The “Cadiz CacheX4ing” Caching Series is located along Cadiz Road, within the Mojave Desert.
The word “CacheX4ing” is a term used to describe a combination of Caching and 4x4 Off Road driving. The term was created by the cacher “The Devious Max Power” as is used with his permission.
This Cache Series is on a nicely graded dirt road, with a few rocky areas and several locations where river washes go across the road. The “wash” crossing have very soft sand. I would strongly suggest that this only be done in a high-clearance vehicle, preferably with 4x4 capabilities. I have driven the road in my 4WD Navigator, in 2-Wheel Drive, but given the inherent risks in off-road desert travel, I would suggest that you take multiple vehicles, in case of breakdowns. The road is not heavily traveled. You can easily go the entire route without seeing any other vehicles. You will be as much as 25 miles from any civilization, with very limited cell service and no services.
The Mojave Desert occupies a significant portion of Southern California and parts of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Named after the Mohave Native Americans it occupies roughly 54,000 square miles in a typical Basin and Range topography.
The Mojave Desert receives less than 6 inches of rain a year and is generally between 3,000 and 6,000 feet in elevation. Although infrequent, flash flooding can occur very quickly. Appropriate caution should be exercised whenever it rains in the desert.
The Mojave, like all deserts in general, is known for its summer heat, however, there is wintertime cold. The coldest wintertime temperature ranges below freezing yet above 0F. Many parts of the Mojave typically range from highs of around 95-105F in the summer to lows of around 20-30F in the winter.
The Mojave Desert is home to a variety of wildlife, including but not limited to: Tortoises, Lizards, Snakes, Scorpions, Coyotes, Rabbits and rodents. Please be mindful that this is their home and try not to disturb them.
Whenever you travel in the desert, you should carry food, water and any other emergency supplies you think you may need.
In case of an Emergency, there is a Hospital located in Joshua Tree, California. Hi-Desert Medical Center is at N 34 07.897 W 116 16.535. There is also a Hospital in Parker, Arizona. The La Paz Regional Hospital is at N 34 08.110 W 114 16.826.
