October 18, 2009

Across The Mojave River

By: mojavedesertangel Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Finally, there's some water! Except for what I hauled in, haven't seen much for a few days. TFTC.

Basin Overlook

By: Joetrain1 Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Afton Canyon was pretty, in a desolate sort of a way. Thanks for bringing us here.

View of Rasor Ranch

By: Raptor06 Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

Unique cache camoflage! Seems likely to attract attention, but evidently not too much. TFTC.

Spooky Canyon View

By: Mr.G Family Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Regular

I loved the rocks and the look of the mountains in this stretch of our Mojave trip. It looks like erosion might occur at a rapid clip around here when it's wet. TFTC.

40 Acres

By: DaFunkyFrogs Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

Found it just before a hazy sunset. What in the world is that antenna farm across the street for? TFTC.

Afton Afterthought

By: CaKid Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

There's the freeway in the distance. This off-road adventure is coming to an end. Great views of Afton Canyon where we came down. Thanks.

Cinder Cones National Natural Landmark

By: TerryDad2, Adopted by Accordiongal Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Not chosen

I enjoyed visiting this earthcache with CKayaks (who sent answers to the cache page questions), Motorbug, bthomas, et al. The lava flows and cinder cones are silent witness to a more violent time. We didn't get a chance to climb up any of the Mojave cinder cones, but I did climb one at Lassen Volcanic NP several years ago, which was composed of pea-sized pieces of lava. It was one of the most difficult hikes I've been on: quite steep, and like climbing in loose gravel. For every 3 steps up, you slid back 1. Thanks for teaching me about the Mojave Desert!

BING

By: TheDeviousMaxPower Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Regular

My boss has an unusual name too, but he chooses to go by 'John', which makes things easier for all of us underlings. What a great trip, I haven't thought about work for 3 days now! TFTC.

Mojave Road National Preserve Boundary 2

By: johnislost Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Regular

Woot! We made it! Thanks for marking our exit from the park.

Mamaloo's Mammoth Run - Kramer Junction

By: mamaloo Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

The light was red, so what the heck I thought, why not stop? TFTC.

Not So Spooky Canyon

By: Suagrfoot and Gophertrax Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Great little hike up to this cache. I was really wondering where the canyon would lead. There were several forks in the trail, but fortunately geosense prevailed and no backtracking was necessary. Thanks for a fun cache and adventure!

Return to Afton Canyon

By: Autoteach and Red Lady Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

Great views all along the route here. I would have liked to see a bit more water, but it was not to be. TFTC.

Afton Canyon

By: Autoteach and Red Lady Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Small

I can see we're starting to get back to civilization. Something we haven't seen much of for about 130 miles. Plenty of people enjoying the outdoors on a pleasant Sunday. TFTC.

Afton Road Cache

By: Binks Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

End of the trail. Now, back to the Bay Area before tomorrow morning. Sigh. TFTC.

County Line

By: CalifScots Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

Quick stop since I needed food and a cache or two in this area for the DeLorme Challenge. Darkness has come, and I've got to get home to the Bay Area tonight! TFTC.