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Travertine Palms Oasis and Caves Messages in this topic - RSS

rockhopper
rockhopper
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1/7/2013
rockhopper
rockhopper
Posts: 668
Hello all. Great trips posted so far as desert season is in full gear. Took a two day run out to the desert Fri and Sat the 4th and 5th of January. I'm calling it Expedition 2013.01smile
First stop was a quick stop at the geothermal mud volcanoes on the eastern shore of the Salton Sea.




Geothermal plants


Obsidian source with Santa Rosa Mountians in background.


Headed back west to hike on some old Native American trails.
This one is near the old shoreline of Ancient Lake Chauilla


Headed north to the county line. Plan was to hike into ABDSP from the east.
Hit the dreaded lock gate! When ever these #^%&* throw up a new locked barrier could they please proved a turnaround!


Headed back South. Parked and hiked over Mountian passes following the ancient trails to the oasis.


On the off again on again trail. Came over the pass to the right. Ancient shore line kissed these hills on the other side.


Oasis in sight. Villager peak and Rabbit beyond. Can't quite see the peaks.


The "trail"


Traverine Palm Oasis



This was an interesting smooth grinding rock.



Area littered with pot shards


Trail marker? with motareo ontop.


more shards


Old trail to Grottos


Arrow point shard


Storm shelter. Looked well used.


Evidence of cooking and heating. Lots of pottery pieces.


I'll be back!
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