Valley Dirt Riders Meetup

 
 
 

We'll stage at 9:30 and roll out at 10:00. Ride from Apple Valley to Juniper Flats then on to Big Pine Flats were we'll stop for lunch. Expected weather 50-60 with a 30% chance of rain, so plan accordingly. Beginer to intermediate difficulty. 60 mileish roundtrip.

Staging Coordinates[masked], [masked]

These organizers are not professional guides or trained leaders and are not medically trained to handle emergencies. Please carry a personal medical emergency kit and any medications you need.
Motorized off-road driving/riding is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, rattlesnake bites, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite.
By participating in this event/ride, you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never drive/ride alone and use your own common sense.

 
 
 

I will be exploring the trails above Pahrump Nevada in the Mt. Charleston / Spring Mountain Recreation Area.

Because the temperature will be hot down in the desert, I will staying at an RV park so that I can run the air conditioner if needed without the generator. I have selected the Preferred RV Resort since they are close to the trails and have a Holiday Inn Express and Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino next door for those that don't have and RV or Trailer. You can park your SxS in a spot used by another Meetup member.

The rate at this RV park is $50/night plus 9% tax. If you sign up for Passport America, the rate will be $25/night plus 9% tax. The annual cost for Passport America is $44. If you use my referral code, you will get an extra 3 months added to your subscription. So, if you plan to stay at least two nights, you will save money by signing up for Passport America. They also have cabins and the Passport America discount applies to them as well.

The average summer temperature in the Mt. Charleston / Spring Mountain Recreation area is 75 degrees. Most trails once we enter the mountains are between 6,000 and 8,000 feet. I have posted some additional pictures to help understand the types of trails in this area.

I will get there on Tuesday the 13th and plan on doing some initial scouting on Wed & Thu with planned rides on Fri, Sat, and maybe Sun.

I have created a GPX file with many of the trails in this area. It also has waypoints and forest service roads. I have not yet created any routes but you can download it here if you are interested. This page also has the current Nye County Nevada OHV On Highway laws.

As always looking for comments and happy to answer any questions.

Barry[masked]
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It's time to start saving the dates for Mammoth. This year we'll be hitting some new spots including Bodie Ghost town and a ride to the ski lift restaurant. I plan to lead full group rides on Friday and Saturday. I'll be pre running Monday Thru Thursday. If you'd like to join for any of the pre run let me know as I'll want to limit it to less than 10 cars.
More details on ride routes to follow.

We'll camp and stage from Glass Creek Campground. Glass Creek is a first come first serve campground, no reservations and no hookups. You can fill your water tanks at the Crestview Rest Stop which is halfway between Highway 203 and Glass Creek Rd or at the Mammoth Community water district office just off 395 on Highway 203. I'm planning on getting there that Sunday to secure a campsite. Some of the sites are large enough to accommodate 2-3 rigs, therefore if you can get there mid week you could possibly secure a spot for multiple rigs for our group. The campground will likely be full by that Friday. There is also Deadman campground about 3.5 miles from Glass Creek and dispersed camping in the area, both of which you can ride from to the staging area.

These organizers are not professional guides or trained leaders and are not medically trained to handle emergencies. Please carry a personal medical emergency kit and any medications you need.

Motorized off-road driving/riding is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, rattlesnake bites, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite.
By participating in this event/ride, you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never drive/ride alone and use your own common sense.