Schurz, NV
North west on Alt US 95 to Silver Springs, NV
West on US 50 to Carson City, NV ( Fuel Stop for me )
North on I-580 to Reno, NV
West on I-80 to home
 
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Fellow Sac area resident here. This looks like an awesome route and trip. I'll be doing a week long trip to Alabama Hills, Joshua Tree, Mojave, and Death Valley in April so my time off will be shot for awhile. Hopefully I can make it to Overland Expo next year. Have a great time!
 
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Departing Wednesday, 13 May from Sacramento area, arriving Ft Tuthill Thursday afternoon/evening.

Departing Fort Tuthill Monday 18 May, arriving Sacramento Tuesday afternoon/evening.
 
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Well be heading out from sacramento to expo with 2 rigs. Camping in our booth most likely. I'll let you know when we know our departure time.
 

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Hopefully OE West won't be cancelled or rescheduled but certainly a possibility if that is needed.
 
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My plan is to move ahead as if it is still on. When the word comes out otherwise, then my plans will change. :)
 
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"We are aware of the CDC’s interim guidance suggesting the postponement of events involving more than 50 people over the next eight weeks. Our priority is to do our part in protecting the public health while still conducting the 2020 Overland Expo series as scheduled. This continues to be a fluid situation which we are monitoring constantly in coordination with federal, state, local and public health officials. We are planning for all contingencies and will be prepared to produce the Overland Expo series as the COVID-19 situation permits. " --- Overland West web page

Hoping that this does indeed die down by OE West.
 
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