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SGVRC: Afton Canyon (Mojave Preserve)
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Sat, Mar 7, 5:00 PM - Sun, Mar 8, 7:00 PM GMT
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Meetup: We’ll depart for the trailhead at 10AM PST, Saturday, March 7 from the Electrify America Chargers in Baker. After a short drivers’ meeting and radio check, we’ll convoy to the Afton Canyon trailhead.
***Be charged up and ready to leave by 10AM. ***
Chargers: Baker EV ~10 miles from end of Trail Schedule: Saturday 10:00 AM — Drivers’ meeting, comms check, Depart Barstow RAN
Route Highlights: (Marked in blue on OnX Kelso Dunes Lava Tubes Aiken Cinder Mines
Afternoon — Continue east through the canyon, then set up remote dispersed camp within BLM guidelines.
Evening — Set up remote dispersed camp. (2 possible options marked in green) Campfire dinner (weather/fire restrictions permitting) and optional night hike.
Sunday, March 8 Morning — Breakfast and short exploration
11:00 AM — Pack up camp and head out toward Kelbaker Rd
What to Bring: Recovery gear: tow strap, soft shackles, shovel, traction boards (if you have any) off-road tires recommended (all-terrain or better) Radio (GMRS) — required for all participants
Camping & personal gear Tent, sleeping bag, and cold-weather gear (desert nights can be chilly in March) Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast Ample drinking water Cooler, cooking gear, utensils, trash bags Lighting, first aid kit, sunscreen, hat, and layers
This is remote camping — expect limited to no cell service, no facilities, and no water access. Plan accordingly.
SGVRC Code of Conduct Respect the land — stay on open routes and follow BLM/NPS regulations.
Safety first — use spotters, drive your comfort level, and never pressure others.
Pack in, pack out — leave camps cleaner than you found them.
Comms discipline — keep radios clear for navigation and safety.
Courtesy — minimize dust, noise, and light pollution.
Pets welcome if under control.
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SGVRC: Afton Canyon (Mojave Preserve)
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Sat, Mar 7, 5:00 PM - Sun, Mar 8, 7:00 PM GMT
Location only visible to confirmed attendees
Hosts · 5
About
Meetup: We’ll depart for the trailhead at 10AM PST, Saturday, March 7 from the Electrify America Chargers in Baker. After a short drivers’ meeting and radio check, we’ll convoy to the Afton Canyon trailhead.
***Be charged up and ready to leave by 10AM. ***
Chargers: Baker EV ~10 miles from end of Trail Schedule: Saturday 10:00 AM — Drivers’ meeting, comms check, Depart Barstow RAN
Route Highlights: (Marked in blue on OnX Kelso Dunes Lava Tubes Aiken Cinder Mines
Afternoon — Continue east through the canyon, then set up remote dispersed camp within BLM guidelines.
Evening — Set up remote dispersed camp. (2 possible options marked in green) Campfire dinner (weather/fire restrictions permitting) and optional night hike.
Sunday, March 8 Morning — Breakfast and short exploration
11:00 AM — Pack up camp and head out toward Kelbaker Rd
What to Bring: Recovery gear: tow strap, soft shackles, shovel, traction boards (if you have any) off-road tires recommended (all-terrain or better) Radio (GMRS) — required for all participants
Camping & personal gear Tent, sleeping bag, and cold-weather gear (desert nights can be chilly in March) Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast Ample drinking water Cooler, cooking gear, utensils, trash bags Lighting, first aid kit, sunscreen, hat, and layers
This is remote camping — expect limited to no cell service, no facilities, and no water access. Plan accordingly.
SGVRC Code of Conduct Respect the land — stay on open routes and follow BLM/NPS regulations.
Safety first — use spotters, drive your comfort level, and never pressure others.
Pack in, pack out — leave camps cleaner than you found them.
Comms discipline — keep radios clear for navigation and safety.
Courtesy — minimize dust, noise, and light pollution.
Pets welcome if under control.
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