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sassafras1232
Mar 24, 2008, 7:06 AM
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Anyone know how bad the drive into Black Velvet canyon is right now? There is apparently a possible closure on the usual road:
http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/nv/field_offices/las_vegas_field_office/red_rock/black_velvet_nottice/black_velvet_notice.Par.17003.File.dat/Black%20Velvet%20notice.pdf
Anyone know if the usual road is open or closed right now? Or how bad the alternate route is?
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climberman15
Mar 24, 2008, 8:55 AM
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Yup! It's closed. There are maps around the campground and gearshop that have the alternative routes. One is 4x4 only and one is 2x4. The 2x4 is not bad. The 4x4 is. I took my 2x4 down the 4x4 for fun and did not make it 50 yards before having to turn around.
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erclimb
Mar 24, 2008, 10:30 AM
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was just there last thursday...ask at the gear shop for specific directions...the road is passable for a 2x4 but you'll need some ground clearance or careful driving--we were in a subaru outback
try to be at the parking area by 7 AM if you intend to try prince of darkness or dream of wild turkeys
the approach directions are good but follow them exactly
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ak47ss
Apr 2, 2008, 4:04 AM
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I was there last sun.. Go to the old road that is now closed... continue past that to mile marker 16. Just past that is a white cattle guard. Take a right. From there you stay straight on the dirt road. I kept my truck in two wheel drive but i had to gun it in some sections and i have good ground clearance. You stay on this road headed toward the cliffs. Then take your first right. There is a brown stake at this intersections with an arrow and sign pointing to Black Velvet.... you continue on this road and follow the signs/ stakes. If i remember you take the next left and stay on this road until it wraps around towards the cliff again.
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