Death Valley - Nov 2021 - Goler Wash & Mengel Pass into Butte Valley - Part 1 - 4Runner Overland
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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Part 1 of our Overland Adventure into Death Valley.
Day One we went through Goler Wash and over Mengel Pass into Butte Valley ( Striped Butte )
A few things of note :
Arrive at Goler Wash with enough time to get through to the valley if you are camping. There are plenty of very pretty sites to camp so don't fret if someone is in the geologist cabin or the other cabins near the entrance to Butte Valley!! The best views are near the rocky outcroppings!
The route took us about 2 ½ hours and we missed :
- Barker Ranch
- Keystone mine
- Several small mines located through the canyon
Be sure to :
Air Down - there are plenty of sharp rocks that are more then happy enough to add drama to your day!
Part 2 - Rhyolite, Titus Canyon - Amazing! : • Death Valley Adventure...
See you down the trail!
Thanks for the video and the detailed explanation. Really appreciate it. Cheers.
Goler wash is one of my favorite trails. Lots to see and do!🏜️👋
Awesome!
I’m doing this in about a month. This same route. I’m gonna stay the night twice so I can take my time. I got a 7 inch lift on a f150 v8. Should be easy and exciting. I bought the truck just to do this drive. This video kick ass. Thank you so much for taking the time and putting it together
Glad it was helpful and I hope you have/had an awesome time out there. Besides Black Rock, Death Valley is one of my favorite places to adventure!
I've been studying this road on RUclips for a while. This is the BEST info I've come across describing the road, the distance, the time elements. Thank You! btw - you don't start in the south end of Death Valley - that is the south end of the Panamint Valley, outside of the park just in case it confuses anyone. Great Job!
Hi Bobby, thanks for the info... I guess I was using south as just I was south of everything!
headed there in a few weeks. This is the only road I have not done I think, well more know one. You did such a detailed job on the video. I know what I am in for now.
Thank you for the reply and I hope you have a great time out there! There is so much to see and do! - Note : Prepare for it to be arctic cold at night!
LOL Hero shots, love it ! I'm planning a trip this same route next Christmas coming from Washington St.
that sounds great! I love it when people go outside to play! - Just plan for it to be cold and you maybe will get some snow!!
@@deliriumskid I was wondering about that I'm planning for some of the higher passes to potentially be snowed in do you think the charcoal kilns would be accessible?
This is an excellent video. I got as far as Ballarat before I caught two flats. Like you said: good tires are a must.
Darn, sorry to hear about your side adventure of changing or fixing flat tires. The rocks are sharp and even when you air down your still going to hit them. Hope it all worked out and look forward to seeing you out there!
@@deliriumskid Its a good story now, but a bit of a pucker factor at the time.
brave solo drive!
Thanks! - It was a ton of fun and I know there are people who do not go because they fear, we just need to figure out how to carefully apply the throttle past that in order to experience the world in true HD.
+1 to what someone else said this is the best description of the trail I’ve come across. I love the play by play and the use of Google Earth to ground the viewer in the locations you’re discussing. Do you take requests for trail reviews? Lol ;-)
Heh, well open to suggestions so if you have a place always interested :)
Best video so far. We were there around the same time as you and the waterfall was a challenge for a 2WD Tacoma. Had to get a running start and a few tries to get over.
Hi A L - Well sounds like you made it and I hope you had a blast!
Hey great info ! I was just at Geologist cabin sat, and 2 years ago I went up Gohler to Barker- Haven't done Mengel Pass but this vid helps alot. Thank you, well done !
Great info. Going to watch again to prepare! Thank you.
You will have a ton of fun out there!
I like that your rig has a name, that’s cool.
You may think you’re a novice but I have to say, this is the best and most information packed video I’ve seen.
The combination of your narration with Google maps and accompanying shots of the road and technical areas are the best I’ve seen.
You’re right about the Boulder field after Mengel pass and that’s pretty slow picking through there.
Some videos you never know which approach they started from, or even doubtful what trail they’re on and the music is so annoying but yours is great .
I’ll check your others but do you describe Alice and the upgrades such as which lift ?
Thank you for the feedback, I am still trying to figure out how to create and make thoughtful and fun content. Alice has a Toytec 3 inch lift and there is a bio on the rig that covers everything down to the stickers!
@@deliriumskid
Your formula is great. For the viewer there is no question where you start, what you do for the different technical spots and the Google Earth route trace ties it all together with your well planned narration.
Have you guys ever been up to Monache Meadows ? There are some great camp spots right on the river.
Thanks again !
@@charleyfolkes Actually this is the first I am hearing of Monache Meadows, but the more I get into this the more I realize there are TONS of places I have never been!
@@deliriumskid
Yeah? If you Google it you’ll find it.
Off 395 you take the turnoff for Kennedy Meadows. Keep it a secret, but you can camp right on the river and fish and it is beautiful.
Some slight trail challenges but not for Alice.
My Suburban 4wd actuator went out on that trip and almost couldn’t get it out ..
I’d love to see what you think but it’s a favorite
Sorry but driving through those road you will get some damage it is part of overlanding even you can be as careful possibly you will see peoples flying by you throwing gravel all over. Nice video 👍🏾
Agreed on the damage part, Alice has a nice bit of trail pin striping down her sides :)
Have you considered narrating your videos without the constant verbal fillers? Count how many times you say uhm or ah. It affects the listeners. It makes you sound unprepared. Your fillers take away some of the impact and power of your speech.
um, hmmm... But seriously, thanks, all feedback is welcome!