Buffington Pockets and Bitter Springs Easy 4x4 SUNDAY Drive

The Bitter Springs Back Country Byway is located approximately 40 miles east of Las Vegas, south of Interstate 15 and West of the Valley of Fire state Park. The byway connects Interstate 15 to North shore road that surrounds Lake Mead by following old mining roads and washes through the Muddy Mountains. A major site to be seen is the multicolored sandstone formations known as the Buffington Pockets. Tracks from the Old Spanish trail(later known as the Mormon trail), a path created by Spanish explorers in 1776 and later by settlers and miners heading west, can be seen crossing the trail. This area has attracted people throughout time due to the springs and water holes. Evidence of this can be seen in the petroglyphs, pictographs, rock art and ant hill shaped roasting pits. Settlement in the area created mining ventures. Old borax mines can be seen, where sandstone was quarried. There is plenty of extraordinary views and landscapes to be seen along the byway. Wildlife in the area includes wild horse and bighorn sheep. Bring your camera, sun screen and plenty of water. Nearby is the Valley of Fire state park that has it own scenic views, campgrounds and facilities.
Recommended:
Your best camera (phone, ...).
Any off-road capable vehicle (jeep rating 2).
Good working spare tire.
Food, snacks, plenty of water.
GMRS radio is encouraged but not required.
You are welcome to have guests in your vehicle and are responsible for their behavior.

Please note: By signing into this event, you do agree not to held "OFFRO4D - Las Vegas" and their organizers responsible for any damages or incident that may occur along the way, You also agree to communicate with organizers and drive responsibly and safely for yourself and the other members.
Also, the event has limited spots available so: please keep your attendance up to date, do not be afraid to be on the waiting list and check your status regularly.

Organizers are all volunteers, on-site donations are appreciated to help paying for the Meetup and legal group fees as well prizes for the annual raffle.
There will also be tee-shirts for sale: $25 each (BOGO: 2 for $40)

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• ***Cash *** on site during the event,
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