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Wildflower Ride Update - nvbobr_imp - 02-07-2016

I promised updates on the Death Valley wildflower bloom. This is what I saw on Friday.

First, a map --
Normally I would travel from Ashford Mill to Shoshone and make a loop, but the southern end of the Badwater Road (CA 178) was washed out in October and remains closed.

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Evidence of last Sunday's rain (measuring 0.32 inch at Furnace Creek) is an encouraging sight for continuation of the bloom.

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Mud!

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Although it doesn't rain much, the power of the water is seen in the jumble of rocks in the valley's alluvial fans.

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Desert Gold

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Telescope Peak (at 11 o'clock) is the highest point in the Panamint Range and the highest point in Death Valley National Park. It rises 11,331 vertical feet (3,454 m) above the valley floor which is 279 feet below sea level (- 85 m) at Badwater Basin.

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Sand Verbena (a wild lantana) along the Badwater Road.

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Selfie

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Bike selfie on the way home, late afternoon sepia near Ash Meadows.

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RE: Wildflower Ride Update - redbirds_imp - 02-07-2016

Love the photos Bob. I've never been to Death Valley and now I want to go. Hope there are more pics to come.

RE: Wildflower Ride Update - Rocky_imp - 02-07-2016

Great photos Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

RE: Wildflower Ride Update - Frulk_imp - 02-07-2016

Stellar photos!!!....I love those remote and wide open roads with epic vistas we have out west. Taylor made for cycling.

RE: Wildflower Ride Update - the Ferret - 02-07-2016

Very cool. Love the desolation of that place, and of course the flowers are magnificent. Telescope peak is awesome.

Big places can make you feel so small.

RE: Wildflower Ride Update - CA200_imp - 02-08-2016

Wow what a sight , have never seen anything like this.

RE: Wildflower Ride Update - Rick Froscheiser_imp - 02-08-2016

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

RE: Wildflower Ride Update - Cormanus - 02-08-2016

Thanks for those fantastic pictures and the report Bob. The desert is pretty amazing when it transforms with a little water. Those yellow flowers are lovely.

RE: Wildflower Ride Update - Pterodactyl_imp - 02-08-2016

Yes, great job Bob. Really good photos that make me want to be there.

Cheers

RE: Wildflower Ride Update - curlyjoe - 02-08-2016

Great pics Bob! I miss the wide open vistas of the western USA.