DIREX TO XEXIFY: LUNALUCENT
This gathering is held on PRIVATE LAND and no unauthorized vehicles will be
allowed on the property under the penalty of the law.
PLEASE do not
forget to pack plenty of warm clothes, flashlights, camping gear (tents,
blankets, etc), and water as the conditions will be cold and dry with
possible winds at sunset, typical for spring in the Mojave. PLEASE
also remember to pack out ALL OF YOUR TRASH. Bring trash bags.
You must leave NO TRACE, inspect the perimeter around your campsite before
you leave. There are 3 trancer-built composting toilets available at
the event site. You will be instructed on their use at the gate.
Please only use them for #2.
PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE HEADING OUT!
Most cars should be fine on the dirt roads as long as you handle them wisely
and safely. People have driven Prius’s and Camry’s and Civics to this
property and have been just fine, just take it easy on the roads.
If
some parts are slippery with loose dirt, make sure to maintain a consistent
speed while coasting through these sections. Avoid banking on either
side of the road. If you do get stuck, just wait patiently for the
next car and have them assist you in pushing out (we have not had any one
get stuck in years, but just FYI...)
If at any time anyone has a question about directions or alternative routes
from your local area (i.e. how to get here from places like Santa Barbara,
Santa Cruz, Arizona, Reno, etc.) please contact (the) Dog of Tears by
e-mailing him: dog@xexify.com or send him a Facebook message.
Directions are as follows:::
FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA—
take the most direct route to the 15 fwy and head north. Just
after climbing Cajon pass and reach the Mojave, exit on highway 395 and
reset odometer at the first Pilot truck stop. Proceed ~29.5 miles and turn
right at a small dirt road marked by VARIOUS REFLECTIVE THINGIES. It
is shortly after a blue call box. It has been difficult to spot the
turn off in the past, especially at night. Drive SLOWLY as you
approach the last mile— make sure to let any cars behind you pass safely
before you’re in the final stretch. Look for tires with reflective
tape, reflective poles, and reflective arrow stickers gathered around the
correct turn off. There are many turn offs in this area of the desert—
only take the one with all the reflective tape stuff!
GPS coordinates of correct turn off: 34.8013 long -117.4872 lat
Alternative route (from Northern LA, this is fastest): Head north on the 5
fwy, exit on to the 14 fwy and continue heading north. Drive about 65
miles on the 14 until you come to the town of Mojave. At the Faststrip
gas station, make a right— there are signs for the 58 freeway. Head
down this road until you see the on ramp for the 58 East.
Take the 58 fwy
heading east for about 30 miles, until you come to “Kramer Junction,” where
you will turn right on the 395 freeway, heading south. Reset your
odometer and proceed for 13.6 miles before turning left at a small dirt road
marked by VARIOUS REFLECTIVE THINGIES. It has been difficult to spot
the turn off in the past, especially at night. Drive SLOWLY as you
approach the last mile— make sure to let any cars behind you pass safely
before you’re in the final stretch. Look for tires with reflective
tape, reflective poles, and reflective arrow stickers gathered around the
correct turn off. There are many turn offs in this area of the desert—
only take the one with all the reflective tape stuff! If you see a
blue call box, you went too far, make a u-turn when it's safe and pull up in
the dirt on the right side of the road.
GPS coordinates of correct turn off: 34.8013 long -117.4872 lat
FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA—
take the most direct route to the 5 fwy and head south. Near
Bakersfield take Highway 58 East, pass through the town, climb the Tehachapi
mountain pass, and drop down into the Mojave. At Kramer Junction where
the 58 intersects the 395, turn right to head south on the 395. Reset
your odometer and proceed ~13.6 miles. Turn left at a small dirt road
marked by VARIOUS REFLECTIVE THINGIES. It has been difficult to spot
the turn off in the past, especially at night. Drive SLOWLY as you
approach the last mile— make sure to let any cars behind you pass safely
before you’re in the final stretch. Look for tires with reflective
tape, reflective poles, and reflective arrow stickers gathered around the
correct turn off. There are many turn offs in this area of the desert—
only take the one with all the reflective tape stuff! If you see a
blue call box, you went too far, make a u-turn when it's safe and pull up in
the dirt on the right side of the road.
GPS coordinates of correct turn off: 34.8013 long -117.4872 lat
Slight shortcut for those coming from Northern California: Take the 46 EAST
off the 5, instead of driving all the way to the 58. This leads
directly to highway 99, go south on 99 from here to intersect the 58
mid-Bakersfield. Consult a map if you are unsure of this route.
THE DIRT ROAD PART:
GPS coordinates of correct turn off: 34.8013 long -117.4872 lat
NOTE this dirt road (which after a mile or so merges with Open Route 6166)
is approximately 1.7 miles north of Buckthorne Canyon road (BCR), which may
show up on your GPS or phone. If you use Apple maps on an iPhone, BCR
definitely shows up if you zoom in far enough. In the past, for events
such as Moontribe, people have used BCR. Xexify’s path does not follow
BCR for a few reasons. We ask those of you who are joining us for
Xexify to please refrain from taking BCR.
On this dirt road (which is not on most maps), reset your odometer and head
~3.2 miles and turn left at the “Open Route 6166” BLM marker.
Once you turn left at ~3.2 miles marked by the “Open Route 6166” BLM
marker, where you will see reflectors nearby, or possibly a couple
reflective poles, reset your odometer and head north on this road for ~0.6
miles. Along this stretch you will climb a small ridge we call Reyes
Ridge. Do not slow down as you climb this ridge; it is a bit
steep. Turn right a bit after the ridge summit and head 0.2 miles.
Congratulations you have arrived! Friendly trancers will meet and
greet you. Please try to set up your camp to the far right or left of
the dancefloor. Make yourself comfortable! We would love for you
to spin some fire! Stay warm with the fire.
SUMMARY OF DIRT ROAD PART:
head down initial dirt road (marked by reflective tape) for 3.2 miles. (do
not take Buchthorne Canyon Road!)
turn left at “Open Route 6166” marker (there are two poles with reflective
stuff on top).
head .6 miles, you will go over a short but slightly steep ridge.
Bear right after the ridge and the event entrance is .2 miles ahead (you
will see/hear us by this point)
WELCOME TO XEXIFY