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[slash2]

I might be in that area as well, 5outta6, I was thinking Spooky Canyon and the Mojave Megaphone, along with Afton Canyon, might be worth checking out, then parts north thereafter, mainly abandoned mines and/or hot springs. My plans are are very fluid right now. I may be meeting up with friends coming over from the central coast that weekend somewhere near the western Mojave.

Dispersed camping is the plan as well.

[5outta6]

Slash2, My plan subject to instant change, will be to start on the west end into Afton Canyon, then around the water crossing and back in. From there I'm flexible.   If I don't run into anyone, I will most likely head south to around Kelso Dunes.... Right now I plan on getting the MNP on the 24th, maybe the 23rd.     Look for gray ford crew w/ ATC camper.......Unless you have 2m radio......Anyone with 2m radio give me a simplex frequency or a repeater and I could try and make contact.

[5outta6]

I'm heading south now.  Stop and say hello if you're in the area.....

[dennis 221]

is there a way ,back road around that water hole??

[ntsqd]

Not from the Afton Cyn Rd end, no. You'll need to go further along I-15 to Basin Rd. and enter Afton Cyn from the other end.

[dennis 221]

thanks

[dennis 221]

so can stock 18" wheels 4 x4 no lift get through there?!the water hole??

Edited by dennis 221, 25 February 2020 - 02:38 PM.

[Adventurer]

18" wheels don't determine tire size.  What's your tire size?

[dennis 221]

275/65/18

[Adventurer]

Yes, or no.  Sorry but there are a lot of variables.  What vehicle, where's your intake, has it recently rained, are you going today or middle of summer.  If the water is over your intake, probably not a good idea, regardless of your tire size.  If the water depth is 18" and you're driving a tall truck, you could probably drive through it at 100 mph.

 

You can probably drive through water a lot deeper than you think, but without knowing anything but tire size, there is no way to know, and no one will know except you when you do it.  If you're concerned, walk it first.

 

Or, and this works most of the time, just put it in 4-wheel drive, first or low and take your foot off the throttle.  Don't shift if you have a manual trans, just steer and idle through.  When it doesn't work, it's pretty costly.  I've done it both ways, and if you're unsure, it pays to walk it first.

Edited by Adventurer, 26 February 2020 - 04:27 PM.