Pics from 7 days in Death Valley

[liv2day]

Although I wasn't on my trusty GG for this trek, I enjoyed ~700 miles of dual-sport riding and my very first time in Death Valley.

It's not an area I would have thought I'd enjoy as I prefer the woods, but I was completely wrong - amazing place to visit if you ever get the chance. I'm obviously a bit biased, but believe the only way to really explore the park is on a motorcycle of some sort (really need a dual-sport or well sorted adv bike IMO).

First day of riding, quick 46 mile out-and-back as we didn't arrive until after lunch.

Second day of riding, overnight trip to Furnace Creek and camping off the bikes.

The place where they caught nutball Charles Manson - burned down in 2010 by a careless fire.

 

[liv2day]

Some shots from our 3rd day of riding, one of the best days of the trip.

 

[liv2day]

A couple more from the 3rd day

Our 4th day - trek out to Saline Valley hot springs where we camped off the bikes for 2 nights and did awesome day rides.

5th day of riding

 

[poelinca]

Wow, amazing landscape.

 

[liv2day]

Few more shots from the 5th day.

6th day; woke to ~40mph winds...made breaking camp a complete pia and forced a route change as gas mileage was a concern.

 

[liv2day]

Cerro Gordo 'ghost' town - old silver mining town up in the mountains.

Friggin' last day, last ride, first flat of the trip...at least it started raining while I changed out the tube...lol.

Had 11 guys total for the ride, 2 of 'em had to leave early, so this is 9 of us.

Seriously amazing place to visit

 

[Moto7man]

What??? No pictures of snakes or "chupacabra"? Just kidding, it looks awesome.

 

[pigpen966]

That terrain reminds me of Afghanistan.

 

[hadfield4wd]

Cerro Gordo 'ghost' town - old silver mining town up in the mountains.

Man I would love to buy a town and live there by myself or with my family.

 

[fst96se]

You didn't do this rode in July? Why not?

 

[RBrider]

Good ride report. Thanks for taking the time to take & post the photos.
It looks like it was a great trip.

RB

 

[liv2day]

What??? No pictures of snakes or "chupacabra"? Just kidding, it looks awesome.

LOL - didn't see much wildlife while we were out there. I did spot this guy on a stump when we stopped outside of Rhyolite, he blends in pretty well.

The biggest warning I received was setting up camp at the hot springs, we had to use rocks (in addition to tent stakes) and apparently, scorpions enjoy living under those rocks. Made you choose your steps carefully...lol.

 

[muddertrucker]

Looks like an awesome time. One of my favorite reasons for riding is to explore new locations.

 

[95jersey]

Awesome photos, thanks for sharing with the forum.

 

[Bryan]

Awesome trip!