Old Dale Road in Joshua Tree National Park | A Desert Adventure Awaits
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Old Dale Road in Joshua Tree offers a rugged, off-the-beaten-path experience through the desert. This historic route showcases stunning vistas, unique rock formations, and a glimpse into the area's mining past, perfect for adventurous travelers.
Old Dale Road in Joshua Tree is a captivating route that promises a rugged and authentic desert adventure. This historic road, stretching through the vast and arid landscape of Joshua Tree National Park, offers more than just a drive-it’s a journey through time. As you navigate its uneven terrain, you’ll encounter stunning vistas, unique rock formations, and remnants of the area's rich mining history. The road is known for its challenging conditions, making it a favorite among off-road enthusiasts and those seeking a true backcountry experience.
Travelers on Old Dale Road can expect to see the natural beauty that defines Joshua Tree. The landscape is dotted with diverse desert flora, and the occasional wildlife sighting. Amidst the natural wonders, you'll also find historical mining sites that tell tales of a bygone era when prospectors scoured the region for precious minerals. These sites offer a glimpse into the past and add an element of historical intrigue to your journey. Whether you’re an avid off-roader, a history buff, or simply someone looking to escape the beaten path, Old Dale Road offers an unforgettable desert adventure.
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Good evening from Liverpool in the UK I'm really enjoying your show fantastic makea me feel like I'm there
Awesome, thank you!
Enjoyed this video, even the sketchy road! Thanks for showing this interesting area to us!
Glad you enjoyed it Thank you as well! 😄
Love all the bumping sounds. Great but looks like very rugged scenery. Hi Amy. Thanks for letting me tag along n on to the next adventure.
Hahah! Those washboards had a lot to say via Slim apparently. 😅
When you are alone and it is 100° plus and the rocks are sharp, there is fear of the unknown. Thanks for taking me on this journey, Glenn. I have been to Joshua Tree NP but not this section. One of these days, maybe, we will cross paths. I, too, live in the PHX area. It would be nice to see you on the trail.
So true. The heat and rocky/bumpy road is a 100% guarantee to tire one out pretty darn fast.
Found this place in 1990. There was a guy guarding the mine and living in the cement building. For a cold beer, he said we could go underground and see the operation. I thought that might be my end and declined. Very operational back then and the Gold came from a drak brown dirt with quarts in it. Said he was out there 3 months at a time. Thanks for the video, brings back memories.
Oh, man. A tour of the underground would be amazing, but yeah.... right there with you. Not sure I'd take a complete stranger up on the offer. 😅
Just gotta enjoy for yourself sometimes. Appreciate the tag along. LOVE your tee! Stayed in room 8 at JTI. MAGIC! Happy trails!✌️🌵
Love that! Staying there was a bucket list goal as well. 👍
Thanks Glenn for another action packed episode with a some challenges. You and Slim did it together. Enjoying your road adventures.
Thank you! We appreciate that. 😊
You should air down your tires. This will help a lot on those washboard roads. Also helps prevent sharp rock flat tires. Thanks for the video!!!
Thanks so much! 😄👍
Definitely a scary spot in that road! 🫣 My eyes are crazy sensitive to light- I cant go out without sunglasses ever!! Interesting structure as well. Enjoyed this unexplored area of Joshua Tree!
I'm much like you in terms of eyes and I just can't understand how he's gone without sunglasses for so long. I 100% understand the lack of eye contact even in a video having seen some people wear them even inside places, but I just couldn't do without in the bright desert sun.
RUclips unsubscribed me from your channel 😡. I’m glad I realized your videos stopped coming across my feeds and went to your channel. Re subscribed. Won’t miss anymore of your videos again Great video thanks for the rides and the many tours you take us on. Stay safe stay healthy
!!! 😬 Dang. I've read many comments over the years of that happening to people on other channels. So sad to hear it happened to you! I'm glad you noticed and hey... welcome back! 😅
Glenn, we don't mind the sunglasses. You have to protect your eyes 'cause that sunlight is relentless. And if you don't mind me saying it, you look kind of cute with them🥰 (please don't get me wrong, Amy, is just a friendly compliment! 😂😂😂). Take care!
