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[ntsqd]

Roger that.  Probably making reference to Crocker Springs/Hurricane Road. I've never traveled that route.

 

There are literally hundreds of miles of dirt roads which provide access to the monument for further exploration on foot. Unfortunately my trucks have always been 2WD which have severely limited my past visits to the area. Planning on getting a 4WD truck in about three years once the wife's car is paid off.

Had to look at a map, yep that's it. It is worth traveling, but don't expect it to be fast. Might best be done East to West - start in the ugly oil patch and work your way towards the pretty.

[BobD]

Will be there.  PM'd.

 

Thanks Bill.

[K6ON]

I'll be there...

[billharr]

I'll be there...

 

Added you to the list. How many in your party?

 

The following members need to let me know how many in their party.

 

craig333

Casa Escarlata Robles Too

Shady apex

camelracer

 

 

Looks like 18 people in 12 rigs as of now.  Hopefully Tuff Guy 62 will scout out a good spot.

[K6ON]

Just me and an old dog.

 

Might have another rig with me, they will be two people.

[allanb]

Ye Haw. Lookin to be a sho nuff rendezvous!! I'll do a rain dance so the flowers have a chance to show their stuff

[Shadyapex]

If I can make (likely) it it will probably be just me, but hopefully my wife will be able to get off work. Steve,,,

[Missing Link]

Please count my wife and I in.  Like Tuff Guy, I have been to the Carrizo many times on field trips.  The roads do get quite muddy following rains, but there are lots of really interesting things to see there.  If you are coming in from the north or east, be sure to stop at The McKittrick Hotel "Penny Bar" for a cup of coffee or a beer.  I tried to insert a link to this place but did not have luck.  Just Google it when you have a minute.  I think you will find it to be a unique and fun stop.

[marc]

Count me and the hound in


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[RandyP]

Just updated my original post.  Added a list of those who said they were going. Please PM to have the list update and add how many will be in your party.
 
 
Bill

Thanks for planning this. Please count me and my wife in. We live in Santa Margarita just about 50 miles west of Carrizo. Will send PM. Can make prerun or make contact with National Monument people at the visitors center near painted rock if requested. Only two camping places, KCL and Selby. Selby has water for horses, shade structures, tables, fire rings. I'm not sure what's at KCL now, but could check it out. In the spring the hike to Painted rock from the staging parking lot requires a docent. Only about a 1/2 mile hike. Can be pre arranged. We are getting more rain right now than we have had in about 4 years. The Carrizo has been extremely dry for at least three years. This spring should be a spectacular wildflower bloom. Only time will tell.