Behind the Bert Smith Rock House is a recently built trail down to Rock Springs, Mojave National Preserve

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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After three miles on Ivanpah Road, I head east on Nipton Road for the final seven miles across Ivanpah Valley

Date: May 31, 2009, 15h31

Behind the Bert Smith Rock House is a recently built trail down to Rock Springs, Mojave National Preserve

I check my maps, and Rock Springs sits a 1/4 mile down the hill, so I decide to ride down via the road into Watson Wash instead of hiking down to Rock Springs on the trail.

Date: May 28, 2009, 13h50

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