Where is Ibex Spring Road?
Usa, north-america
4.5 km
N/A
extreme
Year-round
Okay, buckle up for Ibex Spring Road! This wild ride is tucked away in California's Death Valley National Park, snaking east-west from the ghost town of Ibex, a spot that boomed back in the 1880s.
Forget pavement, this is an all-dirt adventure! Be ready for plenty of washboards that'll slow you down. You're cruising through classic desert landscapes here, so pack accordingly. The road's pretty mellow for the first few miles, then gets more intense for the final stretch leading to the springs and old mining area. Think loose gravel and potentially deep sand!
A 4x4 is a good idea for that last stretch. Oh, and a heads up: this area can flood, so conditions change fast. Before you head out, check the Death Valley National Park website for the latest intel.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 4.5 km
- Difficulty
- extreme
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