Leif Spring wrote:
vswindling wrote:
I looked this Gold Point up and saw that there's a Memorial day bash going on at this little town. 100 miles is very close, ....
My Mistake it’s not 100 miles,
I did a Delorme Street Atlas route check and it’s 140 miles from Pahrump to Goldpoint. I have been through the town and it’s looks interesting, but they didn’t have any food, so I have never stopped. I have heard the Memorial weekend event is GREAT with lots of food, but I have never been.
Have you been to Ash Meadows NWR? It’s not 4x4, but IMHO worth checking out. If you haven’t been, it’s about 25 miles from Pahrump. I think Bell Vista Ave/Rd (the road that goes to DV Junction) runs right to the south edge of the reserve, then its whatever miles you want to drive around the reserve, they have about 20 miles of roads (that a WAG on my part)
Hope this helps
I spend quite a bit of time running through Ash Meadows, but thanks so much for the info.
I was surprised to see the reservoirs the first time I went through. As a native Floridian, I had a very warped sense of what the desert was all about, and have enjoyed finding the little surprises that exist here. The reservoirs at Ash Meadows were one. I don't go out so much for the 4x4ing as just for the exploring, and experiencing places and things that are off the beaten path. The views here are incredible. Not that I don't enjoy a good adrenaline rush that comes with being partially through a trail when I realize I've hit a rough spot and have to get myself out of it, but I'm just as happy to cruise a nice wide graded road if it gets me to a beautiful and peaceful spot.
I just live a couple of miles from Bell Vista, and it's a direct route into the preserve, but there's also a really nice drive into the preserve via Crystal, Nevada off 160. It's a nice wide, well-graded path that winds through some lovely hills and across a salt flat. I really enjoy that path.
I've been lurking and watching as you discuss your planned trip... sounds like so much fun. I haven't done much exploring up there yet... I'm completely fascinated with Death Valley and have spent a lot of time there, but as it's getting hot enough to melt the tires off a truck, I'm thinking it might be time to head a little further north for exploration. I hope you'll keep us abreast of your travels and link some pictures of your findings.
And thanks so much for sharing the trail info... I'm always glad for new places to explore!
Blessings!