The dense scattering of rocks on the fan east of Kelso induces what I call, "avoidance hiking"

Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping and Hiking, Fall 2009

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Mojave National Preserve: Hike to Rex Mine and west edge of the Providence Mountains (Day 5)

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Cornfield Spring Road climbs over a few big hills during its final two miles to avoid the flood-prone wash below the spring

Cornfield Spring Road climbs over a few big hills during its final two miles to avoid the flood-prone wash below the spring

Date: November 25, 2009, 13h22

The dense scattering of rocks on the fan east of Kelso induces what I call, "avoidance hiking"

Here, one hikes not in a straight line, but in a constantly weaving pattern created on-the-fly to avoid the largest rock patches.

Date: November 26, 2009, 10h27

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The dense scattering of rocks on the fan east of Kelso induces what I call, "avoidance hiking"

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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 camping, Spring 2010 (14 days)
Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping and Hiking, Spring 2009 (16 days)
Mojave National Preserve Bikepacking and Hiking 2008 (14 days)
Henry Coe State Park Bikepacking 2008 (eight days)
Mojave National Preserve Xmas 2007 Mountain-Bike Camping (one week)
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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