Ocotillo Wells OHV has some interesting ranger lead tours (see
http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25635 for general info and their schedule is here:
http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/pages/1170/files/OW-off-hwy-tour-schedule-2011_2011.pdf)
I had Friday off, so we did the Truckhaven Treasure tour.
We followed Coral Wash and Grave Wash. Amazing landscape; barren but striking.
There were 16 vehicles, 3 non-Jeeps.
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We went through the arch
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And stopped at Dusty.
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Every now and then the rangers stopped for show and tell
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To get from Coral Wash to Grave Wash we had to get up to the plateau, and then back down on the other side.
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Ranger was kind enough to give instructions, bet their end of year performance appraisals depends on all vehicles getting out save.
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We were done by 2pm, and decided to take the Cross Over Trail via Pumpkin Patch back to the 78.
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I would recommend this, not only are the guys knowledgeable and eager to spread understanding and appreciation for the desert, but this is a great way for the community to support them and the work they are doing.