4. Primm, NV to Shoshone, CA
Primm, NV to Shoshone, CA – 76 Miles
Fueled and full of supplies, you leave Primm and pass through the middle of the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System. This monstrosity is a 377 megawatt solar complex using mirrors to focus the power of the sun atop power towers. The first big technical climb comes just after Ivanpah up to the Colosseum Mine. This rocky steep climb has gradually gotten less technical over the years but is still somewhat challenging.Travel along the Powerline Road to Excelsior Mine Road, which leads you into the Kingston Range. You can find several BLM camping areas along the road.
Take the optional track for Mesquite Valley for yet another advanced option. Nearing Tecopa, don’t miss the opportunity to stop at the China Ranch for one of their famous date shakes. The small town of Tecopa is the home to many unique hot springs to stay at, and food, fuel and basic lodging can be found in the town of Shoshone with more options in nearby Pahrump, NV.
4. Primm, NV to Shoshone, CA
Primm, NV to Shoshone, CA – 76 Miles
Fueled and full of supplies, you leave Primm and pass through the middle of the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System. This monstrosity is a 377 megawatt solar complex using mirrors to focus the power of the sun atop power towers. The first big technical climb comes just after Ivanpah up to the Colosseum Mine. This rocky steep climb has gradually gotten less technical over the years but is still somewhat challenging.Travel along the Powerline Road to Excelsior Mine Road, which leads you into the Kingston Range. You can find several BLM camping areas along the road.
Take the optional track for Mesquite Valley for yet another advanced option. Nearing Tecopa, don’t miss the opportunity to stop at the China Ranch for one of their famous date shakes. The small town of Tecopa is the home to many unique hot springs to stay at, and food, fuel and basic lodging can be found in the town of Shoshone with more options in nearby Pahrump, NV.
China Date Ranch Farm
Cima Mining Co - Food & Gas
Coloseum Gorge Mine
Mojave National Preserve
Primitive Hot Spring
Tecopa - Food & Lodging
The Solar Array Power Solar Farm
NVBDR POI
CAS4 - Primm to Shoshone
CAS4 ALT Harder - Mesquite Valley
CAS4 EXT - China Date Ranch
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