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From: will@escape.com (William Seiber)
Newsgroups: alt.conspiracy.area51
Subject: tikaboo drive
Date: 15 Dec 1995 06:34:02 GMT
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 Someone mentioned in this newsgroup that you must have a 4X4 to 
drive to the tikaboo trialhead, not so. All though it is a good idea, 
most any car can drive the distanse before having to park near the 
trailhead.
 I have done it twice in a honda accord

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From: Psychospy@aol.com
Newsgroups: alt.conspiracy.area51
Subject: tikaboo drive
Date: 15 Dec 1995

In 1994, a high clearance veh. was needed for the last 5 miles of the road
to the Tikaboo trailhead.  Then in 1995, the road was unexpectedly 
graded.  Since then you can drive almost anything up there.  A certain
science writer even managed in a $80,000 sports car (borrowed,
of course).  We warned, however, that if you break down or are stuck
in sand, it will be a LONG walk to civilization.

You still need a 4x4 for the last 1/3 mile of the road, but you can 
easily walk this.  (Then its a two hour hike from there.)

Warning:  A real mean rancher occupies these parts.  Stay clear
of his water tanks and watch out for a big water truck barrelling
down the road.

Tikaboo Peak and the last 5 miles of the road are usually inaccessible 
in the winter, until about April 1 (May 1 is best).  It could be accessible
now, but that could change at any moment, and you DON'T want to be 
caught on these back roads in any vehicle when it snows or rains.

Glenn Campbell