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Bicycle camping (bikepacking) in and around Death Valley National Park 2007 Day 10: Emigrant Campground to Furnace Creek Campground, 31 bicycle miles in 100-degree temperatures I'm lucky enough to get one of the Furnace Creek camp sites in the athel trees
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Day 10: Emigrant Campground to Furnace Creek Campground, 31 bicycle miles in 100-degree temperatures

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Rising up into the Funeral Mountains on Highway 190

Rising up into the Funeral Mountains on Highway 190

Date: April 28, 2007, 13h15

I'm lucky enough to get one of the Furnace Creek camp sites in the athel trees

The thermometer at the campground entrance showed 105 degrees F, so shade is a valuable commodity here today. I drank almost a gallon of water, most of it very warm, during the 20-mile ride from Stovepipe Wells to Furnace Creek.

I'm hoping that the campground won't be full tonight, with the heat having discouraged visitors. So far, so good. Parts of the Furnace Creek area have already closed down for the hot summer when there are fewer park visitors.

I've been told that tomorrow is supposed to have record-breaking heat for the day--close to 110 degrees. I'd like to stay longer, but I'm planning my escape.

I've enjoyed meeting the challenge of riding in 100+ degrees so far, but I'm not sure I'm ready for 110 degrees so soon?

Date: April 27, 2007, 17h30
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