BACKCOUNTRY & 4X4

Posted by Last Chance Rand on September 30, 2001 at 23:28:59:

Heading north off Highway 190, this road runs along the east bank of Panamint Dry Lake, behind the 500-foot high Lake Hill, then turns east to the foot of Panamint Buttes and the Big Four Mine. The first five miles are wash-boards but easily passable until a small parking spot for hiking access to the Panamint Dunes. The last mile or so is slow and difficult rock-crawling, requiring a high-clearance 4x4.

Difficulty Rating:  First 5 miles = 1; Remainder = 3

• Click here for a map of the area by "Maptech"
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