The Bert Smith Rock House sports deeply recessed windows and an unusual lack of a roof line

Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping and Hiking, Spring 2009

Howe Spring and back by bicycle from Mid Hills campground, Mojave National Preserve (Day 6)

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I'm getting closer to the bottom, but each time I think I see an easy next-step-down, it turns out to be less simple

Date: May 26, 2009, 13h39

The Bert Smith Rock House sports deeply recessed windows and an unusual lack of a roof line

I spend some time peering through the heavily screened windows and see that the interior has been restored as nicely as the exterior, complete with a few furnishings. The rock fireplace looks as interesting inside as it does from the outside.

Date: May 28, 2009, 13h47

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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 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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