We've moved a short distance .......

Our Location:  Road 801, Near American Girl Mine Road

A quiet night and I slept well not waking until 6:15 AM. Yeah me!! Riley and I enjoyed our hot drink while deciding what we would do for the day. A quick breakfast sandwich had us out the door later than normal but we were happy to be going out. We climbed into the Dogsled around 9 AM with the intentions of going to tour the old historic townsite just up the way. However we took a detour on our way there to see if a location we were thinking about had cell service. It does and we decided to move instead of waiting until Monday. We hurried back to the Igloo, packed up and were on our way by 10:30 AM.

Just outside our door.

 

We know that the limit is 14 days on BLM land but we’ve also been told that it seems the rangers don’t really care how long you stay as long as you stay within the indicated number of feet from any numbered road. Plus the fact that there really aren’t very many people around we decided we’ll stretch our limit. We’ve moved only about 2 miles further north along Ogilby Road and moved about a mile deeper toward the hills. We are within a few feet of the designated road way but I doubt it will be very busy here during our stay. We are located within feet of the hills.
 

I wouldn't want to be taking a vehicle over this. Much rougher than it looks.

 

We followed BLM 801 the entire way back here. It’s very scenic, very quiet and I think we’ll enjoy it a great deal. It took a while to get us level but after that it was easy sailing and we were set up in minutes. Since it was going on the noon hour Riley whipped us up a salad to tide us over until lunch. At 12:30 PM I had finished my salad and since neither of us was hungry enough for lunch I opted to take a walk. Within minutes I was in the hills that I’ve been looking at for days. 

 

For Deb who can't be in the desert right now.

 

I followed the road we had travelled but soon after our pull off spot the road divides and both directions drastically decreases in usability. It’s fine for walking or quads, dirt bikes, razors, etc but the left hand road is not good for vehicles. Although one did manage to traverse the gully this afternoon. Too bad it ends at a huge hole in the ground. A mine obviously  as the tailings are evident as is the huge hole which marks the end of the road.  It was here I turned around and started home. My walk was only 45 minutes but I truly enjoyed it. 

 

 

Holes everywhere in the sides of the hills.

 

Back home Riley informed me that a couple of riders had gone by while I was gone, but I had not heard them. As we chatted another group came by, a dirt bike, a quad and an SUV. It was this SUV that made it through the wash to the dead end. However that was on their second trip past, their first trip past they stayed to the right and disappeared shortly after and we heard no more until their return visit. One other vehicle went by but decided the wash was too much and left their vehicle while they hiked a bit. They eventually came back to their vehicle and hung a right just as the other fellows had done. They obviously made it through because we haven’t seen them since.

 

They left their vehicle and walked for a bit. Then came back to the Y in the road and went to the right.

 

Our lunch today was a stir fry type meal. Slim slices of pork, onions, fresh garlic, minced carrots, mushrooms, and beans all over top of a bed of rice. Pretty good stuff. Jello of course ended our meal. A quick clean up and we’re enjoying the warmth of the sun through the windows.

 

End of the road, a deep hole. Bottom picture is lightened to show you the interior.

 

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit.

 

We are located just before the Y in the other picture.

 

Until next time…. take care, be safe,

 

The view out our door.

 

 

Deb