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View Poll Results: Which dates work for you?
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October 4-6,2013
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October 11-13, 2013
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October 18-20, 2013
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06-27-2013, 04:15 PM
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Racetrack, Death Valley - October 2013
I would like to get a group together to visit the Racetrack Playa in Death Valley over one of the first three weekends in October. Here is my proposed itinerary:
Friday: Meet and spend the night at Wildrose Campground or possibly Thorndike Campground.
Saturday: Drive to Racetrack Playa via Hunter Mountain Road. Spend the night at Homestake Dry Camp.
Sunday: Drive back out via Hunter Mountain Road.
I am reluctant to use Lippincott Road, but someone with lots of experience could probably talk me into it (since my wife won't be joining me on this trip). After my last adventure into Death Valley, I would feel safer making this trip with some additional vehicles. I suppose the first step is to pick a date, so if you are interested, pick a weekend in the poll.
Thanks,
Steve in L.A.
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06-28-2013, 08:04 AM
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Location: California
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Re: Racetrack, Death Valley - October 2013
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06-28-2013, 08:42 AM
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Re: Racetrack, Death Valley - October 2013
HMMMMM.....
I'll be out and about traveling on my motorcycle in October. Maybe I could join you if I'm in that part of the country. I'll be watching this one with interest.
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06-28-2013, 10:29 AM
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Location: Arcata, CA
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Re: Racetrack, Death Valley - October 2013
Not a commitment, but I voted for all 3 dates. We have no plans yet for Oct.
I hope we can make it.
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06-28-2013, 11:50 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Northern California
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Re: Racetrack, Death Valley - October 2013
Ditto the above.
GPCB
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06-28-2013, 10:05 PM
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Location: Switzerland soon back to Oregon
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Re: Racetrack, Death Valley - October 2013
Might be in for the first we.
Need to look into it and confirm.
Andrew
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06-30-2013, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Los Osos, CA
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Re: Racetrack, Death Valley - October 2013
Did the Lippencott down to Saline back in April in my son's Tacoma Prerunner. I don't think I would try it in my van. Some of the tight turns were dropping the rear tire into the washout. and this is with a small truck. Neat road but I don't want to do it in the van.
Paul 
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06-30-2013, 07:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ashland, OR
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Re: Racetrack, Death Valley - October 2013
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Originally Posted by oldbonesclimber
Did the Lippencott down to Saline back in April in my son's Tacoma Prerunner. I don't think I would try it in my van. Some of the tight turns were dropping the rear tire into the washout. and this is with a small truck. Neat road but I don't want to do it in the van.
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That seems to be the general consensus about Lippencott. I have heard little about Hunter Mountain road other than it is a better choice than Lippencott. The third option is Racetrack Valley road, but I understand that it is very washboarded and seems very long and out of the way.
Steve in L.A.
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07-01-2013, 02:33 PM
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Location: East Bay CA
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Re: Racetrack, Death Valley - October 2013
Dunno if I can make it yet, but I'd suggest Panamint Springs Resort over the two campgrounds mentioned. Showers. Beer. Better.
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07-01-2013, 02:59 PM
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Location: Ashland, OR
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Re: Racetrack, Death Valley - October 2013
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Originally Posted by rob_gendreau
Dunno if I can make it yet, but I'd suggest Panamint Springs Resort over the two campgrounds mentioned. Showers. Beer. Better.
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Great suggestion. It also looks like it would involve less backtracking on Highway 190 in order to get to Racetrack, plus showers and beer.
Steve in L.A.
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