NVBDR: 2023 Riding Season Route Updates
Updated July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023
*Wildfire Burning* Mojave Preserve (CABDR Section 3, near NVBDR Section 1)
The York Fire is burning in the Mojave National Preserve.
- If you are traveling on the CABDR route during this time, a large reroute may be required to avoid the Mojave Preserve entirely.
- From Hi Sahara Oasis:
- Head West on I40, take Kelbaker Road north, then I15N heading toward Cima to rejoin the route. (121 miles)
- From Goffs, continue East to Hwy95. Head north to Searchlight, then West on Nipton Road to rejoin the route (83miles, but hwy could be closed if fire spreads)
- We are monitoring the situation and potential road and highway closures.
- See Map image.
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.
For fire map and updates, click HERE
Join and Follow the NVBDR Facebook group for updates and reports HERE
May 30, 2023
Washouts and Snow in Section 4
We have received reports of lingering snow and subsequent washouts in Section 4.
See notes from a recent rider:
- Past Belmont there are several seasonal creek crossings and at least 1 that is un-ridable.
- Just south of Northumberland Pass there is a snow drift over the road on a steep side hill. Not passable as of 5/28/2023.
- Lots of snow in the mountains just south of Austin. Anticipate that it is unridable as of this date.
As always, check back for route conditions, join the official NVBDR Facebook Group Page HERE and when in doubt, turn around.
Jan 10, 2023
GPS TRACKS UPDATED – SECTION 1 WASHOUTS
There is a permanent change to the tracks on Section 1 out of Searchlight to bypass some flooded areas that have destroyed the road.
You will now remain on Highway 164 our of Searchlight to bypass this area and rejoin the tracks.
Be sure and download the latest GPS tracks for this route for the most recent changes.
Sept 27, 2021
SECTION 1 Deep Sand
There is deep sand in section 1 between Nipton and Primm. Folks who wish to avoid the sand can take Nipton Rd. to I-15 into Primm.
May 8, 2021
SECTION 6: YEARLY CLOSURE
We have received reports that the route to Jarbidge in Section 6 does not open until July 4th. This is the case every year.
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