ITINERARY FOR

DEATH VALLEY "D-V" RUN  XVII 

OCTOBER 6 - 8, 2003

 

A two-day Desert Tour from

Furnace Creek Ranch in the heart of Death Valley

 

This year’s run will be slightly different, not ridden as a single group, but with a destination map and schedule.  Departure times from the various locations will be set, after which the poop-out pickup will not be available.  Both days will consist of a scenic loop through the natural wonders of this National Park.

 

Join us Monday, October 6th, at Furnace Creek Ranch.  Check in time is 3:00 P.M.  We will unload, inspect motorcycles, meet with fellow riders, do some bench racing, tell a few lies and pick up your route sheet and instructions.  Eat dinner on your own, after which riders meeting will be held at 8:30 P.M. by Max's room.

 

Both days will allow ample time to see the points of interest and take pictures.  The run will be limited to 100 riders of pre-1968 machines.  Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Tuesday morning, have breakfast and then we will meet at 8:30 A.M. by the twenty mule team wagons in front of the ranch office.  We will ride to Scotty's Castle, where the guided tour can be taken.  Food and Gasoline are available at Scotty's Castle.  Then on to Ubehebe Crater, Harmony Borax Works, and other points of interest along the return route to Furnace Creek Ranch.  The length of this ride is 115 miles.  An alternate return route may be taken which involves thirty miles of graded dirt road through Titus Canyon.  Route maps and instructions will be available to those interested in taking this route.  However, there will be no poop-out pickup on this alternate route so it is advisable to ride as a group on this section of the run.  

 

At the end of your ride there will be 100 octane refreshments at the Corkscrew Bar and a refreshing swim in the 85-degree pool.  Dinner is on your own, have fun!!

 

Wednesday morning we will visit Golden Canyon, Devil's Golf Course, Badwater, Artist Drive, then back to the Ranch for lunch.  We will meet at 1:30 for the ride to Zabriskie Point, 20 Mule Team Canyon, Dante's View, and return to the Ranch for the usual refreshments and swim.  Total distance for the day will be 95 miles.  Later in the evening we will gather at the 19th Hole of the golf course for a fabulous outdoor barbecue and presentation of the Awards.  Everyone gets an award for something.  Bar opens at 6:00, dinner at 7:00.

 

The weather in October can be in the high 90's with the nights in the mid-60's.  Average annual rainfall is 1.70", with October at .11".  You'll probably not need rain gear.  We will go from -283' at Badwater to 5,475' at Dante's View.  There are some fairly steep grades for a short distance, both up and down.  There are also a few short sections of graded dirt roads, a bit dusty, but that is all.  Poop-out pickups will cover all sections of the run with the exception of Titus Canyon. 

 

There are excellent dining facilities, a bar, and a large heated outdoor swimming pool, so bring your swim wear!

 

Remember to make your room reservations early before they fill up by calling (760) 786-2345.  Special Cabin Rates are available if you mention “SoCal Chapter Motorcycle Run”.   Wet hookups are also available for motor homes and campers.  For RV or camping reservations please contact: Nan Gering at Furnace Creek Resort Sales Office, P.O. Box 1, Death Valley, CA 92328, or call the above number.  Please mention you are with the SoCal Chapter Antique Motorcycle Run.  See you there!

 

Your Fearless Leader,  Max

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