Not upset! I think he's pretty cute with them as well. 😊
Cactacular!
😂 Love it!!
So much fun. . And love the shirt!!! ❤❤❤
Thanks so much! 👍
It is very tough to understand how rugged the terrain is, at least from inside Slim. That sounded nastier than I thought, lol. It's a pretty good testament to the quality of the GoPros, and I assume that with the scorching heat, they don't overheat and stop working. Thanks for showing us the lesser-known part of Joshua Tree!
It's funny... I've edited a few videos at this point where I actually was in the truck and what the GoPros capture does NOT feel like what the road looks like while in the cab. 🤣 But yeah... don't get us started on GoPros. LOL.
I get it. Some of my trips result in few photo ops, but I'm usually fine with the experience. However, that road looks stressful. I don't have a 4x4 so I never would have dared take it, nor would I have wanted to deal with those washboards. Only Chaco Canyon can tempt me to drive over serious washboards.
Chaco is worth the road going in for sure. 👍
I don't know how you did it, Slim. I was waiting for you to cut in and start the real challenge of the road. Or maybe no real problems. Looked a little wash boardy to begin with but if you drive in the sand, it smooths right out. Like gliding on snow. If you go fast enough, you can sail right over those washed out areas. Someday this Ole goat will come sailing up behind you and give you a pass and a nod and a finger wiggle saying, come on, follow me. Yee-Haa! Then you'll get some time off roading.. what a blast we'd have. 😂😊Until then, I'll just have to sit here and enjoy the ride. Thanks buddy.
That's the exact sensation Glenn said he experienced on the Logandale Trail. I know he had a blast on that. 😅
Thanks for sharing
Sweet. Rides.❤
Get some Hall's cough drops. I have bad allergies. They are a life saver.
Thanks for the suggestion! 👍
This old stomping grounds. We drove down to Cottonwood Springs many times
Brent's Channels are great,but your not losing me brother! Different itches being scratched!. I subscribe to both and lot of others. Us AZ boys need to stick together!
Hey, thanks! That means a lot! 😄
I’m watching this at home this evening with my wife , and when you came to those old structures with the water tanks & barbed wire fencing & asked in your video ,” Wonder what this is?” I blurted out “ Meth lab probably “ ( Sorry Glenn , I couldn’t resist 😆) and my wife was dying laughing saying “ Probably !! Hope he makes it out alive “ 😜. I hate washboard roads with a passion . Joshua tree park is HUGE , and definitely has some pretty diverse terrain doesn’t it ??!! Stay safe out in this heat buddy , you’re a braver man than I am….😵💫🥵
🤣 The newest Pollos Hermanos venture!
There's quite a bit of static when you're driving these days...
Love the views and info.
Hmm... I'm really not sure what to say about that. We've both been previewing our videos before release and edit using headphones and am not hearing anything too disruptive. I know there was one video where there was a rattling from the GoPro microphone but I had to edit that out so Glenn could be heard when it wasn't too bad. Can you give me a specific time in this video when you hear it?
I love both of your channels.But Brent definitely has a unique situation over there.I would be very very stoked to see a cross over video between the two of you
We've been wanting to go up there for ages - long before we got the truck. One of these days, we have to make it happen. 😅
@@CactusAtlas we've been wanting to do the same. BTW, you have a lovely narrating voice.
Hi Glenn&Amy, i just watched video on Willis Creek Slot Canyon, Utah. You might enjoy visiting. 💛 Good luck with your new channnel.
Awesome! Thank you!
It helps if you air out your tires too.
They dont hand out on the south side during the summer..
I usually start off of Dillion RD- close to the fwy- and cut through the mtns to that riad further up in the park...
Invest in a tire air compressor. Let some air out of your tires. Drop the pressures down to 18 psi when offroad. It'll make a world of difference. Keep up the great work.
We have one. Glenn is just usually rushed filming multiple videos in a day so things get sacrificed. 😅
20psi is your tires friend for long winding dirt washboard and rocky roads.
