From: http://www.sccxterra.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=2817

Been a while since we had a DVNP run and this should be a good time of year so lets hear some ideas on area of interest, proposed routes, etc.

This will be more of an overland expedition type of run because of the distances and remoteness of some the trails so multiple day(s) and camping are best and you will need to stock supplies if you plan on running the full two days.

Most of the trails are stock 4x4 friendly, several are doable in 4x2, and some have some rock climbing so sliders and upgraded tires are recommended.

These are my ideas for the run:

Meet in Baker of I-15 9am.

[b]Sat 3/25:

Echo Canyon (easy, 9 miles 1 hr)
The trail road begins two miles east of Furnace Creek Inn along Highway 190. The road tends to have deep gravel and is quite rocky 3 miles from the highway (4X4 required). The Needle’s Eye, a natural arch, is located within the canyon narrows. The Inyo Mine is up the right fork 9 miles in and contains several old structures and remnants of mining equipment.

Funeral Mt. Range Trail (moderate, 25 miles, 2 hrs)
This is the continuation of the Echo canyon trail that continues past other old mines eventually becoming very rough 4x4 and features a challenging waterfall obstacle before exiting the park in Nevada.

Rhyolite Ghost Town / Titus Canyon (easy, 25 miles, 2.5 hrs)
This popular scenic road is ONE-WAY from east to west. To find the beginning of the drive, follow the highway toward Beatty, Nevada. Turn left 2.7 miles east of the park boundary. The road re-enters the park and winds through the Grapevine Mountains, then drops down through one of Death Valley’s most spectacular canyons.

Camping Sat night at Stovepipe Wells or Emigrant

Sun 3/26:

Take Emigrant Canyon Rd, Wildrose Rd to Ballarat

Pleasant Canyon / South Park Loop (Moderate, 24 miles, 6 hours)
The most exciting trail in the Park if you ask me for 300 to 7k and back down again with the best views of DV on top. Some great mine sites along the way, rocks to climb, shelf road to traverse, tight brush, water possible, etc.

After the trail we will exit toward Trona

DVNP park info:
http://www.nps.gov/deva/Expanded.htm

Trail(s) & GPS reference:
Backcounty Adventures: SoCal, Massey & Wilson
Desert #35: Pleasant Canyon Loop
Desert #38 & 39: Echo Canyon & Funeral Range Trail
Desert #40: Titus Canyon

Please post up if you’re interested or have other ideas or areas will might want to visit?

For those that don't want to wheel all day on saturday or rock climb you can take echo canyon back out and meet us at Titus Canyon later in the day. Both Titus and Echo can be done with a 4x2. Pleasant Cyn is 4x4 only with sliders, upgraded tires, and some lift recommend.

BTW I’ll be in AZ the 3rd week of the month so that’s one of the reasons why I would prefer the 4th weekend better not to mention it will be spring.. I’ll help out as much as I can planning the run but will its going to be a busy march month for me.

Brian[/b]

Originally posted by Chris Ritchey:
some of the NCXC are closer than most the SCCX members

Originally posted by XPLORx4:

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Originally posted by Chris Ritchey:
[b]some of the NCXC are closer than most the SCCX members

That may be true, but if so, sux to be an SCCX member with a > 8-hour drive! Furnace Creek is mininum 8 hours from the bay area. Have a great trip! [/b]

Originally posted by Robinhood150:
You guys are going to have company:

http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=75371

Originally posted by paddlenbike:

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Originally posted by Robinhood150:
[b]You guys are going to have company:

http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=75371

You can blame me. :p [/b]

Originally posted by Huey:
I don't see why this couldn't turn into a Nissan/Yota thing? You could share a base camp and have more leaders of varying levels for trails...

Originally posted by WolfmanX:
Don't see that it would matter if we DID see eachother.. It's not like we are going to have a turf war or somthing.

Originally posted by Robinhood150:
yeah, these damn norcal xterras are always in my way here. I'll tell the yotatech DV group to be prepared to fight dirty (you know, unlock hubs on unsuspecting xterras, etc)

At least you don't have to worry about the bandit out there anymore.

Anyway, have fun out there guys.

Edit: speak of the devil, this just showed up. http://www.pahrumpvalleytimes.com/2006/02/24/news/bandit.html

Originally posted by WolfmanX:

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Originally posted by Robinhood150:
[b]yeah, these damn norcal xterras are always in my way here. I'll tell the yotatech DV group to be prepared to fight dirty (you know, unlock hubs on unsuspecting xterras, etc)

At least you don't have to worry about the bandit out there anymore.

Anyway, have fun out there guys.

Edit: speak of the devil, this just showed up. http://www.pahrumpvalleytimes.com/2006/02/24/news/bandit.html

HA!! Well our hubs are automatic, lets just see them try to unlock them! Muahahah![/b]

Originally posted by Chris Ritchey:
We actually ran into them at Ballrat on sunday They looked like they had fun... Shoulda gone with them up hunter mountain DOH!

Originally posted by Chris Ritchey:
OK I'm sad now, ok not really. But Still I should have gone up there with you guys!

Originally posted by paddlenbike:

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Originally posted by Chris Ritchey:
[b]OK I'm sad now, ok not really. But Still I should have gone up there with you guys!

I wished I had more time to stop and visit with your group. Where are all the Xterra group's pics? [/b]