Death Valley Deep Dive 2024

[Beardilocks]

Thanks for the good exploration out there !  Are these canyon roads now graded well enough that 4x4 isn't needed?  They used to be quite rough in places (years ago).

Trail is ok until the canyon mouth.  But you’d struggle to get in all the way in the current “south only” entrance situation.  The usual deep sand in a few spots.  I’d want at least AWD and good clearance. 

Johnson you’d belly out somewhere along the way without at least decent clearance.  

Galena is as rough as ever.  Hell you’re not jumping the sand berm at the start of the road without a decent vehicle right now.  

The thing is, with everything recently fluffed by the graders it’s a bit soft until enough ppl drive in.  They didn’t follow up with rollers where they rebuilt sections.  Completely fine in a decent truck or Jeep.  Rentals should still stay on pavement tho.