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Mojave National Preserve Mountain-bike Camping (Bikepacking) and Hike 2008 Day 8: Butcher Knife Canyon to Nipton via Death Valley Mine, Cima and Morning Star Mine Road, Mojave National Preserve Wheeeeee, Morning Star Mine Road descends into the Ivanpah Valley and the haze of the day
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Day 8: Butcher Knife Canyon to Nipton via Death Valley Mine, Cima and Morning Star Mine Road, Mojave National Preserve

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As I get closer to Butcher Knife Canyon, I note some piles of mine tailings on the hillside in the distance

As I get closer to Butcher Knife Canyon, I note some piles of mine tailings on the hillside in the distance

Date: April 29, 2008, 15h54

Wheeeeee, Morning Star Mine Road descends into the Ivanpah Valley and the haze of the day

The road drops from 4300 feet to 2750 feet over about 11 miles. It's not especially steep, but the downhill is long, sustained, and is great fun to ride down. It seems to go on forever.

Date: April 30, 2008, 15h59
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Wheeeeee, Morning Star Mine Road descends into the Ivanpah Valley and the haze of the day
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