2023-01-19, 06:30 PM
Sorry ... you are correct. Dedeckera Canyon is the entrance coming from the Eureka Valley Dunes that involves a few large steps, while Steele Pass is that junction where the Marble Bath(tub) is. Dedeckera is where I threw it into 4x4 as I was going uphill, but once that obstacle was passed did the rest from that point to the Land of the Lizard People (Saline Valley hot springs) in 2wd.
There was a traffic jam at Steele Pass as there were 6 or 7 vehicles sightseeing at Marble Bath, but otherwise nothing to notice with regards to challenging road conditions.
More specifically, between Dedeckera and Steele Pass was typical high desert BLM single track road. From Steele Pass to the hot springs was downhill with a fair amount of rocks that slowed things down, but wasn't technical whatsoever.
YMMV, depending on weather and driving capabilities / comfort level.
There was a traffic jam at Steele Pass as there were 6 or 7 vehicles sightseeing at Marble Bath, but otherwise nothing to notice with regards to challenging road conditions.
More specifically, between Dedeckera and Steele Pass was typical high desert BLM single track road. From Steele Pass to the hot springs was downhill with a fair amount of rocks that slowed things down, but wasn't technical whatsoever.
YMMV, depending on weather and driving capabilities / comfort level.