Death Valley National Monument

Death Valley National Monument

10-17-2001, 11:34 PM

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Death Valley National Monument

I've got two weeks off at xmas/new years thanks to the economy and we're planning on meeting friends for a couple days of dirt biking & camping in/around Jawbone/Ridgecrest/Cal City CA.

Thinking about heading up to Death Valley for a little sight seeing since we're gonna be in the general area. We're taking our bikes - both street legal - so I'm thinking we can mimic Suzuki's intro of the DRZ400S. Anybody got any recommendations on the roads into/out of Death Valley? We'll be towing a 36ft Patio Hauler 5th wheel. I figure I can go over 80 to Reno/Fallon and head south on 95 or go to Mojave and head up 14/395/SR190 - most of it depends on the weather. Are there any particulary nasty roads to avoid with the trailer? How's the weather in Death Valley in December? Am I kidding myself thinking it will an enjoyable couple of days?

Brian

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