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I'm hoping to explore the Hunter Mountain area of DEVA during my Fall trip this year but I'm worried about running into the crazy cannabis creatures hiding their crops in the area. Any practical advice or experience with this issue. After watching this video I know what to keep an eye and ear out for and what to do about it.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=295101455462700
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2021-08-12, 04:47 PM
(This post was last modified: 2021-08-12, 04:49 PM by DAW89446.)
I haven’t been over the route since 2008. Never have heard of any issues with illegal grows. The route between South Pass and Teakettle Jct. is too well travelled so that I’d think any growers would seek more isolated locations.
Be sure to see the Hunter cabin. A great lunch spot is approximately here:
https://goo.gl/maps/6cNNWFErXrivK2D1A
At the end of the short spur, which ends at a very steep slope, are wonderful views of the entire country below. Parts of The Racetrack can be seen, as well as the hills around the Lost Burro Mine, White Top, Goldbelt and far beyond.
Enjoy your trip.
DAW
~When You Live in Nevada, "just down the road" is anywhere in the line of sight within the curvature of the earth.
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Not to diminish your concerns, but illegal marijuana grows wouldn't make my Top 100 list of things that can go #%#@& in Death Valley.
Like DAW, I haven't been over Hunter Mountain in a few years as it has been socked in with mud / ice the last few times I was in the area, but Goldbelt Spring was worth a stop. Also saw Lost Burro Mine for the first time recently and that wasn't a bad stop.
