US West Trailer trek - Southeast California

[ProtonDecay]

This is a leisurely trek through Anza-Borrego, Chuckwalla, Joshua Tree, Mojave and Death Valley. Oriented around folks with trailers, but all are welcome. Mostly 2 nights at each location, around 80 miles per day, on average.

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[TrailHawkGuy]

Derek, thanks for posting this. I’ll bring this up during our meetup today

 

[Canyon_Cliff]

Do you plan on starting at Owl Canyon? Looks like it from your waypoint.
I am in Victorville. Can meetup wherever.
Cliff

 

[ProtonDecay]

Do you plan on starting at Owl Canyon? Looks like it from your waypoint.
I am in Victorville. Can meetup wherever.
Cliff

Hi Cliff - near Owl Canyon, just this side at Rainbow Basin - we avoid formal campgrounds where possible, but as I haven't actually camped at Rainbow Basin we'll scoot over to Owl Canyon if appropriate.

 

[Canyon_Cliff]

Do you plan on starting at Owl Canyon? Looks like it from your waypoint.
I am in Victorville. Can meetup wherever.
Cliff

Hi Cliff - near Owl Canyon, just this side at Rainbow Basin - we avoid formal campgrounds where possible, but as I haven\'t actually camped at Rainbow Basin we\'ll scoot over to Owl Canyon if appropriate.

I have camped at Owl Canyon, a nice campground, reasonably priced ($6.00 /night). I don't know of any other spots to camp within Rainbow Basin. But there is lots of BLM land around it. I recommend planning on staying at Owl Canyon rather than trying to find a good primitive spot. If someone else knows of a good primitive spot, let us know.

 

[ProtonDecay]

I have camped at Owl Canyon, a nice campground, reasonably priced ($6.00 /night). I don't know of any other spots to camp within Rainbow Basin. But there is lots of BLM land around it. I recommend planning on staying at Owl Canyon rather than trying to find a good primitive spot. If someone else knows of a good primitive spot, let us know.

Thanks Cliff - I may prerun the sites if my projects get done ahead of schedule, or we can decide on the fly - the other travelers (non-OB folks) are all fairly hardy and adventurous, even if some of us are a bit long in the tooth, and given to boondocking whenever possible versus organized camps. Still, if Rainbow Basin or the surrounding area isn't supportive - we'll fall back to Owl Canyon (and I think most of us will qualify for the senior discount). You can always reach me on 408-480-9583 or, for this trip, GMRS 15/19.

 

[Gx460_Will]

Please count me in for Friday 3/21 - Sunday 3/23 if possible. Ty!

 

[Roger 2486]

Derek, Sounds great! I wish I could join but regrettably cannot. I mentioned the trip in last weeks meeting. Have a great, safe trip!