Just got back from 7 days at Panamint Springs. I can't disagree more with beaverdance. Of course, everyone is entitled to a point of view. I love Owens Valley too, but Death Valley has to be seen to believed. It is a hiker's paradise. You may not see much just driving from one famous site to another, that's true. But if you get out and walk you will be amazed. Get yourself a copy of Digonnet's "Hiking Death Valley" and take a few of the easy walks. The canyons and historical sites rival any place in the world. The National Weather Service forecast is for 70's at P.Springs and 80's and 90's for Furnace Creek next week (the hottest part). Perfect weather. Towne Pass is steep but an excellent road. The 190 from Owens Valley is narrow and winding (hold your mouth right), but your trailer is small enought that you should be okay. If you stay at P Springs take the hike (easy) to Darwin Falls nearby. Yes, a waterfall. And the almost ghost town of Darwin as a side trip is full of crazy stuff quite a sight. Have fun!
John and Nina
2005 F-350, 4x4, V-10, Crew Cab
2008 Cougar 276 RL
As mentioned in another post, we had driven DV north to south - were so roasted we got off at Furnace Creek and headed back to Las Vegas. Then more and more people said we missed a lot so we just stayed at Pahrump and did a day trip - no time for hiking - over and did all the things SOUTH of Furnace Creek - which we had missed. I got some of the most dramtic digital images you can imagine. Loved it.
That being said, in 2009 (God willing) we will do another trip to Glacier, OR Coast, Diamond Lake and then back down the 395. Have done it three times. But thinking of spending a 2-3 nights at Lone Pine - have just overnighted there - and do the loop down thru Panamint Springs in DV (kilns) and back as a day trip. It would just be the tv.
Looks like about 160 - 170 miles plus the kilns. A pass down and a pass back but I really don't see anything of consequence on the roads.
Am I missing anything? How are they?
Suggestions?
Thanks - be safe.
Lauren - DW Barbara - "Aussie" Terrier, Sadie
2006 Mobile Suites 32TK3 with TrailAir
2006 Chev 3500 3LT Ext Cab 4x4 360HP Dmax 6 Spd Allie
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