On the way back down Gold Valley Road, I pass through the burned area again. Map of Death Valley area showing bicycle routes travelled.

On my way out of the Furnace Creek tourist area toward Badwater Road. Map of Death Valley area showing bicycle routes travelled.

A four-night bicycle camping trip in Henry Coe State Park, starting from home in downtown San Jose, California. Another place that I like to do bicycle camping is the Mojave National Preserve.

Big pine cones litter the trail near Bear Spring. A four-night bicycle camping trip in Henry Coe State Park, starting from home in downtown San Jose, California. Another place that I like to do bicycle camping is the Mojave National Preserve.

Henry Coe State Park Mountain-Bike Camping 2007. Taking a short rest on Dunne Avenue in one of my favourite shady spots on the way to Henry Coe State Park. Henry Coe State Park Mountain-Bike Camping 2007. We conquer paradise just to burn it to the ground.

Henry Coe State Park Mountain-Bike Camping 2007. The dreaded steep part where I must remove my heavy saddlebags from the bike and walk them up the hill separately. Henry Coe State Park Mountain-Bike Camping 2007. We conquer paradise just to burn it to the ground.

Bikepacking in Henry Coe State Park 2008. Bikepacking in Henry Coe State Park 2008. Bicycle camping in the backcountry of Henry Coe State Park in early September can be a hot, desert-like experience brutal, but beautiful.

Bikepacking in Henry Coe State Park 2008. My first stop is the dam at Paradise Lake to pump some water. Bikepacking in Henry Coe State Park 2008. Bicycle camping in the backcountry of Henry Coe State Park in early September can be a hot, desert-like experience brutal, but beautiful. I decide to stay ca.

Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping Trip 2000. The water taps at Hole-in-the-Wall Campground are still functional this morning. Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping Trip 2000. An 11-day self-supported bicycle camping trip in and around Mojave National Preserve in early November 2000. One year ago, in 1999, I completed my first bicycle-camping trip.

Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping Trip 2000. After a rejuvenating sleep, I get up and snap a few photos of the Kelbaker Hills area before packing up. Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping Trip 2000. An 11-day self-supported bicycle camping trip in and around Mojave National Preserve in early November 2000. One year ago, in 1999, I completed my first bicycle-camping trip.