Death Valley 2022/23

[Beardilocks]

The park didnt remove those palm trees?

You need a jeep to get to this magical place right? My SUV wont cut it right?

I’m not sure the park service remembers that this part of the park still exists, much less is concerned with the palm trees.   

You definitely don’t need a Jeep. My Toyota did just fine!  😂

Joking aside, it depends on the SUV.  Right now, this winter, I’d say high clearance and decent driving skill  will get you to Ibex Spring.  

The classic “Deep Sand Ahead” part of Ibex Valley Rd is quite deep and longer than I remember right now.  I wouldn’t try the section btw the Ibex Spring cutoff and the dunes from the north without 4wd right now.