Three years ago, several of us took a trip to Racetrack in Death Valley. Here are the forum threads:
Thread 1
Trip Report
After talking with other Sportsmobile owners during and since Overland Expo West, I think it is time to return. My schedule is not flexible this year, so I am proposing it like, "I am going on this weekend. Who wants to join me?" Here is the plan:
Friday Oct. 28: Meet and camp overnight at
Panamint Springs Resort
Saturday Oct. 29: Drive to Racetrack via Hunter Mountain road and camp at the site south of Racetrack.
Sunday Oct 30: Drive back out via Hunter Mountain road and optionally camp overnight on top of Hunter Mountain.
Monday Oct 31: Return home. Or not. Who am I to tell you what to do?
Hunter Mountain road is 4WD recommended, though last time pinz712 seemed to have no trouble in their 2WD Ford van. Racetrack road from Ubehebe crater is a 2WD alternative. Our route takes us on Racetrack road from Teakettle Junction south to Racetrack so we can avoid its terrible washboard-y-ness as much as possible.
If you want to go, make a reservation at Panamint Springs Resort. They have RV Full-Hookup sites for $35 and RV No-Hookup sites for $20. Also, send me a PM so I can add your name to the list of attendees.
Post any questions here or feel fre to send me a PM. I hope to see you there!
Steve In L.A.