Preliminary Itinerary

See more information about the 4x4 routes in the “Routes” page.

See more information about other activities on the “Activities” page.

See more information about the camp sites on the “Camping” page.

 

20th

Sunday

Daytime

Arrive at Panamint Springs, Make new friends!

20th

Sunday

Evening

Camp at Panamint Springs
Driver’s Meeting to review Monday’s plans

 

 

 

 

21st

Monday

Daytime

4x4 Trip , LippenCott Mine Road, RaceTrack, Hunter Mountain

21st

Monday

Evening

Camp at Panamint Springs
Campfire & relaxation

 

 

 

 

22nd

Tuesday

Daytime

Open day for individual recreation
Suggestions: Darwin Falls Hike, Telescope Peak, Wildrose Charcoal Kilns, Skidoo Ghost town, Saline hot Springs, then travel to Furnace Creek Campground

22nd

Tuesday

Evening

Camp at Furnace Creek
“Syncro Family” Pot luck Dinner
Driver’s Meeting to review Wednesday’s plans

 

 

 

 

23rd

Wednesday

Daytime

4x4 Trip , Chloride City, Ryholite, Titus Canyon,
Possibly with time for: Ubehebe Crater, Scotty’s Castle, Devil’s Cornfield, Stovepipe Well, or Death Valley Sand Dunes

23rd

Wednesday

Evening

Camp at Furnace Creek
Campfire & relaxation

 

 

 

 

24th

Thursday

Daytime

Obligatory Photo 9:00AM: Badwater, Nearly the lowest point in Western Hemisphere at 279.8’ below sea level.
Remainder of day is open for individual recreation.
Suggestions: Artists Drive, Devil’s Golf Course, Golden Canyon Hike, Zariskie Point, Dante’s View, Ruins of the harmony Borax Works, Borax Museum, Showers at the Furnace Creek Ranch Pool house, or even Golf at the Furnace Creek Golf Course

24th

Thursday

Evening

Camp at Furnace Creek
Campsite “Syncro Family” Thanksgiving Dinner,
- or -
Visit Panamint Springs and participate in their free Thanksgiving dinner with ham, turkey, all the “fixins” and dessert
Then, Driver’s Meeting to review Friday’s plans

 

 

 

 

25th

Friday

Daytime

4x4 Trip , Warm Springs Canyon, Mengel Pass, Visits to Mengel’s Cabin, Geologist’s Cabin, Russell Camp, and Barker Ranch – hideout and arrest site of Charles Manson & his gang

25th

Friday

Evening

Camp at Furnace Creek
Awards Night Party & Campfire

 

 

 

 

26th

Saturday

Daytime

Depart for home

26th

Saturday

Evening

No Plans, stay another night at Furnace Creek if you’d like

 

 

 

 

27th

Sunday

Daytime

Alternate departure day (before noon!)