I ride up the track into Macedonia Canyon valley, but the hard-packed surface doesn't last, so I park the bike and start hiking

Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping and Hiking, Spring 2009

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Macedonia Canyon, Mojave National Preserve, from Mid Hills campground (Day 7)

1. A noise... ... 5. I begin the... 6. I pull over... 7. Down at... 8. I ride up... 9. Up on a... 10. I decide to... 11. Approaching... ... 48. Macedonia...

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From this area are excellent views across the joshua tree forest to Cima Dome, the subtle curve on the horizon

From this area are excellent views across the joshua tree forest to Cima Dome, the subtle curve on the horizon

Date: June 07, 2009, 12h44

I ride up the track into Macedonia Canyon valley, but the hard-packed surface doesn't last, so I park the bike and start hiking

I stash my bike behind some bushes, reset the GPS to help me find it again, and start walking up the hill with my backpack.

Date: May 29, 2009, 15h06

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I ride up the track into Macedonia Canyon valley, but the hard-packed surface doesn't last, so I park the bike and start hiking

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Death Valley Bicycle Camping 2007 (two weeks)
Henry Coe State Park Bicycle Camping 2006 (four nights)
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Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping 2000 (11 days)
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