Mojave Trail

[karstic]

5 gallons is advisable but not necessary.

You can fuel up at the Avi Casino and can make it to Barstow on a tank.

If you do any extra side trips than yeah extra fuel would be necessary.

 

[silverslk]

How long would this trip take? Can it be done comfortably on a weekend?

 

[cal]

Its about 140 miles going strait.

I usually make it a 3-4 day trip, but if you drove out friday night you could make it a comfortable 2 day trip without too many side ventures.

I did the entire trail once in about 14 hours, moving quick.

don't move that quick, I've also had my trailer rolled on mojave road twice (neither time i was towing it).

 

[Maz]

I usually make it a 3-4 day trip, .....

And, for nature calls, what do you carry? Or, .....

 

[cal]

And, for nature calls, what do you carry? Or, .....

Actually, my family has a PETT toilet. They are pretty inexpensive, and anyone who does longer trips should pick one up.

 

[bluejeepkid]

this is my home town...if any of you guys plan a trip i would be interested in going or atleast meeting some fellow members and checking out their rigs =]

 

[Brendan_91XJ]

How long would this trip take? Can it be done comfortably on a weekend?

I have done the trail twice, and the family really enjoys it!
We camp in Afton canyon on Friday night and typically camp just north of Mitchels (sp?) caves on Saturday evening, then drive into Laughlin on Sunday and drive home Monday.

If you can make it to the caves before 3 you may be able to get the cave tour, we haven't made that yet, maybe next year. Check with the tour times and if the group is large enough you may be able to get tickets in advance.

 

[Mr. Pickle]

So when is this trip going to maybe happen?

 

[-96JeepSpeed-]

If you really want to go, wait until spring. It won't be as cold at night, and the plantlife will be *booming*.

Oh, and in spring I might tag along.

I agree with this. Mainly because ill be out of collage.

 

[markw]

Just because Cal is going out of town doesn't mean it can't be done Thanksgiving.

 

[99xjache]

I agree with this. Mainly because ill be out of collage.

I'm thinkin you need to stay a bit longer. JK

If you wait till the last part of April or first of May, the desert floor is typically on fire with poppies and other wildflowers. Everything is blooming and the weather is usually a little more tolerable. There is still a climb of over 6000 feet in elevation near Hole in the Wall. If you camp there, it will get pretty chilly over night.

Great run for history and all out relaxation. Drive slow, take a breath, enjoy the beauty only the Mojave can give, and relax.

The best time for me so far was a 3 night trip. We started in Laughlin, camped at Mid hills the first night, camped at 17 mile the second night, then at afton canyon campground the 3rd. Each day we set out by 9:30 am and we were setting up camp by 4:00. That gave us plenty of time to sit around a campfire with our drink of choice and truly relax.

 

[-96JeepSpeed-]

I'm thinkin you need to stay a bit longer. JK

If you wait till the last part of April or first of May, the desert floor is typically on fire with poppies and other wildflowers. Everything is blooming and the weather is usually a little more tolerable. There is still a climb of over 6000 feet in elevation near Hole in the Wall. If you camp there, it will get pretty chilly over night.

Great run for history and all out relaxation. Drive slow, take a breath, enjoy the beauty only the Mojave can give, and relax.

The best time for me so far was a 3 night trip. We started in Laughlin, camped at Mid hills the first night, camped at 17 mile the second night, then at afton canyon campground the 3rd. Each day we set out by 9:30 am and we were setting up camp by 4:00. That gave us plenty of time to sit around a campfire with our drink of choice and truly relax.

Haha im not taking a english class, or whatever class they teach you how to spell in.

 

[Andy Steiner]

Yep, good book. Back in March I did this run. I actually stood in the spot where that picture on the ocver was taken.

Like this?

You can find my album for the 2004 trip of the SoCal Chapter of here.

 

[karstic]

Free Andy!



Click on the pic for an album of MY pics from that trip.

 

[karstic]

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/andysteiner/off road/Mojave Road 2004/?start=all

Here's Andy's correct link.

 

[karstic]

Andy could you remove this one

 

[Clean Racing]

Are You getting pulled out by a Libby???

Andy could you remove this one

 

[Ryno XJ]

Nah, he was helping the Liberty down the hill!!!LOL!!!

Are You getting pulled out by a Libby???

 

[Andy Steiner]

Are You getting pulled out by a Libby???

No he's not. That Lib was officially made an honorary XJ on that run.





But you guys skipped right over my favorite pic.

 

[silverslk]

But you guys skipped right over my favorite pic.

Favorite pic????? lastara= :moon::scottm: HAHAHAHA