32/39
Home / Mojave Preserve and Desert bikepacking trips / 2008: Mojave National Preserve Mountain-Bike Camping and Hike / Day 1: Baker, California to Globe Mine Road, Mojave National Preserve /
This clearing along the south fork of Globe Mine Road is obviously an old site of something and well-used
I'm walking the 10-ton bike most of the way up this road. There's just enough surface sand to make it a bit slippery here and there, so it's just easier to walk a mile or two and enjoy the scenery, though it's tiring on the arms. I'm not in a hurry.
Without my heavy load, this slightly uphill road would probably be ridable.
Nothing is growing in this cleared area and a small can dump sits nearby. I wonder how long ago it was last used and for what (temporary housing in tents?).