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Imperial Sand Dunes, sometimes
called the Algodones Dunes, are the largest mass of sand dunes in California.
This dune system extends for more than 40 miles along the eastern edge of the
Imperial Valley agricultural region in a band averaging five miles in width.
Rising to heights of over 300 feet above the surrounding desert floor, the
dunes are a well-known landmark to local residents and the thousands of
highway travelers who pass by them every year. While summer temperatures
often rise above 110°F and annual rainfall averages less than two inches,
the mild climate between October and May attracts tens of thousands of off
highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts to the area
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Directions: (From LA Area)
1.Take the 10FWY
past Palm Springs and Indio to the 86S Expressway.
2. Take the 86S past the
Salten Sea were it will join with the 78. The 86 and 78 will run concurrent
from here to Brawley.
3. Continue past Westmoreland, past Brawley (Last stop for fuel
and groceries).
4. Continue in the same direction as you came in on. The 78 will join with the 115 and
run concurrent.
5. Continue on the 78 for about 20 miles to the Dunes. The first road
you come to in Glamis is Gecko Road on the right. Take this road (Right)
6. Pay station ahead. Camp just about anywhere you can
in the next 4 or 4.5 miles of Gecko road.
Directions: (From San Diego) Take the I-8 east to El Centro. 2.
Take the HWY 111 exit north. 3. You can take HWY 111 to HWY 78, but there is
lots of traffic signals. To avoid traffic on HWY 111 turn right (east) on
S-80 right after you exit I-8. 4. Take S-80 and turn Left (north) on HWY 115.
5. Take HWY 115 to HWY 78 and turn right (east). 6. The 78 will take you into
Glamis. The first road you hit will be Gecko Road.
GPS Waypoints:
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Waypoints (Includes North and South Dunes)
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