Death Valley : Golar Wash, Striped Butte, Warm Springs

Friday, February 20th @ 7am to Sunday, February 22nd @ 2pm

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- Trail: Golar Wash

Description

Currently, the usual east end exit from Warm Springs Canyon road is blocked at West Side Road. Unless conditions change, we will need to go in and out through Golar Wash.

I would like to find a place somewhere around Striped Butte to camp (That's the spot on the map). If this becomes an out and back trip, we might spend 2 nights camping in the same location. Extra gas is recommened, in case we decide to investigate some of the spurs.

I think that this trail rates a 2+. Bruce thinks it might be harder than I remember. I have done it in my Tacoma, and in an Exterra befor that. But, it has been a long time, and trails do change.

I will make more updates as we get closer.

Run Checklist

Always Required

HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
Full-Sized Spare Tire
Seat Belts
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Battery Tiedown
Working Brakes
Tow Straps
Tow Points

Run Requirements

2+ Suspension Lift
4LO Transfer Case
Camping Supplies

Run Recommendations

Gas Cans

Trail Rating

Difficulty Level: 3

	Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
	Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
	Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
	Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
	Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage