It's already 84 degrees and I've cooled down as much as I can in Kelso Depot's air conditioning; it's time to ride on!

Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping and Hiking, Spring 2009

Cornfield Spring Road to Mid Hills Campground via Kelso Depot, Mojave National Preserve (Day 3)

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Faded paint on this old truck behind the Cima Store labels it as a possession of Providence Land and Cattle

Date: May 31, 2009, 14h11

It's already 84 degrees and I've cooled down as much as I can in Kelso Depot's air conditioning; it's time to ride on!

Before leaving, I fill my water supply for the day (four 1.5-litre bottles and my two-litre Camelbak) from the utility closet in Kelso Depot's basement, thanks to the rangers on duty.

Date: May 25, 2009, 10h58

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Other bicycle camping trips on drycyclist.com:

Mojave National Preserve and Area Hiking and Bikepacking, Spring 2011 (15 days)
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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