For reference.

John, Thanks for the insight on your write-up of Mazorka Canyon. Am still deciding on what trails and posted up those idea's to get everyone thinking about what they'd like to run especially those who had been there before.



Oleg, thanks & don't worry. I don't plan on doing every trail under the sun. Just throwing out ideas to gauge interest so I can plan a route that the most possible can enjoy.

As for the location relative to the park, most of the trails in the Wells Guide (which I'm using right now) are outside of DVNP proper with the exception of the Racetrack via Hunter Mtn.

The Wells guide does show an overview map and I'll post a pic when I get home tonight. I do note that there's a section of DVNP that's not shown on his maps so I don't know the trails in that area. I tried downloading and printing the Nat Park maps but they haven't figured out that most folks who might want to download their maps don't have 36" wide printers. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />



Nick, I'm not 100% sure but it seems so. Most say a stock high clearance SUV with skid plates & 4x4 will make it through. The most difficult of these (Swansea-Cerro Gordo) notes... "Suitable for agressive stock SUV's with high clearance, low range and skid plates."



Bruno, I'll post the overview map I've been basing the plans on tonight and we can plan further from there. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

The most difficult trails I've ever seen in DV personally (Steel pass through Dedekera canyon and Racetrack through Lippincot Grade) are moderate for vehicles like Armada, Nick will have no problems. According to my books, the mountain trails are passable for stock aggressive vehicles, without damage, too.

Hey Ray
Too early to commit with certainty but I'm def. interested if I have the funds. Uncle Sam has hand in pockets . Will see what <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

That's my map from the 2002 Cal 4x4 run <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />

Has it been eight years <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />


http://www.lesjackson.com/dv/page2.htm

I am in for Apr 16-18 weekend.

There are a lot of options for that area.

it looks like you will start or end near panamint valley.

a great area for 4x4 exploration. you could spend the whole weekend there.

The places you went through are great but in terms of 4WD the trails are just too easy for the modern-day weekend warriors <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> We will probably find something more "mainstream" in terms of the trails difficulty.

Way to easy, it was nothing more than dirt roads <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

I think the best trip would have multiple options especially if there are a bunch of trucks. You could have a difficult trail leader and a scenic trail leader <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Working again, so put me on the list. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Looking forward to some wheeling, hanging around the fire with some cold beers, good folks. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for the call Ray, you must have been reading my mind! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Just don't go too deep! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

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