Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
year-round, on Fridays from June to early September and on Saturdays from April through
October.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
CARRIZO PLAIN NATIONAL MONUMENT
www.ca.blm.gov/bakersfield
; Soda Lake Rd; 24hr) is a geological wonderland, where you can
walk or drive atop the San Andreas Fault. This peaceful wildlife preserve also protects a
diversity of species including endangered California condors, tule elk, pronghorn ante-
lope and the San Joaquin kit fox. Pick up 4WD and hiking maps at the
Goodwin Educa-
white salt flats of Soda Lake, near the trailhead for Painted Rock's Native American picto-
graphs. Free guided walking tours are usually offered on Saturdays from mid-March
through May, weather-permitting; book them online at
www.recreation.gov
(reservation
fee $1.50). The monument is more over 50 winding miles east of Hwy 101 via Hwy 58 and
Soda Lake Rd. Two primitive BLM campgrounds (no water) provide free, first-come, first-
served campsites.