The Mojave Road leaves BLM-administered land near Soda Dry Lake and enters the Mojave National Preserve. The Mojave National Preserve is administered by the National Park Service. Millions of acres were re-designated as Federal Wilderness when the Preserve was created in 1994. Federal Wilderness status means mechanized travel is prohibited. Fortunately, an easement through these Wilderness areas was granted for vehicular travel on the Mojave Road. If Soda Dry Lake is the least bit wet, take the bypass route instead. When wet, the lakebed turns into a greasy quagmire that could leave you and your vehicle stuck and stranded.
 This traveler's monument is...  This traveler's monument is in the middle of Soda Dry Lake. In the center of the rock pile, there's a plaque whose words are known only to those who have been there. What does it say? We're not telling! You'll have to visit for yourself. |  Travelers can add to the Soda...  Travelers can add to the Soda Dry Lake monument by bringing rocks to add to the pile. "Jeep Can Jim" Storrie adds his autographed contribution. |  Jim Brightly brought us to...  Jim Brightly brought us to this lava tube shortly after we'd crossed Kelbaker Road. The tube isn't very big, but parts of it are very dark and need to be explored with a flashlight. |
 Did we mention sharp rocks?...  Did we mention sharp rocks? The teardrop's tires stuck out far enough to fall victim to a close encounter of the rocky sort. Multiple tire plugs couldn't stop the leak, and Jim didn't have an exact spare with him. Luckily, the bolt pattern matched the 5-on-4-1/2 that's common in the Jeep world. Sam White loaned Jim the spare from his TJ and all was right again. |  The road is wide enough for...  The road is wide enough for most vehicles, but a few sections are a squeeze for full sized rigs. Caution is the watchword because sharp rocks often line the edges of the road. |  Ron Frye caught the group...  Ron Frye caught the group just in time to sign in at the mailbox. |
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