Approaching the top of Kelso Dunes, this final stretch is the steepest part

Mojave National Preserve Mountain-Bike Camping 2007

Day 6: Late-morning hike up Kelso Dunes, Mojave National Preserve

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A mile or so down Indian Springs Road, I stop to look at some stone ruins in a hillside on the north side of the road

Date: December 27, 2007, 13h14

Approaching the top of Kelso Dunes, this final stretch is the steepest part

With the bright light reflecting off the light-coloured sand, I feel like I'm climbing a big snow bank. Except for the fact that I'm sweating enough to be wearing just a T-shirt and a sweat band. It's probably close to 60 degrees F here today.

Date: December 30, 2007, 11h53

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Other bicycle camping trips on drycyclist.com:

Mojave National Preserve and Area Hiking and Bikepacking, Spring 2011 (15 days)
Route 66 and Kelso Dunes Wilderness Bikepacking, Fall 2010 (eight days)
Mojave National Preserve Bikepacking and Hiking, Spring 2010 (14 days)
Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping and Hiking, Fall 2009 (eight days)
Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping and Hiking, Spring 2009 (16 days)
Henry Coe State Park Bikepacking 2008 (eight days)
Mojave National Preserve Mountain-Bike Camping and Day Hikes 2008 (two weeks)
Henry Coe State Park Mountain-Bike Camping 2007 (eight nights)
Death Valley Bicycle Camping 2007 (two weeks)
Henry Coe State Park Bicycle Camping 2006 (four nights)
Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping 2006 (two weeks)
Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping 2000 (11 days)
Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping 1999 (one week)

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