CABDR-South: 2023 Riding Season Route Updates
September 11, 2023
January 2, 2023 (UPDATED SEPTEMBER 11, 2023)
Flooding & Washouts: Road Closures in Death Valley
PLEASE NOTE: As of this update, Death Valley National Park has a full closure in effect from major flooding from Hurricane Hilary.
The roads from Stovepipe Wells to the racetrack (including Scotty’s Castle Toad, Leadville Canyon, and Ubehebe Crater Road) were already closed due to flood damage sustained during the September 2022 floods.
This includes Titus Canyon currently being CLOSED.
Until further notice you must fully bypass the National Park while riding this route.
See attached screeenshot. From Tecopa you can bypass the park by either heading north through Beatty, or south through Barstow.
Each paved route will take approx 4-5 hrs.
Download the latest version of the tracks labeled CABDR-S-September2023 which includes temporary bypasses for Mojave and Death Valley HERE
As a reminder:
- Never attempt to enter a flooded or washed out road in the desert, quicksand is real.
- Do not attempt to ride these areas in severe weather, flash flooding can happen rapidly, always stay to higher ground.
- Monitor local areas and contact the local ranger station for the most recent updates as this changes by the hour.
Join and Follow the CABDR Facebook group for updates and reports HERE
Check the latest road closure updates before you go HERE
July 31, 2023 (UPDATED SEPTEMBER 11, 2023)
*Wildfire Burning* Mojave Preserve (CABDR Section 3, near NVBDR Section 1)
The York Fire caused major damage and some roads are still closed in the Mojave National Preserve.
Road and Area Closures: Ivanpah, Hart Mine Road, and Walking Box Ranch Roads are CLOSED in the Mojave and Castle Mountains. Additionally, Hole in the Wall, MidHills, and Black Canyon Group Campgrounds are CLOSED until further notice. These closures are due to hazardous wildfire conditions and fire suppression operations. Please stay clear of the area.
Download the latest version of the tracks labeled CABDR-S-September2023 which includes temporary bypasses for Mojave and Death Valley HERE
For fire map and updates, click HERE
Join and Follow the CABDR Facebook group for updates and reports HERE
June 26, 2023
Road Washout – Section 8
The road has washed away near the junction of Morris Mine Rd and Black Rock Mine Rd just south of Benton.
Follow these instructions and refer to attached map screenshots:
- At the junction of Chidago Canyon and Fish Slough Rd, stay on Fish Slough Rd heading north
- Connect to Black Rock Mine rd/Joe Main Rd to rejoin the tracks
- If you choose to ride Comanche Canyon, it’s well worth it, but you’ll need to backtrack and follow this bypass.
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March 11, 2023
Road Closure on Cima Rd – Section 3
PLEASE NOTE: Cima Road will be closed for construction from approx March 20, 2023 – March 31, 2024 and a bypass is required.
Follow these instructions and refer to attached map screenshots:
- At the junction of Cima Rd and Morning Star Mine Rd, take Morning Star Mine Rd north.
- Turn left on Ivanpah Rd.
- Turn left on Nipton Rd
- Rejoin the tracks at Interstate 15 north to Primm
Join and Follow the CABDR Facebook group for updates and reports HERE
Check the latest road closure updates before you go HERE
Nov 18, 2021
Colosseum Mine Closure: SECTION 4
Colosseum Mine Road in Section 4 is open for travel but entry to the Colosseum Open Pit Mine is closed to the public. Please do your part to ride respectfully by respecting the posted signage.
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