Overlanding the Mojave Road (Part 2) | EP5: SoCal Overland Adventure

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  • čas přidán 17. 07. 2024
  • Join us as we continue along the Mojave Road. In this episode, we'll explore lava tubes, encounter MILES of whoops, drive through endless Joshua Tree forests, and find an incredible dispersed campsite....in the trees(!).
    #overlanding #dispersedcamping #mojaveroad

Komentáře • 17

  • @stealth_muppet
    @stealth_muppet Před rokem +1

    Just watched part 1 and part 2. Entertaining and well put together. Great job!

  • @chrissempek8296
    @chrissempek8296 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I think Brad from Trailrecon would appreciate that coffee sequence :) Cant wait to try this route! Thanks for sharing.

    • @WheretoNextOverland
      @WheretoNextOverland  Před 2 měsíci

      Hahah. Got to sneak in the occasional coffee montage! Mojave Road is a blast, 100% worth it

    • @chrissempek8296
      @chrissempek8296 Před 2 měsíci

      @@WheretoNextOverland You're video will definitely help me when I venture out! Looks like a blast.

  • @TheKPDX
    @TheKPDX Před rokem +1

    Once again, really nicely put together. Those whoops just West of Kelso Cima Rd are possibly the longest stretch I've ever driven. Fairly scratchy for a big vehicle too. I had my ex-brother in laws Sequoia and I had to compound the clear coat before I gave it back to him thanks to that trail.
    It wouldn't have been good in that wind, but Mid Hills Campground can be pretty nice with long views and many of the sites spaced enough to give you privacy.
    We missed the penny tree - so another trip.
    If you go back, hit the Kelso Depot and Kelso Dunes - they're worthy of a stop
    Did you go up 15 & see the Ivanpah Solar Farm - it's otherworldly. There are a couple more out there but Ivanpah is one of the biggest.

    • @WheretoNextOverland
      @WheretoNextOverland  Před rokem +1

      We didn't get to check out the solar farm due to time, but we'll have to check it out next time (and there will be a next time!)

    • @TheKPDX
      @TheKPDX Před rokem +1

      @@WheretoNextOverland It's just a drive-by but it's quite something to see if you haven't seen a solar farm before

  • @Blend-24
    @Blend-24 Před rokem +1

    At the end is the Ávi casino. It’s run by the natives (mojaves) and I haven’t eaten there since before the prepandemic but it had, (IMO) the absolute best buffet on the river.

    • @WheretoNextOverland
      @WheretoNextOverland  Před rokem

      Well then, we're gonna have to remember that for the next time we're down there. Sounds amazing

  • @RT-tg8bj
    @RT-tg8bj Před rokem +1

    Perhaps not having headlamps added to the experience.

    • @WheretoNextOverland
      @WheretoNextOverland  Před rokem

      I think I would agree. Especially with the lone ray of natural light coming into the lava tube. It was quite the sight

  • @Shellykinz05
    @Shellykinz05 Před 2 lety +1

    Ahh the best! Love the coffee ASMR and of course… dick jokes 😂 😂 😂

    • @WheretoNextOverland
      @WheretoNextOverland  Před 2 lety +2

      Is it even an "overlanding" video if there's no coffee montage??? Haha

  • @WheretoNextOverland
    @WheretoNextOverland  Před 2 lety

    Questions about our experience along the Mojave Road? Post 'em here and we'll do our best to answer them.
    Overall, this was an EXCELLENT overland trail, and we'll need to do it again to explore all the things we missed on this trip!

    • @BaddAtom
      @BaddAtom Před rokem +1

      going thanksgiving and bringing my son 2 wd toyota going east to west. passable? I have a built Jeep 2nd time running this road

    • @WheretoNextOverland
      @WheretoNextOverland  Před rokem +1

      @Adam C right on! I bet November is a good time of year to go. We did this trip back in May, and it was passable then. Not sure what the current conditions are....I know the entire Mojave Preserve was closed for a while due to heavy rains