Tips on doing Old Dale Road?

[ericantonio]

Hi guys,
Any tips on doing Dale Road? I'm thinking of going in February sometime. Looks like I can get there from the southern entrance just north of Cottonwood. I'm very familiar with JT and surrounding, but only in a car on on the blacktop.

Looks like Old Dale road just cuts through and goes toward 29Palms Hwy.

Is this doable like during 1 day trip? I have a lift and 285's and considering an easy route to try out.

 

[Drunner97]

Just drive it, you're fine. Keep an eye on some of the switch backs for vehicles coming up or down since there's not too many places you can pass safely. I was just out there in November and it's a little rutted out, but otherwise you can do it in 2wd.

 

[ericantonio]

Just drive it, you're fine. Keep an eye on some of the switch backs for vehicles coming up or down since there's not too many places you can pass safely. I was just out there in November and it's a little rutted out, but otherwise you can do it in 2wd.

Budget about 4 hours? Or a little more? I'm not super experienced so I'll probably drive slow.

 

[Drunner97]

Budget about 4 hours? Or a little more? I'm not super experienced so I'll probably drive slow.

No more than 2 hours with a stop at the cabin at the top.

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[ericantonio]

No more than 2 hours with a stop at the cabin at the top.

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wow it's that quick! Thanks. Sounds like a nice day trip ending at 29Palms and the town of JT up the road.

Thanks again!