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camtherealtor

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**cancelled** Eureka Dunes
« on: March 03, 2015, 12:11:31 PM »
Didn't allow enough time to plan and there are a few too many events around the same few weekends. I will make sure my next trip planned is better managed! Sorry guys.

Couldn't remove the topic myself... please take this one down until a later date. Thank you!

WHERE: Eureka Dunes Dry Camp DEATH VALLEY 37.111237, -117.680773

MEET SPOT: Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Center -- Big Pine, CA
37.173239, -118.289467

MEET TIME: 9:00am, 10:00am departure time. Gas and snacks available in Big Pine so stock up! Park will not have any services except in the center [at the visitor center].

CAMP LOCATION: Eureka Dunes Dry Camp DEATH VALLEY 37.111237, -117.680773
Please bring a bundle of firewood, hopefully we will get a fire ring (might bring one just in case).

Comms: CB Radio, CH 17
I do not have Ham but please let me know if you do and would like to use it!

Attendance List:
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Weather/Temps:

Daytime: High 60's-Low 70's
Night: High 40's-50's



My past experiences:

The drive is pretty nice up the 395 towards Big Pine, then it heads east into the valley.

Eureka Dunes Dry Camp is located at 37.111237, -117.680773. It's about 7-8 hrs from San Diego.

There is a $20 vehicle entrance fee to get into the park. I am not 100% sure that there is a checkpoint coming in from the east. It is set up similar to Joshua Tree where you pay at the booths by the campgrounds, but there are multiple other ways into the park  ;D

There are "camp sites" at Eureka Dunes. They are first come, first serve and fires are only permitted in their fire rings so that could be a problem as well. We definitely need a fire with temperatures dropping down below 50...

I am planning on driving up to Big Pine or Lone Pine (Alabama Hills) on Friday to stay the night and then we can start driving into the park Saturday morning!

Here is a link to the rules and regs of the park: http://www.nps.gov/deva/parkmgmt/rules-and-regulations.htm#campfires
« Last Edit: March 06, 2015, 02:09:55 PM by camtherealtor »

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Re: Eureka Dunes March 27-29
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2015, 12:43:03 PM »
Nice Cam...hopefully you get some takers.

We are saving our "go time" for the upcoming Mojave Road trip.  Have fun and take "lots of pictures."  ;)
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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2015, 12:57:22 PM »
X2
  Another DV I won't be able to make. We got Mojave and a week in Zion and Brice coming up.

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Re: Eureka Dunes March 27-29
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2015, 02:00:46 PM »
Nice Cam...hopefully you get some takers.

We are saving our "go time" for the upcoming Mojave Road trip.  Have fun and take "lots of pictures."  ;)

Thanks John. Yeah I'm hoping to get on that trip as well!

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« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2015, 02:07:07 PM »
X2
  Another DV I won't be able to make. We got Mojave and a week in Zion and Brice coming up.

Next time! Zion and Brice are beautiful. Hopefully I can make it onto Mojave.

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Re: Eureka Dunes March 27-29
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2015, 09:27:19 PM »
Fun times and a toilet pit :)

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Re: Eureka Dunes March 27-29
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2015, 02:38:41 PM »
Fun times and a toilet pit :)

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Beautiful shots! Thanks for sharing.

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Re: Eureka Dunes March 27-29
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2015, 06:43:37 PM »
Road conditions.... http://forum.salinepreservation.org/?forum=162656

Dath valley NP morning report Park reports on road conditions... http://www.nps.gov/deva/upload/Morning-Report.pdf


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Re: Eureka Dunes March 27-29
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2015, 11:17:40 AM »
Road conditions.... http://forum.salinepreservation.org/?forum=162656

Dath valley NP morning report Park reports on road conditions... http://www.nps.gov/deva/upload/Morning-Report.pdf



Thank you! I am thinking I might have to postpone the trip to a time when there aren't so many other events going on...

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Re: Eureka Dunes March 27-29
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2015, 11:22:33 AM »
Thank you! I am thinking I might have to postpone the trip to a time when there aren't so many other events going on...

And, honestly, try to give the group time to plan...we just got back from a trip and there's another in mid-late April....the Mojave Road trip planning began in November if I remember....that's a solid 5mo ago

Just my .02

EDIT: Mojave Rd trip planning started in October; Bradshaw Trail was November
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Re: Eureka Dunes March 27-29
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2015, 02:04:20 PM »
And, honestly, try to give the group time to plan...we just got back from a trip and there's another in mid-late April....the Mojave Road trip planning began in November if I remember....that's a solid 5mo ago

Just my .02

EDIT: Mojave Rd trip planning started in October; Bradshaw Trail was November

Will do. Definitely didn't consider all that.

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Re: **cancelled** Eureka Dunes
« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2015, 04:08:18 PM »
hey Cam

no worries man....I like your enthusiasm and there will be plenty of time to plan Xcursions....Mojave Road is coming up and I saw you're on the waiting list....

Don't sleep on that one bit....people drop out left and right and if possible, be ready for it up to a week prior....and it's an amazing trip....just make sure Ghost keeps his phone close....  ;)

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Re: **cancelled** Eureka Dunes
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2015, 07:01:09 PM »
Yeah, echoing what has been said so far, I'd love to go, but it's a bit early notice, as I have to reschedule work if I leave for a weekend. Definitely have it sometime later on though!

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Re: **cancelled** Eureka Dunes
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2015, 02:04:04 AM »
There are also the random posts of folks jumping into the desert or Big Bear etc. A lot of trips might take some awhile to plan out especially if they have family such as Mojave, Bradshaw or Moab etc. On the flip side, I'm always jumping out into the desert or other local spots just because I can and it's a nice getaway so don't get discouraged. Plenty of wheeling to go around here to be sure. The Food Truck nights are a great place to plan impromptu runs with the guys then post up your ideas.
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Re: **cancelled** Eureka Dunes
« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2015, 10:00:22 AM »
hey Cam

no worries man....I like your enthusiasm and there will be plenty of time to plan Xcursions....Mojave Road is coming up and I saw you're on the waiting list....

Don't sleep on that one bit....people drop out left and right and if possible, be ready for it up to a week prior....and it's an amazing trip....just make sure Ghost keeps his phone close....  ;)

Thanks! Excited to get out as always haha. Definitely want to make it on the Mojave trail  ;D

 


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