HSUMD Field Trip to Ophir City

The Historical Society of the Upper Mojave Desert will lead a tour to  
the site of Ophir City on February 8 at 9:00.  Nicholas Clapp gave a  
presentation to the Society in October 2013 on the lost city of Ophir  
in the local El Paso Mountains.  We’ll follow his information to the  
site,  starting cross-country on BLM open routes and visit some local  
homesteads and other historical sites on the way to the location of  
Ophir.  Weather can be changeable, so watch the weather reports and  
plan accordingly.  Bring water, lunch, walking or hiking shoes,  
layered clothing, camera and a hat.  Four-wheel drive shouldn’t be  
required, but some clearance and sturdy tires will help.  The roads  
are in pretty good shape, but there are some rocks and soft sand.   
This will be a leisurely trip and total mileage should be no more  
than 30-40 miles.  We’ll meet at the USO Building (230 W. Ridgecrest  
Blvd.) at 8:45 and leave by 9:00 on Saturday, February 8.  For more  
information, call Jim Kenney at 760-371-2458.