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Mojave Road Multi-Night Trip

November 6, 8:00 AM – November 8, 5:00 PM

Trip Description: The Mojave Road is an east-west route that traverses the desert between the Colorado River and the Mojave River near Wilmington, Los Angeles, CA. Most of the Mojave Road is within the boundaries of the Mojave National Preserve. Used by Indigenous people to transport goods from the southwest to trade with the Chumash and other coastal tribes, this route later assisted American settlers on their westward expansion. Pets are absolutely welcome, and the planned campsites are mostly free of cholla – but beware of cholla and rattlesnakes.

Rating: Easy, with moderate sections we will take slowly

Day 1 (Nov 6, Friday): Meet at Deer Springs / Mountain Meadow exit of I-15 at 8 am. Goffs Road and Goffs Schoolhouse via Amboy: 258mi, 4:30 hours. 1hr visit of Goffs’ Schoolhouse Museum. campsite near Carruthers Canyon. Totals: ~280 miles on pavement, ~20 miles on dirt.

Day 2 (Nov 7, Saturday):  Campsite near Carruthers Canyon – Seventeenmile Point: 42 mi, ~5 hours driving time + visits to Rock Spring, Marl Spring, and Government Spring.

Day 3 (Nov 8, Sunday): Return home departing from campsite. Totals: 22.5 to 50 miles on dirt, ~200 miles on pavement.

Time & Place to Meet:

What to bring:

Permits:
California Campfire Permit for anyone planning on anything beyond propane stove.

  • Required:
    • All-terrain tires and full-sized spare
    • Any emergency & recovery gear you may have
    • Any necessary tire changing tools, including anti-theft lug nut keys
    • Sufficient fuel for your vehicle
    • Meals and snacks for both days.
    • Drinking water (Gallon per day per person, consider pet’s needs if applicable)
    • Camping gear appropriate for primitive camping
    • (1) Bundle of firewood (if camping)
    • Sunscreen and hat
    • Amateur 2m radio with external antenna (club loaner available)
    • Weather can be unpredictable – checking the National Weather Service report is recommended.


Destination information: Mojave Road
Frequency: 2M: 147.580 MHz
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