The old road out of Nipton is marginal at best and is a bit washed out in places, but it makes a great trail

Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping and Hiking, Spring 2009

Nipton to "Black Palisades" and back hike, Mojave National Preserve (Day 10)

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The toughest part for me is just before the bottom, where I'm left with no choice but to jump down a few boulders

Date: May 26, 2009, 13h54

The old road out of Nipton is marginal at best and is a bit washed out in places, but it makes a great trail

This road is not in a Wilderness area, and while it doesn't seem to get much automobile use, tracks indicate that some dirt bikers enjoy this route occasionally.

Date: June 01, 2009, 13h33

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