CABDR-South: 2023 Riding Season Route Updates
September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023
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:
Join and Follow the CABDR Facebook group for updates and reports HERE
Check the latest road closure updates before you go HERE
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
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:
Join and Follow the CABDR Facebook group for updates and reports HERE
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:
Join and Follow the CABDR Facebook group for updates and reports HERE
Check the latest road closure updates before you go HERE
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.
Visit the official CABDR Facebook Group page for ride reports, photos, and discussions with other riders in your area HERE