Thank you for these videos. What you are talking about at 33:20 on is something I experience. I have questioned why I decided to some trails solo or at all. But you make decisions based on the information you have and as you get more experienced and get to know your vehicle, it is a little less stressful. More fun when you have a satellite SOS device.
I had a 2019 Colorado ZR2 which I gave to my son. I got a full-size truck. The ZR2 has DSSV shocks, and my truck has Rancho shocks. The ZR2 DSSV shocks are superior in both comfort and handling, especially on washboard roads. But...airing down really helps. It took us a while to feel comfortable doing it. The ZR2, we take down from 35 to ~28-29. It will make the ride less shaky, give you better traction and help prevent punctures on the sharp rocks. MORRFLATE, EZFLATE and THOR (I have) are all good inexpensive compressors.
Glenn bought a compressor. I'm not sure what kind or model. I know he's often biting off more than he can handle time wise. 😟 Always appreciate hearing from others with ZR2 experience, though. Thanks! 👍
Pinkham Canyon Rd is a nice one in Joshua tree
Might have to check it out if we're back out that way again. 👍
Slim prefers putting it in 4 wheel drive too.
For sure! 😂
Those round metal hoops look like old barrel hoops that fell apart or were torn apart and burned maybe ,as wood is not around. Deserts get really hot days,very cold at nights,just a guess though!
It seems that your guess is part of the popular opinion around here so you might just be right! 😄
I’m all over in your video collection but if you want pretty do the Geology Trail. I think you’ll like it.
Keep an eye out in the future. 😉
Washboard is the absolute worst!!! Two weeks ago I drove a 200 mile detour to avoid a ten mile stretch of washboard. It tried to rattle the teeth out of my head! 😬
Sounds about right. Washboards can make a good time feel really long and well, not good at all.
I like easy off-road trails and around 30 min mark perfect difficulty where it's not a "boring" fire road but not butt clenching and actually skipped around the video seeking some light off roading. What I hate is that type road with a cliff edge and nowhere to pull over for oncoming traffic and ruts on a steep downhill you get wheels up in the air. It's your tires sidewall getting ripped by rocks you gotta be careful of on "easy" trails and non-dedicated off road tires.
Sounds like our ideal road as well. Agree about the cliff edge type roads. Nothing quite like a good amount of time clenched and eyes wide ahead just hoping that there's no one else approaching.
Great video. Just a quick note. There is no Joshua Tree National Forest.
Thanks. I imagine it was a slip as Glenn was researching a lot of campgrounds in national forests that he had to film for our second channel.
@@CactusAtlas Understood. And I only brought it up because I was trying to track his journey on a map. Always enjoy his trips!
the sunglasses do not detract in any way from the video, save your eyes and wear the glasses
after watching the rest of the drive I say nope it is a dud of a cruise. not worth the stress involved to deal with it.
I tell Glenn the same thing. Vision is important and deserve being protected from the sun.
When did you film this?
A couple months ago. We list filming dates in the description of our videos to help others with planning. 😊
@@CactusAtlas thanks. We watch your videos on the TV so we are unable to see all the detail. I will check next time. Safe travels.
last year i tried coming in from the north. The trail divided so many times that i eventually turned around and a dicey dead ending on trail to nowhere. I'm going to try again this fall coming from the south via jtree.
Offline maps can help a lot. It can be pretty easy to get turned around in the desert sometimes. 😅
You don't need 4wd. All you need is dedication and no fear of maybe damaging your rig 😂😂😂
Haha! Yeah... that last part is the big part. 😅
You are getting an old prospectors voice, starts a little dry then a soft whistle... gets dryer and more whistle and you'll start talking onery... I know! if you could hear me talk😂
🤣 Nice! Pretty soon we can save some dollars and Glenn can do the voiceovers for Slim. 😂
Oh and all that rattling is the stupid bulldozers that they drive through there to "fix" the road. It doesn't, the tracks leave grooves and it fucks the trail up BAD