If I can work a gas pedal by then, I'll be there. I love that area. If not, I'll get Donee to drive me.
I'm back driving now so I'll be there for sure. Can't wait!
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| Author: | Dawn Nelson [ Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
Saturday October 22. Meet at the Terrible's/McDonalds at the top of the hill on highway 95 through Searchlight. We'll roll out of there are 9:00AM. We'll be taking Route 164 toward Nipton, and leaving this road for the dirt a few miles outside of Searchlight. We last did this run (officially anyway) in 2009. Here's what I said about it then, and it's still true now: The trail heads through a beautiful forest of large Joshua Trees. Part of this forest, though not the part we're going through, is officially called the Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness Area. Wee Thump is Yuman for “ancient ones” , and it refers to the ancient Joshua Trees of the area. We'll take a brief detour from the main trail to see some petroglyphs, and stop to inspect an old cattle corral that has a curious water tank. The trail eventually dips down into a wash that winds its way through the Highland Mountain Range. We'll stop at Cow Spring, where there are some old stone walls/foundations, and a spring that may have a bit of water. We'll also take a side trip up to a very large guzzler maintained for Bighorn Sheep. This site overlooks a rather stunning dropoff. Eventually, we'll end up on a powerline crossroad. Folks can either hoof it from there back to Route 95 north of Searchlight, or, continue on the dirt while longer. The ever-more-adventurous folks can even hook up with Beer Bottle Pass if they want. However, the official run will end at the site of two impressive solar power stations: Nevada Solar One, and Copper Mountain Solar. Here are a few websites: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada_Solar_One http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_Mou ... r_Facility http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_powe ... ave_Desert http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fus ... ew&WID=634 |
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| Author: | scuba steve [ Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
If I can work a gas pedal by then, I'll be there. I love that area. If not, I'll get Donee to drive me. I'm back driving now so I'll be there for sure. Can't wait! |
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| Author: | Pete Plattner [ Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
I'm in. I'll see you there |
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| Author: | Roger S [ Sat Sep 03, 2011 3:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
We look forward to going too Roger and Barbara Secord |
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| Author: | tacotim [ Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
did a landcruisers run out there last year its a fairly easy run but really nice saw a few mulies and had a great time finished up by going out to the lucy grey mining district. great run. |
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| Author: | McCool [ Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
I think I will be able to make this run. Looking forward to it! |
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| Author: | WDCroley [ Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
Kelly and I are looking forward to it. See you Saturday. 
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| Author: | Dawn Nelson [ Sun Oct 16, 2011 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
A pre-run of the trail shows it to be rated a good 2. There are a few rough spots, but just enough to make things interesting. 
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| Author: | Wizard Tom [ Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
Just to clarify: We'll meet at 0830, roll at 0900. Anyone for breakfast at the Nugget at 0800? |
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| Author: | Badlander [ Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
Does anyone know how long this runs is? I am trying to see if I can make it and get back in time to make it to work @ 5pm in NW Las Vegas. Also is the meeting point right before the turn off to 95 S. going to Searchlight? Thanks in advance... Rauol |
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| Author: | Wizard Tom [ Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
Meeting place is in Searchlight at the McDonalds, 0830, roll at 0900. Not sure if you'll be back in time. Never a sure thing on the times. |
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| Author: | Rex & Shirley [ Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
Thanks Dawn for a great run. Shirley and I really enjoyed the day. See you one the next one. Rex & Shirley
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| Author: | desertrat71 [ Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Let's All Thump in Wee Thump! |
Thanks for a great day My Dad and I had lots of fun. http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/47336 ... 600Q85.jpg |
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