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Free Camping Near Old Dale Mine District
There are many dispersed camp spots near Old Dale that are both near and far from Twentynine Palms Highway. And there are plenty of spots that can accommodate large rigs as well. After you get all settled into a spot there is plenty of exploring to do both by vehicle or by foot! Read on to learn more about what it's like camping near Old Dale and about some of our little wanders nearby.
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Rocklin Skatepark at Johnson-Springview Park
Rocklin Skatepark is a medium sized cement park with medium sized obstacles, a few different transition types, and a number of boxes and ledges. Street skaters will enjoy the features and obstacles at this skatepark more than vert riders. And the Rocklin Skatepark is suitable for riders of any age.
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Hike to Mopah Spring | Hiking in Turtle Mountain Wilderness
After spending some time camping in the Turtle Mountain Wilderness, we had explored quite a bit around our campsite. But we were excited to hike to Mopah Spring so we could see what it looked like further in the canyon and to find the palm oasis! It was hard to believe there was water anywhere around! So we set off on our adventure.
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Stockton Skatepark | Check Out the Unique Obstacles
The Stockton Skatepark is a unique cement skatepark filled with tons of obstacles. There are several unique obstacles and features for both street and vert style skating. Advanced riders will enjoy this park because of the diversity of features and the mix between street and vert obstacles. The vert features are fun for longboarding but the flow is a bit crowded by the many obstacles throughout. Read on to learn more about the layout and what features to expect at the Stockton Skatepark.
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Dispersed Camping in Turtle Mountain Wilderness
The Turtle Mountain Wilderness is a protected area of Mohave Desert that ranges from sprawling shrubs and washes to eroded cliffs and dramatic volcanic plugs. Camping in Turtle Mountain Wilderness is a great way to experience the area. The peaceful natural setting is a relaxing place to set up camp but it also provides a good opportunity to hike and explore the Mopah Range as well as spot wildlife.
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Surprise Lake Trail Backpacking to Four Beautiful Lakes
Surprise Lake Trail access numerous different lakes in the Eagles Nest Wilderness. Instead of a long day hike, backpacking Surprise Lake Trail seemed like the most enjoyable way to see Surprise Lake, Cat Lake, Upper Cataract Lake and Mirror Lake. And it gave us the opportunity to squeeze in one more backpacking trip before the weather directed us to lower elevations!
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Longboarding the Skatepark in Auburn, CA
The skatepark in Auburn, California is a large cement skatepark with tons of great transitions. The smooth transitions of the vert walls mixed with the amount of banked turns make the Auburn Skatepark great for longboarding in a skatepark. This is a very unique skatepark with a fun layout and great flow. The skatepark is completely surrounded in art which sets a cool vibe.
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Hiking to Boulder Lake | North Rock Creek Trailhead
We were excited to see more of the beauty within the Eagles Nest Wilderness! We were looking for a chill adventure and hiking to Boulder Lake ended up being just what we were looking for and more. It was a much shorter, milder hike than we've been tackling lately but still incredibly scenic. And our surprise wildlife counter is an experience we'll never forget!
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Longboarding in Grass Valley Neighborhood | Smooth and Mellow
Looking for somewhere to go longboarding in Grass Valley? First off, the Grass Valley Skatepark is a large skatepark with a great mix of street and vert obstacles that is great for longboarding. And just a short skate away from the skatepark on a paved path is a smooth neighborhood with some mild hills. This neighborhood is a chill, convenient spot for longboarding in Grass Valley.
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Beautiful and Peaceful Hiking Elliot Ridge Trail to Meridian Peak
Elliot Ridge Trail is a long but moderate hike that stays above the treeline and offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains, particularly of the Eagles Nest Wilderness. And when it comes to difficulty, this hike was one of the most mellow hikes we have done in Colorado yet. There is still a decent amount of up and down but the grades are much more gentle. And yet we were still able to bag a peak!
